云南省昆明市2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试题.docx

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1、云南省昆明市2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试题一、短对话1. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Use his pen.B. Buy a new pen.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the hotelB. At the airport.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A game.B. A book.

2、5 . What does the woman mean?A. She cant attend Toms party.B. She forgot her sisters birthday.C. She has the same birthday as Tom.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What is the special for today?A. The steak.B. The chips.7. What type of bread does the woman want?A. Honey wheat.B. Whole wheat.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

3、8. What is James doing?A. Presenting a research.B , Hosting a TV program.C. Attending an acting course.C. Windy.C. Ask the teacher for help.C. On the bus.C. A video.C. The chicken.C. Italian.9. How many years did Sarah stay in New York?when people began driving cars around the country. Many of the e

4、arliest fast-food restaurants were drive-ins (免下 车餐馆)where people ate 57 their cars while they were parked. However, now drive-throughs have become popular. You can just drive up to a window, pick up the food, 58 then drive away. Americans spend about 10% of 59 (they) income on fast food. No wonder

5、America 60 (call) the Tast-fbod Nation!Jazz is often considered Americas music”. It is a music style created in the United States by African American musicians. Jazz music 61 (definite) broke through the color barriers, and has become a key part of American culture. One of the early jazz 62 (perform

6、er), Louis Armstrong, helped jazz beyond the United States to the world. Jazz musicians freely make up their own music 63 (express) their own feelings, even while 64(play) in a group.There are many other symbols of America, such as the Statue of Liberty, Hollywood, and Broadway. These are but a few

7、symbols 65 show something of American culture.八、邀请信66.假定你是李华，你校将举办题为Approaching Space的中国航空航天展览。请你写一封信给你校的交换生Johnson,邀请他来参观展览。内容包括：1 .时间和地点；2 .内容和意义。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；3 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Johnson,Yours,Li Hua九、读后续写67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Mary led a fairly sheltered life and was qu

8、ite shy. In every social occasion, her outgoing husband took the lead, striking up conversations with strangers. In October 2015, Mary and her husband retired and moved to the beautiful seaside city, Nanaimo, where Mary was looking forward to some quiet, creative activities. One day, they heard abou

9、t an upcoming storytelling event near their neighborhood and decided to take part in it.As the storytellers told stories on stage, the audience laughed, cried and sang. Like everyone else, Mary was also attracted by their performance. Somewhere in the middle of the storytelling, Mary suddenly had an

10、 exciting idea. She whispered to herself “I love stories! I want to be a storyteller!”Mary knew that storytelling requires getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Besides, storytelling requires self-confidence and memory. She thought, Tm a shy person and public speaking i

11、s my greatest fear. Im already sixty years old and my memory isnt that great. What if I get up there and forget my story? Where am I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller? But she had never felt so alive before and she wanted to be a storyteller so much that she

12、 decided to challenge herself.So when the storytellers finished their storytelling and said there would be storytelling training courses the next month, Mary registered and asked her husband to sign up as well. She needed his support, as she was too shy to stay with a roomful of strangers by herself

13、.The courses were given in a library near their neighborhood. It would train learners to tell stories fluently and confidently. Mary and her husband arrived early before the first course began. They found there were about thirty learners, including the young and the old. Mary was quite nervous, begi

14、nning regretting her decision. 注意：1 .续写词数应为150个左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。When the course began, Mary found a young, smiling teacher came in.After all the courses finished, Mary signed up to tell a story on stage.试卷第12页，共12页A. 3.B. 14.C.17.10. Who influenced Sarah most in choosing her career?A. Her tea

15、chers.B. Her friends.C.Her parents.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11.What does the man like to do most on Halloween?A. Play trick or treat. B. Decorate his house.C.Watch scary movies.12.Why do they have Halloween parties?A. To kill time.B , To try different costumes.C. To remind themselves of home.13.What is the

16、relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Neighbors.C.Co-workers.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14.When will the summer school finish?A. In one week.B. In two weeks.C.In four weeks.15.Why does the man take the Spanish course?A. He is interested in it.B. He will go to Spain soon.C. He failed the

17、Spanish test.16.What is the advantage of the summer school according to the man?A. It is cheap.B. It has small classes.C. It has great professors.17.What will the man do after the summer school?A. Relax at the beaches. B. Study with his friends.C. Stay at home.三、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18 . What is the spe

18、akers hobby?C. Playing games.A. Reading books. B. Doing sports.19. Where did the speakers parents teach?A. At Harvard University.B At Stanford University.C At the University of Chicago.20. What do we know about the twins?A. They look the same.B , They have the same character.C. They are very close t

19、o each other.四、阅读理解Sky & Telescope is much more than “The Essential Guide to Astronomy（天文学）Its also the world leader in astronomy-themed trave. If you love traveling as much as you love astronomy, then dont miss the chance to join in one of the tours described below.Canary Islands Astronomy & Starga

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24、istoric home of the Tamaya Pueblo Indians in New Mexico. This will be the “home base” fbr a 6-day tour that explores many of the regions amazing natural and astronomical attractions.21. What can visitors do on Canary Islands?A. Visit the largest professional observatory.B. Observe stars under clear

25、night skies.C. Explore the unique culture and geology.D. Experience famous historic Maya sites.22. Which tour provides the longest visit?A. Canary Islands Astronomy & Stargazing.B Iceland Aurora Adventure.C. Yucatan Annular Eclipse.D. New Mexico Annular Eclipse.23. What do the four tours have in

26、 common?A. They take place in September, 2023.B They are tours related to astronomy.C. They are required to book by email.D. They offer visitors a guide service.Wu Wuliu, 24, recently uploaded a video in which he used artificial intelligence （AI） to create a digital image of his late grandmother on

27、Bilibili. He posted the video to honor his grandmother, who died in January. Wu said his grandmother brought him up and they had a close relationship.As a designer, Wu came up with the idea to “bring her back“ by imitating （模仿）her appearance, voice, personality and memories through AI applications.

28、He imported several photos of his grandmother into the programs to create a lifelike image, then uploaded her voice messages to imitate her voice and accent. Finally, he turned the AI language into conversations that might happen between him and his grandmother.The grandmother“ can blink （眨眼），nod an

29、d even heartily laugh. When Wu asked her if she had prepared holiday goods fbr the Spring Festival, she said in dialect, I bought two bottles of cooking oil and they smell good. When Wu asked what she said to his father when she was alive, she said, I told him not to drink too much and save money.By

30、 “talking“ with her, Wu said he could comfort himself from the pain of his loss. From a psychological （心理学的）view, AI technology can better preserve the image and personality of late loved ones, providing comfort to those who are sad J said Chen Zhilin, a national-level psychological adviser. However

31、, over-communicating with it should be avoided. More importantly, we must learn to value the present.”24.Why did Wu create a digital image of his late grandmother?A. To test the function of ALB To promote the programs.C To honor his grandmother.D. To draw peoples attention.25.How could Wu make the A

32、I “grandmother speak dialect?A. By having a talk with Wus father.B , By collecting local peoples voices.C. By joining in language programs online.D. By programming grandmas voice messages.26.What role did the AI “grandmother“ play in Wus life?A. Answering telephones.B.Looking after children.C. Helpi

33、ng with housework.D.Bringing comfort to Wu.27.A. A coin has two sides.B.Blood is thicker than water.C. Many hands make light work.D. Actions speak louder than words.What do Chen Zhilins words mean?It is no secret that China has an amazingly rich history and culture. My first exposure （接触）to Chinese

34、culture came totally by chance. One day, I entered my grandfather personal library and took a book named Tao Te Ching from one of the shelves. As an 8-year-old, the books content completely confused me, but it provided me with an early connection to a beautiful and great philosophical （哲学的）tradition

35、 that still influences me today.Around this time, I also came across several cartoons heavily inspired by traditional Chinese culture and martial arts such as Avatar: The Last Airbender and Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat. Both cartoons describe beautiful landscapes and buildings similar to those fou

36、nd in classical Chinese paintings. This further developed my love of the rich and beautiful culture.At school I began studying Chinese. My interest in the language developed early on, combining my love of travelling with my love of meeting new people. Later on, my interest in the language developed

37、into exploring widespread Chinese culture. I wanted to challenge myself in a totally new linguistic （语言的）landscape and listen to the lives and stories of others in their own language. I have been lucky enough to have lived in China for around three years. I loved every second I spent there and there

38、 is never a shortage of things to see and do, people to meet, and foods to enjoy.It is safe to say that my journey to studying Chinese has only just begun and these first steps are only a drop in the ocean of lifelong learning, but as the Chinese philosopher Laozi says, A journey of a thousand miles

39、 begins with a single step.”28. How does the author like the book Tao Te Ching?A. It encourages him to go to the library.B , It improves his behavior and habits.C. It has a long lasting influence on him.D. It makes him know Chinese society better.29. What makes the author more interested in Chinese

40、culture?A. Watching some cartoons.B. Admiring Chinese paintings.C. Living abroad for long.D. Cooking Chinese food.30. What can we learn from paragraph 3?A. Chinese culture differs greatly from othersB Travelling takes up much of the authors time.C. Ifs easy for the author to get on well with others.

41、D. The author learns languages in real surroundings.31. What is the best title for the text?A . My Grandpas Influence on MeB . My Exploration of Chinese CultureC. My Travel Experience in ChinaD. My Exposure to TaoTe ChingWith energy bills rising, and global temperatures changing, Deep Green, a small

42、 data center startup, and Exmouth Leisure Center have found a way to help each other.The Internet and computer systems are now integral to the running of most businesses, so there are more and more data centers. In order to keep temperatures down, data centers have to use an effective air conditioni

43、ng system. In 2022, the data center industry used around 4% of global electricity. The data center market will grow three times in the next ten years.Since 2020, energy costs for a swimming pool have reportedly increased three times, leaving many centers with no choice but to close. They say by Marc

44、h 2024, 40% of council areas could risk losing their swimming pools if nothing changes. Similarly, data centers have had to raise their fees in order to cover the extra cost of cooling their equipment, making it impossible to offer a competitive rate.Where most normal data centers waste the heat tha

45、t the computers create, Deep Green has found a solution to benefit everybody. They have built a small data center in Exmouth Leisure Center, allowing the heat from the servers to heat the swimming pool.This solution is free of charge, and Exmouth Leisure Center is expecting to save around 20,000 a y

46、ear. Because the data centers run 24 hours a day and are necessarily built with backup power systems, they make for excellent and continuous heat output.Deep Green is already in discussion with Greenwich Leisure Limited who run seven swimming pools across London, as well as the Commons Project Found

47、ation who hope to set up a data center to warm 70 London flats.32. What does the underlined word “integral“ in paragraph 2 mean?A. Necessary. B. Harmful.C. Natural.D. Inconvenient.33. What makes it hard for swimming pools to keep on?A. High energy costs.B. Unfair competitions.C. Poor management.D. W

48、eak market.34. How does Deep Green help Exmouth Leisure Centre?A. Reducing the size of the data center.B. Covering the cost of its energy bill.C. Heating the swimming pool for free.D. Offering financial aid to the center.35. . What is the text mainly about?A. Its not easy for businesses to develop.B Businesses have to raise competitive rate.C. The data center market has a