2022-2023学年安徽省合肥市第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

合肥一中2022―2023学年第一学期高三年级阶段性诊断考试英语试卷(考试时间:120分钟满分:150分)第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面五段短对话，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并标在试卷的相应位置。

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. What is the man going to do?A. To go to the theater.B. To visit his uncle.C. To hold the party.2. What does the woman mean?A. She likes the story very much.B. She doesn't know the story.C. She doesn't like the story, either.3. Why is the man tired?A. His job is difficult.B. His job isn't interesting.C. He doesn't know how to do his job.4. What are the two speakers doing?A. Walking down a hill.B. Climbing stairs.C. Discussing a trip.5. What does Mary like to do most?A. To talk on the phone.B. To do nothing.C. To make friends.第二节(共15小题,每题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并标在试卷的相应位置。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题一、阅读理解With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.Tiki TrailFor one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.Queenstown GardensThe Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.Arrow River TrailStarting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.Ben Lomond TrackBen Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-heartedor inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.1．Which place is a better choice for the disabled?A．Tiki Trail.B．Arrow River Trail.C．Queenstown Gardens.D．Ben Lomond Track.2．What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail?A．Appreciate the rose fragrance.B．Experience demanding climb.C．Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown.D．Learn about the local history.3．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To compare things.B．To inform readers.C．To uncover the unseen.D．To warn readers.We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces ofpottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house. 4．What do we know about the owl when the author finds it?A．It is already dead.B．It is hidden in a hole.C．It is too stiff to fly away.D．It is trying to flee the woods.5．Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble?A．To facilitate future visits.B．To show sympathy for the owl.C．To keep the site clear of plants.D．To draw the attention of passers-by. 6．What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl?A．Storms make trees take deeper roots.B．In nature’s embrace, time stands still.C．The darkest hour has only sixty minutes.D．With every leaf’s fall, a new life emerges. 7．What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author?A．Money-driven.B．Wonder-seeking.C．Artistically talented.D．Emotionally mature.Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve workerperformance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.8．What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text?A．To perform low-level writing.B．To replace technology experts.C．To finish high-quality work.D．To improve interpersonal communication. 9．Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4?A．To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.B．To show how well AI tools could help workers.C．To forecast changes in the future working environment.D．To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.10．What can be learned from the last paragraph?A．Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.B．It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.C．It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.D．Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.11．What is the best title for the text?A．ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak NowB．Ways to Improve Your Performance at WorkC．The Fast Development of Artificial IntelligenceD．AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker PerformanceBred to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. After all, it’s a rare person who would seek out bitter grapes if they could have sweet ones instead.But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one?12．In what aspect is many fruits different from before?A．Bright color.B．Soft skin.C．Sugar content.D．High yield. 13．Why did Sugiura express discontent with the present fruits?A．They are bred too early.B．They are losing a good flavor.C．They taste so sweet.D．They need a higher yield.14．What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding?A．Critical.B．Ambiguous.C．Favorable.D．Uncaring. 15．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A．The sweetness of fruits will cause health issues.B．It’s a wise choice to breed fruits for sweetness.C．Breeding sweet fruits improves the quality of fruits.D．Some fruits like grapes and cherries taste the same.The online mapping is a way to use maps available online to provide a number of functions that traditional maps have provided for years. 16 Meanwhile, there are other types of maps available as well, such as nautical maps (航海地图).One advantage of the online mapping is the ability to custom-make a map for an individual based on particular needs. 17 Thus, the map is much more than a graph of roads; it is a custom-made printing specifically based on a desired route.In addition, the online mapping also usually includes text directions that can help provide yet another affirmation (确认) of the route. These text directions are often displayed in conjunction with any map that is shown and is printable. 18Traditional maps may only be updated once a year just before they are published. 19 It can be updated in real time. A map can indeed be update d on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, but it does not necessarily mean that it will be. Even the most thorough mapping services may not be able to keep up with all the construction projects and changes on any given day.20 . Some maps may only show the route the driver should take, without other streets being listed. Also, there is no way for an online mapping service to inform travelers if they do wander off the route prescribed.A．It depends on how often they are updated.B．However, the online mapping has no such limitations.C．There are some disadvantages of using the online mapping.D．The most common application is probably the road mapping.E．Some of them fail to provide accurate maps and directions.F．This can help a traveler remove all unnecessary information.G．So it’s convenient for those who need to take their maps with them.二、完形填空My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to 21 the long days and big climbs, day in and day out, I have my memories.The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be 22 and enhanced with the retelling. A 6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears 23 , but, once done, it is simply done, much like the challenges that life 24 .Real 25 would come when I was alone on my bicycle. I enjoyed meeting and even 26 the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but 27 not at that time. I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated 28 into a strong headwind. I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they 29 .Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these 30 into insignificance, compared to the joy and 31 of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time. The experiences add newness and 32 to my life and the memories are 33 .Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more 34 and courage than I ever imagined. The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous 35 as I carry on my life journey. 21．A．appreciate B．choose C．expect D．stand 22．A．treasured B．explored C．created D．discussed 23．A．boring B．annoying C．confusing D．discouraging 24．A．overcomes B．greets C．throws D．ignores 25．A．loneliness B．joy C．convenience D．panic 26．A．making B．changing C．beating D．finalizing 27．A．reasonably B．admittedly C．fortunately D．hopefully 28．A．battling B．slipping C．falling D．wandering 29．A．owned B．offered C．mentioned D．promised30．A．fit B．pale C．run D．back 31．A．reflection B．anticipation C．satisfaction D．motivation 32．A．secrets B．rules C．decisions D．dimensions 33．A．reliable B．flexible C．inaccessible D．unforgettable 34．A．toughness B．curiosity C．imagination D．wisdom 35．A．insight B．knowledge C．power D．admiration三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2022—2023学年(下)高一年级阶段性测试(期中)英语考生注意:1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

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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。

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1 . What do the speakers want to do?A.T ake a taxi.B.Catch a bus.C.Take the subway.2.How much will the man pay?A.$25.B.$50. c. $213.3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Doctor and patient.B. Husband and wife.C.Teacher and student.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.A t home.B.On a bus.C. In the office.5.Why does the woman call the man?A.T o order dinner.B.To express thanks.C.To ask for her ordered food.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。

2019-2020学年合肥市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AIf your Spanish is good enough, many Spanish gossip magazines being published around the world will provide entertainment and, at the same time, help you practice your language.Diez Minutos: The magazine is a classic Spanish gossip feast with dailynews based on many stories of love, separation, divorce and death. The two main parts are headlined "love" and "partners". They also have an online version of the magazine for serious gossip addicts.Hola: It isSpain's top weekly magazine and the leader of the gossip world. It contains many pictures and a round-up of well-known and less well-known nobles and people in show business. Apart from edited highlights from the present and past issues, there is a report of the week and photo of the week. There is also a French version called OhLa!Revista CUORE: As the third best-selling gossip magazine inSpain, it is mainly aimed at younger teenage readers who look not only for current celebrity gossip, but also for fashion and TV news. It uses a lot of oral terms.Revista SEMANA: It is a Spanish magazine covering the latest news on the famous inSpainandHollywood. It also offers its readers information on fashion, beauty, cooking and travel.Marujeo: It is a blog serving up a daily diet of national gossip news on Spanish and international celebrities and the celebrity world from a particular point of view.Revista CARAS: It is a magazine published in various countries ofLatin America. It is also exported to certain parts of theUnited States, bringing together strange and wonderful news from around the world and the famous Latin community.1.Which magazine is also published in French?A.MarujeoB.Revista SEMANA.C.Revista CARAS.D.Hola.2.How many of the magazines mentioned in the text can be read on the Internet?A.Four.B.Three.C.Two.D.One.3.What can be learned from the passage?A.Diez Minutos presents its readers weekly picturesB.Revista CUORE can help improve one's spoken Spanish.C.Revista SEMANA is intended for readers in teensD.Revista CARAS mainly reports news fromLatin America.BHardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global South's landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).Electronic waste(e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghana's capital,Accra. It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as "secondhand goods' to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising: smartphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certainchemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level that's about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all, since some ofGhana's top exports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers' waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments' green policies are focused on issues like climate change.Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.B. Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycleC. Electronic products need to be improved urgentlyD. Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie5. What does the underlined word "circumvents"in Paragraph 3 mean?A. AbolishesB. TightensC. Brings inD. Gets around6. What should be the best concern according to the text?A. The thread of polluted food around the worldB. The damage of chicken’s immune systemC. The lack of diversity inGhana's exportsD. The violation of EFSA's standards7. What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?A. Manufacturers' developing a sustainable hardware economyB. Governments’ adjusting their green policies about e-waste.C. Reducing customers' demands for electronic productsD. Manufacturers’ urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.CZaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing couldmean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to makea man.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver.B. Zaki liked staying at home every day.C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily.D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.9. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?A. Considerate.B. Ambitious.C. Confident.D. Adventurous.10. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Farid beat his little brother easily.B. Zaki was as strong as his brother.C. Zaki regretted losing the competition.D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Farid’s PrideB. Zaki’s ChallengeC. Brothers’ CompetitionD. Grandfather’s AdviceDDad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he wouldsmile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. He didn’t come home as much as he used to – just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, I’m no longer a kid. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way. I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.12. What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A. Generation gap.B. Dad’s failure in business.C. My ignorance of Dad.D. Dad’s absence from the family.13. Which of the following can best describe Dad?A. Gentle but strict.B. Hardworking and caring.C. Cautious and realistic.D. Demanding but patient.14. Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A. To give her a lesson.B. To follow his old habit.C. To fix their relationship.D. To praise her helpfulness.15. Which saying concludes the text best?A. Yesterday once more.B. Let bygones be bygones.C. Some things never change.D. Like father, like daughter.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2020年合肥市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AEast Yorkshire has typical unpredictable British weather. So here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal.William's Den, North CaveThe outdoor and indoor areas are suitable for children of all ages to have fun.There are nests to explore, rope bridges to cross, a tree-house and a slide. The attached Kitchen provides fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients serving a selection of treats.East Riding Leisure CentresKnown for a fun learner pool alongside an incredible fun zone with two slides as well, it is perfect for kids to find their feet in the water, have fun and explore. Its 6 climbing walls offer a different challenge on each. This place is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and you can refuel at cafe with fresh food, snacks and cakes.Sewerby Hall and GardensWhen the weather’s not sure, take cover in the Hall and learn how life was in the early 1900’s for the residents and workers of the house. Then explore the zoo and meet the pigs, parrots and penguins! Kids of all ages are welcome.Withernsea LighthouseThere’s no limitation to the age of kids to climb Withernsea Lighthouse, which is 144 steps to the top, with full views of the East Yorkshire Coast at the top of it. Enjoy the museum on the ground floor and learn what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. The souvenir shop provides attractive gifts for visitors at a fair price.1.Which one is unsuitable for kids of all ages?A.William’s Den, North Cave.B.East Riding Leisure Centres.C.Sewerby Hall and Gardens.D.Withernsea Lighthouse.2.Where can kids enjoy food?A.In William’s Den, North Cave and Sewerby Hall and Gardens.B.In East Riding Leisure Centres and Withernsea LighthouseC.In William’s Den, North Cave and East RidingLeisure Centres.D.In Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Withernsea Lighthouse.3.Where does this passage probably come from?A.A geography textbook.B.A science report.C.A finance magazine.D.A travel brochure.BHave you ever done something for someone else—knowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU? Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospital’s ER during the pandemic. This is called a prosocial behavior. Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.But a question remains in science: Are we the only species who do this? As one of out closest s, chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this. So far, research has provided mixed results on the question.Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt, share food and comfort each other. But one study came to a very different conclusion. The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options: push a button to give food to themselves or push the button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp. If they chose the latter, it was seen as a prosocial behavior. But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves. Another study conducted by DeTroy, however, discovered a totally different result.Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments, the setup for DeTroy’s research was very naturalistic. “We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees’ outer enclosures. When an individual pushes the button, it releases juice from the fountain. However, since the button and fountain are approximately five meters apart, the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain. And if any other chimpanzees are at the fountain when the button is pushed, they, and not the pusher, will be able to drink the juice.In this experiment, chimpanzees showed a willingness to act in the interest of others, with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldn’t benefit themselves from their behavior.” said DeTroy.Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation. But for now, it’s safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.4. Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?A. Jack participated in voluntary work in the library just to earn credits.B. Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.C. Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.D. Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the math’s class.5. What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-based study?A. Sharing food.B. Making a choice.C. Comforting others.D. Showing sympathy.6. How is DeTroy’s study different from the previous ones?A. It was based on controlled lab experiment.B. It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.C. It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.D. It provided a chance for chimpanzees to help their partners.7. What can we learn from DeTroy’s quotes?A. Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.B. Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.C. Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.D. Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for certain rewards.CAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to thinkabout what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.8. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets9. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking10. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingD“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden, it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless. Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education isone of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardener’s trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.12. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A. Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.13. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most favorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.14. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.15. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. BeneficialB. CreativeC. Boring.D. Tough第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

安徽省合肥一中高一下学期期中考试英语第一部分听力第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 this conversation probably take place?A.In a restaurant.B.In a factory.C.In a supermarket.2.What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A.Attend a training course.B.Meet a customer.C.Go to Beijing.3.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Do her homework.B.Turn up the TV.C.Tell him the weather.4.Where was the woman born?A.In Brazil.B.In Australia.C.In Britain.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.Looking after flowers.B.Planting flowers.C.Buying flowers.第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）听下面4段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6.How many nights will the man stay in the hotel?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.7.Which rooms does the man book?A.Double rooms.B.Single rooms.C.Business rooms.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期段一考试英语试题一、短对话1．What does the man want to do?A．Reserve a cheap hotel.B．Go to Mexico on business.C．Relax and enjoy himself.2．What will the woman get?A．Carpet cleaner.B．A paper towel.C．A glass of wine.3．Who is the woman?A．She’s a teacher.B．She’s a student.C．She’s an assistant.4．Where are the speakers headed?A．To a swimming pool.B．To the beach.C．To a restaurant.5．Why is the museum of great significance?A．It’s a museum for old art.B．It will be built on a small island.C．It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．How much does an entrance ticket cost?A．Two dollars.B．Five dollars.C．Seven dollars.7．How does the woman pay?A．In cash.B．By cheque.C．By credit card.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Where did the tomato sauce come from?A．A local farm.B．A store only five miles away.C．The man’s own tomatoes.9．What does the woman think of cooking?A．She enjoys it.B．It makes her feel creative.C．She doesn’t have the patience for it.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Exploit your parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.Rent a roomSpare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.Make money during special eventsDon’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.Live on setRenting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.Use your roofYou need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.1．If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.A．￡800B．￡4500C．￡500D．50002．If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.A．sign an agreement with the governmentB．keep the roof unchanged for within 25 yearsC．sell the roof to some energy companiesD．pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment3．For whom the text most probably written?A．Lodgers.B．Advertisers.C．Online companies D．House owners.The Amazon Echo, a voice-driven computer that sits on a table top and answers to the name Alexa, can call up music tracks and radio stations, tell jokes, answer simple questions and control smart appliances. Even before Christmas it was already resident in about 4% of American households. V oice assistants are being widely used in smart phones, too: Apple’s Siri handles over 2 billion commands a week, and 20% of Google searches onAndroid-powered handsets in America are input by voice. Dictating e-mails and text messages now works reliably enough to be useful. Why type when you can talk?Simple though it may seem, voice has the power to transform computing, by providing a natural means of interaction. Windows, icons and menus, and then touch screens, were welcomed as much easier ways to deal with computers than entering complex keyboard commands. But being able to talk to computers abolishes the need for a “user interface(界面)” at all. Just as mobile phones were more than existing phones without wires, and cars were more than carriages without horses, so computers without screens and keyboards have the potential to be more useful, more powerful than people can imagine today.V oice will not wholly replace other forms of input and output. Sometimes it will remain more convenient to converse with a machine by typing rather than talking (Amazon is said to be working on an Echo device with a built-in screen). But voice is sure to account for a growing share of people’s interactions with the technology around them, from washing machines that tell you how much of the cycle they have left to virtual assistants in corporate call centres. However, to reach its full potential, the technology requires further breakthroughs and a resolution of the tricky questions it raises around the trade-off between convenience and privacy.Computer-dictation systems have been around for years. But they were unreliable and required lengthy training to learn a specific user’s voice. Computer’s new ability to recognise almost anyone’s speech dependably without training is the latest manifestation (证明) of thepower of “deep learning”, an artificial intelligence technique in which a software system is trained to use millions of examples, usually selected from the Internet. Thanks to deep learning, machines now nearly equal humans in transcription accuracy, computerized translation systems are improving rapidly and text-to-speech systems are becoming less robotic and more natural-sounding. Computers are, in short, getting much better at handling natural language in all its forms.Although deep learning means that machines can recognize speech more reliably and talk in a more natural manner, they still don’t understand the meaning of language. That is the most difficult aspect of the problem and, if voice-driven computing is truly to flourish, one that must be overcome. Computers must be able to understand context in order to maintain a coherent conversation about something, rather than just responding to simple, one-off (一次性的) voice commands, as they mostly do today (“Hey, Siri, set a timer for ten minutes”). Researchers in universities and at companies are working on this problem, building “bots” that can hold more detailed conversations about more complex tasks, from searching information to making travel arrangements.Many voice-driven devices are always listening, waiting to be activated(激活). Some people are already concerned about the implications of internet-connected microphones listening in every room and from every smart phone. Not all audio is sent to the cloud -devices wait for a trigger phrase (“Alexa”, “OK, Google”, “Hey, Cortana”, or “Hey, Siri”) before they start passing the user’s voice to the servers that actually handle the requests - but when it comes to storing audio, it is unclear who keeps what and when.4．According to Paragraph l, the Amazon Echo ________.A．has been sold out before ChristmasB．has been used by most American familiesC．came on the market later than Apple’s SiriD．is more useful than smart phones in dictating e-mails5．What can we learn about computers’ deep learning from the passage?A．It is vital to accurate identification of human voices.B．It is almost the same as the computer-dictation system.C．It has helped machines understand the meaning of language.D．It has helped machines beat humans in accuracy and reliability.6．What are some users of voice-driven devices concerned about?A．The devices will be in charge of their life.B．The devices need to be activated before working.C．They are in the dark about their data’s ownership.D．Their voices can be recognized by every smart phone.7．What’s the author’s attitude towards voice-driven technology?A．Worried.B．Doubtful.C．Supportive.D．Objective.The other day, my sister and I were sitting in the restaurant, trying to have a conversation, but her children, four-year-old Willow and seven-year-old Luca, would not stop fighting. The arguments——over a fork, or who had more water in a glass--never stopped.Then my sister reached into her handbag, produced two shiny iPads, and handed one to each child. Suddenly, the two were quiet. They sat playing games and watching videos, and we continued with our conversation.After our meal, as my sister stuffed the iPads back into her bag, she said, “I don’t wantto give them the iPads at the dinner table, but if they keep them occupied for an hour so we can eat in peace, I often just hand them over. I am afraid that it’s bad for them. I do worry that it makes them think it’s OK to use electronics at the dinner table in the future.”Dr. Gary Small, director of the Longevity Center at the University of California, Los Angeles says that the brain is highly sensitive to stimuli(刺激物), like iPads and smartphone screen, and if people spend too much time on one technology, and less time interacting(互动)with people like parents at the dinner table, that could prevent the development of certain communication skills.“Conversations with each other are the way children learn to have conversations with themselves, and learn how to be alone,” said Sherry Turkle, a professor of science, technology and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She fears that children who do not learn real interactions, which often have imperfections, will come to know a world where perfect, shiny screens give them a false sense of intimacy(亲密) without risk. However, they need to be able to gather themselves and know who they are. So someday they can form a relationship with another person without a panic of being alone. “If you don’t teach your children to be alone, they will only know how to be lonely,” she said.8．What did Willow and Luca fight about?A．Little things.B．iPads.C．Delicious food.D．Interesting things.9．How did the author’s sister feel about offering children iPads?A．She loved doing it very much B．She was uncertain about its effects. C．She felt it was worth a try.D．She felt surprised at its effect. 10．According to Dr. Small, what should parents do?A．Provide their children with various technologies.B．Teach their children communication skills.C．Limit their children’s screen time.D．Talk to their children at the dinner table.11．What is Sherry Turkle worried?A．Children are afraid of taking risks.B．Children try to escape from the real world.C．Children can’t deal with time when they have to be alone.D．Children can’t live without electronic devices.In 2015, researchers from Australia's Deakin University published one of the first studies measuring food's physical effect on the left hippocampus(海马体), a seahorse-shaped brain region crucial for memory, learning, and decision making. It is also one of the first areas to shrink in people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia (痴呆).255 people filled out diet surveys and then underwent MRI scans(磁共振扫描成像) that measured their brains. Four years later, they returned for another scan in response to a request from the researchers.The study found that the left hippocampus was bigger and heavier in the healthy eaters than in the unhealthy ones, regardless of age, sex, weight, exercise habits, or general health. That means eating the right foods and skipping the wrong stuff could help protect against declines in thinking and memory that lead to dementia. Healthy eating doesn't just prevent brain decline. It raises scores on thinking and memory tests, according to a study published in March 2019 that tracked 2,621 American women and men for 30 years."Green leafy vegetables have good effects that may protect both females and males against cognitive(认知的）decline and dementia," says lead researcher Claire McEvoy, RD, of the Centre for Public Health at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland.Even a little healthy food goes a long way. According to a 2018 Rush University study that tracked 960 people for 4.7 years, participants who ate just 1.3 extra servings of green leafy vegetables a day showed cognitive abilities similar to those of people 11 years younger.How are these power foods working with your brain cells? Animal and test-tube experiments suggest that compounds in healthy diets help new cells make copies of DNA when they divide and multiply. Meanwhile, high-fat, high-sugar processed foods harm brain cells.While food serves as an important brain protector, experts say brain supplements(补品)aren't all that effective. Studies show that they don't make brain cells active in a significantly positive way.＂Let the buyer be cautious," says David Hogan, MD, a specialist at the University of Calgary.A study of nootropics(益智药) in the November 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that the unapproved drug-piracetam(乙酰胺吡咯烷酮) was found in four out of five brands tested, at levels that could cause side effects such as depression.12．Why did the researchers have the 255 people return for another MRI scan four years later? A．To test whether they had Alzheimer's disease.B．To see what effects diets had on the left hippocampus.C．To study how they kept healthy in the four years.D．To deepen their research into Alzheimer's disease.13．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．Healthy eating helps to reduce the risk of dementia.B．Unhealthy diet is a major contributing factor in cognitive decline.C．Age and sex have nothing to do with our general health.D．Plant-based diets have greater effects on women than men.14．Which of the following would David Hogan most probably agree with?A．Brain supplements are as helpful as healthy diets.B．We'd better take brain supplements for convenience.C．We should be careful when taking brain supplements.D．Brain supplements have as many side effects as processed foods.15．What might be the best title for the passage?A．Yes to Green Leafy VegetablesB．Yes to NootropicsC．No to IntelligenceD．No to Dementia二、七选五Have you ever had someone tell you "If you eat before bed, you are more likely to getindividuals snacking late at night and having a BMI that categorizes them as obese(肥胖的）。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解High school programs at the National Gallery of Art value depth over breadth, exploring original works of art through a single specific question or theme.Studio WorkshopsSingle museum visit, 2.5 hours Grades 9-12These half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of art in the galleries, followed by behind-the-scenes access to the Education Studio, where students create a related art project.National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and come up with theories based on their observations.Students will have the chance to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what they have seen in the galleries.Museum Makers Exploring Art and MuseumsGrades 11-12The Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives upper-level high school students the tools to experience, understand and interpret art. Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works. Students meet for seven Saturday sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Completion of the program requires attendance of all seven sessions.Creative WritingGrades 7-12, 90 minutesStudents will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writing while they are looking at a selection of artworks in the galleries. Using close observation, group discussion and personal reflection, they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms, including free-form poetry.A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accepted at each session. 1．What can students do at Studio Workshops?A．Get basic training as an artist.B．Put forward their own art theories.C．Discuss with artists about their works.D．Learn about artists, inspiration for their works.2．What can students get from Museum Makers?A．Methods of how artworks are created.B．Experience in running an art museum.C．Knowledge about how an art museum works.D．Academic credits for completing the program.3．Which group can attend Creative Writing at a session?A．15 college students.B．10 Grade 9 students.C．25 Grade 10 students.D．40 high school students.Yue-Sai Kan was born in 1946 in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and grew up in Hong Kong. In 1968, while majoring in piano at the Hawaii campus of Brigham Young University, Kan entered a beauty contest sponsored by the local Chinese Chamber of Commerce. She won second place, and as a result got to travel around the world. Thelife-changing experience marked the beginning of her career in fashion, beauty, communication and cultural exchange.In 1972, she moved to New York and created the weekly television series Looking East, the first of its kind to introduce Asian cultures and customs to a growing US audience. In 1986, Kan returned to China, producing and hosting the television series One World, which was the first show ever hosted by a Chinese-American on the television network, and was a national hit. Other important projects of hers include the ABC documentary China: Walls and Bridges, which initially explored different forms of spirituality in the country over the ages.“I worked in China for almost 40 years, and I was there to witness and contribute to the country’s breakneck pace of change. This rare experience has given me a unique vision. As I say all the time, if I stay away from China for six months, I already miss so much of what is happening there! The Chinese saying “a year—small change, three years—big change has held true all this time,” Kan says.Kan has never stopped doing what she loves. She is currently planning to do a 10-part television series exploring and highlighting the most interesting aspects of 10 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu. “I firmly believe that a TV series featuring these major Chinese cities is not only timely, but alsonecessary to educate, enlighten and entertain by showcasing the Chinese people as they live today. This will help dispel some of the misunderstandings about China in the world,” Kan says.Throughout her life, Kan has also been deeply involved in charity. On Jan 26, she is planning to host a major charity event in San Francisco, in which she will honor 12 of the most outstanding Chinese-American women.4．What contributes most to starting Kan’s career?A．Her university major.B．Her interest in travel.C．Her competition experience.D．Her parents’ encouragement. 5．Which feature do the contents of Kan’s TV projects have in common?A．They are entertaining.B．They are critical.C．They are adventurous.D．They are pioneering.6．What does Kan focus on about China in Para. 3?A．Its steady change.B．Its huge challenges.C．Its great achievements.D．Its fast development.7．Which of the following best describe Kan?A．Gentle and considerate.B．Optimistic and strict.C．Generous and humorous.D．Ambitious and kindhearted.“Although we live in an era where everything seems to be available immediately, our study suggests that today’s kids can delay gratification longer than children in the 1960s and 1980s,”said University of Minnesota psychologist Stephanie M. Carlson. “This finding stands in great contrast with the assumption by adults that today’s children have less self-control than previous generations.”The original marshmallow (棉花糖) test conducted by researchers at Stanford University involved a series of experiments in which children aged between 3 and 5 years were offered one treat that they could eat immediately or a larger treat if they waited. Researchers then left the room to see how long the children would wait and watched from behind a one-way mirror.Interestingly, today’s adults thought that children nowadays would be more impulsive and less able to wait, Carlson found. “Our findings serve as an example of how our beliefs can be wrong and how it’s important to do research,” said co-author Yuichi Shoda, PhD at theUniversity of Washington.The researchers offered several possible explanations for why children in the 2000s waited longer than those in prior decades. They noted a statistically significant increase in IQ scores in the last several decades. Another explanation may be society’s increased focus on the importance of early education, according to Carlson. The primary objective of preschool changed from largely custodial care (监护) to school readiness in the 1980s. Parenting also has changed in ways that help promote the development of executive function, such as being more supportive of children’s self-control, the researchers noted.Walter Mischel of Columbia University, who co-authored this paper, noted that “while the results indicate that the children’s ability to delay is not weakened on the marshmallow test, the findings do not speak to their willingness to delay gratification when faced with the many temptations now available in everyday life.”8．What is the adults’ assumption about today’s children?A．They are not easy to please.B．They are less able to control themselves.C．They don’t like things that are easy to get.D．They have different personalities from previous generations.9．What does the underlined word “impulsive” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．productive B．attentiveC．clear-minded D．hot-headed10．What did the researchers find about children in the 2000s?A．They are more prepared to go to school.B．They are not as clever as previous generations.C．They are taught self-control by their teachers.D．They have better education than previous generations.11．What does the author want to tell readers in the last paragraph?A．Most children nowadays can’t resist the temptations of everyday life.B．Children did not willingly choose to delay gratification in the marshmallow test. C．The marshmallow test can’t accurately measure children’s ability to delay gratification. D．Children’s ability to delay gratification is weakened because there are many temptations.Schools in the US and elsewhere are announcing bans on the recently released AI —powered ChatGPT out of fear that students could use the technology to complete their assignments. However, bans may be practically impossible given how difficult it is to detect when text is composed by ChatGPT. Is it instead time to rethink how students are taught and evaluated?Educators are starting to question what it means to assess student learning if an AI can write an essay or paper similar to, or even better than, a student would — and the teacher can’t tell the difference. Many teachers believe the time-honored learning tradition will be destroyed from the ground up by Chat GPT. The Los Angeles Unified School District in California first blocked the use of ChatGPT on networks and devices in December 2022.However, removing technology from the classroom can mean undesirable consequences, such as creating more obstacles for students with disabilities, says Trust. Additionally, restricting the use of ChatGPT on school networks and devices can’t stop students from using ChatGPT at home and in libraries.It is also unclear if anti-cheating software can reliably detect AI-assisted writing. OpenAI is working to develop a digital watermark that can help teachers and academics spot students who are using ChatGPT to write essays. Open AI’s attempts to watermark AI text, however, hit limits.Instead of worrying about how ChatGPT could enable cheating, educators should ask what motivates students to cheat in the first place and work on developing relationships of trust, says Jesse Stommel at the University of Denver in Colorado.“Talk to students really frankly about what ChatGPT’s capable of, what it’s not,” says Stommel. “Have students use it to write an essay about Jane Austen and gender dynamics, and then have them read that essay and peer review it and think about what ChatGPT gets right and wrong.”12．What does the author suggest schools do?A．Adjust teaching and assessment.B．Meet different demands from students.C．Prohibit the use of ChatGPT in classrooms.D．Break with the traditional teaching method.13．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Dark future of ChatGPT.B．Educators’ worrying concern. C．Crisis of traditional learning.D．Difficulty in telling AI’s writing.14．What is the author’s attitude toward OpenAI’s watermark technology?A．Amused.B．Hopeful.C．Shocked.D．Doubtful. 15．What can be inferred from Jesse Stommel?A．AI helps students tell right and wrong.B．Students should write about famous writers.C．Educators should guide students to use AI properly.D．The trust between teachers and students is hard to form.二、七选五Separation, money troubles, and transitional (过渡的) adjustments are all stressful events to the members of a family. Learning effective skills is key to solving the disagreements.Schedule a time to talk as a group. When working together, you are more likely to solve family differences. ____16____ . Then, once tempers are cooled, everyone needs to plan to come together and think out a solution to the problem .Focus on the issue at hand. When disagreements occur, people tend to bring up any and every unresolved issue they have ever faced with the other parties. This blurs the point of the discussion. Try to uncover what is important about the current problem. ____17____ .Have everyone state what they truly mean. Direct communication is essential to effective conflict resolution. ____18____ . Such “I” statements allow everyone to express themselves while they show respect for other’s listening.____19____ . Let another know you recognize, value, and accept his thoughts, opinions, or beliefs. Of course, your own opinions may differ greatly, but using validation (确认) demonstrates that you see the other as a human, worthy of respect. Validate your family members by saying something like “I’m really glad that you feel comfortable enough to share this with me” or “I appreciate your willingness to work towards a solution”.Decide on a solution together. Once everyone has shared their needs, wants, and concerns, consider all the suggestions that each party has provided and look for a middle ground. ____20____ . If necessary, develop a contract or written agreement .A．Seek professional advice.B．Show respect for each person’s point of view.C．Raising old misdeeds will not help resolve this issue.D．Conflict in the family can affect everyone’s functioning.E．The first step is calming down and agreeing there is a problem. F．Everyone present should feel good about the proposed solution.G．Each party should use “I” statements to clearly state your needs and concerns.三、完形填空22．A．finish B．parallel C．boundary D．vertical 23．A．limited B．reduced C．intelligent D．incredible 24．A．balance B．performance C．temperature D．guard 25．A．conflict B．spirit C．prosperity D．survival 26．A．fails B．ceases C．continues D．declines 27．A．innovation B．history C．speed D．culture 28．A．pay B．account C．compete D．search 29．A．promote B．purchase C．award D．restrict 30．A．backward B．stubborn C．responsible D．legendary 31．A．guests B．members C．coaches D．referees 32．A．ideal B．fragile C．rigid D．flexible 33．A．attention B．resilience C．power D．oxygen 34．A．release B．develop C．calculate D．devise 35．A．edge B．inspiration C．impression D．obstacle四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

安徽省合肥市合肥第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Learning Streams—Education that FlowsOver the past four decades, homeschooling numbers have increased to nearly 5 million students in the US, moving from the sidelines to a mainstream education option. Learning Streams is committed to satisfying homeschoolers’ needs.What We Offer● Drop-off Day ProgramWe offer a variety of project-based classes in our drop-off day program two days a week.● SpecialistsOur home school friendly specialists include: language experts, reading specialists, writing, math instructors and more.● SupportOur team provide individualized support to both new homeschoolers and experienced homeschoolers with curriculum selection, time management and more.● CommunityWe pride ourselves in having an energetic community. We recognize that homeschooling is a journey that is more enjoyable when surrounded by like-minded individuals who like to have FUN!Our ApproachLearning Streams is an alternative education center that offers classes, along with private tutoring, many specialists, and educational consulting.We provide a unique support system for parents looking for an alternative to traditional learning options or need to outsource (外包) part of their child’s education.Private tutoring (辅导) can be scheduled to offer additional support either on-location or online.Our PhilosophyEducators and specialists, along with people that want to share their amazing skill sets, all work together to provide an exceptional educational experience for children aged 5 and up.We believe that every child has many gifts they can offer the world but need a safe place to develop them.1．Which of the following is NOT offered by Learning Streams?A．Experienced specialists.B．Personalized support.C．Drop-off Day Program.D．Competitive environment.2．What can children do if they join in the program?A．Receive private tutoring online.B．Share amazing skills with educators.C．Get gifts for their good performance.D．Attend project-based classes every day.3．Who is the text intended for?A．Those who can’t tutor their kids.B．Those who want their kids educated at home.C．Those who prefer traditional education for their kids.D．Those who tend to sign up for after-school class for their kids.Get up at 6 am, arrive at the hospital one hour earlier to help patients check in, and accompany patients during consultations… In recent years, “patient escorts” has emerged as a new industry, and those who have taken on this career are known as “people who sell time”, 26-year-old Zhang Tian is one of them.September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian. On this day, Zhang Tian saw a video about patient escorts on a short video platform. The daily routine of patient escorts shown in the video fascinated her and gradually inspired her to take this on as a business. She browsed through many platforms and read multiple information and found there indeed exists a certain demand for patient escorts, especially for the elderly, children, and pregnant women. Since she had never engaged in this kind of work before, she spent two days in major hospitals in Wuhan, in order to familiarize herself with all the departments on different floors, as well as the processes of medical consultation and preparation for surgery.After preliminary preparatory (预备的) work, Zhang Tian posted a video of myself-introduction on major social platforms, talking about the help and services a patient escort provides, as well as some tips for a quick and convenient medical consultation. At first, she was a little worried that her video would go unnoticed. However, after she uploaded thevideo, it got over 100 likes and she received her first ever offer as a patient escort.The memory of her first task is still alive and fresh in her mind. She received a phone call on September 9 from a man whose father was seriously ill and might need surgery. He wanted Zhang Tian to accompany his father through his consultation and treatment.” Zhang Tian made full preparations before meeting her first client and did a very good job despite her nervousness.“Later, the family expressed their gratitude to me over and over again, which warmed my heart and gave me a sense of achievement.” Zhang Tian said.4．What do patient escorts do?A．They assist doctors in hospitals.B．They arrive at hospitals early to check in.C．They take on this career to sell their time.D．They help patients get treated in hospitals.5．September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian because ______.A．she enjoyed seeing an interesting videoB．she got inspiration for her own careerC．she found a demand for medical workersD．she was well received on social platforms6．How did Zhang Tian get her first client?A．She got familiar with the routine work in hospitals.B．She spent two days in major hospitals to meet patients.C．Her video on social platforms attracted her first client.D．The man’s father was seriously ill and might need a surgery.7．Which of the following words best describe Zhang Tian?A．Hardworking and considerate.B．Humorous and careful.C．Ambitious and imaginative.D．Talkative and positive.ChatGPT became the hottest issue due to its ability to produce human-sounding essays, poetry, and screenplays on virtually any subject in seconds. Soon after ChatGPT was released, the potential for it to be misused to do things such as spread misinformation and write junk mails became apparent. Schools and educators also have warned of the potential for students to use it to write essays or other work they have been assigned. Last December, the softwarepassed all three parts of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination as part of a research experiment.So the startup, OpenAI behind the viral chatbot, revealed a tool for detecting text generated by artificial intelligence amid growing concerns the technology will be abused by cheaters, junk mail senders and others. OpenAI said that its so-called AI classifier was designed to help people distinguish between text written by a human versus a range of artificial intelligence programs—not just ChatGPT.OpenAI said it had schools in mind when developing its latest classifier tool. “We recognize that identifying AI-written text has been an important point of discussion among educators, and equally important is recognizing the limits and impacts of AI-generated text classifiers in the classroom,” it said.The classifier isn’t good enough on its own, though it can be used to go with methods that educators, employers and others rely on to determine the source of a piece of text. In evaluations, the new tool correctly identified 26% of AI-written text as “likely AI-written”, while it also had false positives 9% of the time in which it incorrectly labeled human-written text as AI-written. Another problem is that the tool can’t easily tell if a list of facts—U.S. state capitals for example—was written by a person or AI, because the correct answer would be the same. AI-written text can also be edited to escape the classifier.“While it is impossible to reliably detect all AI-written text, classifiers like ours can be updated and re-trained based on successful attacks,” OpenAI said. “But it is unclear whether detection has an advantage in the long-term.”8．ChatGPT’s passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam is mentioned to __________.A．account for its operating principlesB．illustrate its complex structureC．emphasize its growing popularityD．warn against its potential danger9．What’s the function of AI classifier?A．Deepening the impact of AI writers.B．Identifying the texts generated by AI.C．Promoting the use of AI in classroom discussion.D．Arousing educators’ awareness of AI-related technology.10．What can be concluded from the evaluation of AI classifier?A．It is a work-in-progress.B．It is good at storing factual information.C．It can help a journalist to edit a text.D．It is a reliable educational tool.11．What does OpenAI think of AI classifier?A．It will be reliable after continuous self-update and retraining.B．Whether it can help educators in the long-term is out of question.C．Whether it can solve the problems as intended remains a question.D．It will succeed in detecting all human-written texts in the near future.Everyone knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed being. In scene after scene, they face challenges that push them down new paths. By the end of the talc, they overcome setbacks and become a better person in the process.We love these plots in the novels we read but the principles of a good story offer much more than entertainment. Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully help us recover from stress. People who generate tales of struggling and turning over a new leaf from their own lives appear to have much better mental health. Professor Dan McAdams put forward this idea and discovered that whether someone can describe having had some control over events in their past is an important predictor of mental health. Another key theme involved is finding some kind of positive meaning after stressful events.McAdams invited 14 and 15-year-olds to join in an experiment to write about their experiences of failure and success. Half of them were then given extra instructions to describe the ways they had made their success a reality and how the failure had changed them for the better. Eight weeks later, members of this group reported greater persistence and better grades in their schoolwork.Exciting as these results are, some experts sound a few notes of caution. They worry that, hearing about the power of self-narratives, many people may feel they have to find a positive turning point in life. If they can’t, they could end up feeling guilty about having somehow “failed”.Clearly, self-narratives aren’t the panacea. Nevertheless, if you hope for self-improvement, you can use the findings to good effect. By recognizing ourselves as thehero at the center of our own struggles, we can all become the author of our own destiny and change ourselves for the better.12．What does the research focus on?A．The causes of stress.B．The principles of narrative.C．The connection between struggle and well-being.D．The link between mental health and self-narratives.13．Why is the experiment mentioned in paragraph 3?A．To give proof.B．To make predictions.C．To draw a conclusion.D．To make comparisons.14．What does the underlined word “panacea” in the last paragraph refer to?A．Attempt to get rid of worries.B．Means of recognizing yourself.C．Solution to adolescent problems.D．Guarantee to become better people. 15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Embrace Life Struggles B．Be Your Own HeroC．Ways to Make a Good Story D．The Power of Self-improvement二、七选五STEM vs. STEAMSTEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The term was coined by Judith Ramaley while a director at National Science Foundation in 2001. Since then, STEM-focused education has been extended to many countries beyond the United States. However, education is a constantly evolving game. 16 One of the latest philosophies gaining steam is adding an arts component to the STEM educational focus, thus, creating the STEM vs. STEAM debate.The believers in STEM education want the focus to remain on the core STEM principles.17 Tasks involving product design encourage students to draw and create. Adding arts will take away from the original intention of focusing on the STEM disciplines.18 They argue that adding arts to STEM is a way to develop strong STEM students who think creatively. Several studies have shown that engaging students’ arts strength increases their motivation when it comes to STEM activities. 19Furthermore, for kids who might be turned off from STEM subjects due to a dislike of numbers, highlighting the artistic component of lessons can reach out and draw them in.While they seem to be opposed, both sides of this argument may have the right idea.20 Consider the growing field of computer animation, where you must have both artistic abilities and strong technology fields. Also, the most basic of all children’s toys, wooden blocks, are an incredible example of STEAM exploration. They bring design, geometry, and engineering concepts to our youngest learners, setting them up for a lifetime of creative thinking.A．The STEAMers disagree.B．Actually, science and arts are inseparable.C．It consistently introduces new theories and practices.D．Their idea is that there are already enough arts in their approach.E．Thus, good teachers are always learning to keep pace with updated knowledge.F．It also improves the probability of success in complicated tasks and challenges.G．They believe adding art makes the STEM courses accessible to more students.三、完形填空Holding the medal tightly, she gave me a brilliant smile. I 35 her into my arms, too excited to say any words.21．A．beat B．broke C．lost D．sank 22．A．above all B．worse still C．sure enough D．in addition 23．A．clapping B．alarming C．crying D．screaming 24．A．tremble B．sweat C．change D．burn 25．A．slip B．pose C．input D．try 26．A．regarded B．noticed C．ignored D．admitted 27．A．surprised B．concerned C．engaged D．challenged 28．A．tight B．weak C．loud D．low 29．A．attention B．support C．notice D．silence 30．A．depressed B．puzzled C．contented D．determined 31．A．crowded B．floated C．bounced D．flowed 32．A．started B．ended C．proceeded D．paused 33．A．faithfully B．normally C．wildly D．eagerly 34．A．misted B．hid C．prevented D．shaded 35．A．pushed B．threw C．pulled D．lifted四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高一下学期期中考试英语试题考生注意：本试题分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷，共12页。

满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，请将答案标在试卷上，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 time is it now?A. 9:10.B. 9:50.C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s nice.B. It’s warm.C. It’s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course？A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解COMPETITIONDraw a sea creature for our ocean posterAre you a gifted artist? Do you think you can draw a prize-winning dolphin or shark? In celebration of World Ocean Day on 8 June, The Week Junior is running a competition to create an awesome poster featuring some of the world’s coolest sea creatures, and your artwork could be part of it!How to enterDraw a picture of your favorite sea creature and send your picture by email ********************************with OCEANPOSTER as the subject line by 12 April 2024. Make sure you’ve included your name, age, chosen sea creature, the address and phone number of your parent or guardian.Once the competition has closed, our judges will pick 10 of the best animal drawings. They will be looking for the most creative and colorful drawings, so don’t be afraid to go big!What you could winThe winning pictures will be shown on a The Week Junior ocean poster. Each winner will also receive a paint brush set worth over £80, which will be delivered to you.Terms and conditionsThe Week Junior will not share your personal details with third parties. The Week Junior will only use personal information to get in touch with the competition winners.No responsibility can be accepted for entries (参赛作品) that have been lost or damaged in transit (运输中), or for any technical failure or any event that may cause the competition to stop. Entries must be received before 11: 59 pm on 12 April 2024.All winners will be informed accordingly 4-6 weeks after the competition closes. By entering the competition all participants shall give permission for their artwork to be published online. Entries cannot be returned to senders.1．What painting matches the subject of the competition?A．A painting of whales.B．A painting of elephants.C．A paintingof peacocks.D．A painting of giraffes.2．How can participants have a bigger chance of winning the competition?A．They should attend a course hosted by the magazine office.B．Their paintings should be full of original and creative ideas.C．They should follow the traditional techniques of painting.D．Their paintings should be handed in quite early.3．When might winners be informed of the result of the competition?A．On April 26th, 2024．B．On May 3rd, 2024.C．On May 17th, 2024．D．On June 24th, 2024.Love pushes us to overcome various struggles in life! The reason why Keith Limbert learned to drive at his old age was a touching love story, as he was forced to face the lessons for driving a car for his wife. 79-year-old Keith from West Yorkshire put all his efforts into passing the driving test, so that he could take his wife for treatments every day.Even though he had attempted (尝试) driving when he was 25, he couldn’t get through the first two tests. Since then, his loving wife Anne had always driven him around. However, when 58-year-old Anne’s health took a turn for the worse, he had to go back to the driving school again.After Anne had a stroke (中风) in 2015, leaving her in a wheelchair, the couple had to rely on others for their travels. Annoyed with many difficulties, Keith realized that it was time for him to take up learning to drive again. Eventually, it became a necessity when Anne was diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer in late 2016.Unfortunately, his wife’s condition required regular trips to and from hospital and he was Anne’s full-time caregiver. He loved his wife so much that he did his best to pass his driving test on the third attempt. This time, his hard work paid off. Keith passed his driving test at the age of 79, so he could take his poor wife to hospital by himself.Now this loving couple is leading a comfortable life and on most days, he takes himself to the gym and takes his wife for a coffee.“I don’t feel like I am 79 at all,” Keith is happy to keep his youthful spirit with a pleasant smile on his face.4．Why did Keith try his best to get his driving’s license?A．He didn’t want to waste money.B．He could travel to work conveniently.C．He was persuaded by his family to do so.D．He wanted to drive his wife for her treatments.5．What made Keith’s wife sit in a wheelchair?A．That she fell from a high place and injured her legs.B．That she couldn’t move around due to her breast cancer.C．That a blood tube in her brain burst or became blocked.D．That she had a serious traffic accident and became disabled.6．How can we best describe Keith according to the text?A．Optimistic and considerate.B．Hardworking and generous.C．Shy and cautious.D．Stubborn and bad-tempered.7．What can be the subject of the text?A．Old man realizes his dream of owning a car.B．Old man learns to drive for his beloved one.C．Self-help is better than help from others.D．Never too old to learn to drive.Researchers have found a chemical from a kind of worm (蠕虫) can break down one of the most common forms of plastic. The finding could open up new ways to deal with pollution.There have been several studies showing that microorganisms can release enzymes (酶) that cause the plastics to start to break down, but that process may take a long time. The recently-discovered enzymes were found in the saliva (唾液) of the waxworm. They appear to act in only a few hours.Federica Bertocchini is one of the researchers, who is also a beekeeper and always stores honeycombs, which are built by bees to store honey. One year Bertocchini found her honeycombs full of waxworms. She cleaned the honeycombs and put the worms in a plastic bag. When she returned later, she found that the bag was full of holes. She wondered if the worms were eating the plastic, or if there was a chemical reaction that caused the holes. “We checked and found that the plastics had been broken down,” she said.In her latest research, Bertocchini and her co-workers found two enzymes in the worm’s saliva. The enzymes appeared to break down plastics in only a few hours.Bertocchini’s team is still trying to understand how the worms break down the plastics. They know much more research is needed before the findings can be used to process plasticwaste. However, Bertocchini said the enzymes could be put into a water mixture and then put “over piles of collected plastics” in a waste center. She said that, in the future, the enzymes could be used in homes, where families could deal with their own plastic waste.8．What can we learn about the microorganisms in para. 2?A．They are fond of eating small pieces of plastics.B．They are widely used to deal with plastic pollution.C．It takes long for their enzymes to break down plastics.D．They can easily produce a large amount of useful saliva in a short time.9．How did Bertocchini make the discovery?A．By accident.B．By keeping waxworms.C．By doing experiments.D．By studying bees.10．Why were there many holes in Bertocchini’s bag?A．The bees flew to and bit it.B．There was a chemical reaction.C．There were some sharp things in it.D．The worms chewed and swallowed the plastic.11．What does the author think about the new method of breaking down plastics?A．It’s a theoretical possibility, but it won’t happen.B．It may replace the usual ways soon.C．It is getting increasingly popular.D．There is still a long way to go.People of San Francisco and visitors now have a place to learn and study the largely forgotten history of Chinese workers who helped build the US’ first transcontinental (横贯大陆的) railroad.The Chinese Railroad Workers History Center, near the southern entrance of San Francisco’s Chinatown, is expected to serve as a “gathering place” for people to learn about Chinese Americans’ heritage (遗产) in the US, according to the founder, Florence Fang, a Chinese community leader in the Bay Area. “The center’s purpose is to remember the Chinese railroad workers’ contribution to this country. The goal is to give voice to the voiceless, and the spirit is to remember the past and inspire the future,” said Fang.The building of the Transcontinental Railroad, originally known as the Pacific Railroad, was completed on May 10, 1869．It was considered one of the most remarkable engineering achievements of the 19th century. The railroad greatly changed the nation as it not onlyexpanded the American economy but also increased national confidence.The Chinese workers made up more than 80 percent of the railroad workforce. “What is important to remember is the sweat and the tears and sometimes the lives of the Chinese workers who built the most treacherous, difficult part of the Transcontinental Railroad,” said California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, “Now it will go down in history along with so many other unbelievably important contributions of Chinese Americans.”Kounalaki s and other elected officials in the state and the city joined community leaders on Wednesday at the center to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the completion of the railroad and pay tribute (致敬) to the Chinese workers.“This center joins several other institutions in San Francisco, like the Chinese Historical Society and the Chinese Culture Center, to attract visitors and to teach Chinese American history and culture,” said Peskin, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.“It comes at a critical time for us. It comes as Chinatown and the home of San Francisco have experienced three very difficult years, Chinatown in particular, not only with the economic harm, but with the rise of Asian hate,” he said. “The center will help teach future generations and make San Francisco proud,” said Peskin. “It will help promote the economy of Chinatown.”12．What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A．The inspiration of designing the center.B．The intention of opening the center.C．The process of building the center.D．The cost of building the center. 13．What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “treacherous” in paragraph 4?A．Unimportant.B．Interesting.C．Expensive.D．Dangerous. 14．Why does the center come at a critical time, based on Peskin’s words?A．There is an increasing feeling of dislike for Asians.B．The economy of Chinatown is developing at a faster speed.C．Other institutions such as Chinese history and literature are being damaged.D．Americans in San Francisco begin to appreciate the Chinese workers’ contributions. 15．What is a suitable title for the news report?A．A railroad transforms American history into what it is todayB．Chinese workers help build US’ first transcontinental railroadC．San Francisco has a new center to remember Chinese railroad workersD．People commemorate 154th anniversary of US’ first transcontinental railroad二、七选五Online marketing means advertising and marketing by using the Internet to drive sales of a product or service. The following are four online marketing methods for you to choose from.Write a blog16 . You can give advice on how to write articles and write product review s and posts about upcoming events. Blogs give you more flexibility than other forms of social media like Facebook or Twitter. That’s because you own the content and aren’t bound (约束) by a third party’s rules or restrictions.Create videosVideo is so popular because it’s interesting and allows people to get information and entertainment that’s easy to digest. You can produce creative videos that educate your customers about your products. 17 .Write e-books18 . Price Waterhouse Cooper predicts that income from e-book sales in the United States will grow from $2.31 billion in 2015 to $8.69 billion in 2023. Since the popularity of e-books is increasing so significantly, consider using this type of media to connect with your customers.19Teach a class in your specialty (专长) . You can teach the class in person, or you can offer it online. 20 because you teach it once, then you use it over and over again to connect with your customers. Choices for offering your class online include sending it through e-mail, posting it on your website, or publishing it on an online platform like Udemy.A．Teach an online courseB．You had better not post these things on your blogC．Teaching an online course is more practical and profitableD．Also, promote your videos across several social media channelsE．If you have a business, consider starting a blog as part of your marketing planF．Many students drop out of online courses because of the lack of teaching supportG．E-books can help you build your brand and offer valuable information to your targetaudience三、完形填空Silk Road countries celebrated at a forumI was honored to be invited to the International Forum on the Silk Roads at the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters in April.Before 21 this event, I didn’t know much about what UNESCO was, except that they had 22 the World Heritage (遗产) List. However, as I did more 23 , I realized that there was so much more about UNESCO than just listing valuable heritage sites around the world.UNESCO was 24 in 1942 in the midst of World WarⅡ. Many European 25 that had been fighting against Nazi Germany came together to 26 ways of rebuilding the 27 system after the war was over. Since then, the organization has expanded (扩大) beyond Europe to include all 28 of the United Nations while keeping to their 29 goal of achieving 30 through the intellectual and moral education of humanity.I had high expectations for this event, which 31 to be an evening of music, dance and a display of arts by three countries along the Silk Road. The performances were indeed excellent. The three musical performances by the Kazakh band, filled with wonderful music and low drum beats, had everyone on the edge of their 32 . I also enjoyed the hanfu fashion show which was the final performance for the evening. The history of hanfu was 33 by models wearing clothes from different Chinese dynasties. They walked onto the stage while the host explained the details of each hanfu style. I found the event to be not only 34 entertaining, but also a great opportunity to explore the 35 of different countries along the Silk Road. UNESCO’s events offer chances to celebrate and appreciate their unique beauty.21．A．introducing B．attending C．reviewing D．recording 22．A．replaced B．decorated C．noticed D．created 23．A．sport B．research C．practice D．shopping 24．A．founded B．bothered C．controlled D．separated 25．A．villages B．libraries C．governments D．banks26．A．turn down B．look for C．turn over D．put down 27．A．industry B．education C．agriculture D．transport 28．A．cities B．companies C．communities D．countries 29．A．original B．unrealistic C．unimportant D．strange 30．A．invention B．convenience C．peace D．honesty 31．A．promised B．agreed C．learned D．dared 32．A．doors B．beds C．tables D．seats 33．A．copied B．written C．displayed D．taught 34．A．extremely B．barely C．likely D．slightly 35．A．regulations B．climates C．resources D．cultures四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

合肥一中2022-2023学年第二学期高一年级期末考试试卷答案【听力】1-5. CCABA 6-10. CBABC 11-15. ABABC 16-20. BCABC【A篇】21-23. DAB【B篇】24-27. DBCA【C篇】28-31. DBAC【D篇】32-35. CADB【七选五】36-40. CDAFB【完形填空】41-45．DCABA 46-50．BACAD 51-55．DBDAC【语填】56．were declared 57．preservation 58．featuring 59．an 60．mountainous 61．widely 62．into/with 63．contained 64．but 65．who【写作1】Dear Editor,I’d like to recommend the famous saying “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” to your column.Whether in life or study, the saying has inspired me a lot. It was put forward by Laozi. Whatever we do, we must take the first step that paves the way for our ambition. Moreover, we need to make continuous efforts to go further regardless of countless hardships.I’ll appreciate it if the saying is included in the column.Yours,Li Hua 【写作2】Paragraph 1:She was assigned to tidy and clean her own room. Seeing the clothes and school supplies scattered here and there, she murmured, “How come my room is so messy?” She picked up the clothes and hung them in the cupboard as mom usually does. Then she began to sort out her school supplies. The last step was wiping the desk and mopping the floor. Before she realized it, two hours had passed and she sweated heavily. Surprisingly, now, Kayla didn’t feel any unhappy. Rather, she felt a sense of achievement and delight.Paragraph 2:Just then, she noticed the pet dog’s white fur was a little blackened. Why not give him a bath? Kayla carefully placed the dog into warm water, applied some shampoo onto him, and gently washed. The little creature grunted happily and even kissed Kayla on the cheek. Dad gave her a thumbs-up, asking “Do you enjoy the holiday?” Kayla laughed, “I’ve understood why Labor Day was observed initially. ” She realized holidays were not necessarily for fun and that doing some work could also bring pleasure.【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了因为劳动节，凯拉这次放假有三天时间，周六在家玩电子游戏，周日和朋友们打篮球，第三天大早，凯拉被父亲叫醒，得知全家要做些体力活以庆祝劳动节，凯拉很困惑恼火，但还是按照要求收拾好了房间，而且很有成就感，想干更多的活，还帮宠物狗洗了澡，得到父亲的表扬，最终凯拉意识到假期不一定是为了好玩，做一些工作也可以带来快乐。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期英语素养拓展练习二学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解We can confirm that there’s nothing worse than being stuck in a sweaty office when the weather is glorious outside. Thankfully, there are loads of parks and grand green spaces in London for us to escape to for a lunchtime picnic break, an after-work snack or a weekend-long feast in the fresh air.Kew GardensSome of the coolest picnic spots in the city are within the flowery borders of famous Kew Gardens. You have to pay to have a look around but it’s totally worth it—especially to have a walk inside the newly reopened Temperate House, which is stuffed full of impressive and rare plants. Once you’ve spent on entry (£ 16.50), bringing a picnic will definitely save you some pennies.Primrose HillIt’s easy to see why Primrose Hill is so popular during long and sleepy summer afternoons, thanks to those incredible views across the city. But it’s not just the skyline that makes this a popular dining destination. The peak of Primrose Hill is also a short walk from Abbey Road and London Zoo.Holland ParkHolland Park is often overshadowed by its royal neighbour Kensington Palace Gardens, but it’s an undeniably picturesque picnic spot. There’s a lot to see, from woodland and wildlife to sculpture and the Japanese-style Kyoto Garden, plus there are tennis courts, football pitches and spots to play golf, cricket and netball.Green ParkEnjoying a picnic in Green Park is guaranteed to be a lively affair. Visitors and locals alike flock here thanks to the park’s rather famous neighbour. The Queen’s gaff aside, Green Park has its own rather attractive scenery, with statues, water fountains and, in spring, daffodils as far as the eye can see.1．What does the writer try to introduce to us?A．Sports fields.B．Picnic places.C．Historical sites.D．Communityparks.2．Which might a sportsman like best?A．Kew Gardens.B．Primrose Hill.C．Holland Park.D．Green Park. 3．What do Green Park, Primrose Hill and Holland Park have in common?A．They are near another famous site.B．They have a popular skyline.C．They all have statues and water fountains.D．They are overshadowed by their neighbours.Dry eye—a condition that occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears, the tears don't work correctly or they evaporate (蒸发) too quickly—is much more than a bother. “The burning can feel like sand is in your eyes, and this can cause eye tiredness, light insensitivity, and blurry vision," says Angela Bevels, a doctor in Tucson, Arizona.Nearly 16 million Americans may have dry eye, according to the National Eye Institute. Anyone can develop the problem, but it's more common in women and people over 50.Sometimes dry eye is a temporary condition caused by a variety of irritants (刺激物). But it can be constant, too, when caused by immune system diseases. Skin issues on or around the eyelids and diseases of the glands (腺) in the eyelids are also common contributors. People who wear contact lenses (隐形眼镜) or have had eye surgeries are also at a higher risk.Some lifestyle changes can minimize the discomfort. First, take frequent breaks from staring at computer and phone screens, which may cause tears to work overtime, according to AdityaKanesa-thasan, MD, an eye doctor at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.Turn off fans or other direct air to your face, as this can increase the evaporative loss of tears as well, he says. Eight to ten glasses of water every day can also play a role in keeping your eyes lubricated (润滑的).Over-the-counter eye drops can help ease symptoms. But when these solutions don't provide relief or you find you're using drops more than six times a day, it's time to see an eye doctor for treatments.4．What do we know about dry eye according to passage?A．It is a temporary condition.B．It is caused by eye weakness.C．It will make you unable to sense light.D．It may be caused by immune system diseases.5．Which group of people are more likely to have dry eye?A．People under 50.B．People with skin issues.C．People wearing glasses.D．People having done eye surgeries. 6．What should people with dry eye do?A．Use eye drops more often.B．Avoid using phones or computers.C．Drink enough water every day.D．Go to the doctor for eye surgeries. 7．What's the best title for the passage?A．Coping with Dry Eye B．Tips for Eye HealthC．Caring for Your eyes D．Causes of Dry EyeWhile the increase in the number of unemployed Americans has been a focus of economists throughout the pandemic, another problem has been mostly overlooked: The people that do have jobs are calling out sick in record numbers.Unlike the jobless rate, which has declined noticeably, the rate of absenteeism (旷工) has remained stubbornly high. More than 1.9 million people missed work in December, according to Labor Department data. Michael Gapen, chief US economist, says although vaccinations could start driving down absenteeism, the missed work is causing supply chain problems. “Absenteeism could lead to shortages; it could lead to higher prices and more limited output,” he says.The problem is so acute that companies are lobbying local authorities to get their workers near the front of the line for vaccinations. “There are instances of having to shut down lines at various points in time in order to manage the absenteeism,” says Geoff Freeman, a chief executive officer.According to the Institute for Supply Management, factory activities increased in December, with the employment returning to a level that indicates growth. However, one complaint is that suppliers are still struggling with their own employee shortages, which is causing supply problems. “The quantity of infections and the quantity of people who are sick or having to self-quarantine (自我隔离) are just so overwhelming that everybody has to be affected by it,” Timothy Fiore, said on a Jan. 5 call with reporters.For office workers, 90% of professionals said before the pandemic they'd sometimes go to work sick. COVID-19, however, contributes to the fact that more employees are staying home to protect themselves and others.“We know when the absenteeism will end, and that's when we get the vaccine in people's arms,” says a manager. But a lack of federal leadership means “this is the Wild West right now, and we see the results of that.”8．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about absenteeism?A．Its root causes.B．Its major consequences.C．Its future development.D．Its economic values.9．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “lobbying” in paragraph 3?A．Persuading.B．Cheating.C．Informing.D．Predicting.10．What can we say about America’s absent workers?A．They complain about their working conditions.B．They call out sick because of their mental pressure.C．They struggle with the supply shortages.D．They are largely impacted by the pandemic.11．What can be inferred from the text?A．There are more jobless workers than the absent ones.B．Supply chain problems are causing absenteeism.C．All people aren’t satisfied with the federal government.D．Workers won’t return to work even if they are vaccinated.二、七选五Easy ways to improve your work productivityWe all want to get more out of our day but we don’t always know how to go about it.12 .•Take breaks outsideGetting outside to stretch your legs can boost your mood and help you to disconnect from your work for a bit. 13 . So taking a walk will mean that you return to your deskfeeling more positive and focused, ready to tackle whatever task it is next.•Set a good morning routineA good morning routine can make a difference to your day. Set your alarm a little earlier and use the time you have to create a morning routine that refreshes and energizes you.14 .Take time to read a journal, pick out an outfit that makes you feel confident,and do whatever you need to do to put yourself in the right headspace to have a good day.• 15Just as important as setting boundaries when it comes to your work, set boundaries when it comes to your personal and social life. Make quality time for yourself and the people you love by setting boundaries regarding your work and giving time and space to the other areas of your life.•Get enough sleep16 . After a good night’s sleep our brain will feel energized and sharp, whereas a rough night’s sleep can leave us feeling slow and unmotivated. Make sure you’re setting yourself up for success by regularly getting a good night’s sleep.A．Stick to your boundariesB．Have a pleasant and fulfilled lifeC．Go for a run or do some yoga to start your morningD．Don’t ignore the importance of getting up early for workE．Here are some easy ways that you can improve your work productivityF．We cannot underestimate the effect that sleep has on our productivityG．The vitamin D you get from the sun has also been proven to boost your mood三、完形填空performance.”Mr. Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to 20 beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to 21 the flow of sound by doingit themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn 22 pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr. Titterton explained.Being a page turner 23 plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can 24 for 40minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is 25 , and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to 26 a page turn which they need to practice with their page turner.But 27 all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the 28 ,” Mr. Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms. Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage. “My husband is the 29 page turner,” she laughed. “He’s 30 in the music, feeling every 31 , and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”17．A．musical B．stage C．performance D．practice 18．A．page turner B．assistant C．dancer D．supporter 19．A．compose B．enjoy C．read D．evaluate 20．A．interpret B．sit C．sing D．focus 21．A．break B．follow C．resist D．change 22．A．your B．all C．two D．those 23．A．causes B．inquires C．gains D．requires 24．A．play B．go C．sound D．flow 25．A．key B．serious C．possible D．obvious 26．A．deny B．predict C．indicate D．mix 27．A．above B．despite C．besides D．like 28．A．piano B．stand C．head D．concert 29．A．last B．first C．worst D．former 30．A．caught B．trapped C．disappointed D．absorbed 31．A．note B．line C．part D．repeat四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

2022-2023学年度第二学期集中练习2高一英语（答案在最后）（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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.What time does the man's plane take off?A.At 7:00.B.At5:30.C.At 5:00.2.What activities are the speakers talking about?A.Swimming.B.Surfing.C.Sailing.3.Where did the woman think the book was?A.Under the bed.B.In a taxi.C.On the dressing table.4.What is Mr.Mathew busy with?A.A phone call.B.A research project.C.A meeting.5.What does the woman mean?A The man should clean the computer later.B.The screen shouldn't also be cleaned.C.The keyboard needs cleaning.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

安徽名校中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中英语试题（含答案无听力音频含听力原文）高一英语满分：150分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1.答题前、考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写、字体工整、笔迹清晰。

3.请按题号顺序在各题答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效：在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

4.保持答题卡卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

5.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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 are the speakers most probablyA. In the teachers’ office.B. In a library.C. In a bookstore.2. What are the speakers going to doA. Go to a theme park.B. Buy some hamburgers.C. Have dinner at a restaurant.3. What color does the woman suggest the boy chooseA. Black.B. Yellow.C. Blue.4. What’s the relationship between the two speakersA. Father and daughter.B. Brother and sister.C. Husband and wife.5. What does the man meanA. The girl should be angry with Molly.B. The girl should accept Molly’s apology.C. The girl should never make the mistake.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。

合肥一中2022-1011学年第二学期高一期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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. What does the woman suggest?A. They don’t have to go to the concertB. His brother will let the muse the carC. The bus is find for them2. What do we know about the match?A. It can’t be much funB. It must be excitingC.It may be put off3. What is wrong with the printer?A. It doesn’t flashB. There isn’t inkC. It’s broken4. What is the woman interested in?A. SportsB. FashionC.Politics5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. New dictionariesB. Language formsC.The development of languages第二节（共15小题）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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至7题。

6. What’s wrong with the man?A. He is very tried and sleepyB. He is worried about his textC. He is ill because of hard work7. What did the man do last night?A. He studied in the libraryB. He went to a partyC. He prepared for a big text听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。