2023成都外国语学校高一下学期期末考试英语试题含解析

成都外国语学校 2022-2023学年度下期期末考试

高一英语笔试试卷

注意事项：

1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

2. 本堂考试150分钟(含听力考试)，笔试卷满分150分。

3. 答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号准确无误地填写在答题卡规定的位置上，并使用2B铅笔填涂。

4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回，答题卡不得折叠。

第I卷(选择题 共65分)

第一部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A

Science and Technology Camp

•Full-day camp for students aged 12-14

•Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

Week 1 | July 5-9

Week 2 | July 12-16

Week 3 | July 19-23

Week 4 | July 26-30

•Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.

•Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.

•The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.

Camp Structure

Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)

Camp Content

Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.

Camp Personnel

The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.

1. What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp?

A. $75. B. $795. C. $1590. D. $1665.

2. What is the main emphasis of Science and Technology camp?

A. Rocket science. B. Fun in learning. C. Coding language. D. Hands-on experiences.

3. Who are the camp leaders?

A. Mechanical engineers. B. Medical doctors. C. A married couple. D. Computer technicians.

B

A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.

“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.

She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.

IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.

By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (实习) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”

4. Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics?

A. He was faced with language barrier. B. He didn’t find a proper way.

C. He suffered from eyesight problems. D. He lacked academic support from the family.

5. What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Careful. B. Diligent. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.

6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text?

A. They find it appealing. B. They can calculate faster.

C. They enjoy playing games. D. They are eager for success.

7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.

B. Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.

C. Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.

D. Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation.

C

Kenya has been at the forefront (前沿) of the global war on plastic since the government banned single-use plastics in protected areas in June 2020. Unfortunately, the preventive measures have barely received attention. Hundreds of tons of industrial and consumer polymer waste continue to get dumped into landfills daily. However, if 29-year-old Nzambi Matee has her way, the unsightly plastic heaps will soon be transformed into colorful bricks.

The materials engineer’s seeking to find a practical solution to control plastic pollution began in 2017. She quit her job and set up a small lab in her mother’s backyard. It took her nine months to produce the first brick and even longer to convince a partner to help build the machinery to make them. But the determined eco-entrepreneur was confident in her idea and did not give up.

She says, “I wanted to use my education to handle plastic waste pollution. But I was very clear that the solution had to be practical, sustainable, and affordable. The best way to do this was by channeling the waste into the construction space and finding the most efficient and affordable material to build homes.” Her company produces over 1,500 bricks a day. The pavers are made using a mix of plastic products that cannot be reprocessed or recycled.

The collected plastic is mixed with sand, heated at very high temperatures, and compressed (压缩) into bricks that vary in color and thickness. The resulting product is stronger, lighter, and about 30 percent cheaper than concrete bricks. More importantly, it helps repurpose the lowest quality of plastic. “There is that waste they cannot process anymore; they cannot recycle. That is what we get.” Matee says.

Matee is not nearly done. Her dream is to reduce the mountain of trash to just a hill by increasing production and expanding her offerings. She says, “The more we recycle the plastic, the more we produce affordable housing, the more we created more employment for the youth.”

8. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 imply?

A. Matee’s method can be effective if adopted. B. Matee’s idea has been widely accepted.

C. Colorful bricks are in huge demand. D. Plastic waste hasn’t attracted enough attention.

9. Which of the following can best describe Nzambi Matee?

A. Generous and ambitious. B. Confident and grateful.

C. Creative and resolved. D. Optimistic and modest.

10. What is Nzambi Matee’s ultimate purpose in using a mix of plastic products?

A. to build cheaper houses. B. to support the government.

C. to create job opportunities. D. to tackle plastic pollution.

11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. Kenya: Pioneer in Banning Plastic Single-use Plastics

B. Nzambi Matee: Innovator in Solving Plastic Waste

C. Mix of Plastic Products: A New Construction Material

D. Plastic Recycling: A Creative Solution to Pollution

D

ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.

The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.

“We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.”

ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that.

Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books.

However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools.

12. What is the unique feature of ChatGPT?

A. It has artificial intelligence. B. It can answer users’ questions.

C. It has the largest number of users. D. It can engage in meaningful conversations.

13. What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics?

A. Its capability of information processing. B. Its accurate information.

C. Its availability of up-to-date data. D. Its vast body of questions.

14. Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it?

A. ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B. ChatGPT lacks creativity.

C. ChatGPT offers illogical information. D. ChatGPT is not properly trained.

15. What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT?

A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Objective. D. Intolerant.

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。

Conscious (有意识的) living is not just a trend. ____16____ It is about being intentional with everything you do — your words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some effort, but it is worthwhile. Here are some ways you can achieve this goal.

●Be conscious about your time.

Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. ____17____ If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time. Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate (分配) it for positive activities.

●____18____

You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions. It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves. Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better, you can create a plan to work towards becoming more patient, honest, and forgiving.

●Learn to be grateful.

Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings. ____19____

●Believe in yourself.

It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. ____20____ Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the inner voice. Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.

Conscious living is a skill you need to learn as you go, so be willing to make the effort and master it. You will absorb it soon and be a happier person in the long run.

A. Know yourself better.

B. Accept the person you are.

C. Life can be a lot better with the right decisions.

D. It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.

E. Pick it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.

F. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life.

G. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.

第二部分 完形填空(共 15小题;每题 1分，满分 15分)

I attend an Art School in Southern California for Musical Theatre and have always pursued artistic pursuits throughout my life. I have also had a lot of ____21____ experiences from working at food banks to ____22____ money to help patients suffering from blood cancer. All the things I mentioned above are what ____23____ me to be a more appreciative and better person.

The ____24____ that has been by far my favorite was the ____25____ I did last summer. I developed and carried out a Musical Theatre Summer Camp at a local community center that ____26____ low-income families. This camp allowed children, who ____27____ wouldn’t have an opportunity, to gain a basic ____28____ in singing, dancing, and acting while also allowing them to feel as though they were a ____29____ of something.

This camp completely impacted the way I _____30_____ both the world and the profound impact people can have. The children came from all backgrounds, and we had some homeless children, undocumented children, and many children who had experienced _____31_____ throughout their lives. I cannot fully _____32_____ the happiness it brings me to be able to share a creative outlet (出路) for them. I _____33_____ believe in the importance of art and I feel incredibly grateful to have been able to share that _____34_____ with them.

Volunteering has reminded me how important it is to _____35_____ to others and how lucky I have been to experience everything.

21. A. reviewing B. approving C. volunteering D. attempting

22. A. raising B. distributing C. chasing D. counting

23. A. impressed B. remembered C. motivated D. troubled

24. A. experience B. project C. dream D. schedule

25. A. zone B. work C. line D. secret

26. A. chose B. received C. moved D. served

27. A. besides B. otherwise C. however D. instead

28. A. delay B. comfort C. joy D. education

29. A. part B. center C. reminder D. burden

30 A. cultivate B. reason C. view D. conquer

31. A. connection B. touch C. violence D. witness

32. A. copy B. express C. indicate D. present

33. A. casually B. temporarily C. formerly D. truly

34. A. trade B. trick C. skill D. gift

35. A. give back B. give in C. get down D. get across

第II卷(非选择题 共85分)

注意事项：

必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。

第一节 首字母填空 (共10小题;每题1.5分，满分15分)

36. The team came up with an effective s________ to beat their competitors in the market.(根据首字母单词拼写)

37. In order to overcome challenges, it is important to a________ them with a positive attitude. (根据首字母单词拼写)

38. Adopting s________ ways of transportation, such as electric vehicles and public transportation systems, plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and creating cleaner and more livable cities. (根据首字母单词拼写)

39. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution are pushing many species to the danger of e________.(根据首字母单词拼写)

40. As students progress to higher grade levels, the c________ of schoolwork and tests increases. (根据首字母单词拼写)

41. With great determination and p________, Tu Youyou worked tirelessly to discover a groundbreaking treatment for malaria(疟疾). (根据首字母单词拼写)

42. The company hired t________ employees to manage the increased workload during the busy holiday season. (根据首字母单词拼写)

43. She decided to d________ her old clothes to the local charity organization. (根据首字母单词拼写)

44. When he realized he had made a mistake in the speech, he quickly made a joke to hide his e________ and lighten the mood in the room. (根据首字母单词拼写)

45. They held a meeting to r________ the conflicts and reached an agreement. (根据首字母单词拼写)

第二节：单句语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

46. The money will go to the Glide Foundation, a charity ____________ (provide) food, health care, housing and job training for San Francisco's homeless. (所给词的适当形式填空)

47. On _________(receive) the letter, she couldn’t contain her excitement and eagerly tore it open to read its contents. (所给词的适当形式填空)

48. Moving to another country, you should make ________(adjust) to the new customs and environment. (所给词的适当形式填空)

49. The bird mistook the shiny piece of plastic ________ food, which was a tragic consequence of pollution impacting wildlife. (用适当的词填空)

50. She had trouble ________(lie) that she enjoyed the party, because her forced smile gave away her true feelings. (所给词的适当形式填空)

51. She wrapped herself in a soft blanket, seeking ________(warm) on the cold winter night. (所给词的适当形式填空)

52. The construction of a new highway threatens the natural habitat of several _______(endanger) plant species in the area. (所给词的适当形式填空)

53. ________(found) in the 19th century, the university has been a center of academic excellence for generations. (所给词的适当形式填空)

54. In the letter, she urged her friend ________(treat) others with better manners. (所给词的适当形式填空)

55. Many people have benefited ________ the life-changing gift of clean, safe water. (用适当的词填空)

第三节：用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空(每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余的)(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

选词填空

56. The government announced that a special charity fund ____________ next month.

57. He ____________ the river and saw what was a bright green colour on the other side of the river.

58. It was not until his wife found a hidden journal and sent it to the newspaper that his actions ____________.

59. ____________, he held the world record for the fastest marathon time, but later he was surpassed by a younger athlete.

60. Since joining the organization, John and his team ________ improving access to education for poor children in remote areas.

61. With his attention ____________ the task at hand, John didn’t notice the time passing by.

62. The car ____________ in the middle of the highway, causing a traffic jam.

63. The team performed exceptionally well, ____________ in the competition from the start.

64. ____________ educational achievement, the school ranks among the top in the region.

65. In most cases, what we see ____________ what we believe.

第四节：语篇填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

语法填空

Without the usual smoggy days, local _____66_____(resident) have been happy with the air quality since the heating season started. They open the window to air their homes. On social media, pictures of blue skies and white clouds _____67_____ (frequent) appear, ______68______(show) people’s excitement about the clear days.

In Shanxi, _____69_____ major coal production province, burning coarse coal (粗煤) for heating used to be a main source of air ______70______(pollute). The government has been striving to change all this. It has launched a campaign to replace coarse coal _____71_____ clean fuels for heating since 2017.

More than 38 percent of the heating companies in Shanxi had applied advanced equipment with higher efficiency and ____72____(low) emission (排放) by the end of 2019, _____73_____(compare) with 25.5 percent at the end of 2017. It ___74___ (believe) that the number can reach 50 percent by the end of this year, _______75_______ is the goal of the government.

第五节 书面表达 (满分25分)

76. 2023年6月5日是第 50个世界环境日(World Environment Day)，口号是“减塑捡塑”(Beat Plastic Pollution)，请以学生会的名义写一封倡议书，鼓励大家减少使用塑料制品和保护环境。内容包括：

1. 倡议目的；

2. 塑料污染的现状；

3. 减塑的方法。

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Dear fellow students,

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Students’ Union

成都外国语学校2022-2023学年度下期期末考试

高一英语试卷(听力)

第一节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Colleagues.       B. Husband and wife.       C. Repairman and customer.

2. When will the woman have her breakfast?

A. At 6:40.       B. At 6:55.       C. At 7:20.

3. How much is Jack’s new jacket?

A. $100.       B. $130.       C. $140.

4. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a store.       B. In a restaurant.       C. In a hotel.

5. Why does the man want to look at the information board?

A To find the wooden house.       B. To know some safety rules.       C. To get the way to the beach.

第二节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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。

听下面一段对话，回答6-7题。

6. What are the kids doing?

A. Putting up a poster.       B. Cleaning up the road.       C. Emptying the trash can

7. What is the man like?

A. Careless.       B. Helpful.       C. Confident.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What will the speakers do tonight?

A. Watch a film.       B. Enjoy a concert.       C. See a play.

9. When will the speakers meet?

A At 6:30       B. At 7:00.       C. At 7:30.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Mother and son.       B. Tour guide and tourist.       C. Teacher and student.

11. How long will the art exhibition last?

A. 2 days.       B. 4 days.       C. 5 days.

12. What will be free of charge?

A. Food and drinks.       B. Exhibition tickets.       C. Bus tickets.

听第9段材科，回答第13至16题。

13. What is the man doing?

A. Eating a meal.       B. Cooking a meal.       C. Having an interview.

14. How long has the man been cooking?

A. Only recently.

B. Since he was a kid.

C. Since he was twenty years old.

15. Why does the man mention rice and noodles?

A. To give an example.

B. To name his favorite food.

C. To show his best cooking.

16. What is the most important for cooking according to the man?

A. Rich flavors.       B. Freshness of food.       C. Different styles of cooking.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How tall is the Burj Khalifa?

A. 304 meters tall.       B. 828 meters tall.       C.162 meters tall.

18. When was the Burj Khalifa officially opened?

A. In 2004.       B. In 2009.       C. In 2010.

19. Who designed the Burj Khalifa?

A. Bill Baker.       B. Adrian Smith.       C. Armani.

20. What will the speaker do next?

A. Take a break.

B. Go to another scenic spot.

C. Visit the inside of the Burj Khalifa.

第三节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)

根据你所听到的内容判断以下句子是否正确，正确的请选A，错误的请选B。本段独白读两遍。

21. The speaker shared her experience of joining an organization when she was in college.

22. The speaker decided to leave the college because she came across American Core online.

23. The speaker worked on several projects in South Carolina and Florida in his last school year.

24. The speaker thought of his working experiences were personally rewarding.

25. After working with the kids, the speaker decided to be a teacher in Germany.

第四节根据听到的内容完成填空，此段内容读两遍。(共15小题;每题2分，满分30分)

Passage A

A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling left out at break because her best friend wasn’t around. Here’s our advice to her, and to all kids who feel   26   sometimes.

Start by looking around your classroom—thinking about which kids you’d like to play with at break. Look for   27   to say hi to them, smile and be friendly. Offer to share something with or express your   28   to them, invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” at lunchtime. If you have trouble doing this or if you’re feeling   29   , ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually   30   good at matching up friends. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share, say nice things, offer to help, and pretty soon you’ll have one, or two, or even more new friends.

Passage B

This summer I took part in a really interesting project. It’s called One-Day Clean-up and its   31   is to clear the rubbish in the world’s natural environments. I heard about its work from my neighbors who   32   take part some years ago. I thought it would be fun and   33   a couple of my cousins to come along with me. But it wouldn’t matter if you took part on your own. You’d soon   34   other people there. Most of the people there were   35   . We were a very   36   group. Over half of the people there were from Australia, like me, but there were also people from China, Thailand and the USA. Most teams were working on the south coast of the country, but mine was working on the east. We had to   37   all the rubbish that we could find at the seaside. It has all made me realize how important it is for everyone to   38   the environment. I’m   39   now to get my family to recycle as much as possible. It’ll   40   it if we can make our seas safer for all those beautiful sea animals. So, if you’d like to join me in this project next year, it’ll be on January 11th. The focus on that day will be on getting rubbish out of rivers. There’ll be a day later in the year on cleaning up woodlands.

听力1-5 ABBCB    6-10 ABCAC         11-15 BACBA         16-20 BBCBC        21-25 ABAAB

26. lonely         27. chances         28. appreciation         29. shy         30. pretty

31. aim         32. used to         33. persuaded         34. make friends with        35. teenagers

36. international         37. pick up         38. be aware of        39. determined         40. be worth