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高 2024 级高一下期中期考试英语试题
出题人：谷艳
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如
需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，
写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1. When will the man send a fax to the woman?
A. At about 1:30. B. At about 2:30. C. At about 3:30.
2. Why does the man want to move?
A. To be near his company.
B. To go to a good school.
C. To live in a big house.
3. What will the man do tomorrow evening?
A. Meet Mr. Cooper. B. Have a meeting. C. Plan the schedule.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Family members . B. A coin collection. C. Christmas gifts.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student.
第二节
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，回答第 6 、7 题。
6. What time will the speakers arrive at the hall?
A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:35.
7. How does the man feel now?
A. Nervous. B. Bored. C. Confident.
高二英语入学试题 第 1页共 10 页听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 、9 题。
8. What seems to bother Paul?
A. He lost his car keys.
B. He forgot to pick up his aunt.
C. He can’t drive his car now.
9. Where will the speakers go next?
A. The hospital. B. Paul’s house. C.The airport .
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the woman?
A. An actress. B. A reporter. C. A hostess.
11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview?
A. Write down the questions.
B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee.
C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview.
12. What is important to the interviewer while listening?
A. Stopping talking.
B. Sharing opinions.
C. Taking notes carefully.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec?
A. 7. B. 8. C. 9.
14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy?
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
15. What language do most people speak in Quebec?
A. French. B. English. C. Spanish.
16. What is Nancy’s favorite city?
A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the great news about Alice Green?
A. She’s got a promotion.
B. She’s moved to a big city.
C. She’s just found a well-paid job.
18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year?
A. She set up a new department.
B. She helped increase the sales.
C. She developed a new product.
19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most?
A. High technologies. B. Sales figures. C. Public praise.
20. What will Alice Green probably do next?
A. Give a speech. B. Change her office. C. Meet some customers.
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
AAt the 2025 year’s CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada, crowds from around the world
came to see the latest products built with artificial intelligence(Al) from more than 4,000
companies.
Smarter TVs
Samsung introduced a system called Samsung Vision Al for its line of OLED and
QLED TV models. The company said the AI tools are meant to turn the TVs into more
“intelligent” assistive devices and to help “simplify and enrich everyday living” for its users.
One example is a feature that permits users to click on different screen elements to receive
immediate information about what they see. The company said another tool makes it possible
to activate live language translations on screens.
Aircraft carrier vehicle
Chinese automaker XPENG launched a system called a Land Aircraft Carrier. It
includes a large transport vehicle with enough space to transport a flying car inside. The idea
is for users to be able to launch the flying car from any where the vehicle can go. The flying
car, planned to sell at a price of about $300,000, is fully autonomous and can carry two
people at a time. XPENG said it will aim to increase production for all its vehicles in the
coming year.
Salt increasing spoon
Japanese drink producer Kirin Holdings introduced a new product that aims to
strengthen the taste of salt in food products without increasing the amount of salt. The spoon-
shaped device uses electricity to increase saltiness. The company says the tool-which can be
taken anywhere-sends a weak electric current through the top of the device to food.
21．What is a feature of Samsung Vision AI?
A．It connects the TV to other smart home devices.
B．It provides live language translations on-screen.
C．It allows users to control their TV with voice orders.
D．It adjusts the TV’s brightness based on room lighting.
22．What did Chinese automaker present at the 2025 CES show?
A．A new gaming device.
B．A novel model of aircraft.
C．A transport vehicle with its flying car.
D．A new line of smart phones.
23．Why did Kirin Holdings create the spoon?
A．To reduce the cost of salt production.
B．To increase the amount of salt in food.C．To replace traditional spoons by adding salt.
D．To make the dish more tasty without adding salt.
B
Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby
hill. One day the boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. One who touches top of hill first,
wins the race.” Father agreed.
Both of them started running toward hilltop. After running for some time, Father
suddenly stopped. Eton asked, “What happened? Why did you stop suddenly? Have you
accepted your defeat already?” “No, some pebbles (砾石) got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to
remove them.” Father replied. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care.
Once I touch top then I will remove them.” Eton replied. Saying this, the boy ran ahead fast.
Father removed pebbles from his shoes and moved ahead.
Eton had gone far ahead, but now he started feeling pain in his feet because of the
pebbles stuck in his shoes and his running speed started to decrease. Gradually, Father came
close to him. Seeing his boy. Father shouted from behind, “Why don’t you remove pebbles
from your shoes first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” said the boy.
In a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased a lot due to the
pricking pebbles and now he was not even able to walk. He stopped there and screamed.
“Dad, I can’t run any more.” Father quickly ran back and took off Eton’s shoes and saw that
his feet were injured. Father took the boy back home and applied some medicine to the
injuries.
When pain subsided a bit, he talked to the boy, “Son, I told you to first remove your
pebbles and then go on with the race.” “But I want to win the race first,” Eton said. “It is not
like that son, if any problem come in our life, then we should not delay solving them by
saying that we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to
remove that pebble but now to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for
one week”, Father said.
24．What was the reason for Eton’s not removing the pebbles?
A．His overemphasis on the result of winning the race clouded his judgment.
B．He firmly wanted to show his father that he could endure the pain.
C．He didn’t know the most efficient way to remove the pebbles quickly.
D．He was influenced by a competitive environment that valued speed above all.
25．What does “the pebbles stuck in the shoes” symbolize?
A．Temporary hardships that can be overcome with determination.
B．Small problems that, if ignored, can grow into major obstacles.C．Hidden dangers that can interrupt one’s journey if not detected early.
D．Minor annoyances that should be endured for the sake of a greater goal.
26. Based on the story, what can we infer about Eton’s character?
A．He is self-centered and believes he can overcome any difficulties with his own
wisdom.
B．He is sociable but refuses to listen to anyone’s advice, even when it is clearly
beneficial.
C．He is lazy and tries to avoid any task that requires extra effort, like removing the
pebbles.
D．He is highly competitive but lacks the ability to think sensibly in the face of
challenges.
27. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. It's important to keep a competitive spirit in races.
B. We should learn to endure pain when facing challenges.
C. We shouldn't neglect small problems in life and should solve them in time.
D. Fathers play a significant role in guiding their children's growth.
C
Last week, the Los Angeles Unified School District became the largest in the country to
approve (批准) a districtwide cellphone ban (禁止). For teachers, this is great news. For
many kids, however, it's less welcome.
Smartphones will undoubtedly distract students' attention from exploring the unknown
or close reading Shakespeare's plays. A 2023 study by Common Sense Media showed that
teens check their phones more than 100 times a day on average. On top of the hundreds of
notifications (通知 ） lighting up screens and disturbing (扰乱） class lectures, teens now
spend 4.8 hours on social media each day.
Yet many parents remain wary of (持谨慎态度） banning phones during the school
day. They are afraid that doing so would cut off the communication between them and their
children-not only when picking up and dropping off children, but also in the event of an
emergency. But that's not enough of a reason to continue permitting device usage on
campus.
Schools have managed to function without smartphones for centuries-without their
absence causing any disaster. For concerned parents, equipping their children with
traditional cellphones, also known as" dumbphones", might be the best option. Schools,
meanwhile, could ensure they have parental notification systems that work during
emergencies.Additionally, there are already schools that have benefited from the ban. At Bethlehem
Central High School near Albany, N Y, for example, academic progress has improved since a
cellphone ban was applied last fall. Students are less distracted and more focused on their
studies. And in states such as Flotida and Indiana, cellphone bans are moving from individual
schools to statewide policy (政策）. California’s leaders are also considering a statewide
policy of their own. All the better; the next gemeration should learn to enjoy the life of the
mind, not just the screen.
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To question the necessity of phones in school.
B. To provide reasons for Los Angeles' ban on cellphone use in schools.
C. To illustrate the consequences of teen’s phone addiction.
D. To present the problems with banning teens'sellphone use.
29. What does the author think of parents' concerns about the ban?
A. They are unnecessary and solvable.
B. They are reasonable and understandable.
C. They are worth considering for schools.
D. They are just baseless assumptions.
30. What conclusion can be drawn about the ban from the last paragraph?
A. It can really make a big difference.
B. Its effectiveness remains to be seen.
C. It is far from being a statewide policy.
D. Its application should suit loeal conditions.
31. What can be the best title for the text?
A. To Ban or Not to Ban: It's Not a Simple Question
B. Keeping Phones from School? It's Not That Easy
C. No Phones in Schools: It Matters to Your Children
D. Want Your Kids Focused? Put Your Phone Down First
D
Many important decisions come down to a choice between keeping the supposed safety
and risking going out for a chance at getting something even better. Though risk-taking
preferences vary between individuals, research with humans shows that we’re all generally
less willing to take risks in situations with more ambiguous(不确定的)outcomes. “The
finding should also apply to risk-taking in chimps( 黑 猩 猩 ) ， one of our closest
evolutionary( 进 化 的 )ancestors,” said Haux, from Max Planck Institute for Human
Development.
To test the evolutionary roots of human risk preference, Haux and his colleaguesmeasured 55 chimps living in reserves for their risky and ambiguous choices in an
experimental setting. In each trial, they chose a ball from one of two pots. One pot was
always safe because it contained two balls filled with one peanut each. In the risky condition,
the second pot also contained two balls, but one was filled with two peanuts and the other
with nothing. In the ambiguous condition, the balls in the second pot still contained two
rewards or nothing, but the chimps couldn’t see the contents in the pot.
On average, chimps chose the risky pot over the safe pot 55% of the time but chose the
ambiguous pot over the safe pot in just 25% of trials. This suggests that chimps, like humans,
prefer to avoid situations with ambiguous risks.
“Structural similarities in risk preferences of humans and one of our closest living
relatives are likely to reflect adaptations to similar changes in evolution. While many other
factors may influence human risk-taking preferences, the parallels between human and chimp
behavior suggest that evolutionary adaptations have helped set a consistent( 一 致
的)baseline,” Haux said.
Future work will compare how the risk-taking preferences of chimps living in reserves
may differ from those living in zoos or in the wild, as well as how they compare to those of
bonobos, another close evolutionary relative of humans, Haux added.
32．Why did Haux and his colleagues conduct the research on chimps?
A．To compare their intelligence level with humans’.
B．To prove that chimps are more willing to take risks.
C．To explore the origins of human risk preference in evolution .
D．To test the differences between humans and chimps.
33．Which illustrates the risky condition in the experimental setting?
A． B． C．
D．
34．What does the underlined word “parallels” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Conflicts. B．Interactions. C．Misunderstandings. D．Similarities.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Haux is satisfied with the current research.
B．Other animals will be studied for more evidence.
C．The research topic will be shifted to another field.D．Bonobos will be studied because they live in the wild.
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。
In recent years, cotton bags have risen to popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to
single-use bags. Many supermarkets have made the change. 3 6
As a study by the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark shows, a cotton bag
needs to be used 20,000 times to offset (抵消) its overall impact of production on the
environment. 3 7 According to this measure, for Venetia Berry, an artist in London who
found she had at least 25 cotton bags, she would have to live for more than 1,000 years to
offset her current bags.
According to the Circular Laboratory, it requires between 10,000 and 20,000 liters of
water to produce one kilogram of cotton. And only 15 percent of the 30 million tons of
cotton produced every year actually makes its way to textile (纺织品) warehouses. Even
when a cotton bag does make it to a treatment plant, most logos printed on them are not
recyclable. 3 8 .
That’s not to say cotton is worse than plastic. They both have disadvantages. 3 9 And
plastic bags use fossil fuels that produce greenhouse gases, never biodegrade (生物降解) and
block the oceans.
Buffy Reid, of the British knitwear label & Daughter, stopped production of her
cotton bags in April 2021. 4 0 For example, British designer Ally Capellino replaced
cotton with hemp (麻纤维). In fact, the simplest solution may be the most obvious: Not
every product needs a bag.
A．Cotton has dried up rivers for water use.
B．Some companies are turning to other textile solutions.
C．They’re extremely difficult to break down chemically.
D．We are hardly aware of the overuse of plastic in packaging.
E．That is equal to daily use for 54 years for just one cotton bag.
F．However, the production process requires using much more water.
G．But the increase in the use of cotton bags may have created a new problem.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was a child, my family resided in my Nana’s old house, encircled by lush
gardens and blooming flowers. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging
on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and 41 them. In winter, she brought them
42 and placed them on shelves by the windows. With a little water and a lot of 43 , she
kept them alive and green during the coldest months.
As a boy I was puzzled by all the 44 she put into them. I understood the vegetable
gardens. They helped to 45 the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers
around the house.They were charming and 46 so sweet during the summer months. The
reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, 47 ，confused me. They
didn't provide us with any food and they 48 bear flowers. . They remained a 49 to my
child’s mind.
Now as I’ve grown 50 I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted
plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of 5 1 and forests hanging in my
home. They 5 2 me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow
grass that light, love, and growth still 5 3 . They convey a message that spring will come
again.
Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new 54 . They were worth every bit of the love
and care she put into them. Although she is in Heaven now, Nana 55 my greatest
reminder in every stage of my life.
41. A. sold B. controlled C. tended D.
described
42.A. about B.up C.down D.inside
43. A. love B. curiosity C.interest D.
duty
44. A.stress B. money C. efforts D. skills
45. A. cheer B. unite C. feed D.
organize
46. A. looked B. smelled C.tasted
D.felt
47. A. however B. thus C. while D.
although
48.A. Regularly B. instantly C.rarely D.
eventually
49. A. mystery B. promise C. explanation D. burden
50. A. older B.smarter C. stronger D.
happier
51. A. trains B. deserts C. buildings
D.sunrises52. A. warn B. confirm C. remind D.
impress
53. A. change B. pass C.exist D.stop
54. A. world B. manner C. direction D. house
55. A. contributes to B. serves as C. agrees on D. sets up
第二节 语法填空（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1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
Last summer, I had 56. ______ amazing trip to Chongqing, a city full of charm and
vitality.
As soon as I arrived at the airport, I was immediately attracted by the 57.______(unique)
of local culture. The people there were extremely friendly and always ready to offer help.
One of the first things I did 58______ (be) to explore the famous Ciqikou Ancient Town.
The narrow alleys were filled with various stores, selling traditional handicrafts, snacks, and
souvenirs. I was so 59. ______ (interest) in the handicrafts that I spent a long time looking at
them.
The most exciting part of the trip was visiting the Yangtze River Cableway. 60. ______
the rain, I still decided to go. Taking the cableway, I could overlook the magnificent view of
the Yangtze River and the city skyline. It was like a dreamy scene that made me feel like I
was in a movie. The cableway 61. ______ (build) many years ago and has been serving as an
important transportation means for locals and tourists ever since.
During my stay, I also met a local guide 62.________ showed me around some less -
known but equally fascinating places. He told me various 63.________(story) about the city's
history and culture, which deepened my understanding of Chongqing.
What impressed me most was the local food. Hot pot, the signature dish of Chongqing,
was so delicious that I couldn't help 64. ______ (have) it several times. The moment the hot
pot was served, the strong smell filled the air, which made my mouth water. Whether it was
the fresh ingredients or the spicy sauce, everything was perfect.
Before I left, I bought some postcards 65. ______ (send) to my friends, hoping they
could share my joy of this wonderful trip.
第三节：根据提示用单词的正确形式填空。（每空1分，满分15分）
66. _______ (包围) by high walls and wide moats, the Forbidden City covers a large area.
67. With his daughter keeping him ______ (陪伴), the elderly man lives happily.
68. As digital technology spreads widely, the risk of digital technology can cause problems
and can go beyond personal ______ (private) .
69. (absorb) in playing the piano, she did’t notice me come in.
70. He is quite capable of ________ (perform) his duty.
71. It was really g of you to lend us so much money.
72. On Halloween, kids d ______ up in various costumes to go trick - or - treat.73. Let's send our c________ to Tom on winning the first prize in the speech contest.
74. Many stores have a delivery service
(为了……的方便)customers.
75. The fascinating landscape of this city is sure to be _____ _____ _______
your eyes. 这座城市迷人的景色一定会让你大饱眼福。
第四部分 书面表达（共1小题 满分25分）
假如你是李华，作为交换生正在英国学习。你所在的学校要举办The Power of Music为主题的演讲
比赛。请写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 与音乐有关的一次经历；
2. 音乐的力量或影响。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头结尾已经给出。
Good morning, everyone,
My name is Li Hua.
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Thanks for listening.
