2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省惠州中學(xué)高一（下）期中英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀 （共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié) （共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．Rave-on!
     How about learning new skills on the guitar，drums and keyboard by video？Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument，or search for a song to practice playing along to．Try our Professional Selection，with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual．
     Show-in-a-day!
     Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance!Experts in international music and dance styles will train you，and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special，individual show．Get your friends and family to come and see you perform，as no videoing or photography is allowed．
     ArchivedImages
     Want to find out about a new band，or just want more information about an old favourite？Visit our collection to find out facts and figures，or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in．You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events，and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs．
     Rhythm-studio
     Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now，including Soul and Disco．Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor，then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!
  
  （1）James likes collecting information about his favourite bands，which will he choose？

  
  A．Rave-on!
  B．Show-in-a-day!
  C．ArchivedImages．
  D．Rhythm-studio．
  （2）In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day？

  
  A．Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians．
  B．Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face．
  C．Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home．
  D．Rhythm-studio gets family members to enjoy the shows．
  （3）Where can you most probably read the above information？

  
  A．In a newspaper．
  B．In a report．
  C．In a science magazine．
  D．In a travel brochure．
  組卷：12引用：3難度：0.6

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• 2．At 12，my father decided to take me on a trip to France.I had never been out of the country before，so I was very excited.My aunt，my father and I went around with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris.None of us spoke much French but we loved the city.
     We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow.We decided to visit Versailles by train.We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English.
     We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train.An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help.He spoke no English，so in broken French we tried to explain.When he finally understood，this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us.
     Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer （轉(zhuǎn)乘） and he didn't want us to miss it.This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be.He refused to let us pay for his ticket.He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop.Then in his quiet way，he boarded the train to return the way he had come.
     What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip.Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason，but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story.
  
  （1）What happened to the author and his family on the train？

  
  A．They couldn't understand the signs of the train.
  B．They failed to get off the train at the right time.
  C．Their opinions divided about where to go first.
  D．They found it hard to communicate with the French.
  （2）How did the man help the author and his family？

  
  A．By paying for their train tickets.
  B．By showing them the returning way.
  C．By inviting them to travel together.
  D．By leading them to their place.
  （3）Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph？

  
  A．Seeing is believing.
  B．Being kind is a good manner.
  C．Travelling enriches one's life.
  D．Helping others brings great pleasure.
  （4）What's the purpose of the author's writing the text？

  
  A．To explain an unexpected problem.
  B．To list the unbelievable sites in Paris.
  C．To share an unforgettable foreign experience.
  D．To show the importance of mastering a foreign language.
  組卷：10引用：2難度：0.6

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• 3．Fresh fruit juice has become increasingly popular in many diets - especially among those consumers who are pressed for time and concerned about their health.Fruit juice has also been linked to beliefs that it can help people lose weight.But is juicing really as healthy as we think？
      A recent study reveals hard truths about fruit juice.
     All fruits contain sugars and don't seem to have harmful effects unless they contribute to excess（過量的）daily calories.This is because the fiber which is found in whole fruit is undamaged，and the sugar is contained within the fruit's cells.It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for sugar to enter the bloodstream.
     This is not the case with fruit juice.Different from whole fruit，the natural sugar in fruit juice counts as "free sugars"，just like honey and added sugars.With the fiber removed，fruit juice's sugar is absorbed more quickly.A sudden rise of blood sugar causes the pancreas（胰腺）to release insulin（胰島素）to bring it back down to a normal level.Over time，this system can wear out，increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes（糖尿?。?
     In 2013，after analysing the health data of 100，000 people collected between 1986 and 2009，researchers found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetes.They've concluded that even when fruit juice is similar in the nutritional content to whole fruit，fruit juice leads to faster and larger changes in insulin levels since liquids pass through the stomach faster than solids.
     "Although fruit juice is better than no fruit at all，there are lots of limits，" said Dr.Amy Smith，professor of medicine at the University of Virginia."It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than I50 ml of free sugars per day，or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake.It provides us with vitamins - but fruit juice is far from a quick fix"
  
  （1）What leads to the increasing fruit juice popularity？

  
  A．Experts' recommendation.
  B．Its obvious medical effects.
  C．Its assumed benefits to health.
  D．People's improved life quality.
  （2）Why is whole fruit healthier？

  
  A．It provides better nutrition.
  B．Its fiber slows sugar absorption.
  C．It protects our digestive system.
  D．Its fiber helps remove extra sugar.
  （3）Ho w did researchers draw the conclusion in 2013？

  
  A．By observing the blood sugar level.
  B．By comparing liquid and solid intake.
  C．By analysing previously collected data.
  D．By interviewing type-2 diabetes patients
  （4）What is Dr.Smith's attitude to fruit juice？

  
  A．Positive.
  B．Negative.
  C．Objective.
  D．Unclear.
  組卷：16引用：4難度：0.5

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• 4．The success of Blue Origin's space tourism flights has caused concerns among the public.Many say it is a rich person's game that is unnecessary when Earth badly needs help.
  For Jane Smith，co-founder of Space View，the industry is not preventing Earth from help，but helping its inhabitants better understand their world.
     "Space exploration has played an important role in forming our understanding of our planet，" Smith said in an interview. "The most downloaded image in history is Earthrise that was taken in 1968 by Apollo astronauts as they circled the moon.Taking the photo was not on their schedule of activities but they were so struck by the scene that they rushed to record it.That one photograph helped humanity see Earth as a planet in space，and inspired an upward environmental movement."
     Space View，founded in 2019，is a firm using a giant balloon to send humans into the stratosphere （平流層）.It is designing a luxurious capsule （豪華太空艙） that fits six passengers，who can relax in seats or enjoy a snack while flying 20 miles above Earth.
     Smith explained that eventually，millions of people will have exciting space experience.Tickets for a ride through Space View currently run ﹩125，000 aseat，but Smith said the "long-term vision is to bring pricing down significantly". "A ticket price of say， ﹩30，000—﹩840，000 would make the space trip affordable to many millions of people，" she added.
     When asked about the public comments，Smith answered， "When people visit space and experience our：Earth from that splendid point，they connect deeply with our planet and the singular human family that inhabits it.It broadens their perspective （視角） and they return with a deepened understanding of social and environmental causes."
  
  （1）What do the public think of Blue Origin's space tourism fights？

  
  A．Successful.
  B．Pollutive.
  C．Beneficial.
  D．Costly.
  （2）Why does Jane Smith mention the photo of Earthrise？

  
  A．To review the history of the photo.
  B．To express respects to Apollo astronauts.
  C．To remind people of the beauty of the space.
  D．To explain the significance of space exploration.
  （3）What do we know about Space View？

  
  A．It has made much money from space tourism.
  B．It aims to make space tourism popular.
  C．It plays apart in Blue Origin's flights.
  D．It has sent six passengers into space.
  （4）What would be the best title of the passage？

  
  A．Is Space Tourism a Rich Person's Game？
  B．Can Everyone Experience Space Tourism？
  C．Why Should the Public Know about Space？
  D．How Has Space Tourism Developed Rapidly？
  組卷：13引用：4難度：0.6

  解析

第二節(jié) （共1小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

• 5．Many people think of sharks as dangerous monsters.But human beings cause a far greater danger to them than they do to us.Although shark attacks do occur，they are quite rare.According to one estimate，however，humans kill 100 million sharks every year.（1）

  
     Why should we save the sharks？
     Sharks take up the top position on the food chain in the ocean.As sharks die off，the population of the animals that sharks consume will increase.This，in turn，means that the number of the creatures those animals eat will drop.（2）

  Fish that eat algae（藻類）are also included.This can cause algae to spread so much that it damages coral reefs.
     （3）

  The ocean not only produces more oxygen than all the rainforests on Earth combined，but also removes half of the man-made greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.Once sharks die off，the global ecosystem will be upset，affecting all creatures including human beings.
     Don't use shark products
     First，vitamin energy drinks and leather goods can be made from shark parts.（4）

  In addition，shark meat is sold around the world，sometimes under misleading names such as rock salmon or white fish.
     Shark fin soup is a popular dish.However，the process of getting fins is cruel.Fishermen cut the shark's fins off and then throw the shark back into the water，still alive.（5）

  Sharks breathe by swimming，so ? shark that can't swim will die.
  
  A.It is time for children to learn about sharks.
  B.Shark oil is also used in many popular beauty products.
  C.Then the shark dies slowly，sometimes over several days.
  D.Actually，the killing of sharks will affect the whole planet.
  E.People in some countries are especially keen on shark products.
  F.Among them are some sea fish that humans consume every day.
  G.This number is a warning that many kinds of sharks may die out.
  組卷：16引用：11難度：0.5

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第二部分 語言運用（共五節(jié)，滿分15分） 第一節(jié) （共1小題；每小題15分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給A、B、C、D的四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

• 6．As a writer on an adventure sports magazine，I'd always refuse to do the adventurous stuff myself.I preferred to observe others and（1）

  their experiences to readers.Thus，when I was challenged to（2）

  a mountain in aid of charity — and to write about it afterwards—I was（3）

  .
     Then it was（4）

  that I had a brilliant coach called Keith，who gave me knowledge about everything from building muscle groups to how to（5）

  tiredness.It quickly became obvious that the techniques of climbing were more（6）

  than I had imagined.Aware of the challenge，I forced myself to（7）

  a detailed action plan Keith made，working out（8）

  at the gym.My self-belief（9）

  alongside my muscle power，and I became confident about finishing the climb.
     All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.That day，when I looked up at the mountain，I thought of（10）

  it.But then I remembered all the（11）

  I'd made and how upset Keith would be if I gave up — not to mention the sense of（12）

  I'd experience myself.With a deep breath fear（13）

  courage，I headed into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.
     And as I am sitting here now，tapping on my laptop，I'm amazed at all the details I can recall：the burning（14）

  and the tiredness.Could I have been better prepared？Possibly.Would I be back for another go？Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when standing on top of the world is definitely a（15）

  experience but one I will cherish forever.
  
  

  （1）	A．expose	B．expand	C．prove	D．describe
  （2）	A．promote	B．preserve	C．climb	D．clean
  （3）	A．inspired	B．unwilling	C．unaware	D．a(chǎn)ttracted
  （4）	A．rewarding	B．a(chǎn)larming	C．tricky	D．lucky
  （5）	A．restore	B．refuse	C．a(chǎn)void	D．ignore
  （6）	A．fascinating	B．definite	C．complex	D．flexible
  （7）	A．stick to	B．turn to	C．a(chǎn)dapt to	D．contribute to
  （8）	A．occasionally	B．gradually	C．daily	D．endlessly
  （9）	A．grew	B．reduced	C．changed	D．crashed
  （10）	A．keeping	B．a(chǎn)dmiring	C．braving	D．quitting
  （11）	A．promises	B．efforts	C．decisions	D．choices
  （12）	A．relief	B．responsibility	C．a(chǎn)chievement	D．failure
  （13）	A．giving way to	B．holding on to	C．living up to	D．going back to
  （14）	A．ears	B．muscles	C．a(chǎn)nger	D．passion
  （15）	A．never-to-be-repeated	B．never-to-be-mentioned	C．never-to-be-recalled	D．never-to-be-forgotten
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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二第二節(jié) （共2小題10空；每空1分，滿分10分）

• 7．

  A.ecosystem B.extinct C.individual D.various E.endangered F.resources

  Mother earth is a place where （1）

  species can coexist.Unfortunately，wild animals have no place in the 21st century.Some people think that protecting these wild animals is a waste of （2）

  .But an increasing number of people come to realize that the disappearance of animals will result in a serious threat to （3）

  .It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without animals.There are enough farm animals providing us with sufficient and nutritious meat.Therefore，we don't need to make use of wild animals，especially the （4）

  ones.To protect animals is to protect our living environment.So great efforts should be made by every （5）

  to keep the diversity of animals.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.8

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• 8．

  A.grateful B.intention C.decorate D.measures E.benefited F.significant

  Last month，our school launched a campaign whose （1）

  was to promote environmental protection.The campaign lasted for one week.Firstly，there was a photo display to show the serious pollution caused by human activities.Secondly，there was a lecture on many （2）

  that we could take in our daily life to protect the environment.For example，taking the bus or using the bike-sharing system would be a （3）

  way.Last but not least，we students were encouraged to （4）

  our classrooms with recycled materials.Through the campaign，we（5）

  a lot.We realize that it is our responsibility to leave a better，cleaner and healthier planet for future generations.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.8

  解析

第三節(jié) （共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

• 9．Jing Xiu handicraft，a major school of （1）

  （tradition） Chinese embroidery （刺繡），has been listed as works of China's own Intangible Cultural Heritage.It is at the risk of disappearing.
     Jing Xiu，also called Gongting Xiu or Gong Xiu，was （2）

  （original） made for the royal household.Jing （3）

  （name） after Yanjing （now Beijing） in ancient China.In Chinese，Xiu means embroidery while Gong refers to the royal palace（4）

  （conquer） by the imperial （皇帝的） families.
     The history of Jing Xiu （5）

  （date） back to the Tang Dynasty （618-907）when special workshops were established （6）

  （produce） embroidery items for the imperial household.In the Ming （1368-1644）and Qing （1644-1911）dynasties， （7）

  style of Jing Xiu took shape in terms of materials，hand-craftsmanship，and embroidery patterns.
     Jing Xiu， （8）

  is well-known for the rigid standard of counted stitch （針腳） and symbolic patterns，took the lead of the Four Minor Embroidery Schools of Qing，along （9）

  the embroideries of Lu Xiu from Shandong Province，Bian Xiu from Henan Province，and Ou Xiu from Zhejiang Province.Jing Xiu stands out by （10）

  （it） strong influence on the style from the imperial qualities，a feature that is rare in Chinese embroidery arts.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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第四節(jié) （共10小題；每題1分，滿分10分）用所給詞的適當(dāng)形式填空。

• 10．She was

  （alarm） at the prospect of travelling alone．
  組卷：17引用：2難度：0.4

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第五節(jié) (共10小題25空；每空1分,滿分25分, 要求用B2U2-B3U1范圍內(nèi)的詞匯作答。)根據(jù)中文提示,補(bǔ)全下面的句子。

• 29．他做過很多不同的工作，從歌手到廚師。
  He had a number of different jobs，which

  singer

  chef.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.7

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第三部分 寫作（滿分25分）

• 30．假定你是李華，你的英國筆友John來信說，想在假期來中國體驗一下中國的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日，希望你能給他做推薦。請你寫一封電子郵件，向他推薦一個中國傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日，并邀請他來參加，包括以下要點：
  （1）推薦的節(jié)日及推薦理由；
  （2）表示邀請。
  注意：
  （1）詞數(shù)80左右，可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
  （2）參考詞匯：lunar calendar農(nóng)歷；
  （3）請在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
                    
  組卷：1引用：2難度：0.5

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