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1、武汉外国语学校 2022-2023 学年度下学期期末考试高一英语试卷考试时长：120 分钟 试卷满分：150第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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 Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a sh

2、oe shop. BAt a clothes shop. CAt a paint shop.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Make more friends.B. Try harder at work.C. Have a positive attitude. 3What will the man do next?A. Organize a trip to France.B. Send a letter to the school.C. Prepare a teaching course in traveling.4. What do

3、the speakers think of Gary?A. Hes unqualified. BHes well-behaved. CHes faithful.5. How much does the cake cost?A$2.00. B$3.50. C$5.50.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。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。6. Who is Helen

4、probably?A. The girls friend. BThe mans daughter. CThe mans wife.7. What will the girl do at 5:00 p.m?A. Have a meal with the man.B. Buy some snacks.C. Do sports.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. Why does the woman want to park the car in another place?A. The parking space is small.B. There are larger spaces avai

5、lable.C. She parks in a spot for the disabled. 9Where will the woman and Jenny go first?AThe drugstore. BThe hair salon. CThe shoe store.10. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Husband and wife.C. Garage attendant and car owner.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. What is the w

6、eather like at the moment?A. Foggy. BRainy. CClear.12. Where is the woman going?A. The sea. BThe forest. CThe mountains.13. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Book a hotel for him. BBring him a coffee. CContact him.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. What are the speakers talking about?A. Shopping for Christ

7、mas. BPerforming on Christmas. CSelecting Christmas lights.15. Why will the event get press attention?A. The lead actors are well known.B. The market is in a famous location.C. The new actors have good images.16. How does the woman feel about the opportunity?AExcited. BUninterested. CWorried.17. Wha

8、t must be perfect on the day according to the woman?A. The ticket sales. BThe sound quality. CThe costumes.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. Who is the speaker talking to?A. People who have read her books.B. People who are looking for jobs.C. People who want to write their own books.19. What does the speaker compa

9、re writing a book to?A. Completing a work assignment. BWriting a university essay.CReading a magazine article.20. How does the speaker get most of her ideas?A. By reading papers.B. By speaking to people.C. By spending time online.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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B

10、、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAt the start of the 20th century, an American engineer named John Elfreth Watkins made predictions about life today. His predictions about slowing population growth, mobile phones and increasing height were close to the mark. But he was wrong in one prediction: that everybody would

11、 walk 10 miles a day. Today, in Australia, most children on average fall 2, 000 steps short of the physical activity they need to avoid being overweight. In the early 1970s, 40 per cent of children walked to school, while in 2010, it was as low as 15 percent. The decline is not because we have all b

12、ecome lazy. Families are pressed for time, many with both parents working to pay for their house, often working hours not of their choosing, living in car-dependent neighborhoods with limited public transport. The other side of the coin is equally a deprivation: for health and well-being, as well as

13、 lost opportunities (机会) for children to get to know their local surroundings. And for parents there are lost opportunities to walk and talk with their young scholar about their day. Most parents will have eagerly asked their child about their day, only to meet with a “good”, quickly followed by “Im

14、 hungry”. This is also my experience as a mother. But somewhere over the daily walk more about my sons day comes out. I hear him making sense of friendship and its limits. This is the unexpected and rare parental opportunity to hear more. Many primary schools support walking school-bus routes (路线),

15、with days of regular, parent-accompanied walks. Doing just one of these a few times a week is better than nothing. It can be tough to begin and takes a little planning-running shoes by the front door, lunches made the night before, umbrellas on rainy days and hats on hot ones-but its certainly worth

16、 trying.1. Why does the author mention Watkins predictions in the first paragraph?A. To make comparisons.B. To introduce the topic.C. To support her argument.D. To provide examples.2. What has caused the decrease in Australian childrens physical activity?A. Plain laziness.B. Health problems.C. Lack

17、of time.D. Security concerns.3. Why does the author find walking with her son worthwhile?A. She can get relaxed after work.B. She can keep physically fit.C. She can help with her sons study.D. She can know her son better.BThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees;

18、another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from

19、a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldnt consider her my best friend. Best friends dont pay for yo

20、ur wedding. Best friends dont remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friend: dont tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesnt mean that the mother and daughter relationship cant be very close and satisfying.Wh

21、ile some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, r

22、esponsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the

23、mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they arent speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mothers emotional well-being. It isnt that they dont

24、 care deeply about their mothers. Its just that they shouldnt be burdened with their mothers well-being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and ofte

25、n feeling responsible for their happiness. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.4. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differB. preventC. benefitD. change5. What do we know from the text?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A

26、 mothers love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends friendship.D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.6. How does the author mainly prove his statements?A. By listing data.B. By giving explanations.C. By quoting

27、 sayings.D. By giving examples.7. What is the best title for the text?A. How to Be a Good Mother and Daughter?B. Who Is a Mothers Best Friend?C. Mothers or Friends?D. Can a Mother Be a Daughters Best Friend?CSkin: The Bodys CanvasIf you could take off your skin and lay it flat, it would cover an are

28、a of about 1.9 square meters. Skin is, by far, the bodys largest organ. Covering almost the entire body, skin protects us from a variety of external forces. For example, it protects us from extremes of temperature, damaging sunlight, harmful chemicals, and dangerous infections. Skin is also packed w

29、ith nerves, which keeps the brain in touch with the outside world. The health of our skin and its ability to perform its protective functions are crucial to our well-being. However, the appearance of our skin is equally - if not more - important to many people on this planet.Take skin color, for exa

30、mple. Your genes determine your skins color, but for centuries, humans have tried to lighten or darken their skin in an attempt to be more attractive. In the 1800s, white skin was desirable for many Europeans. Skin this color meant that its owner was a member of the upper class and did not have to w

31、ork in the sun. Among darker-skinned people in some parts of the world, products used to lighten skin are still popular today. During the 20th century, attitudes toward light skin shifted in the opposite direction in other cultures, as cities grew and work moved indoors. Tanned skin began to indicat

32、e leisure time and health. In many places today, tanning on the beach or in a salon remains popular, even though people are more aware of the dangers of UV rays.Identity and StatusJust as people have altered their skins color to denote wealth and beauty, so too have cultures around the globe marked

33、their skin to indicate cultural identity or community status. Tattooing, for example, has been carried out for thousands of years. Leaders in places including ancient Egypt, Britain, and Peru wore tattoos to mark their status, or their bravery. Today, among the Maori people of New Zealand as well as

34、 in cultures in Samoa, Tahiti, and Borneo, full-facial tattoos are still used to identify the wearer as a member of a certain family. These tattoos can also symbolize the persons achievements in life.In Japan, tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years, but was outlawed in the 19th century.

35、 Although there are no laws against it today, tattoos are still strongly associated with criminals -particularly the yakuza, or the Japanese mafia, who are known for their full-body tattoos. The complex design of a yakuza members tattoo usually includes symbols of character traits that the wearer wa

36、nts to have. The process of getting a full-body tattoo is both slow and painful and can take two years or more to complete.In some cultures, scarring - a marking caused by cutting or burning the skin - is practiced, usually among people who have darker skin on which a tattoo would be difficult to se

37、e. For many men in West Africa, for instance, scarring is a rite of passage - an act that symbolizes that a male has matured from a child into an adult. In Australia, among some native peoples, cuts are made on the skin of both men and women when they reach age 16 or 17. Without these, they were tra

38、ditionally not permitted to trade, sing ceremonial songs, or participate in other activities.Not all skin markings are permanent though. In countries such as Morocco and India, women decorate their skin with colorful henna designs for celebrations such as weddings and important religious holidays. T

39、he henna coloring, which comes from a plant, fades and disappears over time.In recent years in many industrialized nations, tattooing, henna(散沫花染料) body art, and, to a lesser degree, scarring have been gaining in popularity. What makes these practices appealing to those living in modern cities? Acco

40、rding to photographer Chris Rainier, whose book Ancient Marks examines body markings around the globe, people are looking for a connection with the traditional world. “There is a whole sector of modern society - people in search of identity, people in search of meaning,” says Rainier. “Hence, there

41、has been a huge explosion of tattooing and body marking.” Rainier reasons that its “mankind wanting identity, wanting a sense of place and a sense of culture within their community.”8. What is the main idea of paragraph1 ?A. Skin covers about 20 square feet.B. Skin can be damaged by sunlights ultrav

42、iolet rays.C. Skin is a very important part of the body.D. Skin contains many nerve cells.9. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?A. To tell why skin color was socially important in the 1800sB. To explain changing attitudes towards skin colorC. To make the connection between dark skin and working outd

43、oorsD. To explain why indoor tanning salons are popular10. In paragraph 5, what is a rite of passage?A. a ceremony when children get tattoosB. a time when women sing ceremonial songsC. a special holiday on the full moonD. an event marking an important transition in life11. Which statement would Chri

44、s Rainier mostly likely agree with?A. People who get tattoos are seeking identity and tradition.B. Employers are not supportive of workers with body art.C. People looking for identity should wear ethnic clothing.D. In industrialized nations, fewer people have body markingsDThe Worlds Favorite DrugIt

45、s 1:45 a.m., and 21-year-old Thomas Murphy is burning the midnight oil, studying for an important engineering exam he has at 2:00 in the afternoon later today. To stay awake and alert, hes had two cups of coffee in the last three hours and is now downing a popular energy drink one that has two to th

46、ree times the amount of caffeine as a similar sized can of soda. Many students like Murphy, as well as marathon runners, airline pilots, and long-distance travelers, owe their energy to one of humankinds oldest stimulants(刺激物): caffeine.The power to counter physical fatigue and increase alertness is

47、 part of the reason caffeine ranks as the worlds most popular mood-altering drug. It is found not only in sodas, energy drinks, coffee, and tea, but in diet pills, pain relievers (like aspirin), and chocolate bars. Many societies around the world have also created entire rituals around the use of ca

48、ffeine. For example, theres the cafe culture of France, the tea ceremony in Japan, and the morning cup of coffee or tea that marks the start of the day in many cultures.Caffeine is present in many of the foods and drinks we consume, but is it good for us? Charles Czeisler, a scientist and sleep expert at Harvard Medical School, believes that caffeine causes us to lose sleep, which he says is unhealthy. “Without adequate sleepthe typical eight hoursthe human body will not function at its best, physically, mentally, or emoti