四川省遂宁中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题.docx

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1、四川省遂宁中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Istanbul&FacesTitlednTimeless City:Istanbul&Facesn, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30lh anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghais sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive（独特的）historical quarters and the atm

2、osphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.Date:Till Jan. 18, 10 a. m. -4 p. m.Venue:Shanghai Art Collection Museum.Knitted WorksThe knitted（编织的）show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created b

3、y more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits（利J益）going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.Date:Till Jan. 1, 7 a. m. -9p. m. Venue:Bl Jinxiu Fun.Old Shangha

4、i TeahouseThe newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to haveHscary fun. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.Date:Daily, 11 a. m. -8 p. m. Venue:Mosaic Shanghai Mail.Musical TitanicThe Tony Awards winni

5、ng musicalTitanicis in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.Datc:Till Jan 22, 2 p. m. -7:30 p. m. Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkeys history?A.

6、Shanghai Art Collection Museum.B . Mosaic Shanghai Mail.C. Bl JinxiuFun. day it rained heavily, and the roads everywhere turned slippery. On his way home, Bob was trying to reach home as soon as possible as he dreamed of Milo waiting for him and keeping him warm. Unfortunately, Bob missed seeing a h

7、ole at the side of the road and fell down the hole!注意：L续写词数应为150词左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。He cried for help, hoping to be heard by passers-by.Milos behavior drew the search party?s attention, and they ran towards the hole.D. SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.2. What can we know about knitted works?A. Peopl

8、e can have a talk with the creators.B , All the works can be sold when the show begins.C. The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.D. They were made by people from different places.3. What makes the Musical Titanic special?A. Its opening time is the longest.B. It raises money for a sp

9、ecial purpose.C. It offers a lifelike experience under water.D. It allows interacting with performers.“You should get a cat, “my therapist（治疗专家）said. A cat?” I couldnt even look after myself. . I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline （猫布I 的）fYiend into my life. T

10、his seemed like too easy a fix fbr the fact that I couldnt leave the house without bursting into tears.When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and prepared for her arrival.When she came home, it became increasingly ob

11、vious that Cinnamon didnt understand “no”, stop it or dont do that”. She was the worst cat Ive ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapists advice.After visiting our vet, she concluded that Cinnamon just wanted our attention. She fought tooth and nail to get a bite of our meals. Shed fearlessl

12、y lick sharp knives when left unattended for a split second. Cinnamon stole my heart with her bravery and kept me busier than rd ever expected.We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldnt say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery loo

13、ked like. She didnt stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went fbr it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while jumping out of bed with

14、out a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident. Im no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience Ive had to date. She no longer wakes me up

15、at 5 am begging for breakfast, but shes still the reason I get up every morning.Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.4. Why did the authors therapist recommend that she get a cat?A. To learn how to in

16、teract with animals.B. To help the author fill up her spare time;C. To solve the authors fear of going out.D. To distract the authors attention fromher pain.5. . How did the author feel at first after Cinnamon came home?A. Thrilled.B. Amazed.C. Pleased.D. Disappointed.6. What can be inferred from th

17、e text?A. Walking Cinnamon outdoors became an adventure for the author.B. The author was positively affected by Cinnamons courageous behavior.C. Cinnamon loved going outside and took consequences into consideration.D. The author decided to take Cinnamon outside as she was too troublesome to stay in.

18、7. What did the author want to convey in this text?A. Life is short and unpredictable.B. The loss of a pet can be painful.C. We should have the courage to take risks. D. Animal-assisted therapy is the best cure for mental illness.In about 23 years, it may finally be time to look up. A recently disco

19、vered asteroid (小行 星)has a chance of hitting the earth on Valentines Day in 2046. It was discovered on Feb.26 at an observatory in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.While the thought of an asteroid hitting the earth may sound concerning, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says people sho

20、uldnt be worried.The asteroid has an estimated diameter of 160 feet, which is about the same size as an Olympic swimming pool or the width of a football field.Weve been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting the earth. Often when new objects are discovered, i

21、t takes several weeks data to reduce the uncertainties and adequately predict their orbits years into the future, NASAsPlanetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) said.The asteroid is ranked on the Torino Scale as level 1 threat. The scale is a tool to categorize potential earth impacts, with zero

22、being no threat and 10 being something that can cause a global disaster. One on the Torino Scale means 2023 DW is in the normal, or green zone.Current calculations show the chance of collision (碰撞)is extremely unlikely with no need fbr public concern J NASA says of the green zone. New telescopic obs

23、ervations will very likely lead to re-assignment to Level 0.”Although 2023 DW doesnt pose a great risk to the earth, NASA has been continuing to work to defend our planet from any asteroid that could cause disaster.In September, 2022, NASA crashed its Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft, orD

24、ART, into an asteroid to see if it could change the trajectory of the space rock. NASA later confirmed the mission was a success, and is continuing to research how effective the method is, should a massive asteroid be headed our way.8. What does NASAs PDCO say about 2023 DW?A. It is too close to the

25、 earth.C. Its orbit is still uncertain now.B. It must be destroyed in space.D. Its orbit should be changed.9. How is 2023 DW ranked on the Torino Scale?A. As Level zero threat.C. In the normal zone.B. As Level ten threat.D. In the threatening zone.10. What does the underlined word “trajectory“ mean

26、in the last paragraph?A. Size.B. Weight.C. Angle.D. Path.11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. An Asteroid Was Discovered at an Observatory in ChileB . An Asteroid Is Coming Our Way, Unlikely to Hit UsC. A Space Rock Has Just Passed the EarthD. A Spacecraft Has Been Crashed RecentlyChatG

27、PT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The Al-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

28、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

29、of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it J says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. Now youll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to

30、 answer your question79ChatGPT 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

31、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 in

32、to 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

33、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?1. It has a

34、rtificial intelligence.B. It can answer users9 questions.C. It has the largest number of users.D. It can engage in meaningfulconversations.13. What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics?A.Tts capability of information processing.B.Its accurate information.C.Its availability of up-to-date

35、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 authors attitude towards ChatGPT?A. Favorable.B , Disap

36、proving.C. Objective.D. Intolerant.二、七选五How Not to Be AwkwardNot all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm. Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others. This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the socialization proce

37、ss. 16 Lets try to find answers to the questions.Stay in shape and dress up wellSometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get very self-conscious So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day 17 If you look as if you hav

38、e just stepped out of a 1980s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself.Be optimisticAnother effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face.18 On the other hand, a smiling, happy and positive think person is ap

39、preciated by everybody So, smile when you meet acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful Hi” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear completely!19This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in order to change this situ

40、ation join groups For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club. Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort le

41、vel around people increasing day by day!Develop your personalityBeing a book-worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self-improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports. 20 A. Participate in Team Activities.B , Learn how to end a

42、conversation.C. Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.D. If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.E. Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.F. So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward?G. Awkwardness could be because you do not have anyt

43、hing in common to talk about.三、完形填空I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my 21 and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried low-fat, no-fat, only bananas, no bananas - I almost went bananas, too.Then I read an article th

44、at said 22 asking Am I fat?”, I should be asking Am I23?” I had no 24 a letter could make such a 25! Once I started thinkingabout fitness rather than weight, things began to 26. Instead of saying “I want to losethree kilos”, I would say I want to 27 two kilometers in eight minutes or “I want to be a

45、ble to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than 28 the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could 29 have a burger now and then, but I would 30 a salad or an apple.Finally, I stopped 31myself with actresses and models and 32 thingsthat were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of

46、the things I 33 about myself. By being 34 about myself and my body, I became both happier and3521. A. faceB.weightC. futureD. comfort22. A. because ofB.except forC. instead ofD. in case of23. A. tallB.braveC. beautifulD. fit24. A. sourceB.ideaC. wayD. experience25. A. summaryB.fortuneC. differenceD.

47、 chance26. A. loseB.changeC. surviveD. fit27. A. sufferB.findC. runD. get28. A. taking inB.cutting outC , putting offD. making up29. A. stillB.neverC. hardlyD. seldom30.A. throwB. addC , forgetD. buy31.A. thinking about B. dreaming ofC. warningD. comparing32.A. looking forB getting rid ofC. passing

48、downD. looking after33.A. maintainedB. likedC refusedD. realized34.A. anxiousB. curiousC. certainD. positive35.A. wiserB. slimmerC. healthierD. calmer四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Situated in the Haidian District, northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers away from the downtown area. Being the 36 (large) and most well-preserved royal garden in China, it 37 (grea