2022-2023學(xué)年寧夏吳忠市青銅峽市寧朔中學(xué)高一（上）期末英語試卷
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1．閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
If you'd like to go sightseeing，the following World Heritage sites（世界遺產(chǎn)保護(hù)地）may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4，800 m，with a series of different forest ecosystems（生態(tài)系統(tǒng)）.
It's particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls.
Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley，as well as a number of endangered plants and animals，including the giant panda，Jiuzhaigou Valloy was recognized as a
World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami，which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的）interest.
The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the fewatolls（環(huán)礁）in the world whose ecology（生態(tài)）has been untouched.It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island.It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy（神圣的）city for three different religions in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.It was given a World Heritage Status in1981 and placed on the "World Heritage in Danger List"the following year.
（1）Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley？
A．It is famous for many ancient objects.
B．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
C．It has been untouched by human beings.
D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific.
（2）From the passage，we can learn that Jerusalem
A．was ruined in the mid-16th century
B．was once business center for trade
C．is a holy city for three major religions
D．has over 140 kinds of birds living there
（3）According to the passage，which World Heritage site was most recently set？
A．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
C．Old City of Jerusalem.
D．Henderson Island.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
2．One night，Pilar was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Inti.Inti was meowing（貓叫）wildly outside.Pilar's bedroom and throwing himself against the closed bedroom door.When Pilar opened her eyes，she saw that her bedroom was filled with smoke.As she escaped her house with Inti in her arms，she saw that a fire was burning in her kitchen.Pilar could easily have lost her life，but Inti would not let that happen.Even though Inti could have escaped the house through a cat door，he wouldn't leave Pilar.
As amazing as this story is.jye.ai is not as uncommon as you may think.Take the example of Charlotte Lee and her horse.Thunder.One summer night，the whole family was asleep with the windows open.It was normally very quiet where they lived.Suddenly，there was a loud noise.Charlotte woke up from her sweet dream，and the noise continued.Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house.The next thing she saw was Thunder standing outside her window，neighing（嘶叫）and shaking his head.She knew something was wrong.Charlottequickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit.Thunder has saved her life.
There are also stories of wild animals coming to the rescue of humans.One animal known to be a friend of humans is the dolphin.Once，Todd Endris was surfing with his friends when he was attacked by a 13-foot （4-meter）shark.In the middle of the attack，a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Endris until he could get safely to shore.Without the help of the dolphins，there is little chance that Todd could have escaped.
No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue.However，it is clear that humans and animals enjoy a close relationship.It is important that we care for them as much as we can.
（1）Why did Inti throw himself against the door？
A．He couldn't find the way out because of smoke.
B．He wanted to get out of the room.
C．He felt bored and was playing by himself.
D．He was trying to wake up his owner.
（2）Before the earthquake hit，Charlotte.
A．was sleeping deeply B.closed the windows
C．ran to warn her neighbors
D．got her horse out of the stable
（3）Both Inti and Thunder.
A．were shy and quiet
B．were brave and smart
C．used to make noise at night
D．saved their owners several times
（4）Which of the following is probably Todd's feeling towards the dolphins？
A．Doubtful.
B．Frightened.
C．Grateful.
D．Bored.組卷：1引用：1難度：0.6 -
3．If English means endless new words，difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation，you are wrong.Haven't you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
According to a new study by a British university，learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.
The study also found the greater the effect is，the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli，from University College
London，took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of"early bilinguals"，also called second language learners （SLL）before the age of five，as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density（密度）in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second-language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language，the smaller the difference."Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language."said the scientists.
It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan
Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills."Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible（靈活的），"he said."You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas."
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.Reading，writing，and comprehension were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn，the better."Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world."explained the scientists.
（1）The main subject talked about in this passage is.
A．language can help brain power
B．man's ability of learning a second language
C．science on learning a second language
D．language learning and maths study
（2）In the second paragraph，the writer mentions"exercise"in order to.
A．say language is also a kind of physical labor
B．prove that one needs more practice when he is learning a language
C．make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well
D．show the importance of using the language when you learn the language
（3）We may know from the scientific findings that.
A．there is no difference between a later SLL and one not knowing a second language
B．the earlier you start to learn a second language，the higher the grey matter density is
C．the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people's brain
D．the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time
（4）The underlined word "bilingual"probably means.
A．a(chǎn) researcher on language learning
B．a(chǎn) person who is good at learning foreign languages
C．a(chǎn)n active language learner
D．a(chǎn) person who can speak two languages組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5
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8．假定你是李華，你班要舉行一個英語學(xué)習(xí)經(jīng)驗交流會。作為英語課代表，你是老師指定的發(fā)言人之一。請你準(zhǔn)備一篇發(fā)言稿與同學(xué)們交流，內(nèi)容包括：
（1）你的英語學(xué)習(xí)經(jīng)驗（多看多聽多交流）；
（2）對同學(xué)們的鼓勵。
注意：
（3）詞數(shù)80左右；
（4）可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
（5）文章的開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。
Dear classmates，
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Thank you!組卷：0引用：2難度：0.5 -
9．Grandma called me in from the yard."Would you please go to the store for me？I'm ready to bake rolls，and there isn't enough yeast（酵母）。Take a quarter from my little change purse."
I found Grandma's purse and put the quarter in my pocket.I was soon in the little general store that served our farming community.
"Mr.Jenkins，"I said，"Grandma needs some yeast."
Mr.Jenkins set three cakes of yeast on the counter （柜臺）。His eyes twinkled（眨眼），and he smiled at me."And what do you need？"
I knew what he meant.I was always allowed to pick a cent's candy when I came to the store with Grandma.But Grandma wasn't here，and she hadn't said anything about spending a penny.
"How much change do I have from a quarter？" I asked.
"Four cents，" Mr.Jenkins replied. "The yeast is seven cents a cake."
I thought that over quickly.I would have four cents back.I was sure Grandma wouldn't care if I spent one cent，and if she were here，she might even say I could have them all.The longer I looked at the candy，the more certain I became that I needed one cent's worth as a reward for coming to the store alone.
As Mr.Jenkins handed me the candy and three cents，a voice inside me said this was not a really honest thing to do.That wasn't my money，and I hadn't asked if I might spend it.However，I put the cents in my pocket and started home，running past Uncle Roy，who was heading in the direction of my home.
"Thank you，" Grandma said when I laid the yeast on the table. "Did you put the change back in my purse？"
"Yes，Grandma，"I replied，hurrying out to the passage（?廊），I hadn't really lied to Grandma.I argued with myself.I did put back all the change I had.
注意：
（1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
I knew I had cheated Grandma，and I was nervous.
I watched Uncle Roy make his way home，his words repeating in my mind.
組卷：2引用：4難度：0.5