湖南省长沙市第一中学2024年高一下学期期末考试英语试题含解析.docx

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1、长沙市第一中学2024年度高一第二学期期末考试英语时量：110分钟 满分：150分第一部分 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。例： How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1 What does the man imply abou

2、t the Browns?A. They were not in.B. They just drove back.C. They didnt hear the doorbell.2. What class did the man have after lunch today?A. A chemistry class. B. A history class. C. A psychology class. 3. What does the man think of the game? A Boring. B. Discouraging. C. Exciting.4. Whats the price

3、 of the new bike?A. $ 50. B.$100. C. $150.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the hospital. B. In the office. C. At the police station.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。听第6段材料，回答第6

4、、7题。6. What was the mans mother unhappy with?A. The old pictures. B. The e-invitations. C. The tickets to Texas.7. What does the woman remind the man to do?A. Book the plane tickets. B. Check the booking. C. Save some money.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why wasnt Betty chosen? A. She only speaks Spanish.B. She

5、 has kids and cant move overseas.C. She doesnt have enough experience.9. When did Jeff come to the company?A. Five years ago. B. Three years ago. C. One year ago.10. What does the man ask the woman to do this afternoon?A. Give Jeff a call. B. Have a chat with Betty. C. Join the talk with Jeff.听第8段材料

6、，回答第11至13题。11. What is the man reading at first?A. A book. B. A newspaper. C. A business report.12. Why does the girl ask her father to read the book to her?A. Her father promised to do it before.B. The book belongs to her friend.C. It is her teachers requirement.13. What does the man decide to do a

7、t last?A. Go to bed. B. Read to the girl. C. Make some cookies.第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. When will the party start?A. At 2 oclock. B. At 4 oclock. C. At 6 oclock.15. What does the man think of making coffee?A. Easy. B. Tiring. C. Challenging.16. What can we infer about Susan?A She works in a coffee bar.B.

8、 She knows well about coffee.C. She will help the man make coffee.17. What will the speakers do next?A. Get some milk.B. Invite Susan to the party.C. Hurry to the ice cream shop.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is used to control the tree houses temperature?A. The surface. B. The leaf. C. The soil.19. Wha

9、t is the most important design of a lizard house?A. Changing colors. B. Collecting sunlight. C. Producing energy.20. Why can the chimney be a useful air conditioner?A. It is deep under the ground.B. It is easy for hot air to flow out.C. It allows cool air to come in easily.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小

10、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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AParis is the most wooded city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces.Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectaresThis impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural Hist

11、ory Museum, which houses a variety of African animals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings.Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectaresIf you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisia

12、ns, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples.Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectaresThese beautiful gardens w

13、ere first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of the Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sport

14、ing activities for adults. The gardens are home to more than one hundred sculptures.Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectaresThis urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all

15、follow different themes. The Passenger Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity.1. Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany?A. Jardin des Plantes.B. Parc des Bu

16、ttes-Chaumont.C. Jardin du Luxembourg.D. Le Parc de la Villette.2. Which is special about Jardin du Luxembourg?A. They used to be royal gardens.B. They are Parisian favourite gardens.C. They feature American style gardens.D. They house a variely of African animals.3. What can visitors do in Le Parc

17、de la Villette?A. Visiting museums.B. Attending concerts.C. Admiring waterfalls.D. Watching puppet shows.BWhen Amanda Lemay heard the story about a baker and her husband who were traveling around the United States in a van (厢式货车), learning from expert bakers, she wanted to do something similar. So s

18、he got rid of most of her possessions and made an old ambulance with her dad into a lovely home on wheels.Lemays ambulance is actually a former emergency response vehicle for the US Navy, built on a 2006 Ford E350 Cutaway. Renovations (改装) were done by her and her dad. Now the dark blue vehicle has

19、a lot of built-in cabinets on all sides, offering a lot of storage space, while the rooftop has 400-watts of solar power panels and a small roof deck where Lemay practices Yoga. The inside is tastefully done to suit Lemays work and hobbies.As Lemay mentions, not only did her father help, but also th

20、e rest of her family. Lemays mother helped sew the decorations on the removable cushions, and her sister crafted the leather pulls. It was truly a family affair.Her current nomadic (流浪式的) lifestyle fits well with her work doing audiobooks, voiceovers ,and publishing work. In the end, this unexpected

21、 path has Lemay rethinking what it means to be truly sustainable, now that van life has gotten her to become minutely aware of the water, electricity, and other daily resources that she uses. But all these day-to-day concerns are balanced with a greater sense of freedom.“Its almost mind-blowing, it

22、feels like a completely different life because Im doing the work online, and I can do things on my own schedule. Most of my days are mine so by living in the van, I can be where I want to be, and do the things I want to do, and spend time outside.”4. Why is the story of a baker and her husband menti

23、oned in paragraph 1?A. It shows a creative way of learning.B. It was spoken highly of by expert bakers.C. Its an example of strong determination.D. Its where Amanda Lemay got her inspiration5. Why was the renovation a family affair?A. All family members contributed to it.B. Its cost was shared by fa

24、mily members.C. It was made to suit the life of the family.D. The whole family gathered to celebrate it.6. What has Lemay learned from her nomadic lifestyle?A. To value every minute of her life.B. To make the best of what she has.C. To keep a balance between work and life.D. To be aware of the real

25、meaning of family.7. What does Lemay like about living in a van?A. Reflecting on life.B. Forgetting all about work.C. Living at her own pace.D. Being free from day- to-day concerns.CRescue workers and thousands of volunteers are not the only ones who have won hearts and minds for their heroic effort

26、s in the search for survivors after Tuesdays powerful earthquake in Mexico. Fifteen dogs from the navys canine (犬科的) unit have assisted this week in the rescue efforts at the sites of collapsed buildings across Mexico City, where more than 50 people have been pulled alive from the ruins.Of the canin

27、e heroes none is more famous or loved than Frida, a six-year-old white Labrador who in her distinguished service has won praise for her ability to detect people who have been trapped by various natural disasters. Over her admirable career she has found 52 people including 12 survivors in Mexico and

28、other Latin American countries.This week, Frida and Evil and Echotwo Belgian Shepherds that have also been specially trained for rescue efforts were sent to the site of the collapsed Enrique Rebsamen school in southern Mexico City.Equipped with goggles that protect her eyes from dust and smoke, boot

29、s to prevent damage to her paws while she climbs over rough ruins, Frida took up her work looking into every bit of the ruins.If Frida detects the presence of a survivor, she is trained to bark to warn rescue workers but if she detects a corpse she stops suddenly before continuing, her handler expla

30、ined.Eleven children were rescued from ruins at the school but this time human rescue workers rather than the dogs were the ones who located themHowever, that hasnt stopped Frida from becoming a social media star and winning fame this week. Videos and other social media posts that highlight the work

31、 of Frida and her impressive record of detecting people trapped by natural disasters spread quickly online.While she has yet to detect anyone trapped in the ruins this week, she and other rescue dogs are continuing to work tirelessly, searching through spaces that humans cannot reach. With the possi

32、bility that there are still people trapped alive, time will tell whether she adds to her rescue record.8. What makes Frida a social media star?A. Her rescue records and tireless work.B. Her cooperation with the rescue team.C. Her cool appearance with some special devices.D. Her ability to search spa

33、ces beyond humans reach.9. What does the underlined word “corpse” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A. An article of clothing.B. An unconscious animal.C. A dead person.D. A special signal.10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Frida will achieve nothing.B. Frida will probably work miracles.C

34、. More dogs will be sent to the area.D. The rest of the rescue will be done by dogs.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Severe Earthquakes in MexicoB. Undertaking Rescue WorkC. People Waiting for RescueD. Special Rescuers in MexicoDIts a warm June afternoon, and in a grou

35、p of bushes and trees, a bird sings. A small insect climbs over a leaf. The Muziekplein forest, next to an 18-story building and a railway line, is about the size of a basketball court; before it was planted in 2018, the area was a parking place. The forest is one of seven such extremely small fores

36、ts in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and 144 across the Netherlands. By the end of this year, according to IVN Nature Education, the organization proposing the countrys initiative, there will be 200.Since the first forest was planted in the Netherlands in 2015, the concept has become popular. Daan Bleic

37、hrodt, who launched IVNs Tiny Forest initiative with the goal of making it easier for children to get into and connect with nature, said that he thinks it is popular because people are becoming more aware of major environmental challenges. Its a very practical way to do something positive in the lig

38、ht of climate change and loss of biodiversity.Jeroen Schenkels, a senior adviser for the city of Utrecht on green planning, said he sees the mini-forests as nature-based approaches that are able to help the city weather heat waves and improve water retention(保持). But one of the biggest interests is

39、social. “One of the most important things is that they give people the opportunity to be involved in nature in the neighbourhood,” Schenkels said.Between 2018 and 2020, 40 different plant and animal groups and 121 total animal species were found in the Muziekplein forest alone. According to Wagening

40、en University researchers, across the 11 tiny forests in their study, volunteers observed 636 animal species. They also identified 298 plant species in addition to the original species planted in the plots. Maintenance of the forests occasionally involves removing aggressive weeds, but in general ne

41、w plant species, such as wildflowers that appear, are allowed to grow.12. What is special about the Muziekplein forest?A. It is newly planted.B. It sits in an urban area.C. It grows along a railway.D. It is shaped like a basketball court.13. Whats the purpose of the Tiny Forest initiative?A. To call

42、 for action on climate change.B. To increase the Netherlands biodiversity.C. To warn people of environmental challenges.D. To make nature more accessible to children.14. What docs paragraph 3 focus on?A. Benefits of mini-forests in cities.B. Ways to keep neighbourhoods green.C Inspiration for planti

43、ng forests in cities.D. Importance of being exposed to nature.15. How does the author state the forests effect on biodiversity?A. By doing experiments.B. By giving examples.C. By listing figures.D. By making comparisons.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Habits to Be

44、a Highly Effective StudentSome students are able to get straight As and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0. And they seem to spend all of their time in studying. Although its true that everyones

45、IQ is different, good study habits are very important. _16_ _17_ If you havent had a planner(规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions(分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen plann

46、er.Create a weekly schedule. _18_ Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing anything not related to school work. That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day.Take frequent, short breaks. Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refr

47、eshed. _19_ If you dont take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep. Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend.Take care of yourself. During final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals. Make sure you get a good nights sleep and have regular meals. Studying while hungry or sleepy is ineffective and will slow you down in the long run. Also try to make time for friends and family. _20_ .A. Keep things organized.B. Keep away from your computers.C. Of course, not everyone needs breaks.D. Our brains ar