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长沙市第一中学 2024—2025 学年度高一第二学期期中考试
英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是 C。
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. What cake to make. B. What gift to buy. C. What event to celebrate.
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What will the woman do tonight?
A. Go to the theater. B. Get a ticket. C. Study for a test.
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What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Apply for the position first.
B. Pay a visit to the company.
C. Call her workmates.
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Why is the man late?
A. He got lost.
B. He had to get changed.
C. He was trapped in heavy traffic.
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What are the speakers going to do?
A. Catch a bus. B. Wait for Janie. C. Eat at a restaurant.
第 1页/共 13页第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the man doing?
A. Doing a survey.
B. Holding a job interview.
C. Commenting on a show.
7. What disappointed the woman about the show?
A. The acting. B. The singing. C. The clothing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What course does the woman recommend Jake to take?
A. Computer science. B. Math. C. Chemistry.
9. How does the woman think Jake will spend the holiday?
A. He will relax. B. He will study. C. He will get a job.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10 What is the woman’s main method of contacting her workmates?
A. In person. B. Through the Internet. C. Over the phone.
11. What does the woman’s employer value most about the staff?
A. Their workplaces. B. Their working hours. C. Their work results.
12. How long does the woman work every day at home?
A. 5 hours. B. 7 hours. C. 8 hours.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What does the woman probably do?
第 2页/共 13页A. A tour guide. B. A house agent. C. A hotel receptionist.
14. What is the man dissatisfied with about the first flat?
A. The floor. B. The view. C. The size.
15. What does the man think of the rent of the second flat?
A. Acceptable. B. High. C. Low.
16. How much rent will the man probably pay per week?
A. $250. B. $325. C. $350.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What do we know about the short-term IDs?
A. They are a must for the classes.
B. They cannot be used after this week.
C. They will be given out during the tour.
18. When does the speaker suggest the students get their long-term IDs?
A. After classes start.
B. Before the tour begins.
C. By the end of the week.
19. What are the students going to show to get a long-term ID?
A. The acceptance letter and a passport.
B. The acceptance letter and a photo.
C. The driver’s license and a photo.
20. What will the speaker probably do for the students next?
A. Take pictures of them.
B. Help them fill out a form.
C. Show them around the campus.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 30 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
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to find some good books to read. Here are some you might like
第 3页/共 13页to try.
The Big Miss
The author was Tiger Woods’ coach for six years, and the book is a behind-the-scenes look into the famous
golfer’s private life. One reader wrote on Amazon.com, “I’m a big Tiger fan, and I read this in one sitting. Brilliant!”
The Hunger Games
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic (世界末日后的) future. Most people are very poor. Every year, there’s a
game show (called “The Hunger Games”) in which 18 teenagers are sent into the wild to battle it out until only one
survives. The book has just been made into a highly successful Hollywood movie.
Imagine How Creativity Works
This is a very fun and very convincing book about the creative parts of our brain. It looks at people such as
Bob Dylan, and the man who invented post-it notes and asks why they were so creatively successful. The author
writes, “Once we know how creativity works, we can make it work for us.”
The Venice Experiment: A Year of Trial and Error Living Abroad
A few years ago real-life American couple Barry and Debbie decided to escape the rat race and live in
Venice for a year. This is the story of their experiences there, and it’s full of funny anecdotes (奇闻轶事) about
their struggle to adapt to the Venetian lifestyle. A fellow author said, “For anyone thinking of an overseas adventure,
The Venice Experiment is a laugh-out-loud read.”
21. What is special about The Hunger Games?
A. It tells adventures. B. It hits the screen.
C. It is based on real stories. D. It is the most popular book.
22. Which word best describes the book Imagine How Creativity Works?
A. Popular. B. Technical. C. Instructive. D. Biographical.
23. Which of the following books is about living abroad?
A. The Big Miss. B. The Hunger Games.
C. Imagine How Creativity Works. D. The Venice Experiment.
B
Whenever it comes to holidays, my mother makes fun of my sister and me about how we “make out like
robbers”. She is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals
of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother teases us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts!
第 4页/共 13页Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On
Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah (大烛台) and say a prayer each night. We also say a
special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do “hot and cold” for our hidden
Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say
“cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing
family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other
relatives.
Diwali is observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October/ November). To
celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of
wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their
houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just place a few
candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add
to the excitement.
Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the
same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!
24. Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?
A. She lives in a well-off family.
B. She lives in two different countries.
C. Her parents like observing their different cultures.
D. Her parents like spending money buying gifts for her.
25. What does the underlined phrase “hot and cold” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A kind of Hanukkah game. B. A riddle written on lights.
C. A sort of Hanukkah gift. D. A can of festival drink.
26. What do Hanukkah and Diwali have in common?
A. They share the same history and culture.
B. They are both related to the origin of lights.
C. They get the families to do their prayers.
D. They are celebrated by both Jews and Indians.
27. What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?
A. Unclear. B. Indifferent. C. Appreciative. D. Critical.
第 5页/共 13页C
Cities can boost happiness just as much as the countryside — as long as they are scenic, according to experts.
Naturally open spaces are typically considered to create a better mood. But in the first study of its kind,
scientists found areas with lots of old buildings but not much green space can be just as good for our well-being.
And the effect could be the same regardless of the weather, how wealthy the area is, the activities that take place
there and the day of the week.
The research leader said, “We find that people are indeed happier in more scenic environments. Built-up areas,
which might consist of characterful buildings or bridges, also have a positive link to happiness.”
The researchers made a survey among more than 15,000 users of the app Happiness. People are asked to
report on their happiness multiple times per day while recording their current location, who they are with and what
they are currently doing.
To determine whether individuals are happier in more scenic environments, the team considered a range of
factors that may also play a part. For example, traveling to or from your work is negatively associated with
happiness, while leisure activities such as resting, gardening and walking are positively associated with happiness.
The researchers said, “We find that people do report themselves to be happier when in a more scenic location,
even after controlling for weather, activities, companionship, weekdays or weekends.”
Although natural elements such as ponds, rivers and forest paths improved ratings on a photograph, so did
churches, cottages and towers.
A study surveyed 400,000 people across Canada using a widely-recognized happiness scale. They found that
city dwellers (居民) have higher salaries, higher education levels and lower unemployment rates. However, that
meant nothing in terms of joy: people who lived in the countryside were, on average, eight times happier than
people in urban areas.
28. Which of the following is the key factor that leads to one’s happiness?
A. Beautiful places. B. Tall buildings.
C Fine weather. D. Rich places.
29. What can we know from the passage?
A. City dwellers are much happier than those living in the countryside.
B. One is happier when he lives in an area with lots of buildings.
C. One is happier to do the gardening than to travel to work.
第 6页/共 13页D. People are unhappier to rest at home than to make money.
30. Which is mentioned as what makes a photo look better?
A. Railway tracks, ponds and rivers. B. Forest paths, cottages and towers.
C. Flying planes, forests and crops. D. City buildings, subways and ships.
31. Where can you most likely read this passage?
A. In a photography book. B. In a guidebook.
C. In a technology report. D. In a health magazine.
D
While facial recognition technology continues to promote many aspects of human life, it’s now being applied
to aid the protection of giant pandas, Xinhua News Agency reported recently.
A nature reserve has built an AI-enabled video monitoring system to better protect giant pandas. Installed with
300 infrared (红外线) cameras, the monitoring system helps ensure the health and safety of 110 wild giant pandas
there. It was put into operation two years ago, and has captured numerous photos and videos of pandas engaged in
activities such as eating, resting and fighting for mates. It provides scientific data to help us grasp pandas’ living
conditions and establish conservation strategies. More importantly, it achieves real-time monitoring of the reserve
so that we can discern the threats to the wildlife as early as possible.
A recent study found the facial recognition system can automatically recognize various wild animals caught in
infrared cameras, allowing researchers to collect data on giant pandas while staying indoors. It’s shown that by
equipping the AI-aided system to retain the filed photos of giant pandas, we obtain a 98% success rate for species
recognition. Its success rate of recognizing other wild animals can top 80%. In 2021 alone, this monitoring system
captured 2,896 photos of giant pandas and other rare animals and filmed 3,218 seconds of footage, showcasing the
reserve’s sound ecological environment as well as a gradual rise in panda population there.
Head of the reserve’s administration, Liu Xingming, said researchers used the system not only to observe the
dynamics and health of the giant panda population but also to learn about changes in the natural surroundings of
their habitat. “The monitoring system has enabled systematic, scientific, and intelligent conservation of wildlife,”
he added. “However, it is expected to be further improved and optimized in the near future.”
32. What does the underlined word “discern” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Solve. B. Pose. C. Reduce. D. Detect.
33. What can be learned about the new technology from the study?
A. It precisely recognizes any species.
第 7页/共 13页B. It makes panda population rise rapidly.
C. It contributes to species data collection.
D. It understands pandas’ facial expressions.
34 Which can be inferred from what Liu Xingming said?
A. The giant panda population is healthier.
B. The system hasn’t solved all problems.
C. The system has no need to be improved.
D. The giant panda’s habitat has changed.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Panda Facial Recognition Collecting and Using Database
B. Functions of AI-enabled Facial Recognition Technology
C. AI-aided Monitoring System for Better Panda Protection
D. A Breakthrough in Video Monitoring System
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 10 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。
Reading nonfiction books can help build determination and establish routines for many people. And this
improved lifestyle will reduce their anxiety. When it comes to fiction, on the other hand, people often refuse to
accept the idea. ____36____
The important benefit of reading fiction is that it will help change your angles. When you read a self-help
book, you often consume a series of lessons with examples and practical advice. ____37____ Fiction, in contrast,
gives you access to the struggles, and ideas of various characters. The exchange of information is multi-sided.
When considering different angles on an event, you’ll realize you can’t control everything.
____38____ When we’re dealing with daily stress factors, we feel like the world is falling upon us. Characters
in novels face challenges, but we as readers are separate from their experiences. As such, we have a bird’s eye view
over what’s happening in the story. And this view is what we need to reduce our anxiety in the real world.
Fiction stories help us understand the power of change in both stories and real life. Through stories, you are
beginning a journey and witnessing progress in a fictional world. These changes are imaginary. ____39____ The
Alchemist, for example, the main character is traveling for months to find a treasure. He believes that finding the
prize will give him joy. Throughout his voyage, he experiences many setbacks, and his vision of the treasure
第 8页/共 13页changes. The boy’s evolution in The Alchemist reflects life. ____40____ But after many attempts, we realize that
our heart wasn’t in it.
A. We want something and we spend years chasing it.
B. But they often mirror events that could happen in real life.
C. We also experience many failures when pursuing our dreams.
D. Consequently, most of the knowledge is passed on one-sidedly.
E. Reading nonfiction is a well-established weapon against anxiety.
F. Fiction gives us a precious chance to see the entire world from distance.
G. In actual fact, reading fiction can also help you overcome your anxiety.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分 40 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。
A Mother’s Day Surprise
The twins, Jenna and Jeff, were excited as Mother’s Day approached. They ____41____ planned to make a
special breakfast for their mother. After observing their mother cooking in the kitchen numerous times, they
thought they had the ____42____ to handle it. Confident and energetic, they decided on French toast and chicken
porridge, believing these would be ____43____ for the occasion.
Early on Mother’s Day morning, they quietly made their way downstairs to the kitchen. Everything seemed to
be going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot, and in ____44____, the bread turned
black. Having thrown it into the sink, Jenna quickly put another one in the pan, ____45____ the fire this time to
ensure it cooked properly.
Just then, Jeff noticed ____46____ shooting out of the porridge pot, thus making the lid (锅盖) begin to
____47____ wildly. In a short split, the porridge boiled over and ____48____ the fire. Jenna ____49____, but Jeff
managed to stay calm and quickly turned off the gas. However, the stove was in a mess. Jenna told Jeff to
____50____ it so they could continue. But as Jeff was cleaning, his hand accidentally touched the hot burner.
Meanwhile, Jenna smelled something burning again—the ____51____.
As the twins looked around them in ____52____, their father appeared. Seeing the ____53____ kitchen and
the disappointed faces of his children, he smiled kindly. “Don’t worry, kids. I’m here to help,” he said. With their
father’s guidance, they finally managed to prepare more ____54____ cooked bread and creamier porridge.
The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. “Happy Mother’s Day!” they exclaimed.
第 9页/共 13页Enjoying the delicious breakfast, all of them realized it was mutual company and love that truly ____55____.
41. A. originally B. secretly C. effectively D. frequently
42. A. permission B. pressure C. potential D. right
43. A. appropriate B. convenient C. precious D. ordinary
44. A. turn B. conclusion C. contrast D. addition
45. A. increasing B. adjusting C. strengthening D. ignoring
46. A. steam B. smoke C. gas D. flame
47. A. fall B. shake C. beat D. shoot
48. A. set off B. took away C. put out D. blew out
49. A. panicked B. apologized C. complained D. whispered
50. A. lay B. check C. remove D. clean
51. A. burner B. stove C. porridge D. toast
52. A. relief B. amazement C. sadness D. excitement
53. A. tidy B. messy C. empty D. narrow
54. A. thoroughly B. barely C. overly D. evenly
55 A. happened B. existed C. mattered D. changed
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。
Environmental protection is an important issue that affects all living things on Earth. ____56____ (variety)
ecosystems are essential for the ____57____ (survive) of plants, animals, and humans, yet they face many harmful
threats. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change continue to destroy natural habitats, making ____58____
harder for species to live and thrive.
A clear ____59____ (describe) of the situation shows how serious the problem has become. For example,
forests are disappearing at ____60____ alarming rate, and oceans are filled with plastic waste, ____61____ harms
marine life. These activities upset nature’s balance and create additional challenges for future generations.
____62____ these difficulties, many accomplishments ____63____ (make) to protect the environment until
now, such as introducing renewable energy sources and creating conservation laws. The significance of these
efforts cannot be underestimated, as they bring hope for a better tomorrow. ____64____, much more work needs to
be done. By raising awareness, educating people about sustainable practices, and encouraging actions like recycling
第 10页/共 13页and planting trees, everyone can contribute to ____65____ (improve) the planet.
第三节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
课文默写，每空不超过四个单词。
Well, ____66____ has a major role to play in maintaining air and water quality. We have to ____67____
environmental protection and economic development. We’ve made environmental policies for businesses to
observe, like strict clean-up requirements. We also work ____68____ other branches of government to ensure that
development strategies are followed in an environmentally friendly way. However, ____69____ isn’t just a task for
factories and the government. It has to be a community-wide effort, and everyone can help by following the golden
rule: reduce, ____70____. For example, you can save energy by taking the bus or the subway, or using the
bike-sharing system.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
71. 假定你是李华，上个月校学生会在学校操场举行了爱心义卖（charity sale）活动。请你为学校英语校报
写一篇关于该活动的英文报道。内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点和目的；
2. 活动的具体情况；
3. 你的收获。
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。
A Charity Sale in Our School
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第二节(满分 25 分)
72. 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 annual Halloween arrived, during which kids dressed in traditional clothes went to neighbors’ houses to
ask for candy.
第 11页/共 13页Allison lived in a small town. That day after dinner, Allison put on her dress her father had just bought for her.
The dress was cheap and second-hand because her family was poor. But Allison still thanked her dad and said,
“Everyone will love my dress!” Then, she left for neighbors’ houses to ask for candy.
On the way, she came across Anna and her friends and wanted to join them. “No! Look at your dress! It’s
ugly!” Anna said. Her friends also laughed. “Look at our dresses, especially mine! It’s new and beautiful,” Anna
added. Her friends nodded, and in some way they were right. Anna’s dress was shiny and looked expensive. She
always had the best clothes because her parents were rich.
Allison was shocked and sad. The kids not only disliked her dress but made fun of it. “You can’t come with
us!” Anna stressed. “We would never hang out with you!” The other kids agreed and laughed. They all left to start
collecting candy for the night while Allison was left alone, embarrassed in the middle of the street.
Anyway, she knew all the neighbors. She often helped around carrying their groceries and helping them with
their gardens. People around there knew her. She didn’t need to hangout with Anna or her friends. “I’ll go just
alone,” the little girl said to herself and started walking.
She as well as Anna and her friends walked in the same direction: towards their first neighbor Mrs Vaughan’s
house. But Allison walked behind and kept her distance from them. And she stopped when Anna and her friends
were near Mrs Vaughan’s house.
Just then, Mrs Vaughan looked out of her window. She noticed that Allison was being excluded by Anna and
her friends. She knew it was probably because of Allison’s poor dress. She immediately felt pity for Allison, who
often helped her and other neighbors. She decided to give Allison much more candy as a reward and teach Anna
and her friends a lesson.
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。
When Anna and her friends knocked on her door, Mrs Vaughan opened it.
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Anna looked up and said, “Our clothes are more beautiful! But you gave Allison more candy! Why?”
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