乌鲁木齐市第十一中学
2023-2024学年第一学期期中考试
高一年级英语学科问卷
试卷分值：150分答题时间：120分钟
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）
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The Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2024
Water media Showcase
Water media Showcase is back for its 15th year! Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition. All winners and honorable mentions will have their works featured in the magazine. First prizewinners will receive an additional $2, 500 cash prize and a free Artists Network Membership. Entry fee is $45 ($30 before February 6, 2024).
Closing Date: April 11, 2024.
Jackson’s Painting Prize
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward original art created with oil paints. A $7, 500 total cash prize will be equally divided between the first three winning artists. There are also awards for emerging artists and best oil paintings. Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition. Entry fee is $35per entry.
Closing Date: March 1, 2024.
The Strokes of Genius Contest
Open to artists in the United States and Canada, this contest celebrates original drawings made in pencil, charcoal pen and ink, colored pencil and soon. Top prize is $3, 500. Winning entries will be published in a special edition of The Best of Drawing. Entry fee is $45.
Closing Date: April 29, 2024.
The Sunny Art Prize
Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of med in including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography. Top prizewinner receives $6, 000 and a silver medal. Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over. Entry fee is $40 for one artwork.
Closing Date: June 30, 2024.
1. What is the final dead Hine for the submission of colored pencil works
A. April 11 B. March 1. C. February 6. D. April 29.
2. What can a winner get in Jackson’s Painting Prize
A. A chance to exhibit his entry. B. A free membership.
C. A silver medal. D. A qualification to publish his work.
3. What is special about the Sunny Art Prize
A. It charges the least for each artwork.
B. It is most popular with emerging artists.
C. It accepts entries in multiple types of media.
D. It is open to artists based in North America.
B
In the heart of a harsh winter, Ma Yuxing and his family found themselves caught in an unexpected blizzard as they returned to Xinjiang after the Spring Festival. The storm forced them to leave the highway and seek shelter in Guazhou Coup ty, Gansu, where the local community’s warmth would soon thaw their cold predicament.
Amidst the snowstorm, local authorities rapidly transformed schools and gymnasiums into temporary shelters for stranded(受困的) travelers like Ma and his family. Despite the freezing temperatures and growing demand for accommodation, the people of Guazhou sprang into action, providing food, warmth, and medical assistance to everyone in need.
The generosity of the Guazhou residents knew no bounds. Local citizens, like Wang Yang, opened their homes to strangers, embodying a spirit of communal support and hospitality. The local governmen, along with various organizations and businesses, coordinated effectively to distribute essential supplies and ensure the safety and comfort of all stranded individuals.
This story of snowstorm turned unity highlights the kind nature of the Guazhou community, a testament to human kindness in the face of natural disaster.
4. What caused Ma Yuxing and his family to seek shelter in Guazhou County
A. They were on holiday in Guazhou. B. They were visiting relatives in the area.
C. They were stranded due to a snowstorm. D. They decided to move to Guazhou
5. How did the Guazhou community respond to the stranded travelers
A. They ignored the travelers’ plight.
B. They provided temporary accommodation and essentials.
C. They charged a small fee for their services.
D. They offered jobs to the stranded individuals.
6. We can infer about the residents of Guazhou based-en their actions during the crisis EXCEPT
A. They are kind to others’ suffering.
B. They provided accommodation to the strangers.
C. They are selfless and warm-hearted.
D. They are well-prepared for natural disasters.
7. Use an adjective to describe the characteristic of Guazhou people as depicted in the story.
A. in different B. warm-hearted C. unfriendly D. selfish
C
Microsoft won’t renew the contracts(合同) for dozens of news production staff working at its MSN website and plans to use AI to replace them. The roughly 50 employees were informed that their services would no longer be needed beyond June 30.
The Microsoft spokesman said in a statement, “Like all companies, we analyze and make judgments on our activities and services on a regular basis. This can result in increased investment in some places and, from time to time, rearrangement in others. These decisions are not the result of the pandemic.”
MSN will use AI to replace the production work its journalists had been doing. That work includes using an automated system(自动化系统) to identify trending news stories from dozens of publishing partners and to help improve the content by rewriting headlines or adding better accompanying photographs or slide shows.
“I spend all my time reading about how automation and AI are going to take all our jobs—now it’s taken mine” one of the terminated contractors said. “But with fewer human beings to monitor the technology, AI may not be fully familiar with strict editorial guidelines and could end up letting through inappropriate stories.”
MSN has experienced a number of changes since its launch as Microsoft Network in 1995. Once it offered original content and links to news, weather and sports. In 2013, it rolled back original news content and began cutting employees. By 2014.it launched are designed version that partnered with other news sites, paying them to redistribute their content. Today, the news service relies entirely on those partnerships with no original news content of its own. Selecting and editing stories rather than actually generating them made it easier for MSN to increasingly rely on an automated editing system.
8. On what basis did Microsoft make the decision to cut employees
A. Pressure from competitors in the industry. B. The proposal that AI engineers put forward.
C. Difficulties the pandemic has brought about. D. Analysis and assessment made by the company.
9. What will AI do in place of journalists in MSN
A. Developing an automated working system. B. Bettering the content by revising headlines.
C. Shooting photos to go with the news story. D. Finding out the inappropriate news stories.
10. What does the underlined word “terminated” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A. fired B. trained C. chosen D. promoted
11. What makes it convenient for MSN to achieve automation
A. A well developed distribution strategy. B. Money saved from cutting on employees.
C. Are designed version with no original news. D. The technical cooperation with other websites.
D
Lion dance is a valued tradition deeply rooted in South China’s Guangdong province and among Chinese communities in Southeast Asian countries. Historically, this art form was only practiced by men. However, a unique team consisting entirely of teenage girls stands out among all the male groups—they are the Nanxing Hexingtang Women’s Lion Dance Team from the town of Ren he in Guangzhou.
Nearly every village in Guangzhou has its own lion dance team. Yet as of 2018, Hexingtang had only male participants. As there was a decline in the number of young people practicing lion dance, it accepted a few young girls. The journey was far from smooth for the girls. They were once hired to perform for a family on the first day of Chinese New Year. When the family realized that it was the girls who would be performing, they erupted in anger and chased them away. Then Hexingtang decided to formally establish a women’s team to make the female lion dance leagal. They customized flags and banners printed with “women’s team”, crafted pink and purple lion heads, which are rarely seen in male lion dance, and even fashioned a lion head looking like the image of the female general Mu Guiying, a famous figure in Yue Opera.
It was hoped that after the girls won awards and proved themselves, they might be accepted by more people. Their breakthrough came in 2021 when the girls beat all-male teams and won the first prize in a competition in Guangzhou’s Baiyun district. The following year, at the 16th Guangdong Provincial Games, the girls once again got the top prize in the junior group, representing Guangzhou. Since then, they have continued to win awards. In the recent Maofeng Mountain competition just before Spring Festival in Guangzhou, the team performed a routine titled “Tramping Over Mountains and Hills Step by Step”, which mirrors the growth journey of these girls themselves as they navigate through numerous challenges. Behind this near-perfect performance is girls’ dedication and hard work.
Lion dance is not easy, especially for girls, as it demands significant strength and mastery of martial arts movements. However, girls possess unique advantages and can cultivate a distinctive style. Girls typically have a keen understanding of music, performing perfectly in both lion and instrument roles. Furthermore, their superior physical flexibility allows them to complete difficult moves. Most importantly, their sensitivity enables them to capture the expressions and behaviors of lions.
12. What do we know about lion dance
A. It is a tradition rooted in all Asian countries.
B. Only men could practice lion dance in the past.
C. Every village in Guangzhou has its own lion dance team.
D. It’s easy for people to practice.
13. What does the underlined word “fashioned” in paragraph 2mean
A. made B. bought. C. painted. D. had.
14. What was the turning point for women’s team
A. They performed for a family on the first day of Chinese New Year.
B. They performed a routine titled “Tramping Over Mountains and Hills Step by Step”.
C. They won the first prize in a competition in Guangzhou’s Baiyun district.
D. They won the top prize in the junior group at the 16th Guangdang Provincial Games.
15. Which is not a unique advantage of girls in lion dance
A. They can complete difficult moves with superior physical flexibility.
B. They have great strength and master martial arts movements.
C. They have a keen understanding of music, performing perfectly in different roles.
D. They can capture the expressions and behaviors of lions with sensitivity.
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）
Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Relationship with Food for the Better
Some of food-related behavior changes have the potential to become new habits with long-term benefits. Here are five eating-related behaviors that might be kept after the pandemic.
1. Eating family meals together
For the first time, some kids now have two parents home for weeknight dinners.16. That highlights the importance of eating together when you can. Research has found that eating as a family helps kids have better self-esteem, more success in school, and lower risk of depression.
2. Kids learning to cook
Some families are making time to get kids involved in the kitchen.17 Start with the basics by letting your child arrange simple snacks on a plate. It’s never too title, too early or too late to start giving kids some things to do in the kitchen.
3. Eating more plant-based proteins
People are trying tofu and homemade veggie burgers and finding out that, with the right recipes, these foods can be delicious. Alternatives to animal protein benefit the health of individuals and our planet.18.
4. Buying food locally and lending a hand in the hunger crisis
Problems in the food supply chain that-have been significant during the pandemic have prompted people to seek local sources of food. 19. Hopefully this trend deepens our appreciation for who and what it takes to bring food to our table.
5. Changing mindsets about fitness to include self-worth
Eating is one of the most basic ways we take care of ourselves, and recent things have people rethinking how they define fitness. Take pride in both big and small changes you’ve recently put into practice.20. It is hoped that what people maintain after the pandemic is more friendliness toward themselves as eaters.
A. Indeed, people tend to think differently about vegetables.
B. In contrast, kids of frontline workers may eat more meals away from their parents.
C. Sales of local produce and community-supported agriculture programs have increased greatly.
D. Don’t lose heart if it seems every kid but your scan cook nicely.
E. However, it might be too hard for overworked parents.
F. They might tum into brand new habits with benefits in the long run.
G. This doesn’t mean you need to become vegetarian, but you can start thinking about meat differently.
三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15分）
It was a beautiful, sunny, Spring day. I had just finished driving my daughter to the airport to 21. an early morning flight.
My sons and I then went to a fast food place for breakfast before heading back home. After eating we all got into the car and 22. the parking lot.
The restaurant was at the very top of a hill. At the bottom of the hill was as top sign so we found ourselves at the end of a long line of traffic 23. while the cars at the bottom turned on to the main road one at a time.
As I looked down to the bottom of the hill my eyes saw an 24. man standing by the stop sign. His clothes were old and 25. .He held a cardboard sign with the words: Need Help Please! written on it.
My heart went out to him and I 26. myself in his situation. As car after car turned on to the road without stopping for him, I 27. for my wallet to look for whatever cash was left in it. As I was pulling it out of my 28. , though, I saw a young woman walkup to him along the side of the road. She was carrying a bag full of takeout food from the restaurant I was just at. I watched as the old man thanked the young girl and smiled as she reached into give him a 29.
Suddenly aloud HONK! from the car behind me made me realize that I hadn’t been moving forward, because this 30. choice for kindness had so 31. my attention and my heart. By the time I reached the bottom of the hill both the man and lady who had helped him were gone.32. , as I drove home the sun seemed to shine even 33. and Heaven felt a bit closer to Earth.
A choice is such a 34. thing. It can touch a heart and change a life. It can bring us closer to God and make Heaven smile. Each day we are given a thousand 35. May you make all of yours for kindness. May you make your whole life a choice for love, joy, and God.
21. A. catch B. disturb C. avoid D. face
22. A. pullover B. pull out of C. pass by D. take off
23. A. waiting B. parking C. ignoring D. moving
24. A. alive B. lovely C. elderly D. disabled
25. A. broken B. torn C. worn D. given
26. A. supposed B. imagined C. considered D. matched
27. A. reached B. searched C. headed D. looked
28. A. hand B. wallet C. car D. pocket
29. A. kiss B. hug C. introduce D. joke
30. A. different B. simple C. important D. complex
31. A. collected B. kept C. captured D. reflected
32. A. Therefore B. So C. Yet D. Moreover
33. A. lighter B. heavier C. happier D. brighter
34. A. faithful B. useful C. skillful D. powerful
35. A. chances B. challenges C. choices D. decisions
四、单项选择（本大题共15小题，共30分）
36.—Do you have to make that complaint to the general manager
—Yeah, . I have to and I must
A. absolutely B. extremely C. gratefully D. incredibly
37. His voice was so that she could recognize him even in a crowded room.
A. capable B. particular C. religious D. Inspiring
38. Professor Williams keeps telling his students that the future to the well-educated.
A. belongs B. is belonged C. is belonging D. will be belonged
39. I videos and music. That is, I watch videos and listen to music online.
A. stream B. ensure C. access D. press
40. Since it was broadcast in 2017, the weekly talk show, Readers, as “a breath of fresh air” among various shows in China.
A. is considered B. has considered C. has been considered D. was considered
41. The fresh air and exercise him of his sleeplessness.
A. treat B. heal C. cure D. relieve
42. Don’t worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it’s a stage they .
A. get through B. go over C. go through D. look through
43. Oil prices have their highest level for almost ten years
A. impacted B. benefited C. crowded D. approached
44. The Xinjiang Free Trade Zone is the only free trade zone in northwestern China. The zone was to be established in 2023 by State Council.
A. informed B. advertised C. announced D. approved
4. There are a variety of animals from rabbits to tigers in the park.
A. range B. ranged C. ranging D. having ranged
46. The man who came up with the idea for a choir came from the USA.
A. ordinary B. virtual C. romantic D. original
47. in the book, he didn’t notice my coming.
A. Absorbed B. Absorbing C. To absorb D. Being absorbed
48. The local government will more colleges for more students to receive higher education.
A. set off B. send out C. set out D. set up
49. The students should the university’s facilities to make progress.
A. take into account B. take advantage of C. take charge of D. take care of
50. Film has a much shorter history, especially when such art forms as music and painting.
A. compare to B. compared to C. comparing to D. having compared to
五、短文语法填空（本大题共10小题，共15分）
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。
The film, Article 20, which is directed by Zhang Yimou, draws 51 (it) name from Article 20 of the Criminal Law, which focuses on the sometimes controversial legal concept of justifiable (正当的)self-defense. 52 (draw) inspiration from real-life cases of justifiable defense, the film has got widespread attention and resonated with the public as well as judicial institutions during the Spring Festival holiday.
According to the Criminal Law《刑法》, when a person, 53 (face) with an unlawful attack, takes action 54 (protect)his or her own rights or interests or those of others, and the attacker is thereby harmed, the defender will be considered to have acted in justifiable defense and will not bear criminal liability(刑事责任) .
For some time, justifiable defense se 55 (regard) as a “dormant clause(休眠条款)”, due to challenges in interpretation and the influence of misconceptions, such as “whoever is injured or killed is right”.
Many online users have commented that the true 56 (mean) of the law should be to increase the liability for wrongdoers, rather than burdening good people.
Luo Xiang, 57 renowned professor of criminal law at China University of Political Science and Law, said that the public and judicial officers should avoid taking a “godlike” perspective or adopting a rational but armchair stance. Instead, they should consider the situation in 58 the defender was involved, empathize with the defender’s position, and refrain(避免) from making excessive demands on the defender, Luo said.
Liu Zhe, a prosecutor(检察官)from the Beijing People’s Procuratorate, said some outdated judicial concepts may lead 59 flawed(有错的) cases. Making decisions different from traditional precedent requires courage. But judicial officers need to encourage the public to fight against 60 (legal) activities.
六.书面表达（15分）
假设你是李华，你将参加学校一年一度的英语演讲比赛，就高中学生对网络游戏上瘾的问题发表演讲，请你根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1.描述现象；2.沉迷网游的危害；3.发出呼吁。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear fellow students,
That’s all. Thank you!
七.读后续写。阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。（25分）
It was time to go home. “Remember to work on your class speeches for homework,” Miss Walker called, as everyone started talking and packing their school bags. Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone got really bored listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.
Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the corner, she saw Lee’s watch lying right in the middle of the path.
Jenny knew she should just pick it up and re tum it to him, but she didn’t want to run after him. Jenny bent down quickly, picked up the watch and ran home. On arriving home, Jenny put it on almost without thinking. She was surprised it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech. Words just flooded out of her “I’m going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I’ve won lots of competitions. But when I’m in a race, I’m not really thinking about winning. I’m just loving the feeling of being in the water...” Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flashes of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee’s watch really DID have something magic.
The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first. No-body moved. Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say anything, there was a shout from behind. “She’s stolen my watch!” Lee said angrily, “It went missing at school yesterday.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation.
Paragraph 2：
At that moment, Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny’ speech first.
