广东省深圳市龙岗区德琳学校2022-2023学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题（不含听力）

深圳市龙岗区德琳学校2022-2023学年度第二学期高一期中考试

英语试卷

一、单项选择（每小题1.5分，共30分）

1. —I’m so tired. I want to give up.

—Come on! Success supports those who are always ready to ______.

A. astonish   B. argue    C. attempt   D. forgive

2. After taking online courses for two months, students missed their teachers and classmates very much, so all of them ______to go back to school.

A. inspired   B. happened   C. desired   D. allowed

3. Our boss is a ______ man and treats us to mid- morning snacks (小吃) from time to time.

A. annoyed   B. generous   C. selfish    D. reliable

4. Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize for her ______ in discovering a new cure for malaria (疟疾).

A. difference   B. decision   C. procedure   D. achievement

5. —Sir, please ______ your order before signing your name.

—OK. Let me check it again.

A. resolve   B. confirm   C. permit    D. attach

6. The girl dressed in the latest fashion is ______ in her appearance but rude in her speech.

A. outgoing   B. elegant   C. independent  D. passive

7. When facing a hard question, most people can’t give an answer ______.

A. exceptionally  B. incredibly   C. immediately  D. currently

8. It never ______ to me that a top student like her should have failed in the exam.

A. happened   B. appeared   C. sounded   D. occurred

9. It was so dark at night that I couldn’t ______ anything clearly in the street.

A. distinguish   B. understand   C. ensure    D. forecast

10. —Take it as a lesson! Remember “______”.

—I won’t speak that much to unfamiliar people any more.

A. Never say never       B. Loose lips sink ships

C. Let off steam       D. Pull your weight

11. The next Olympic Games ______ in Paris will be an exciting event.

A. held    B. is held    C. to be held   D. will be held

12. Kylian Mbappé has scored 8 goals in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, ______ millions of teenagers to play football.

A. inspired   B. inspiring   C. to inspire   D. being inspired

13. ______ by millions of people, the 2016 World Triathlon proved to be an event of love and cooperation.

A. Watching   B. To watch   C. Watched   D. Being watched

14. Yesterday, he visited his teacher ______ advice proved to be beneficial throughout his life.

A. which    B. whom    C. who    D. whose

15. I remember on the first day of my senior high ______ I was asked to introduce myself to the class.

A. when    B. why    C. which    D. where

16. He wrote many children’s books, nearly half of ______ were published in the 1990s.

A. whom    B. which    C. them    D. that

17. The billionaire donated everything ______ belonged to him.

A. what    B. that    C. which    D. why

18. So far, Chinese engineers ______ great achievements when it comes to the development of the High-speed trains.

A. make    B. made    C. have made   D. are making

19. Up to now, he ______ chairman of the Students’ Union twice in our school.

A. has selected  B. elects    C. is selected   D. has been selected

20. —You know, a new park ______ near the river now.

—Wow, we’ll have a good place to relax in the future.

A. building   B. will build   C. to be built   D. is being built

二、阅读理解（共50分）

第一节（每小题2.5分，共37.5分）

A

Have you imagined spending a night in a museum? Fortunately, your fantasy may come true in the following museums.

Spy Museum | Washington, DC

The Spy Museum is entirely committed to the all-but-invisible profession and displays the largest collection of spy objects in the world! “Operation Secret Sleepover” invites a group of juniors and parents for a night of detective training, like creating a fake name, gathering intelligence, studying questioning techniques, breaking codes, hunting for a lead, and more. The next mission kicks off on Friday, September 9, 2022.

Ages: 9 to 13

Cost: $115 for general admission/$105 for members

Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, New York

Fans of America’s hobbies will take the opportunity to stay a few extra nights here. Travel along the hallowed galleries; enjoy a screening in the Grandstand Theater; show your respect to honoring legendary players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams. Dates sell out quickly. To secure your spot, call (607)547—0329.

Ages: 7 to 12

Cost: $50 for general admission

Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Who says kids get to have all the fun? The adults-only overnight at Milwaukee Public Museum is intended for the 21+ crowd. Tickets include dinner, two drinks, snacks, special tours, films in the six-story theater, entry to the new traveling exhibit “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed,” and continental breakfast. The next event is October 20, 2022. Registration closes two weeks prior.

Ages: 21+

Cost: $125 for general admission

Baltimore National Aquarium | Baltimore, Maryland

Ocean and shark lovers will be delighted to spend nights at BNA. Dive into the fascinating underwater world, reveal myths, and discover the importance of these incredible creatures. Join experts for a behind-the-scenes tour, interact with marine life, and watch a 4D film.

Ages: 8+

Cost: $120 for general admission | $100 for members

21. What can kids do at Operation Secret Sleepover?

A. Studying hunting techniques.    B. Improving their intelligence.

C. Changing their identity cards.    D. Trying some detective activities.

22. Which museum only admits adults (成年人)?

A. Spy Museum.       B. Baseball Hall of Fame.

C. Milwaukee Public Museum.    D. Baltimore National Aquarium.

23. How much will 4 members pay for a visit to BNA?

A. $400.    B. $420.    C. $460.    D. $480.

B

Last summer, I spent four months working in France, where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didn’t have Wi-Fi. I wasn’t looking forward to it.

I soon discovered, however, that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.

Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there. I couldn’t enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer, social media sites, keeping up to date with the news, or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.

I didn’t, however, spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It was only a five minute walk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure. It made me think, though, how unnecessary it can be, how unnecessarily we rely on it-how we perhaps rely on it too much. As a person, I was more sociable. I spent more time with my housemates instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I did other things that I wouldn’t necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure. I read more, I cooked meals for my friends, and I even tidied up more often. Dare I say it; I learned how to live without Wi-Fi. Dare I say it; I found it was easier than I had imagined.

24. What was the writer’s first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?

A. Unexpected.  B. Angry.    C. Shocked.   D. Hopeful.

25. How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?

A. By writing regularly.     B. By text message.

C. By video calls.      D. By telegram.

26. What was the writer’s life like without Wi-Fi?

A. Boring.   B. Lonely.   C. Active.   D. Relaxing.

27. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. A life without Wi-Fi      B. Different views on the Internet

C. The disadvantages of Wi-Fi    D. How to use the Internet properly

C

The number of weather-related disasters has increased by five times over the past 50 years, the latest report by the World Meteorological (气象) Organization (WMO) said on September. However, thanks to improved early warning systems and disaster management, the number of death from these hazards (危险) has been almost three times less.

According to the WMO, from 1970 to 2019, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 50 percent of all disasters. Among the top 10 hazards that led to the largest loss of human life during this period were droughts, storms, floods and extreme temperatures. However, deaths fell from over 50,000 in the 1970s to less than 20,000 in the 2010s.

“Weather, climate and water extremes are increasing and will become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world as a result of climate change,” says WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.

“That means more heat waves, drought and forest fires such as those we have observed recently in Europe and North America. We have more water vapor in the atmosphere, which is worsening extreme rainfall and deadly flooding. The warming of the oceans has affected the frequency and area of existence of the most intense tropical storms.”

“Economic losses are increasing as exposure increases. But behind the statistics lies a message of hope. Improved multi-hazard early warning systems have led to a significant reduction in deaths. Quite simply, we are better than ever before at saving lives,” Taalas said.

28. What do we know from the first paragraph?

A. Disasters connected with weather have gone up.

B. The number of weather-related disasters has decreased.

C. The number of deaths from hazards has been increasing.

D. Early warning systems have made disasters decline much.

29. What will happen according to Petteri Taalas?

A. There will be more extreme weather.   B. Extreme rainfall will no longer exist.

C. Water vapor in the atmosphere will go down. D. Humans will defeat extreme weather in the end.

30. What is hopeful behind the bad news?

A. Improved warning systems will save economic losses.

B. Economic losses are going down as exposure increases.

C. More lives will be saved thanks to early warning systems.

D. Improved early warning systems will control extreme weather

31. Where may the text be taken from?

A. A novel.   B. A brochure.   C. A magazine.  D. A guideline.

D

There is nothing quite like enjoying the sights, sounds and culture of a city while tasting a cup of coffee outdoors. But it is not that enjoyable when heat waves sweep the city. An outdoor cooling system produced by Kinonko, an Israeli (以色列的) company, began to be tested in Tel Aviv. The sweltering city is a perfect place to try the new technology.

With global warming heating up the temperature, it will soon be too hot to sit outside in cafes. While outdoor cooling systems have existed for a while, most of them use some sort of water or misting system to cool the air around them, consuming too much water and power. After two years of development, the perfect solution to the problem was found. “We have invented a new generation of air conditioner,” Kinonko CEO Leizer said.

As Leizer introduced, the energy is from the pressure created between liquid nitrogen (氮) and gas nitrogen. When liquid nitrogen at-196 degrees turns into gas, it produces a very strong pressure and the pressure is used to run a mechanical engine. It is that mechanical engine that slowly releases freezing nitrogen gas to cool down the air around it.

The technology is unique and amazing. Beyond the coolness of the concept, it also has other advantages. The work unit doesn’t need to be power-driven, and doesn’t blow out harmful warm air as it works. As for the potential price, it will probably be no more expensive than any other air conditioner. In addition, the liquid nitrogen container will need to be replaced every seven to ten days, depending on usage. This makes it an affordable option for all sorts of businesses. The cooling system is expected to be on the market in 2024.

32. What does the underlined word “sweltering” mean in Paragraph 1?

A. warm.    B. dry.    C. hot.    D. freezing.

33. What problem does the existing outdoor cooling systems have?

A. They are wasteful.      B. They overheat easily.

C. They often break down.     D. They are slow to cool the air.

34. What does Paragraph 3 mainly explain?

A. What powers the engine.     B. What turns liquid into gas.

C. How the pressure is formed.    D. How the new system works.

35. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To promote a company.     B. To settle an energy crisis.

C. To introduce a technology.     D. To market a misting system.

第二节  七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分）

Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly.    36    Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.

    37    But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.

If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry.    38  

If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears.    39    Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.

It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time.    40    If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.

A. Don’t talk too much.

B. We cry different types of tears.

C. Then how can we deal with crying?

D. Crying can be normal in certain situations.

E. Sometimes tears are needed to process emotion.

F. We should pay attention to your emotional problems.

G. However, sometimes it’s important to hold back tears.

三、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分）

Two years ago, I lost my wallet. I made the poor decision of keeping my identity card, my credit card, a large amount of money and other various things inside my    41   . I worried about anyone who got my wallet would take    42    from my bank account, and I was also    43    that my identity card would be used to do something    44  

About a week    45   , a police officer knocked on my door and    46    my wallet. Someone handed it into    47   ! Much to my    48   , they didn’t touch the money inside or anything. I felt so lucky that such a kind person    49    my wallet and took time out of their day to try and give    50    back to me.

After that, I decided that I wanted to do    51    things for other people, hoping that they also could feel that way. I started to do small things to    52    people. They were small simple things, like holding the door open for others. When you make others feel    53   , you will have a great day.

That’s why I    54    everyone to do small nice things for others. Helping others is to help    55  

41. A. handbag  B. wallet   C. pocket    D. car

42. A. money   B. food   C. gold    D. card

43. A. satisfied   B. excited  C. worried   D. puzzled

44. A. bad   B. good   C. beautiful   D. wonderful

45. A. ahead   B. earlier   C. long    D. later

46. A. threw   B. searched  C. returned   D. suggested

47. A. the people  B. the police  C. the students   D. the children

48. A. sadness   B. surprise  C. regret    D. disappointment

49. A. got up   B. looked up  C. gave up   D. picked up

50. A. it    B. her   C. him    D. them

51. A. kind   B. funny   C. stupid    D. serious

52. A. protect   B. respect   C. help    D. recognize

53. A. bad   B. good   C. free    D. sick

54. A. allow   B. force   C. choose    D. encourage

55. A. herself   B. himself  C. itself    D. yourself

四、根据所给汉语提示填空（每小题2分，共20分）

56. Many Asian countries have ______ ______ (受益于) the Belt and Road Initiative.

57. On hearing the good news, all the teachers and students cheer and ______ ______ their feet (站起身来).

58. The English learner is ______ ______ (喜欢) looking through English websites to enlarge his vocabulary.

59. Last Sunday, I met my beloved math teacher in the mall ______ ______ (偶然).

60. They did everything they could to ______ us ______ (帮一把).

61. My suggestion is that you should ______ ______ (道歉) your friend and beg for his forgiveness.

62. Great changes have ______ ______ (发生) in China since the 1980s.

63. Let me ______ ______ (浏览) the poster in the newspaper.

64. I finally ______ ______ (拿起,拾起) the classic novel I had always wanted to read.

65. An activity was held to ______ ______ (筹钱) for the children who had lost their parents in the earthquake.

五、用单词的适当形式完成短文（每小题1.5分，共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。

A few years ago, Lauren Bath was a chef but then she fell in love with travel and started to post pictures on her blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people    66    (read) her blog and companies started paying her to take    67    (photo) and publish them. She determined    68    (become) Australia’s first    69    (profession) photo blogger, which was a    70    (challenge) job. She first visited Western Australia for work in 2013 and fell in love with northern WA. Some of her favourite photographs    71    (take) there. It is    72    (extreme) beautiful, and the Kimberley region,    73    particular, is unique and untouched. She tries to take every opportunity to get outside and admire the natural world. She wants to use her photography to make    74    impact on people    75    haven’t any sense of environmental protection.

六、书面表达（共20分）

76.假如你是李华，为了缓解学习压力和锻炼身体，本周六你打算和同学骑车到你市郊区赏景，请给你校国际部的英国学生Jackson写一封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：

1.骑车目的；

2.有何安排；

3.注意要点。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案

一、单项选择（每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1~5 CCBDB  6~10 BCDAB  11~15 CBCDA  16~20 BBCDD

二、阅读（每小题2.5分，满分50分）

第一节  阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

21~23 DCA  24~27 ABCA  28~31 AACC   32~35 CADC

第二节  七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

36~40 BDEAG

三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）

41~45 BACAD 46~50 CBBDA 51~55 ACBDD

四、根据所给汉语提示填空（每小题2分，满分20分）

56. benefited from;  57. rose to;  58. fond of;  59. by accident;  60. help out

61. apologize to;  62. taken place; 63. look through; 64. pick up;   65. raise money

五、用单词的适当形式完成短文（每小题1.5分，满分15分）

66. reading;   67. photos;  68. to become;  69. professional;  70. challenging

71. were taken;  72. extremely;  73. in;   74. an;    75. who

六、书面表达（共20分）

Dear Jackson,

To relieve the stress from study and build up our body, I am going cycling this Saturday with my classmates. I’m writing to invite you to join us.

We will ride our bikes to the suburb of our city to enjoy the fascinating scenery and landscape. This activity will last about four hours. Therefore, it is advised that you take some food, fruits as well as some water. For the sake of our safety, wearing sports clothes and shoes suitable for cycling is a must. We are to meet at the school gate at 7 am this Saturday. If you are interested in it, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua