2022-2023学年内蒙古赤峰市红山区高一（上）期末英语试卷
发布：2024/4/20 14:35:0
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。
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1．Booking a vacation has never been more convenient.As your one-stop vacation planner，VME has everything you need to book an unforgettable getaway.If you aren't sure where to go，check out our most popular destinations：
•Nashville
Nashville is the capital of the state as well as the capital of country music.Nicknamed "Music City"，Nashville is where many of the most legendary performers got their start.
Things to do
There are many amazing activities to enjoy in Nashville.For country music lovers，there truly is nothing better than watching a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
•Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Home to the Great Smoky Mountains，the Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg area of Tennessee is a must-see.This beautiful region is filled with natural wonders and amazing shows.
Things to do
The Smokies are known for the entertainment offered within its shadow!Be sure to head out to beloved dinner shows in Pigeon Forge such as Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show，Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show，and the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.
•San Antonio
Home to rich Texan and American history，San Antonio is a great place to visit for a combination of history and modern attractions.
Things to do
Whether you want to get in some thrills at SeaWorld or see the shops，restaurants and entertainment of the Riverwalk on the Go Rio San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise，your trip to San Antonio will be a blast.
（1）Who would most probably want to take a trip to Nashville？
A．Those who like hiking.
B．Those who are into country music.
C．Those who love Texan history.
D．Those who like oceans and beaches.
（2）Which is an ideal destination for people who are fond of watching dinner shows？
A．Nashville.
B．Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg.
C．San Antonio.
D．Myrtle Beach.
（3）Where are you most likely to read this article？
A．In a book review.
B．In a travel journal.
C．In a social magazine.
D．In a travel agency website.组卷：1引用：3难度：0.2 -
2．During his first years at Cambridge University，Stephen Hawking's life was full of color.He felt as if the world was in his hands and he had a promising future.But to his surprise，his life changed.A rare disease stood in the way of his university life.When he went to see a doctor，he got the saddest news of his life.He had motor neurone disease （运动神经元病），a disease that causes the muscles to become weaker and ends in paralysis （瘫痪）.
For someone in his 20s，with lots of promise and dreams，it was no doubt terrible news.What was worse，the doctor told him that the average life expectancy for people with his disease was no more than two years.In one moment，his world broke into pieces.But rather than feel sorry for himself，he made peace with life.He accepted that he wouldn't live long，but he wanted to make his life brighter.He continued studying physics and later，as we know，he made great contributions to the field.
When he lived past the average life expectancy of two years，he surprised everybody.And more surprisingly，he lived for decades more.During those years，he got married and became a father to three children.On March 14，2018，Hawking died in Cambridge，UK at the age of 76.
Stephen Hawking didn't stop when he had difficulties.He contributed to the world with his strong will.He is seen as the greatest scientist since Albert Einstein.Without a doubt.jye.ai life was still colorful and meaningful.
（1）What does the phrase "stand in the way of..." mean？
A．to walk in a special way.
B．to try to stop something.
C．to make one look like something.
D．to help somebody do better in something.
（2）How did Hawking make his life wider？
A．He went to see the most famous doctor in the field.
B．He accepted that he should live peacefully.
C．He decided to help more people like him.
D．He tried to make the best of his life.
（3）What do we know about the rest of Hawking's life？
A．He never got married.
B．He adopted three children.
C．He went on studying physics.
D．He died at the age the doctor guessed.
（4）Which of the following can't be used to describe Hawking？
A．He was a great man with a strong will.
B．He gave up in the face of difficulties.
C．He lived a colorful and meaningful life.
D．He made great contributions to the world.组卷：2引用：2难度：0.3 -
3．Reading people's minds seems to be a superpower that only exists in movies.But scientists have now made it possible to translate people's brain waves!
Researchers at the University of California，San Francisco developed a new device.It can turn brain waves into words on a screen in front of the user.In the study，they tested it with a paralyzed （瘫痪） man.
"To our knowledge，this is the first successful demonstration of direct decoding of full words from the brain of someone who is paralyzed and cannot speak." said Edward Chang，the senior author of the study.Each year，thousands of people lose the ability to speak due to accidents or diseases.With up to 93 percent accuracy，the new device shows "strong promise" to let these people fully communicate in the future.
One problem with such mind-reading machines，however，is that they have to put electrodes into people's brains.It's inconvenient and has health risks.But scientists from the University of Texas，US，have taken steps to change this.They tried to translate people's thoughts without even touching their heads，reported Live Science.
The new brain scanning technique is called FMRI，or functional magnetic resonance imaging.It's a safer way of "reading" brain activity.Active brain cells have more oxygen.By tracking this，scientists can translate brain activity.
The team asked participants to listen to 16 hours of radio shows while scanning their brains.Then they used a computer algorithm （算法） to create a story based on the FMRI recording.It matched the radio shows pretty well.
In other tests，the algorithm could basically explain the story of a silent movie that the participants watched.It could even retell a story that the participants imagined in their heads.Although it's not a word-for-word translation，the technique provides many possibilities.
（1）What do the words "strong promise" mean？
A．The device has high accuracy.
B．The device can make a promise.
C．The device makes no mistakes.
D．The device makes a paralyzed man speak.
（2）How does FMRI "read" people's minds？
A．It puts electrodes into people's brains.
B．It tracks the oxygen of brain cells.
C．It makes predictions based on people's habits.
D．It guesses people's thoughts randomly.
（3）What's the advantage of FMRI compared to the first device mentioned in the story？
A．It's safer.
B．It's cheaper.
C．It's smaller in size.
D．It's more accurate.
（4）Which is TRUE about FMRI？
A．It can only record what participants hear.
B．It can record every detail of participants minds.
C．Its recordings can be used to retell what participants had seen and heard.
D．It is accurate because it can tell imagination from fact.组卷：1引用：2难度：0.5
第三部分写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节 （满分15分）
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8．10月16日，中国共产党第二十次全国代表大会在北京胜利召开，今年也是习近平总书记提出"中国梦"十周年。"同心筑梦"是每一个中华儿女的理想和追求。请以"My dream job"为主题，写一篇英语短文，说一说你对自己梦想的所知所感。
要点：
（1）你梦想中的工作是什么？
（2）为什么有这样的梦想？
（3）为了实现梦想将如何努力？
注意：词数80词左右。组卷：3引用：5难度：0.5
第二节（满分25分）
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9．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Steve grabbed his bat and glove. "See you later，Mom.I'm going to Paul's." He raced out the door and slammed it behind him.Summer vacation just began.The boys planned to play baseball every day so they could make the freshman team.
Paul was waiting outside for Steve. "What are you doing？Where's your stuff？" Steve lifted his bat onto his shoulder when catching sight of Paul.
Paul shook his head unhappily. "I have to clean Mr Thompson's garage before I can go.With his broken arm，he can't do it himself.My mom always volunteers me to help the Thompson's.They're kind of old."
"OK" said Steve. "I'll help you.We'll get done quicker working together."
The boys went down the block to the Thompson's and got started.They found a couple of brooms and shovels（铲）.Before they swept，they put boxes that were strewn（遍布） around the garage floor on shelves.As Paul put a big box on a shelf，it fell off and with it fell an envelope.He picked it up.It wasn't sealed，so he opened it.There were lots of one-hundred-dollar bills.
"You've got to see this." He pulled out a handful of bills and showed Steve with his eyes lit up. "Where did you get that？" said Steve.Paul pointed to the shelf. "It just fell down when the box fell.There's got to be a couple of thousand box fell.There's got to be a couple of thousand dollars here.If we take some，I bet no one will ever know."
Steve furrowed his brow（皱眉） and shook his head. "Are you crazy？That's stealing." "Well，I do a lot of chores for them and don't get paid.It's not really stealing；it's a kind of payment for my hard work，" Paul insisted.At that time，Steve was about to grab the money from Paul's hand when they heard a sound.
注意：
（1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
"Boys，I baked a chocolate cake，" Mrs Thompson walked into the garage.
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Paragraph 2：
When they were about to leave，Mrs Thompson handed Paul a brand-new bat and glove.
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