2022-2023學(xué)年新疆哈密八中高一（上）期末英語試卷

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．Looking for some fun Boston tours for teens that you'll also enjoy？Here are some tours for you.Most of these tours actually deliver a lot of information about Boston's history and the city's culture along with the entertainment.
     Whale Watching Tour
     There's the thrill of cruising away from Boston on a high-speed ship to whale-feeding grounds 30 miles east of Boston.Once you're there，the real fun begins as whales，dolphins and other marine life appear right in front of you!Your teenagers will love this，and you will too!
     Codzilla Tour
     Speed，360 degree turns，and loud 80's rock music make it easy to see why this tour ranks high with teens.The crew's （船員） jokes about pirates add to the fun.You'll enjoy the tour through Boston Harbor.Plus，on a hot summer day，it's a perfect way to relax.
     Movie Mile Walking Tour
     It is guided by local actors.You'll see and visit many places you've seen on the screen，but even better the guides will let you in on the filming secrets of movies and shows such as Blown Away，Good Will Hunting and Cheers.Your teens will love hearing about techniques behind the special effects and high-speed chases.
     Chocolate Walking Tour
     Let's get to the point of why teens and adults love this walking tour through Beacon Hill and the North End：chocolate tastings!You'll also love the attractive tour through Boston's most charming historic neighborhoods led by a chocolate expert.Naturally，you'll also hear a bit about Boston's history：for example，did you know that chocolate shops were an important part of Colonial Boston？Just like in modern Boston!
  
  （1）What can you do when taking the Whale Watching Tour？

  
  A．Enjoy rock music.
  B．See a variety of sea creatures.
  C．Feed some food to whales.
  D．Learn something about pirates.
  （2）Which of the following tours may a movie fan choose？

  
  A．Movie Mile Walking Tour.
  B．Whale Watching Tour.
  C．Chocolate Walking Tour.
  D．Codzilla Tour.
  （3）Why do people like walking through Beacon Hill and the North End？

  
  A．They can visit places on the screen.
  B．They can go to chocolate shops.
  C．They can meet a chocolate expert.
  D．They can taste chocolate.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．A few years ago，I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City，watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions.An instructor read out numbers— 74，470，70，809，98，402 — and Stevenson added them in her head.For each question，she closed her eyes，and then the fingers of her right hand began to move.She answered most of the problems correctly.
     The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus.Stevenson used a practice called "mental abacus"，imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems.
     From watching Stevenson，I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads，so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills.I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear.My typical solution was avoidance，and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change，I would go online.
     Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice，math seemed a little less frightening.I didn't become Euclid，the founder of geometry.But the practice brought my numerical fears down.This is a time-tested power of the abacus.Confidence grows easily in the device，and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test，according to one study.Part of the reason，it seems，is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step.
     My kids gained much as well.My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her，while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher.These were just small successes for them，but that was how they finally developed confidence.
  
  （1）What is the main purpose of the first paragraph？

  
  A．To prove the difficulty of math.
  B．To introduce the topic of the abacus.
  C．To show the high intelligence of Stevenson.
  D．To stress the importance of abacus learning.
  （2）What do we know about the author from paragraph 3？

  
  A．He was weak in math.
  B．He was good at computer.
  C．He regarded math as useful.
  D．He had a close relationship with kids.
  （3）What does the author realize from his learning experience？

  
  A．Knowledge starts with practice.
  B．It's never too late to learn.
  C．Faith can move mountains.
  D．Practice makes perfect.
  （4）What does the underlined word "baffled" in the last paragraph mean？

  
  A．Bored.
  B．Inspired.
  C．Defeated.
  D．Interested.
  組卷：0引用：5難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．The number of weather-related disasters has increased by five times over the past 50 years，the latest report by the World Meteorological （氣象） Organization （WMO） said on September.However，thanks to improved early warning systems and disaster management，the number of death from these hazards has been almost three times less.
     According to the WMO，from 1970 to 2019，weather，climate and water hazards accounted for 50 percent of all disasters.Among the top 10 hazards that led to the largest loss of human life during this period were droughts，storms，floods and extreme temperatures.However，deaths fell from over 50，000 in the 1970s to less than 20，000 in the 2010s.
     "Weather，climate and water extremes are increasing and will become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world as a result of climate change，" says WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.
  "That means more heat waves，drought and forest fires such as those we have observed recently in Europe and North America.We have more water vapor in the atmosphere，which is worsening extreme rainfall and deadly flooding.The warming of the oceans has affected the frequency and area of existence of the most intense tropical storms."
     "Economic losses are increasing as exposure increases.But behind the statistics lies a message of hope.Improved multi-hazard early warning systems have led to a significant reduction in deaths.Quite simply，we are better than ever before at saving lives，" Taalas said.
  （1）What do we know from the first paragraph？

  
  A．Disasters connected with weather have gone up.
  B．The number of weather-related disasters has decreased.
  C．The number of deaths from hazards has been increasing.
  D．Early warning systems have made disasters decline much.
  （2）What will happen according to Petteri Taalas？

  
  A．There will be more extreme weather.
  B．Extreme rainfall will no longer exist.
  C．Water vapor in the atmosphere will go down.
  D．Humans will defeat extreme weather in the end.
  （3）What is hopeful behind the bad news？

  
  A．Improved warning systems will save economic losses.
  B．Economic losses are going down as exposure increases.
  C．More lives will be saved thanks to early warning systems.
  D．Improved early warning systems will control extreme weather
  （4）What does the underlined word "hazards" in paragraph 1 probably mean？

  
  A．Something polluted.
  B．Something reported.
  C．Something dangerous.
  D．Something safe.
  組卷：1引用：6難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．Shortly after I graduated from college，I moved to a new state to start a full-time job.One day at work，I found myself wanting to go traveling.Once I'd saved up enough money，I decided it was the perfect opportunity to travel by myself for the first time in my life.So I quickly started doing research on where I'd like to go.
     I had never traveled alone before，so I decided to sign up for a guided group that was going to Thailand.This gave me a sense of security （安全） .It felt like a great way not only to try being alone and meeting strangers but also doing something that sounded really fun for two weeks.
     The Thailand trip forced me out of so many comfort zones （舒適區(qū)） that ended up being one of the big turning points of my life.The time I spent in Thailand finding my way around airports and taxis alone，meeting a group of strangers，and doing rock climbing with them in often remote parts of the country，ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life.Up until this point I had always been shy and very careful to avoid danger and mistakes，but this travel experience inspired me to become different.It showed me a brave，strong，and independent side of myself that went on to influence my life greatly when I returned home.
     When I got back，I pretty much dedicated my life to spending as much time as possible doing activities like climbing，hiking，or backpacking especially things that I once thought I wasn't "capable of" or was "too scared of Today，about 6 years later，I'm an outdoor empowerment coach and backpacking educator.
     My trip to Thailand was just what I needed to make that change.It showed me what was possible.It changed the path of my life.
  
  （1）Why was the author's trip to Thailand special？

  
  A．Because it was planned all by himself.
  B．Because it was his first trip after college.
  C．Because it was achieved by quitting his job.
  D．Because it was the first time he had traveled alone.
  （2）What can we learn about the author's trip？

  
  A．It was a guided trip.
  B．It was free of charge.
  C．It was about 6 weeks long.
  D．It was designed for young travelers.
  （3）What did the author do during the trip？

  
  A．He learned to drive.
  B．He practiced rock climbing.
  C．He explored many remote areas alone.
  D．He met his best friend for the first time.
  （4）How has the author changed after the trip？

  
  A．He made friends more easily.
  B．He fell in love with traveling.
  C．He became a brave outdoor type.
  D．He started staying away from danger.
  組卷：1引用：7難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)　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．If you're going abroad for college，you might be thinking about how to get yourself a safe and cozy home for the years ahead.Of course， （1）

  ，but some large state colleges require juniors to live off campus due to the limited number of dorm rooms.
     How to find a house （2）

  If you are just a freshman and don't know many people，don't hesitate to approach some upperclassmen in your classes or clubs.More often than not，upperclassmen have more experience with renting and are more familiar with the area your school is in.
     （3）

  These seniors' landlords will most likely be looking for new tenants （房客） after graduation.
  Also，registered realtors（房地產(chǎn)經(jīng)紀(jì)人）might be able to find you a place for a fee.In addition，F(xiàn)acebook groups can also provide some useful information.However，be really careful if you get in touch with strangers through the Internet
     Roommates
     Having roommates can not only save us some money，but also give us valuable companionship. （4）

  ，other than safety concerns.While looking for roommates，definitely do not lie about your preferences，schedule，or habits，even if talking about them could make you uncomfortable.On the other side，also remember to ask your potential roommates to tell you about themselves in detail.
     （5）

  ，please do everybody a favor by being upfront about it.Constantly running into conflicts with your quiet roommate is definitely the last thing you want.
  
  A.Another good idea is to talk to seniors who are currently living off campus.
  B.Of course，dormitories are always a good place to start.
  C.Get along well with your roommates
  D.However，remember that finding the right roommates for you is the most important thing
  E.When having a chat with your roommate
  F.First，you can ask your friends who are already living off campus.
  G.If you are a party animal
  組卷：13引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

完形填空

• 6．In one Nebraska teen running race before graduating from high school，Brandon Schutt's personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.
     During the race，he knew he had the potential to（1）

  for the upcoming state meet，so he slowed to a comfortable（2）

  that would allow him to simply enjoy the moment and the day.Meanwhile，aiming to（3）

  his own personal record，after a faststart，Blake Cerveny continued to push himself（4）

  .With less than 400 meters to go，Cerveny got a cramp（抽筋）in his legs and they（5）

  him.（6）

  to finish，Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on，only to（7）

  again after another 150 meters...and again.This time he'd（8）

  it only 25 meters more before going down.With tremendous effort，the young runner pulled himself up and with a（n）（9）

  pace，mowed forward for one final push.It wasn't enough.Less than 100 meters from the（10）

  line，he lay curled on the ground.His（11）

  had simply given out.
     Brandon Schutt，who was at his side，（12）

  a helping hand.His first（13）

  to get Cerveny up failed，but like Cerveny，he too refused to（14）

  ．With a second tug（拖拽），Cerveny was on his（15）

  .With Cerveny holding Schutt for（16）

  and Schutt helping Cerveny maintain balance，the two（17）

  the final 75 meters.Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first，securing his（18）

  a faster time.
     In today's competitive world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records，it was（19）

  to see that for an athlete-like Brandon Schutt，the value of true sportsmanship still had legs.And for others，like Blake Cerveny，knowing that finishing the race，no matter the odds or adversity，is the true（20）

  of a win.
  
  

  （1）	A．look	B．qualify	C．search	D．obtain
  （2）	A．step	B．race	C．pace	D．run
  （3）	A．win	B．break	C．overcome	D．keep
  （4）	A．extra	B．down	C．best	D．hard
  （5）	A．matched	B．struggled	C．sensed	D．failed
  （6）	A．Enthusiastic	B．Determined	C．Devoted	D．Anxious
  （7）	A．fall	B．stop	C．pause	D．push
  （8）	A．took	B．reached	C．a(chǎn)rrived	D．made
  （9）	A．a(chǎn)mazing	B．boring	C．unsteady	D．careful
  （10）	A．start	B．mark	C．front	D．finish
  （11）	A．a(chǎn)rms	B．bones	C．legs	D．shoes
  （12）	A．offered	B．ordered	C．spent	D．expected
  （13）	A．trouble	B．a(chǎn)ttempt	C．pleasure	D．operation
  （14）	A．seize	B．disappear	C．quit	D．a(chǎn)dmit
  （15）	A．feet	B．notes	C．knees	D．terms
  （16）	A．a(chǎn)dventure	B．support	C．praise	D．comfort
  （17）	A．competed	B．a(chǎn)ttended	C．completed	D．divided
  （18）	A．opponent	B．enemy	C．member	D．hunter
  （19）	A．a(chǎn)wful	B．curious	C．dangerous	D．inspiring
  （20）	A．meaning	B．memory	C．preparation	D．success
  組卷：3引用：2難度：0.3

  解析

根據(jù)所給漢語注釋或首字母用正確的形式填空。

• 17．At the beginning，written Chinese is a picture-b

  language.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié) 書面表達（滿分25分）

• 18．你校中學(xué)生助手英文報正組織"發(fā)現(xiàn)城市之美"征文活動。請你寫一篇短文投稿，描寫哈密一角，展示美麗風(fēng)景。
  注意：
  （1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為100左右；
  （2）請將所給標(biāo)題補充完整，并按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  The Beauty of _______
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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