重庆市育才中学校2022-2023学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题.docx

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1、重庆市育才中学校2022-2023学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Todays modem travelers are journeying further to explore Europe off the beaten track, and bringing home new skills and experience. Here arc 4 ideas for an unusual holiday in Europe.Volunteer in TransylvaniaTransylvania is a top choice for an unusual European cit

2、y break, with wonderfully preserved medieval（中世Z己 的）towns and castles that inspired the famous novel Dracula. In addition, you can take your unusual holiday experience even further by volunteering in Eastern Europes largest bear reserve and working with bears.Teach skiing in AustriaAustria is one of

3、 Europes top skiing destinations. If youre looking fbr a more unusual way to spend winter holiday, why not consider training to be a ski instructor there? Youll gain a qualification that is recognized worldwide, and this programme includes a guaranteed paid instructor job at a ski resorl（旅游胜地）once y

4、ou have finished your training.Go diving in SpainFor a European holiday with a difference, take part in a plastic cleanup project based in Barcelona, help to empty plastic waste in the Mediterranean Sea and make a difference as you travel. This volunteer project combines diving with collecting plast

5、ic or other waste from the water, alongside giving you the chance to explore the city.Explore Tkiscany on horsebackTuscany, one of the best places in Europe to explore on horseback, has witnessed a sharp increase in travelers. There are various activities that combine sightseeing with basic horse ri

6、ding lessons and you can stay in Renaissance villas（文艺复兴风格的别墅）and farmhouses. You dont need to have any experience fbr horse riding holidays, and they are a brilliant alternative to your typical guided tour.1. What does the author suggest doing in Transylvania?A. Helping to care for bears.B. Finding

7、 a job in the castle.C. Reading the novel Dracula.D. Visiting its modern buildings.2. Where can you earn money while traveling?A. Transylvania. B. Tuscany.C. Spain.D. Austria.3. What do we know about horse riding holidays in Tuscany?参考答案:1. A 2. D 3. CB 5. A 6. D 7. D8. C 9. B 10. D 11. D12.B13.A14.

8、B15.C16.F17.D18.E19.G20.A21.A22.C23.B24.A25.D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33.D34.C35.B36. comes 37. traditional 38. turning 39. the 40. to remember 41. of 42. months 43. passed 44. because#as 45. However46. shelter#helterbreathing#reathing47. destroyed#estroyed ； damaged#amagedvoluntcc

9、rs#oluntccrs48. proposal#roposalanxiety#nxiely49. survival#urvivalcalm#alm50. accommodation#ccommodationschcdulc#chcdule51. Buried in homework, he didnt notice his father standing behind him.52. I want a room whose window faces the sea.53. The soldiers spared no effort to rescue the sun ivors trappe

10、d in the ruins.54. It was our courage and determination that carried us to the final victory.55. That mistake ruined his chances of getting the job, which made him very upset.56. Dear Harry,I am Li Hua. Im writing to invite your class to attend the party to be held on Saturday afternoon in our schoo

11、l stadium.The party is held to celebrate the new year and i( is a good chance for us to learn about different cultures and have fun. You are expected to arrive at the stadium by 8:00 a.m. and it is hoped that you can prepare some programs representing your countrys culture. At the party, you will en

12、joy delicious traditional Chinese food as well as some traditional Chinese performances. Youre also encouraged to prepare a performance for us.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely, Li HuaA. They suit experienced riders.B. They are unique to Tuscany.C. They are growing in popularityThey f

13、eature a typical guided tour:The social media trap of comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of confusion and jealousy. That was certainly true for Lizzie Velasquez. 4I will look at everyones photos and feel horrible about myself? Velasquez says. So I have made a rule for myself. If Tm on

14、 social media, when I start feeling like Im falling down the rabbit hole of comparison, I have to stop.”Feeling pressure from the Internet is nothing new for Velasquez. When she was just 17, a video calling her “The Worlds Ugliest Woman” became popular on YouTube. It was a difficult period fbr her.

15、I suffered from a rare disease which doesnt allow me to gain weight and also affects my eyes, my bones and my heart,“ explains Velasquez.Growing up. Velasquez said she lived in two different worlds. At home, her family treated her just like everyone else. Her parents raised her to appreciate herself

16、. But that got harder when she started school. didnt become aware of it until I started kindergarten, because I was entering this other world where I had to face the rcality, says Velasquez.As Velasquez got into high school, she started to gain more understanding about her condition. But then came t

17、he YouTube video, which threatened her al ready-shaky foundation. Though it was difficult, （hat moment of bullying（霸凌）inspired Velasquez to use her newfound platform fbr good. She wanted to stop this behavior. Then she gave a talk about her story, reaching millions with her uplifting messages about

18、beauty. And she gave interviews on national talk shows and was featured in the documentary film A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story. want to remind people that no matter how different you are and no matter what people say about you, you are meant to be in this world and being different is uniq

19、ue,“ says Velasquez.4. Where did Velasquezs teenage pressure mainly come from?A.Her tense relationships with her parents. B.Others5 criticism of her appearance.C.Others concern about her disease.D.Her popularity on social media.5. How can we describe Lizzie Velasquez?A.Brave and inspiring.B.Talented

20、 and confident.C.Sociable and popular.D.Caring and warm-hearted.6. What did Velasquez do to fight online bullying?A. Avoid using social media fbr a while.B. Call on people to talk directly with the bullies.C. Encourage the young to improve their taste in beauty.D. Speak out against the behavior by s

21、haring her experiences.7. What does the author mainly tell us in the text?A. The negative effects of online bullying.B. A girls message about beauty and happiness.C. The publics attitude to online bullying among teenagers.D. A stoiy of turning pain into power against online bullying.Physical educati

22、on, or gym class, isnt required fbr all high school students. In some schools, it isnt offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly “yes”.Today many people dont do sports. But as is known to all, doing sports is very important f

23、br an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.High school isnt that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a students studies and life. Doing sports can help t

24、hem deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity （肥胖症）.Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control （heir weight and to help their bones get stronger.The increase in a

25、ctivities that dont get teens to move around, such as video games and computer activities, means many teens dont get their required exercise. Physical education classes act as a public health measure to encourage activity and help teens have healthy weights.Inactivity increases teens risk of develop

26、ing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of hcalth-carc spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be hinderedby lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.According to the Pre

27、sidents Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition （PCFSN）, students who performed five hours of physical activity each week improved their academic （学业的）performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than tho

28、se who gave up some study time in support of physical education.8. According to Paragraph 2, what does physical education in high school mean?A. Helping teens learn to make good plans.B. Removing the stress faced by teens at school.C. Making teens attach importance to exercise later.D. Getting teens

29、 to encourage adults to exercise.9. What does the underlined word “hindered“ in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Measured.B. Prevented.C. Shown.D. Caused.10. According to the PCFSN, what does doing sports mean?A. Making students choose between sports and studies.B. Helping students make good use of all their tim

30、e.C. Helping students adjust to their studies better.D. Helping students do better in their studies.11. What is the （ext mainly about?A. How high school students can live a better life.B. How schools can help students love doing sports.C. Why some schools consider physical education important.D. Why

31、 high school students should receive physical education.Record fires sweeping across the Amazon this month have been catching global headlines as scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will worsen climate change and do damage to biodiversity （生物多样 性）.As the largest rainforest in t

32、he world, the Amazon is often called “the kings of the world. It is also home to about 3 million species of plants and animals, and I million local people. The huge lands of rainforest play an important role in the worlds ecosystem because they take in heat instead of it being reflected back into th

33、e atmosphere （大气层）.They also store carbon dioxide （二氧化碳）and produce oxygen, making sure that less carbon is given off, mitigaiing （he effects of climate change.“Any forest destruction is a harm to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity. Thomas Lovejoy, an ecologist at George Mason Uni

34、versity told National Geographic. The shocking result is that a lot of carbon goes into the atmosphere. he stressed. Facing the global climate change, we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity. The Amazon must be protected,UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.Da

35、ta from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) show that the number of forest fires in Brazil quickly increased by 82 percent from January to August this year from a year ago. A total of 71,497 forest fires were recorded in the country in the first eight months of 2019, up from 39,194 in t

36、he same period in 2018. INPE said. Its reported that the forest areas in the Brazilian Amazon have decreased something between 20 and 30 percent compared to the last 12 months,“ Carlos Nobre, a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo, told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.Brazil owns about 60 per

37、cent of ihe Amazon rainforest, whose drop could have severe results for global climate and rainfall. The size of the area ruined by fires has yet to be determined. but the emergency has spread over Brazils borders, reaching Peruvian, Paraguayan and Bolivian areas.12. What is the second paragraph mai

38、nly talking about?A. The effects of climate change.B. The role of the Amazon rainforest.C. The results of the Amazon rainforest fires. D. The causes of the decreasing biodiversity. 13. Which of the following best explains mitigating“ underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Reducing.B. Causing.C. Worsening. D.

39、Strengthening.14. What can we learn from Thomas and Antonios words?A. The biodiversity makes the rainforests unique.B. The rainforest fires give rise to serious effects.C. The global climate crisis brings more rainforest fires.D. The dry weather leads to the rainforest fires.15. Which section of a m

40、agazine is this text probably taken from?A. Sports and music.B. Science and technology.C. Nature and geography.D. Business and culture.二、七选五Sportsmanship isnt just about shaking hands after the game. Its about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity. 16Character i

41、s a word that gels used often, but its (rue meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind.17 By raising standards early, an athlete can both give and expect mutual respect during their course of competition.One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do th

42、eir personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated. 18 It also helps them off the field as well.Its important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if theyre going to play their sport.

43、 An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in （heir sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics. 1920 Practice and skill building should be offset by times of goofing off （偷懒），perhaps practicing with crazy costumes or with fun mus

44、ic, and not coaching in the traditional sense. This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.A. Sports are designed to be enjoyable.B. Having sports is a course of sweat and tears.C. Spor

45、t is a matter of failure and success to some degree.D. Its ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.E. This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.F. Here arc tips to young players sportsmanship and prepare them fbr their future life.G. Knowing professional athlete

46、s have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.三、完形填空Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a（n） 21 elderly man down an escalator （自动扶梯）in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, 22 the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness wo

47、uld win him the 23 of thousands of people online.An old man 24 at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering 25 to get on. It was clear he was feeling 26 as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and 27 the simplest kindness. He r

48、eached out an arm and asked with a smile on his face, “Can I help you, sir?”The old man quietly started to 28 to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little 29. The young man gently offered his assurance, they 30 each other eye to eye forjust a moment and the old man 31 his arm. Everyone else remained 32 and waited.Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and 33 to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they 34 the escalator together. She posted the photo on Facebook and it spread 35 with more than 2(),(X)() likes and 25,(X)0 comments