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2024 学年度
余姚中学 期中检测高一英语学科试卷
第 二 学 期
命题人：张东升 审题人：卢建立
选择题部分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对
话仅读一遍。
1. What does Thomson do?
A. An advertiser. B. A teacher. C. An accountant.
2. Who came up with the idea of the party?
A. Janet. B. Eric. C. Sandy.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Salesperson and customer.
4. How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair?
A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Interested.
5. What does the man mean?
A. The presentation will start at 9:30.
B. He is worried about the presentation.
C. The woman has trouble getting up early.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或读白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料、 回答题6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Course schedules. B. After-class activities. C. An important drama.
7. What does the man invite the woman to do?
A. Watch a play. B. Perform in a drama. C. Join a club.
听第7段材料， 回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the woman feel upset?
A. She failed the driving test.
B. She lost her driving license.
C. She felt afraid in the driving test.
9. What was the woman confident about?
A. Driving uphill. B. Parking. C. Making turns.
l0. What was the woman’s biggest mistake in the test?
A. Running the red light at a crossroad.
B. Losing control of the car at an uphill place.
C. Forgetting to turn her head while making turns.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the man attend the summer course?
A. On July 15. B. On July 20. C. On July 24.
112. How much will the man pay for his course and accommodation?
A. £500. B. £550. C. £980.
13. How should the man pay the course fee?
A. Pay through a website. B. Conduct a bank transfer. C. Make an in-person payment.
听第9段材料， 回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man find the most difficult in his performance?
A. Keeping his figure.
B. Remembering the lines.
C. Mastering the physical movements.
15. When did the man get involved in acting?
A. When working for a comedy producer.
B. While studying literature at university.
C. After joining a drama club.
16. What did the man’s brothers like to do at weekends?
A. Watch movies. B. Play sports. C. Collect posters.
17. What career might the man have pursued if not acting?
A. A police officer. B. A doctor. C. A businessman.
听第10段材料, 回答第18 至 20题。
18. What counts most in keeping the speaker energetic?
A. Having enough sleep. B. Keeping a healthy diet. C. Maintaining a young heart.
19. What does the speaker suggest doing one hour before bed?
A. Drinking milk to fight tiredness.
B. Avoiding exposure to screens.
C. Setting a wake-up alarm.
20. What is the speaker going to do next?
A. Talk about healthy eating.
B. Demonstrate a set of exercises.
C. Take questions from the audience.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Are you interested in how marine(海洋的) ecosystems work? Do you want to know more about
marine animals? Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has one of the few camps in the Midwest
where high school students can explore life at sea!
Camp Dates: June 8—13, 2025
What kinds of activities do campers get to do?
Field trips to locations around Northwest Ohio to examine marine life and environments
Hands-on activities to practice specimen(标本) collection procedures
Design and run an experiment in our research lab
Behind-the-scene trip to the Toledo Zoo to learn about marine animals
Meet professionals to learn what it means to be a marine scientist
What does the cost cover?
The BGSU Marine Biology camp will offer both residential and non-residential options. The
cost of the non-residential program is $850, with an additional $400 fee for the residential option.
The total program cost covers room and board, all materials for labs and activities as well as
2transportation for field trips. A 10% discount is available for early admission.
Application Requirements
Letter of recommendation
Complete the online form
Complete responses to short-answer questions
Note: Answers to questions provided by anyone other than that applicant will disqualify the
application.
Application Deadlines
March 2, 2025 — To be considered for early admission. Applicants will be informed by
March 14.
April 25, 2025 — General Application Deadline.
Note: All spaces may fill after selection from the early admission deadline.
21. What does the camp offer?
A. Sample gathering practice. B. Field trips to nature museums.
C. Research lab membership. D. Lectures on marine knowledge.
22. What is the early admission cost for the residential option?
A. $400. B. $765. C. $1,125. D. $1,250.
23. Which of the following will result in an applicant’s disqualification?
A. Forgetting to confirm admission. B. Providing responses given by others.
C. Missing the early application deadline. D. Failing to recommend other applicants.
B
Last year, my husband and I decided to make our 12-storey building more of a community. We
live in a small rented apartment in Park Merced, a large housing development. I would call us lower-
middle-class. A lot of nurses, bus drivers, and tradesmen live here, many of them 1st or 2nd
generation immigrants(移民).
We’re all renters. Renters come and go and tend not to see the buildings they live in as their
home. But it can be done. We started with a monthly two-hour social in the building lobby(前厅)
on the second Fridays of each month. Some people came, between 15—30 each time. The events
lasted two hours, but there wasn’t much to do besides talking, eating snacks and drinking juice. The
socials were nice, but most residents gave them a miss.
Then one day I was on the nearby campus of San Francisco State University. A young man
from a social club for students had a big sign about “Building Community”. I asked him, “How do
you do that?” He said they tried to get people to share something about themselves with at least one
other person. That made a lot of sense to me.
I bought a large world map. At the social, I taped it on the lobby walls with signs that said
“Where We’re From. Put a green sticker where you were born and yellow stickers where your
grandparents were born.” People put up their stickers and looked where other people came from.
We left the map up overnight, and the next day, Saturday, more people played. I planned to leave
the map and stickers up for a month or more. They certainly made the lobby more interesting than
the housing project look it usually has.
I see that there will be challenges, but I also know that a strong community will help us live
good lives. I have the time and energy to do this work.
24. What trouble did the author have building a community?
A. The community was poor. B. She lacked enough money.
C. Renters had no sense of belonging. D. Her neighbors were all immigrants.
25. How did the author find her earlier events?
3A. Fruitful. B. Ordinary. C. Inspiring. D. Messy.
26. What did the author do in order to change the socials?
A. Adopt a sharing game. B. Add foods and drinks.
C. Admit experienced locals. D. Ask some students for support.
27. Which of the following best describes the author?
A. Responsible and strict. B. Demanding and ambitious.
C. Knowledgeable and modest. D. Insightful and determined.
C
For many, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about making the most of the journey.
However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often
accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge
to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this
common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution: the Vehicle Motion Cues
feature for iPhones and iPads.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your
body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system
(the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the
brain receives mixed signals. This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea, and overall
discomfort — symptoms all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to
those likely to experience motion sickness. This revolutionary feature works by displaying animated
dots, around the edges of your screen, which move at the same time and speed as the motion of your
vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in line with what your eyes see,
effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness. The animated dots move in consistency with
the vehicle’s motion, providing a visual representation of the movement your body is experiencing.
By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to
experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for
its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that
Apple’s got your back — or rather, your brain — helping you make the most of every mile with
ease and comfort.
28. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues?
A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers. C. Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The principle of Apple’s new design. B. The functions of Apple’s new design.
C. The cause of motion sickness. D. The symptoms of motion sickness.
30. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues is able to
________.
A. balance the movement of our eyes and body B. tell the mismatched physical sensations
C. ease sensory conflicts in the brain D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
31. Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. Make the Most of Your Journey: Apple Bridges the Gap
B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got Your Back
C. Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution
D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design
4D
We all know cacti(仙人掌) store water — but to survive, they also adjust their flower
positions to gain more sunlight or shade, and so much more. Scientists have been copying the
resilient plants’ methods to help engineer our future.
One of the most exciting advancements involves Copiapoa, a genus(属，种) of cacti with at
least 32 species found in the coastal Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert on Earth. These cacti,
typically five to six inches wide, can form gray-green bushes that spread out over an area otherwise
empty of vegetation.
Documented by many scientists, Copiapoas probably survive by “drinking” the salty fog that
sweeps in from the sea every morning, as well as the dew — tiny bits of water — that forms on
their spines(尖) and skin. This has inspired researcher Tegwen Malik from Swansea University to
think about whether the dew-collecting process might be reproduced in metal structures.
Specifically, Malik took a close look at the one-and-a-quarter-inch spines of Copiapoas and
found that their surface has a series of tiny channels that broaden at the base. “This creates a surface
roughness that enables dewdrops to move along them even against gravity,” she says.
Starting in 2013, she set out to re-create that structure by engineering a flat metal reproduction
of the stems and spines of the Copiapoa, which she began testing under a series of different
temperatures and humidities. After several years of experiments — testing indoor and outdoor
conditions, and with various cooling methods — she finally got it to work. In 2023, Malik
published a study showing that the irregular surface was 8 percent more efficient at harvesting dew
than a flat sheet used as a baseline.
Malik imagines desert homes with water-collecting features to provide clean water in dry
regions. “The easiest way could be to place dew-harvesting surfaces on roofs, but you could also
have these structures in tents in the desert,” she says. “We truly have hidden treasures in the
Copiapoa, and we are only just learning some of their secrets.”
32. What does the underlined word “resilient” mean in paragraph 1?
A. Highly adaptable to different soils. B. Able to grow quickly and efficiently.
C. Resistant to diseases and harmful insects. D. Capable of surviving difficult conditions.
33. What drove Tegwen Malik to study Copiapoas?
A. Their metal-like surface. B. Their mechanism to gather water.
C. Their typical appearance. D. Their ability to form water drops.
34. What was the main focus of Malik’s experiment with the Copiapoa?
A. Recreating a flat metal copy of it.
B. Testing if its metal copy would work.
C. Seeing how it survives various climates.
D. Finding the most efficient cooling method for it.
35. How may Malik’s metal structure be applied?
A. To secure water supply in dry areas.
B. To clean salty water in desert homes.
C. To enable desert explorers to travel light.
D. To improve ways to discover hidden treasures.
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。
During puberty(青春期), your body goes through many changes, and you start forming a body
image — how you see, think, and feel about your body’s size, shape, and weight, or specific
5features like your nose. 36 For instance, you may believe your nose is too big or too small,
even though it looks perfectly normal.
37 One major influence is peer(同龄人) pressure. Your friends might make casual
jokes about your appearance, or you might compare yourself to them and feel they look better. Such
experiences can harm the way you view yourself. Another powerful influence is the media, which
often promotes a narrow, ideal body type. For example, if fair(白皙的) skin is portrayed as beautiful,
you may feel insecure if you don’t match that ideal.
Developing a negative body image can lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as extreme dieting,
overexercising, or even risky plastic surgeries(整容手术). 38 When you focus too much
on appearance, you may forget to appreciate other great things about yourself, such as your talents
and personality.
To build a positive body image, it’s essential to remember that no perfect body exists, as beauty
standards are always changing. Models and celebrities may appear flawless in the media, but much
of their appearance is due to makeup, angles, lighting, and editing. 39
Rather than focusing on appearances, value people for their true selves. By surrounding
yourself with positive influences and avoiding comments on looks, you can redirect your attention
from self-criticism. 40 Over time, you’ll build inner confidence and develop a healthier,
more accepting relationship with your body.
A. Many factors shape your body image.
B. It also lowers your overall life satisfaction.
C. However, your true beauty lies within your heart.
D. External judgement can be a double-edged sword.
E. Without these tricks, they are just as “imperfect” as everyone else.
F. Surprisingly, body image is shaped more by your thoughts than by reality.
G. This shift(转变) enables you to recognize and celebrate your talents and strengths.
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。
Automation(自动化) certainly has its advantages. I am 41 for 24-hour ATMs, the
convenience of the Internet, and a cellphone with various services. 42 I also miss the face-
to-face interactions with people that automation has replaced.
Thus, I recently decided to spend a day to achieve all of my goals in a (n) 43 manner.
I began by going to the bank. On my arrival, I found I was the only customer. One of the three tellers
44 me from a long-ago visit and warmly greeted me. After I got my money, we talked for a few
minutes, sharing 45 about our children. Then I moved on to the post office, where the letter
I was sending to Iceland stirred up a (n) 46 comment by an employee, who longed to visit
that country. I spent five minutes encouraging him. There followed a visit to the 47 , where
I walked past the self-checkout and was welcomed by a cashier, who 48 that for only one
penny more I could get an 49 carrot.
That evening I had dinner with a friend and reported my 50 to her. She listened
attentively and 51 that I could have banked, ordered stamps, and shopped with my
cellphone, and it would have taken 52 an hour. True, but I would have 53 all those
kind words and friendly smiles. It was after 54 with the bank teller, the postal employee
and the cashier that I felt better as someone took the time to 55 our meeting.
41. A. eager B. ready C. thoughtful D. thankful
642. A. And B. But C. So D. Or
43. A. advanced B. non-digital C. informal D. self-service
44. A. appreciated B. impressed C. remembered D. attracted
45. A. schedules B. tips C. notes D. news
46. A. excited B. confused C. satisfied D. annoyed
47. A. apartment B. bank C. restaurant D. supermarket
48. A. demanded B. admitted C. suggested D. applied
49. A. extra B. expensive C. amazing D. unusual
50. A. affair B. progress C. experiment D. behavior
51. A. praised B. commented C. recommended D. protested
52. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than
53. A. missed B. reserved C. preferred D. suffered
54. A. talking B. dealing C. meeting D. comparing
55. A. plan B. identify C. attend D. warm
非选择题部分
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Food plays a significant role in classic Chinese novels, with one of the most famous examples
being Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber. In this 18th-century novel, food is a key part of the
story, revealing details about characters 56 advancing the plot(故事情节). The book’s most
famous dish, a 57 (prepare) of eggplant called qiexiang(茄鲞), is a rich dish that requires
58 (day) to prepare, involving steaming eggplant ten times in soup made from old hens. The
dish overwhelms the family’s poor relatives, first with envy, and later, with terrible discomfort in
stomachs.
The novel provides ample(充足的) inspiration to today’s cooks. Food bloggers go viral(迅速
走红) with attempts 59 (recreate) the book’s most famous dishes. “Red Chamber
Banquets(宴席)” pop up in theme restaurants across China, and indeed worldwide, with the dishes
plated in Michelin style.
While most foods 60 (serve) in the novel are made with high skill, they are made with
only a few simple seasonal ingredients(食材). In China’s culinary culture(饮食文化), humble
ingredients 61 (prize) because they are in season. A relative 62 brags (吹嘘) about
enjoying food out of season is later revealed to have a dangerously violent temper. A “bad apple”,
one might say.
Like all great literature, the enduring popularity of Dream of the Red Chamber comes from
63 (it) many layers of meaning. Readers can appreciate it more than 64 a fascinating
story. The same can also be said about the food. When we read about it, we can admire the cooking
art, explore 65 text for historical clues, or seek double meanings in every “bite”.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你刚观看了你校与英国一所友好学校联合在线上举办的音乐会。请在线上留言板上写一
则评论，内容包括：
1. 音乐会特点；
2. 观看感受；
3. 意见建议。
7注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
This online concert is absolutely fantastic. _______________________________________
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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。
In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting.
“Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does
anybody have any ideas?” she said.
I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous
night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We
need something to really get people’s attention.”
After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is
missing!” Perry was a big red parrot(鹦鹉) and had been our school mascot(吉祥物) for ten years.
He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant
presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students.
Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the
crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right? I happened
to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with
something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot.
“He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried
back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfield Stole
Perry”. “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently.
After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but
our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before
we even played? An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone.
I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. “He’s not missing. He’s
retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,” he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley
and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry.
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。
To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. _____________
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On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. _____
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