河北省重点高中2022-2023学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题含解析.docx

2023河北省重点高中高一年级第二学期期中联考英语试题注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。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。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)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 does the man want to do in the new year?A. Travel more. B. Lose weight. C. Learn a new skill.2. Where are the two speakers?A In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.3. When will the man come to help the woman?A. On Friday afternoon. B. On Saturday afternoon. C. On Sunday morning.4. Why did the man fail the exam?A. He was very careless. B. He was in poor health. C. He wasnt well prepared.5. What does the man think of the movie?A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Wonderful.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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who does the woman want to buy a gift for?A. Her son. B. Her daughter. C. Her husband.7. What does the woman buy in the end?A. A laptop. B. A sweater. C. A mobile phone.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers doing?A. Making a plan. B. Having a debate. C. Making an appointment.9. Whats the last thing will the speakers do?A. Go to the park. B. Watch a movie. C. Do some shopping.10. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What can we learn about the woman?A. She is careful. B. She is busy. C. She is lazy.12. How does the woman feel about her situation?A. Bored. B. Angry. C. Confused.13. What will the man do for the woman?A. Make a decision. B. Clean the house. C. Do the shopping.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14. What is the mans job?A. A host. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.15. Who used to be a doctor?A. The woman speaker s friend.B. The woman speaker s mother.C. The mother of the woman speakers friend.16. How long did it take the woman speaker to become a qualified doctor?A. One year. B. Four years. C. Five years.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where do children in the bike bus ride in Barcelona?A. On the left side. B. On the right side. C. On the whole street.18. What does Maria Pitarch like best about the bike bus?A. Riding with his friends.B. Having fun on the road.C, Cutting down on pollution.19. Why are there some policemen behind the children?A. To give some advice.B. To keep them safe.C. To help them ride fast.20. What is the parents attitude to the bike bus?A. They are in favour of it.B. They are curious about it.C They are worried about it.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)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AWhether you re looking forward to your states fair or you plan to travel to a faraway fair, weve rounded up a complete list of state fairs happening in 2023. If your state fairs dates arent listed yet, dont hesitate to bookmark this page as we will update it regularly!Kentucky State Fair, Sacramento, 19th June 2023Each day of the Kentucky State Fair is a whole new experience. Packed with different music, competitions, animals, shows and more. You could visit all 11 days and every one of them would be unique!PRICING: Tickets are $ 12.50 each online and $ 15.50 each at the gate. Children 4 and under are free and do not require a ticket,New York State Fair, 23rd August 2023The first New York State Fair began with a pen full of pigs and cattle. But how things have changed! Prepare to be amazed at 30 + food vendors, raise a glass to a bright summer ahead, tap your toes to live music on three stages, enjoy activities and attractions for the whole family and so much more!PRICING: FreeColorado State Fair, 25th August 2023This years Colorado State Fair will be started by Gabriel Iglesias live performance. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, “He was so funny!” Come and see him in person.PRICING: Adult Gate Admission $ 9 through August 24, $ 15 starting August 25th. Children4 &. under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult).Minnesota State Fair, 25th May 2023Our largest Milk Run 5K Race ever, presented by By the Yard, will take place on Satur-day, May 27th at 9 a, m.! Come support our nearly 2,000 runners as they race through the fairgrounds,PRICING: Free1. How much will you save for a ticket bought online to the Kentucky State Fair?A. $12. 50.B. $3.C. $15.50.D. $3.50.2. If you like comedy show you wont miss_.A. Kentucky State FairB. New York State FairC. Colorado State FairD. Minnesota State F air3. This passage is probably from_.A. an official websiteB. a geography textbookC. a travel magazineD. a news reportBNatalie Portman, an actress and film producer, is well known for her talents in acting. Portman was born on June 9,1981, in Jerusalem and then she and her family settled in America.Portman started dancing lessons at age four and performed in local dance clubs. In 1993, she was interviewed for the role of a poor child who befriended a middle aged killer (played by Jean Reno) in Lue Bessons film, Leon: The Professional. The film opened in 1994, marking her rise to fame overnight. At the same time, she studied dancing and acting in New York, and starred in Star Wars: Episode IThe Phantom Menace while still at high school in Long Island. In 1999, after filming Where the Heart Is, Portman moved into the dormitory of Harvard University to pursue her bachelors degree in psychology, Alongside her work as an actress, she completed a bachelors degree in 2003. During her studies, she starred in Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones.To prepare for the role of a young ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) in Darren Aronofskys 2010 film Black Swan, she went through five to eight hours of dance training each day for six months and lost 20 pounds (9 kg). But her hard work paid off. Not only did she win the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2011 by this film, but also found her soulmateMillepied, who was the choreographer (舞蹈指导) of Black Swan. The couple married in Big Sur, California on August 4, 2012.Apart from show biz, Portman devotes herself to many social and political causes. For example, she is a supporter for animal rights and became a vegetarian (素食者) after she witnessed an operation on a chicken while attending a medical meeting with her father.4. How many films starring Natalie Portman are mentioned in the passage?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.5. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Natalie Portmans life?a. She studied dancing and acting in New York.b. She began to study in Harvard University.c. She performed dancing in local dance clubs.d. She starred in Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones.A. c-a-b-dB. b-a-c-dC. c-d-a-bD. b-c-d-a6. Which of the following words can best describe Natalie Portman?A. Inspiring and creative.B. Fashionable and funny.C. Talented and hardworking.D. Grateful and selfless.7. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about_.A. Natalie Portmans personal lifeB. Natalie Portmans contribution to animalsC. Natalie Portmans study in Harvard UniversityD. Natalie Portmans achievements as an actressCRoyal family gather at Windsor Castle for first Easter Sunday service without the Queen on April 9th. Attendees and members of the royal family wore a variety of stylish hats throughout the ceremony. It is a requirement for all women to wear hats on royal occasions. This rule dates back to the 1950s when upper class and royal women would rarely show their hair in public, according to the BBC.Hats were originally worn for practical reasons such as protection from the sun, rain or cold weather, but quickly people wore them for other purposes. The top hat, for example, was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races. Women also used hats to signify social status, wealth and fashion. The larger the hat, the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.In addition to status, hats played an important role in British social etiquette. Men were expected to remove their hats indoors, especially in formal settings, to show respect. Women, on the other hand, were to wear their hats until seated for dinner, but then they were expected to remove them.But hats were not always a symbol of status and etiquette. The bowler hat, created in 1849, was worn by the working class, especially those involved in transportation. The bowler hat became an iconic item of British fashion, worn by both men and women.Today, hats continue to be an essential part of British culture, with many old and new hat shops throughout the country. The fedora is also making a comeback among younger gen-erations. Shopping in hat shops provides you with a glimpse of British hat. Caps, trilbies, beanies, and berets are just some of the styles available.8. What is the significance of the top hat in British culture?A. It was worn by the working class.B. It was a personal statement of fashion.C. It was used to protect people from the rain.D. It was worn at formal events and signified wealth.9. What does the underlined word “etiquette” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Routine.B. Practice.C. Manners.D. Origin.10. Which hat was popular among postmen and train drivers in Britain?A. Top hat.B. Fedora.C. Bowler hat.D. Beret.11. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A To attract more visitors to Britain.B. To introduce the hat culture in British.C. To show his or her opinions on British hats.D. To tell an interesting story about British hats.D“In my lifetime, Ive seen two demonstrations (展示) of technology that struck me as revolutionary. The first time was in 1980, when I was introduced to a modern operating system Windows. The second big surprise came just last year. Id been meeting with the team from OpenAI since 2016 and was impressed by their steady progress,” said Bill Gates on March 2lst.Technically, the term artificial intelligence refers to a model created to solve a specific problem or provide a particular service. What is powering thing like ChatGPT is artificial intelligence. And recently the company OpenAI is coming out with a new technology called GPT-4, a language model that uses artificial intelligence to generate text that is almost indistinguishable (难以分辨的) from that written by a human. Some experts and researchers are excited about the potential applications of GPT-4 in industries such as healthcare, finance, and education.While some people are excited about its potential, others are concerned about the potential dangers of such advanced AI technology. They worry that GPT-4 could be used for illegal purposes such as spreading misinformation, creating fake news, or manipulating (操纵) public opinion. “Theres too much misinformation in the world today and the GPT-4 may create more,” Joseph Bush, former director at The Daily Telegraph, told ABC News.They also fear that the technology will widen inequality by perpetuating biases and dis-crimination that are encoded in the datasets used to train the model.Despite these concerns, many people welcome GPT-4 warmly. Writers, poets, and other artists are eager to explore the possibilities of using the advanced technology to enhance their Creativity or break through writers block. Natural language processing researchers view GPT-4 as a tool to push the limits of artificial intelligence and deepen our understanding of human language.12. Why did the author quote Bill Gates speech in paragraph 1?A. To introduce the release of GPT-4.B. To raise the concerns about GPT-4.C. To praise OpenAIs steady progress in AI.D. To show Bill Gates important role in the development of AI.13. What is GPT-4?A. A language tool to lighten labor workers burden.B. A language model to generate text automatically.C. A model created to help people solve a specific problem.D. An APP to help readers translate languages into native language.14. What is Joseph Bushs attitude towards GPT-4?A. Friendly.B. Subjective.C. Approving.D. Skeptical.15. What can be the best title of the text?A. The Age Of AI Has BegunB. New AI Will Become Your Perfect AssistantC. OpenAIs Latest Product Will Become More PopularD. Should We Welcome Or Be Careful- GPT-4 Is Coming?第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12. 5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Four ways to cope with burnoutBurnout is a feeling of physical and mental tiredness. It can come from working overtime or under stressful conditions._16_. All you have to do is identify feelings of burnout and know how to deal with them. Try these out next time youre feeling overwhelmed (不知所措的).Focus on advancing tiny goals._17_Experts suggest starting small and dividing the whole schedule into the smallest sections. Setting and achieving tiny goals can increase peoples engagement in the work and their happiness during the workday.Take time for yourself.Ask for a rest day if you need one to do nothing other than eat your favorite ice cream, go for a run, or meet a friend for lunch._18_Be sure to get enough sleep each night, too; this has a huge effect on one s mental well-being and performance._19_Its hard to feel frustrated after a sweaty weightlifting or a long run, Exercise reduces students sensitivity to anxiety, so think of that exercise time as building your protection against the burnout. Extra points if you do it outside in the sunshine.Talk to people.Peoples health, well-being, everything in life, is way better if youre connected with other people. Social network is a precious resource but reaching out to people in reality is much more beneficial._20_A. Get active.B. Go to the gym.C. Therefore, talk to your best friends every day.D. It can be also from dealing with difficult people.E. Taking those hours off may seem like a big deal.F. So communicate with other people face to face, not on your phone.G. Sometimes the to-do list gets so long that you feel you can hardly breathe.第三部分 英语语言运用(满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和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。The first day of school our primary Mrs. Miller introduced herself and challenged us to get to know someone we didnt already know. I stood up to_21_around when a pretty girl came in to my sight. She said,“Hi, my name is Katie.”After class we became_22_friends. Every day for the next 8 years we studied together and talked nonstop. We were_23_to our classmates, and everyone knew that if you saw one of us, youd likely see the other.But when we started high school, thing