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1、深圳市高级中学(集团)2022-2023学年第一学期期末测试题高一英语注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并用铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号。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。3回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的相应位置上;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。第卷 选择题部分 共95分第一部分阅读(共两节，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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWanted, Someone fo

2、r a KissWere looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWer

3、e looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays,10:30-16:00.Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade

4、, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is

5、 equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 2445 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in progra

6、m writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A

7、. Wealden District Council.B. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.D. Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who .A. is aged between 24 and 40.B. may do some training work.C. should deal with general dut

8、ies.D. can work for about a month.3. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One having good computer knowledge.C. One with some office experience.D. One trained in producing music programs.BWang Shuang was just five when her parents divorced, d

9、ropped her at her uncles and left. Football, as it often is, became an escape.At seven, she was spotted by coach Xu Yilong, who found Wang quick in her playful behaviour. As the only girl in the boys team, Wangs performances were impressive, earning her the nickname “Iron Girl.” And soon, she sensed

10、 the sports power. Football allowed her to “release herself” and realize “whatever happens, football never leaves you alone.”However, life was never smooth sailing. The constant jibes (嘲讽) from some people, who always tried to push her down and destroy her hopes, affected her so deeply that she lost

11、 confidence. “They were saying I had no talent at all. Gradually, I felt really so.” Wang once wrote. But never did she stop playing. When she was called up to the national team, aged 17, Wang thought, “Me? Are you sure?” When a world-famous club wanted to sign her, she was “excited that an excellen

12、t coach thought I was good.” It was only then that she felt confident in her abilities. “I felt recognized. Perhaps I had a bit of talent after all.”Not any “bit of talent”; the genius is praised as Chinas once-in-a-generation player.China is a pioneer of womens football in Asia and has won the cont

13、inental championship eight times, including seven straight titles between 1986 and 1999. That was their golden age. Gradually, though, the dynasty declined. It is hoped that Wang will inspire the womens football of the country to its former height.Coaches are almost always hesitant to speak about in

14、dividual players. But when coach Shui was asked about Wang before the match against Vietnam, she couldnt stop mentioning her influence on the team. Unfailingly performing on the big stage, Wang did not let her team down. When they lacked a quality ball, she delivered two high assists that finally le

15、d her team into the last-four clash (四分之一决赛).“Nobody knows how hard it was,” declared Wang after the match. “We overcame difficulties. We also showed our strong spiritual power. I am proud of my team.”4. What can we infer about Wang from the second paragraph?A. She earned a living on her own.B. She

16、was released from the team.C. She was laughed at by the boys.D. She found a sense of belonging.5. How did Wang regain faith in her abilities?A. By winning recognition.B. By obtaining inspiration.C. By playing in the national team.D. By ignoring other peoples jibes.6. Which would best describe coach

17、Shuis attitude to Wang?A. Conservative.B. Contradictory.C. Favourable.D. Demanding.7. Whats the best title for the text?A. Wang Shuang: A Steel RoseB Wang Shuang: A Child GeniusC. WangShuang: A Football PioneerD. Wang Shuang: A Golden Age CreatorCEndangered polar bears are breeding (繁殖) with grizzly

18、 bears (灰熊), creating “pizzly” bears, which is being driven by climate change, scientists say.As the world warms and Arctic sea ice thins, starving polar bears are being forced ever further south, where they meet grizzlies, whose ranges are expanding northwards. And with that growing contact between

19、 the two come increasing hybrids (杂交种).With characteristics that could give the hybrids an advantage in warming northern habitats, some scientists guess that they could be here to stay. “Usually, hybrids arent better suited to their environments than their parents, but these hybrids are able to sear

20、ch for a broader range of food sources, ” Larisa DeSantis, an associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, told Live Science.The rise of “pizzly” bears appears with polar bears decline: their numbers are estimated to decrease by more than 30% in the next 30 years. This sudden

21、 fall is linked partly to “pizzly” bears taking up polar bears ranges, where they outcompete them, but also to polar bears highly specialized diets.“Polar bears mainly consumed soft foods even during the Medieval Warm Period, a previous period of rapid warming,” DeSantis said, referring to fat meals

22、 such as seals. “Although all of these starving polar bears are trying to find alternative food sources, like seabird eggs, it could be a tipping point for their survival.” Actually, the calories they gain from these sources do not balance out those they burn from searching for them. This could resu

23、lt in a habitat ready for the hybrids to move in and take over, leading to a loss in biodiversity if polar bears are replaced.“Were having massive impacts with climate change on species,” DeSantis said. “The polar bear is telling us how bad things are. In some sense, “pizzly” bears could be a sad bu

24、t necessary compromise given current warming trends.”8. Why do polar bears move further south?A. To create hybrids.B. To expand territory.C. To relieve hunger.D. To contact grizzlies.9. What makes “pizzly” bears adapt to natural surroundings better than their parents?A. Broader habitats.B. More food

25、 options.C. Climate preference.D. Improved breeding ability.10. What does the underlined phrase “a tipping point” in paragraph 5 refer to?A. A rare chance.B. A critical stage.C. A positive factor.D. A constant change.11. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Polar bears are changing diets for climate c

26、hange.B. Polar bears have already adjusted to climate change.C. “Pizzly” bears are on the rise because of global warming.D. “Pizzly” bears have replaced polar bears for global warming.DHabits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unco

27、nscious comfort of familiar routine. Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting creatures, William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the everchanging 21st century, even the word habit carries a negative meaning.So it seems contradictory to talk about habits in the same context as innovation

28、(创新). But brain researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits, we create parallel paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new, innovative tracks.Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead di

29、rect our own change by consciously developing new habits. In fact, the more new things we try, the more creative we become.But dont bother trying to kill off old habits; once those ruts of procedure are worn into the brain, theyre there to stay. Instead, the new habits we deliberately press into our

30、selves create parallel pathways that can bypass those old roads.The first thing needed for innovation is attraction to wonder, says Dawna Markova, author of The Open Mind. But we are taught instead to decide, just as our president calls himself the Decider.” She adds, however, that to decide is to k

31、ill off all possibilities but one. A good innovational thinker is always exploring the many other possibilities.“All of us work through problems in ways of which were unaware, “she says. Researchers in the late 1960s discovered that humans are born with the ability to approach challenges in four pri

32、mary ways: analytically, procedurally, collaboratively (合作地)and innovatively. At the end of adolescence, however, the brain shuts down half of that ability, preserving only those ways of thought that have seemed most valuable during the first decade or so of life.The current emphasis on standardized

33、 testing highlights analysis and procedure, meaning that few of us use our innovative and collaborative ways of thought This breaks the major rule in the American belief system-that anyone can do anything, explains M. J. Ryan, author of the 2006 book This Year I Will. and Ms. Markovas business partn

34、er. “Thats a lie that we have preserved, and it fosters commonness. Knowing what youre good at and doing even more of it creates excellence. This is where developing new habits comes in.12. William Wordsworths words are mentioned in the first paragraph to _A. give the definition of habitsB. explain

35、how habits are formedC. highlight the nature and influence of habitsD. indicate the benefits of having habits13. Brain researchers have discovered that _.A. the forming of new habits can be guidedB. the development of habits can be predictedC. the regulation of old habits can be transformedD. the tr

36、ack of new habits can be created unconsciously14. Which of the following statements most probably agrees with Dawna Markovas view?A. Decision makes no sense in choices.B. Curiosity makes creative minds active.C. Creative ideas are born of a relaxing mind.D. Innovators always stick with only one poss

37、ibility.15. What is Ryans attitude towards standardized testing?A. Positive.B. Indifferent.C. Short-sighted.D. Critical.16. The purpose of the author writing this article is to persuade us.A. to give up our traditional habits deliberatelyB. to create and develop new habits consciouslyC. to resist th

38、e application of standardized testingD. to believe that old habits conflict with new habits第二节(共5小题;每小题25分，满分125分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Benefits of playing online gamesThe past three years during the pandemic highlighted just how important your mental and physical health is. Whil

39、e there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games. _17_, but it does.The social benefitsPerhaps the most obvious benefit is the social aspect of online gaming. So many of

40、 the games offered today give players the chance to connect with others located around the world. _18_, youll be socializing with others in real-time thanks to the in-game chat feature. Many of the top trending games offer this mode of play, so its not hard to find. Enjoy some stress reliefOnline ga

41、ming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When youre gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isnt thinking about anything else. _19_.Problem solving skills will be neededPretty much every online game out there will require problem-solving

42、skills of one type or another. This is a skill that can help you in various areas of your everyday life, so finding a way to build on it is excellent._20_Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be

43、 a helpful benefit. _21_, look at the pros and cons, and make the move that will benefit you most. Online casino (赌场) sites can be perfect for risk-taking skills. Each time you place a bet, you are taking a risk, and there needs to be a thought process behind it. Youll learn the difference between s

44、mart and not so smart risks fast.By acknowledging the health benefits of online games, youll start to see them in a whole new, much more positive light.A. Tap into your risk-taking sideB. Improve your decision-making abilityC. Whether you play against them or team upD. If you become more confident i

45、n coping with troubleE. It will train your brain how to weigh up your optionsF. This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting offG. It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits第二部分完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Levi Mille

46、rs life changed during an ordinary dinner with his family. That evening, director Joe Wright called to_22_ the 11-year-old the starring role in Wrights upcoming movie Pan.The phone call led Levi to leave his home in Australia to _23_ in London, England. His mother_24_ her job to accompany him.Levi b

47、egan_25_ when he was 2 or 3. He joined in some of his older sisters dance shows. He wanted to share the_26_ she was getting. When he was 5 or 6, he won a drama competition as Peter Pan._27_ Levi still had a lot to learn on the set of his first movie. First he had to change his _28_ to sound like he

48、was from London. He learned about life in London during World War II, which is when the movie_29_ . He also needed to figure out how to cry on cue. His_30_ was to think about his dog, who had died not long before.At first, Levi felt very awkward around the_31_ actors he worked with. For example, it took him several weeks to feel _32_ calling Hugh Jackman “Hugh.” Before that, he would_33_ address him as “Mr. Jackman.”Since that _34_