四川省顶级名校2024-2025学年高一下学期5月期中考试 英语（含解析）

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考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名和准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上。
2.选择题用2B铅笔在对应的题号涂黑答案。主观题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
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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，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 Jenny?
A. A wrker. B. A student. C. A teacher.
2. What advice des the man give t the wman?
A. Ging t bed early. B. Catching a later flight. C. Asking fr wake-up service.
3. Where des the cnversatin prbably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At hme.
4. What des the wman ask the man t d?
A. Send a package. B. Pick up her sn. C. Fetch the parcel.
5. Why des the man talk t the wman?
A. T ask fr advice. B. T take a vacatin with her. C. T learn abut sme histrical sites.
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，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Hw much will the man pay fr the Bluetth earphne?
A. $60. B. $140. C. $200.
7. What des the man care abut mst?
A. Free gifts. B. Repair service. C. Exchange plicy.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why des the wman refuse t g t a gym?
A. She thinks it cstly. B. She is t busy t g there. C. She dislikes exercising with thers.
9. What des the man think f the wman’s exercise plan?
A. Unwise. B. Funny. C. Practical.
10. What des the man suggest the wman d?
A. Buy new clthes. B. Walk in the park. C. G t wrk by bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. When did the washing machine first break dwn?
A. A few weeks ag. B. Abut five days ag. C. Yesterday.
12. Hw des the man deal with the washing machine?
A. He changes a new mtr. B. He replaces it fr a new ne. C. He puts the mtr back in place.
13. What will the wman d next?
A. Make payment. B. Start the washing machine. C. Get the man smething t drink.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the relatinship between the speakers?
A. Wrkmates. B. Gd friends. C. Brther and sister.
15. Where did Daniel wrk?
A. At a theater. B. At a cffee huse. C. At a sandwich shp.
16. What will Daniel prbably d?
A. Ask Mike fr advice. B. Start his wn business. C. Watch a mvie.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What did Wang make with wd in his mst ppular vide?
A. A dr. B. A bridge. C. A pt cver.
18. Why did Wang learn wdwrking in the beginning?
A. T supprt his family. B. T make his wn tys. C. T fulfill his mther’s wish.
19. Wh shared Wang’s vides nline?
A. His grandsn. B. His sn. C. A lcal farmer.
20. What is the talk mainly abut?
A. Wang’s wdwrking skill.
B. Wang’s childhd experiences.
C. Wang’s effrts t sell the farm prduce.
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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。
A
Sichuan Classic 5-Day Tur
Sichuan Prvince is a treasure trve f natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a perfect destinatin fr a 5-day adventure. This itinerary cvers sme f the mst icnic attractins in Sichuan, frm the stunning landscapes f Jiuzhaigu and Huanglng t the histrical sites f Chengdu and the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha.
Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu Upn arrival at Chengdu Shuangliu Internatinal Airprt r Chengdu Tianfu Internatinal Airprt, yu will be transferred t yur htel. Spend the evening explring the vibrant streets f Chunxi Rad, Jinli, and Kuanzhai Alley, where yu can experience the lcal culture and enjy delicius Sichuan cuisine.
Day 2: Chengdu t Jiuzhaigu via Huanglng After breakfast, depart frm Chengdu t Huanglng, a UNESCO Wrld Heritage site famus fr its clrful pls and stunning natural scenery. The entrance fee fr Huanglng is ¥170 per persn during the peak seasn (April 1 t Nvember 15) and ¥60 during the ff-seasn. After visiting Huanglng, cntinue t Jiuzhaigu and check int yur htel.
Day 3: Full-day Jiuzhaigu Tur Spend the entire day explring Jiuzhaigu Natinal Park, knwn fr its crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and unique karst frmatins. The entrance fee is ¥190 per persn during the peak seasn and ¥80 during the ff-seasn. Fr a mre cnvenient experience, yu can purchase a rund-trip sightseeing bus ticket fr an additinal ¥90.
Day 4: Jiuzhaigu t Leshan via Chengdu Return t Chengdu and then travel t Leshan, hme t the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stne Buddha statue in the wrld. The entrance fee fr Leshan Giant Buddha is ¥80 per persn. After visiting the Buddha, yu can take a bat tur alng the Minjiang River fr an additinal ¥70.
Day 5: Leshan t Chengdu and Departure Return t Chengdu and spend the afternn explring the city. Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base t see the adrable giant pandas. The entrance fee is ¥58 per persn. In the evening, head t the airprt fr yur departure.
Accmmdatin and Transprtatin
Htel: 3-star htels in Chengdu start at ¥300 per night, while 4-star htels average¥500 per night. In Jiuzhaigu, expect t pay arund ¥400 per night fr a cmfrtable stay.
Transprtatin: High-speed train tickets frm Chengdu t Jiuzhaigu cst arund¥200 per persn, and bus tickets t Huanglng are arund ¥100.
Tips fr Travelers
Weather: Sichuan has a diverse climate. Pack layers and be prepared fr changes in weather.
Lcal Custms: Respect lcal traditins and ask fr permissin befre taking phts.
Discunts: Sme attractins ffer discunts fr students and senirs. Check the fficial websites fr the latest infrmatin.
21. What is the ttal cst fr a student t visit Jiuzhaigu during the peak seasn, including the entrance fee and rund-trip sightseeing bus ticket?
A. ¥280B. ¥230C. ¥190D. ¥140
22. Which f the fllwing attractins is NOT included in the 5-day itinerary?
A. Chunxi RadB. Leshan Giant Buddha
C. Dujiangyan Irrigatin SystemD. Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base
23. What is the recmmended mde f transprtatin frm Chengdu t Jiuzhaigu?
A. TaxiB. AirplaneC. High-speed trainD. Lng-distance bus
B
During the summer, Hu Miakun, a 19-year-ld diagnsed with cngenital (先天的) deafness, received ffers frm seven universities, making years f determined effrts.
Brn in 2005 in a village in Hubei prvince, Hu lst his father at five and later lived with his grandparents after his mther remarried. Supprted by his family, he was admitted t a schl fr hearing-impaired children.
“Adapting t life in a grup was tugh,” Hu signed. “When I first started schl, everything felt frightening. I culdn’t hear anything, cmpletely lst. I had t get used t the new envirnment, fllw new rules, and learn hw t interact with thers. But ver time, these challenges became easier t manage.”
Hu recalls hw his teachers used tailred techniques and tls t aid learning. These included multimedia lessns, hearing aids, speech recgnitin devices, and ther assistive technlgies.
After middle schl, Hu attended a specialized high schl in Wuhan. Fr students with hearing and speech impairments, learning English prved particularly difficult. While many f his schlmates had sme basic knwledge f the language and were expsed t English thrugh sngs, mvies, and everyday cnversatins, Hu had n prir expsure (接触), making the task even mre challenging.
“My key is reading, writing, and translatin,” Hu signed. He created a detailed study plan and excelled. This year, Hu Miakun tk the natinal cllege entrance examinatin, r gaka. His hard wrk paid ff. Since May, Hu Miakun has received ffers frm all seven universities t which he applied. Ultimately, Hu Miakun decided t pursue prduct design at his dream schl, Tianjin University f Technlgy.
With ambitins f becming a 3D designer specializing in prduct mdeling, he is nw fcusing n mastering varius mdeling sftware, such as 3ds Max and Adbe Illustratr. “I’m deeply thankful t my aunt and everyne wh has supprted me,” Hu Miakun signed. “I will cntinue t wrk hard in my studies and, in the future, use my skills t inspire and assist thers.”
24. What was tugh fr Hu Miakun t adapt himself t grup life?
A. Cngenital deafness affected grup life. B. Father’s death caused emtinal pressure.
C. Schl rules disagreed with rural habits. D. Delayed admissin created skill gaps.
25. Why des the authr mentin English learning?
A. T recmmend the key t learning. B. T shw the barriers Hu encuntered.
C. T highlight the imprtance f English. D. T prmte daily interactins in English.
26. Which f the fllwing statements is NOT mentined abut Hu Miakun’s English learning?
A. His schlmates had prir expsure t English.
B. He relied nly n multimedia lessns t master English.
C. He fcused n reading, writing, and translatin.
D. The lack f early expsure t English increases the challenge.
27. What can be a suitable title fr the passage?
A. “Deaf” Teenagers in a Wrld f Silence
B. “Silent” but Nt Silent: Hu Miakun’s Sad Stry
C. Hearing-disadvantaged Teen’s Jurney t University Success
D. A Teenager’s Battle Against Silence: Frm Struggle t Survival
C
Urban green spaces, such as parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets, have lng been recgnized fr their aesthetic (审美的) and envirnmental benefits. Hwever, recent research highlights their significant impact n mental health, particularly in densely (密集地) ppulated cities. A study cnducted by researchers at the University f Cambridge analyzed data frm ver 10,000 urban residents acrss 15 cities wrldwide, revealing a strng crrelatin between access t green spaces and imprved mental well-being.
The study fund that individuals living within 500 meters f a green space reprted lwer levels f stress, anxiety, and depressin cmpared t thse withut such access. Researchers attribute (归因于) this t several factrs. First, green spaces prvide pprtunities fr physical activity, such as walking, jgging, r cycling, which are knwn t reduce stress hrmnes and bst md. Secnd, expsure t nature has a calming effect n the brain, reducing mental fatigue and imprving cncentratin. Third, green spaces fster scial interactins, creating a sense f cmmunity and belnging that can alleviate feelings f lneliness.
Interestingly, the study als revealed that the quality f green spaces matters mre than their size. Well-maintained parks with diverse vegetatin, seating areas, and recreatinal facilities had a greater psitive impact than larger but prly maintained areas. This suggests that urban planners shuld priritize the design and upkeep f green spaces t maximize their mental health benefits.
Despite these findings, the study als identified challenges. In many cities, green spaces are unevenly distributed, with wealthier neighbrhds having better access than lw-incme areas. This inequality highlights the need fr plicies that ensure equitable (公平合理的) access t green spaces fr all residents.
The researchers recmmend several strategies t address these issues. These include increasing investment in urban green infrastructure, integrating green spaces int urban planning, and prmting cmmunity invlvement in maintaining lcal parks. By priritizing green spaces, cities can nt nly enhance mental health but als address brader envirnmental challenges, such as air pllutin and climate change.
28. What did the study find abut individuals living near green spaces?
A. They had higher levels f stress. B. They preferred indr activities.
C. They were less physically active. D. They enhanced mental health.
29. What des the underlined wrd “alleviate” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Reduce. B. Increase. C. Ignre. D. Create.
30. Hw is the text mainly develped?
A. By narrating persnal experiences. B. By criticizing urban planning plicies.
C. By cmparing different types f green spacesD. By presenting research findings and their effects.
31. What is the best title fr the text?
A. Designing Effective Urban Green Spaces
B. The Multifaceted Benefits f Urban Green Spaces
C. Green Spaces: A Key t Enhancing Mental Health
D. Strategies fr Equitable Access t Urban Nature
D
Cheese and red wine are basic diets ver the festive perid, and if yu lve red wine and cheese, a new study will cme as music t yur ears. Researchers frm Iwa State University have fund that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help t reduce cgnitive (认知的) decline.
In the study, the researchers analyzed data frm 1,787 adults aged 46 t 77, and asked them t cmplete questinnaires abut their fd and alchl cnsumptin (摄取). The results shwed that cheese was the mst prtective fd against age-related cgnitive prblems, even int late life. Daily cnsumptin f red wine was als shwn t imprve cgnitive functin, while weekly cnsumptin f lamb was shwn t imprve lng-term cgnitive skills. Hwever, ver-cnsumptin f salt was fund t increase the risk f cgnitive decline.
Dr. Auriel Willette, wh led the study, said: “I was pleasantly surprised that ur results suggest that apprpriately (合适地) eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are nt just gd fr helping us cpe with sme diseases, but perhaps als dealing with an increasingly cmplex wrld. Althugh we cnsidered whether this was just due t what rich peple eat and drink, clinical trials (临床试验) at randm are needed t determine if making easy changes in ur diet culd help ur brains in great ways.”
While the reasn fr the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may prtect sme peple frm the effects f Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默病).
Brandn Klinedinst, an authr f the study, added: “Depending n the genetic factrs yu carry, sme individuals seem t be mre prtected frm the effects f Alzheimer’s, while thers seem t beat greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet we’re lking fr is imprving hw we eat. Knwing what that invlves cntributes t a better understanding f Alzheimer’ s and putting this disease in an ppsite path.”
32. Which f the fllwing increases the risk f cgnitive prblems?
A. Taking in t much salt. B. Eating cheese prperly.
C. Drinking red wine daily. D. Cnsuming lamb weekly.
33. What can be inferred frm paragraph 3?
A. Changes in ur diet help ur brains in significant ways.
B. The diets f wealthy peple were nt taken int cnsideratin.
C. The study results need t be prved by mre clinical trials.
D. Sme diseases make ur wrld increasingly cmplex.
34. What des Brandn Klinedinst suggest n fighting Alzheimer’s disease?
A. Develping advanced genetic treatments. B. Fcusing n imprving dietary habits.
C. Increasing clinical trials fr new drugs. D. Studying the diets f wealthy ppulatins.
35. What is the study mainly abut?
A. Basic diets ver the festive perid. B. Pssible reasns fr cgnitive decline.
C. Feelings f pleasant music t peple’s ears. D. Effects f certain diets n cgnitive decline.
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。
Navigating the teenage years can be bth exhilarating and verwhelming. It’s a time f self-discvery, grwth and transitin, but it can als cme with pressure, cnfusin and self-dubt. Here’s sme enriched advice t help yu make the mst f this transfrmative phase f life.
Embrace Yur Individuality.
In a wrld dminated by scial media and peer pressure, it’s easy t fall int the trap f cmparisn. 36 . Celebrate yur unique qualities, talents, and interests. Remember, everyne is n their wn jurney, and what wrks fr smene else may nt wrk fr yu.
37 .
Whether it’s academic achievements, persnal grwth, r extracurricular pursuits, setting clear bjectives can help yu stay fcused. Hwever, life is unpredictable, and it’s imprtant t remain flexible. As yu grw and learn, yur interests and pririties may change, and that’s kay. 38 .
Build Healthy Habits.
The habits yu frm during yur teenage years can have a lasting impact n yur adult life. Priritize yur physical health by getting enugh sleep, eating nutritius fd, and staying active. 39 . Practice mindfulness, jurnal yur thughts, and dn’t hesitate t talk t smene yu trust if yu’ re feeling verwhelmed.
Surrund Yurself with Psitive Influences.
The peple yu spend time with can greatly influence yur mindset and chices. Chse friends wh uplift, supprt, and inspire yu. 40 . On the ther hand, dn’t be afraid t distance yurself frm txic relatinships that drain yur energy r encurage negative behavir. Surrunding yurself with the right peple can make a wrld f difference.
The teenage years are just ne chapter f yur life, but they lay the fundatin fr yur future. Take things ne step at a time, and dn’t be t hard n yurself.
A. Explre and Experiment
B. Set Gals, but Be Flexible
C. Equally imprtant is yur mental health
D. Hwever, true happiness cmes frm embracing wh yu are
E. Instead f fearing failure, see it as a chance t grw and imprve
F. The ability t adapt is a valuable skill that will serve yu well in the future
G. Psitive relatinships can bst yur cnfidence and help yu navigate challenges
第三部分 语言知识运用（共二节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
Jhn Smith, a 35-year-ld ffice wrker frm Manchester, was stuck in a cycle f pr health and lw energy. 41 ver 220 punds and diagnsed as pre-diabetic, he was under great stress and knew he needed t make a change. After a dctr’s 42 abut his risk f heart disease, Jhn decided t try the “Cuch t 5K” prgram, a beginner-friendly running plan designed t help peple 43 build up t running 5 kilmeters.
At first, Jhn 44 t run even fr a minute. But with determinatin and the supprt f nline running 45 , he stuck t the plan. Within weeks, he nticed small imprvements—mre energy, better sleep, and a 46 md. Six mnths later, Jhn had lst 20 punds, imprved his chlesterl (胆固醇) levels, and 47 his bld pressure.
Beynd the physical benefits, running became a 48 fr Jhn’s mental health. He fund that the time spent utdrs and the sense f 49 after each run helped him manage stress and anxiety. “Running 50 me a new perspective n life,” Jhn said. “It’s nt just abut fitness; it’s abut mental 51 and cnfidence.”
Tday, Jhn regularly participates in lcal 5K races and has 52 his friends and family t 53 running. His jurney frm the cuch t cmpleting a 5K is a 54 reminder f hw small, cnsistent steps in sprts and physical activity can lead t life-changing health 55 .
41. A. ExercisingB. WeighingC. RunningD. Living
42. A. requiringB. desiringC. knwingD. warning
43. A. newlyB. graduallyC. strangelyD. mnthly
44. A. struggledB. decidedC. beganD. cmmitted
45. A. dietsB. testsC. cmmunitiesD. games
46. A. brighterB. calmerC. wrseD. sadder
47. A. lessenedB. rseC. lweredD. mnitred
48. A. hbbyB. lifelineC. challengeD. rutine
49. A. accmplishmentB. mvementC. attachmentD. establishment
50. A. shwedB. presentedC. taughtD. gave
51. A. cnfusinB. clarityC. exhaustinD. frustratin
52. A. visitedB. cntactedC. metD. inspired
53. A. take utB. take upC. take ffD. take in
54. A. pwerfulB. artfulC. hpefulD. thankful
55. A. habitsB. balancesC. imprvementsD. cnsequences
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，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
T enter and enjy this new wrld, we need t lve literature, and make an effrt 56 (explain) it. Behind every bk is a man, behind the man is the race, and behind the race 57 (be) the natural and scial envirnments.
The first quality f literature is its 58 (describe) f truth and beauty. One wh lves reading literature is capable f seeing the beauty 59 was hidden frm his eyes befre. The secnd quality f literature is its appeal 60 ur feelings and imaginatin. Its attractin lies mre in what it awakens in us 61 what it says. The third quality f literature, cming frm the ther tw, is its permanence. T achieve this, tw elements, 62 (universe) interest and persnal style, shuld 63 (cntain). Gd literature nt nly reflects the mst basic f human nature, but als takes n a persnal style—n writer can describe human life withut 64 (reflect) his wn life and experiences.
Literature serves as the expressin f life in frms f truth and beauty, the 65 (write) recrd f man’s thughts and feelings, and the histry f the human sul.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，最近，你注意到校园中存在乱扔垃圾、浪费资源等现象。请你给校报英语专栏写一封倡议书，呼吁大家共建一个环保型校园。内容包括：
1.倡议的目的；
2.采取的措施；
3.你的希望。
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。
Dear fellw students,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Unin
第二节 读后续写（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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
Mm’s Decisin t Spend Mre Time with Sn
One sunny afternn, yung Timmy sat n the frnt steps f their czy huse, his chin (下巴) resting n his hands, eyes fixed n the street. His friends were playing in the park acrss the rad, their laughter filling the air, but Timmy didn’t jin them. He was waiting fr his mm t cme hme.
Timmy’s mm, Mrs. Thmpsn, was a hard-wrking real estate agent (房地产经纪人). She was cnstantly n the g, shwing huses t clients, attending meetings, and wrking late int the night. Mst days, Timmy nly saw her in the early mrning rush befre schl r briefly in the evening when she was t tired t d much mre than give him a quick hug.
That day, when Mrs. Thmpsn finally pulled up in her car, she nticed Timmy’s sad expressin. As she gt ut f the car, Timmy ran up t her, his eyes lighting up fr a mment. “Mm, can we play a game tday? Like we used t?” he asked hpefully. Mrs. Thmpsn lked at her watch and sighed. “Nt tday, hney. I have s much wrk t d. Maybe tmrrw.” Timmy’s shulders slumped, and he quietly walked back t the steps.
That evening, as Mrs. Thmpsn sat at her desk, ging thrugh piles f paperwrk, she culdn’t get Timmy’s disappinted face ut f her mind. She realized that she had been s fcused n her career that she was missing ut n her sn’s childhd. After much thught, she made a decisin. She wuld take sme time ff wrk t be with Timmy.
The next mrning, Mrs. Thmpsn called her bss and explained the situatin. T her relief, her bss was understanding and gave her a week ff. She then went t Timmy’s rm with a big smile n her face.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
2024~2025学年度下期半期考试
高一英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1~5 BCACA 6~10 BCAAC 11~15 BCACA 16~20 BBABA
第二部分 阅读理解
21—23 ACC 24—27 ABBC 28—31 DADC 32—35 ACBD 36—40 DBFCG
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41—45 BDBAC 46—50 ACBAD 51—55 BDBAC
第二节 语法填空
56. t explain 57. are 58. descriptin 59. that/ which 60. t 61. than 62. universal
63. be cntained 64. reflecting 65. written
第四部分 写作
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear fellw students,
Recently it’s cmmn t see sme uncivilized practices n campus such as littering and wasting resurces. I, n behalf f the Student Unin, wuld like t call n everyne t cntribute t an ec-friendly campus.
Firstly, we shuld make recycling as easy as pssible. A simple way t d this is bearing garbage classificatin in mind, thrwing different kinds f waste int different dustbins.
Secndly, cnserve water, electricity and paper. Fr example, turn ff the tap and the lights when nt in use, and reuse used paper n the back, thus reducing waste f resurces.
Let’s make the campus a greener place! Only thrugh jint effrts can we achieve this gal.
The Student Unin
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Hwever, just as they were playing, Mrs. Thmpsn’s phne rang. _________________________________
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