湖南省衡阳市第八中学2022-2023学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题.docx

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1、衡阳市八中2022级高一第二学期开学考试英语满分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75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. What does the man mean?A. He doesnt care. B. He is very satisfied. C. He is a little disappointed.2. How did the woman feel just now?A. Excited.

2、 B. Scared. C. Bored.3. Where does the woman want to go tonight?A. To （he theater. B.To a restaurant. C.To the supermarket.4. What is the woman worried about?A. Missing her flight.B. Having a traffic accident.C. Being late for the football game.5. Why does the man want another credit card?A. To pay

3、fbr a car.B. To get a higher credit score.C. To buy more things he needs.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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 are the speakers probably?A. Journalists. B. Doctors. C. Tea

4、chers.7. What are the speakers probably going to do there?A. Have a news making event.B. Buy some equipment.C. Go sightseeing.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When is the mans flight leaving?A. Next Friday. B. Next Sunday. C. Next Saturday.9. How much will the man have to pay tor all tickets?A. $580. B. $1,160. C.

5、 $1,740.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When should students meet for the field trip?A. At 7:00 am. B. At 7:15 am. C. At 8:00 am.11. How will （he boy probably get to school today?24. A. astonishingB. boringC. embarrassingD. confusing25. A. foodB. moneyC. supportD. service26. A. customersB. passengersC. listene

6、rsD. visitors27. A. disappearedB. agreedC. struggledD. continued28. A. productB. presentC. objectD. instrument29. A. associatedB. helpedC. chargedD. rewarded30. A. interestedB. recognizedC. confusedD. unprepared31. A. look back onB. keep up withC. get close toD. make up for32. A. doubtedB. noticedC.

7、 understoodD. remembered33. A. requiringB. expectingC.checkingD. providing34. A. createsB. replacesC. sellsD. reflects35. A. presentB. reminderC. surpriseD.secret*第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(不多于3个词)或括号内单词正确形式填空。In recent years, many original Chinese childrens novels and picture books,

8、with moving stories and Chinese elements,36(reach)great heights in the international markets. Childrens books have clocked 7.3 million volumes,37(account) for 50.33 percent of all books exported.Three factors have 38(great) contributed to the 39(grow): the depth of the story,traditional Chinese elem

9、ents and emotions of the characters.The meaning of childrens books lies in conveying the profound connotation (内涵)behind the story. Through the unique interpretation of the humanity and (he environment,40(write) share (he same feelings with Chinese and Western readers.Mr Cao,4is the writer of Bronze

10、 and Sunflower, even won Hans Christian Andersen Award. The English version of the book was published in 2015 by a British company.42 republished in 2017.It was included in the voice of the world - the worlds 43(beautiful) novel series,.The book tells the story of the growing relationship 44 a city

11、girl, Sunflower, and a country hoy,Bronze. The author displays the extreme struggle of (he characters in 45 face of hardship, anddescribes the true, the good and the beautiful in human nature with vigor(活力)and warmth.第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节（满分15分）46.假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Tom来信说他即将作为交换生来中国学习，他想提前了解中国饮食文化。 请你给他回一

12、封邮件，内容包括：1 .表示欢迎；.介绍中国饮食文化（如食物、筷子、就餐氛围等）；2 .期待他的到来。注意：1.词数80左右；.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。*第二节读后续写（满分25分）47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Difference a Teacher Can MakeSteve, a twclvc-ycar-old boy with alcoholic parents, was about to be lost forever by the U.S. education system. Remarkably, he could

13、read, yet, he was failing. He had been failing since first grade. Though Steve looked bigger than his age, yet he went unnoticed. until Miss White.Miss White was a smiling, young, beautiful lady! Steve liked his new teacher; yet, still he failed. He never did his homework. Whenever he was punished f

14、or failing to turn in his homework, he felt just terrible! Still, he did not study.Last week, the entire seventh grade was tested for basic skills. Steve hurried through his tests, and continued to dream of other things. His heart was not in school, but in the woods, where he often stayed alone afte

15、r school. He was always alone because no one cared. Oddly, Steve never missed a day of school.One day, Miss Whites impatient voice broke into his daydreams.“Steve!” Shocked, he turned to look at her.Pay attention! Miss White began to go over the test results fbr the seventh grade. You all did pretty

16、 well, she told the class, 44except fbr one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this, She hesitated, pinning Steve to his seat with a sharp stare. The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!” She just stared at Steve, as the class turned around for a good look. Steve dropped his e

17、yes and carefully examined his fingertips.“Just try it! ONE WEEK!” He was unmoved.“Youre smart enough! Youll see a change!M Nothing changed him.“Give yourself a chance! Dont give up on your Nothing.“Steve! Please! I care about you!”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。Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it:

18、someone cared about him!The following Monday, Miss White gave another test.听力答案：1-5 CBAAB6- 10 AA ACB 11- 15 CBABC 16-20 CCBCAA. Take the bus.B. Take his moms car.C. Take Mrs. Andersons car.12. What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson?A Colleagues.B. Neighbors.C. Best friends.听第9

19、段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How docs the woman usually go to work?A. By bike. B. By subway. C. By car.14. What will happen if the man is late for work?A. His boss will yell （大喊）at him.B. He will work overtime.C. He will be fined.15. Why does the woman like living in the city?A. Her kids will get into good sch

20、ools.B. It makes it easier to work from home.C There are many interesting things to do.16. What do the speakers have in common?A. They both have children.B. They both like driving.C. They arc both married.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where does the talk take place?A. In England.B. In Australia.C. In the Un

21、ited States.18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published （出版）?A. In 2014. B. In 2012. C. In 2007.19. What award （奖）has Rachel Joyce won?A. The Commonwealth Book Prize.B. The Man Booker Prize.C. The Tinniswood Award.2（）. What did Rachel Joyce use to work as?A. An actress. B. A TV host

22、. C. A writer.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分375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。 AOregon City School District 62Oregon City, OR 97045Full job description:Under the direct guidance of a licensed teacher, the instructional assistant will deal with students during break time, in the classroom a

23、nd perform other duties as assigned. Possible assignments could include one-on-one student assistance, special education classroom or general education classrooms for students from Kindergarten to I2,h grade. Duties are at all schools in the district and assignments may be different each day.Special

24、 requirements:1. Must have the ability to work harmoniously with teachers, students, and other staff2. Must have the ability to take direction appropriately, changing tasks as necessai-y3. Must have 72 credit hours of post-high school studies, earned an Associates Degree or higher or passed the Work

25、 Keys test4. Must demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality5. Experience working with school-age students preferred, but not required6. Bilingual （双语的）in Spanish desired, but not requiredWhen you come to registration you will need to bring the following:1. Current Passport or Driver License a

26、nd Social Security Card or Birth Certificate2. Copy of post-high school transcript （成绩单）showing 72 credit hours or the Associates Degree or above or copy of the Work Keys completion certificateApplicants are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check at their own expense （presentl

27、y $12.50）.This position is 5.5 hours per day; 181 days per years.Rate of pay: $20 per hourWhat do we know about instructional assistants?A. Their daily wage is $181.B. They take on tasks as assigned.C. Their job is to form teacher-student bonds.D. They work at different schools every day.1. What is

28、a requirement for instructional assistants?A. Having teaching experience.B. Having an Associates Degree.C. Having a good command of Spanish.D. Having extremely good attendance.2. What do applicants have to bring to register?A. Proof of identity.B. The high school transcript.C. The criminal record ch

29、eck form.D. The WorkKeys completion certificate.BAs a child, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfathers farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me.Since my first vi

30、sit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never agree because the walls were so old that some stones were loose and falling. However, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally I had all my co

31、urage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.“I want to climb the stone walls? I said. Heavens, no! Youll hurt yourself!” The response was just as Id expected. But before I left the room, I was stopped by my grandfather loud voice. Now hold on just a minute. hear

32、d him say. Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to leani to do things fbr himself.“Go, he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back. For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old wallsand had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures.

33、Til never forget what he said. Fred, he said, smiling, 4*you made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, theres only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister R

34、ogers Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. Theres only one person in this whole world like you,4* the kids will hear me say, “and people can like

35、 you exactly as you are.3. Why did the writer enjoy his visits to the farm?A. There were old stone houses.B. He could experience new fun there.C. He missed his grandfather.D. He was allowed to climb the stone walls.4. Which pf the following statements is true?A. The writer didnt expect his parents d

36、isagreement with his climbing the walls.B. The writer didnt know the possible danger of the stone walls.C. The writers grandfather backed him up to follow his own heart.D. The writer became a TV program host due to his grandfather influence.5. Which word can be used to describe the grandfather?A. Ad

37、venturous.B.Open-minded.C. Tricky.D.Stubborn.6. Which is probably the best title for the text?A. Unforgettable Childhood.B.Do Whatever You Like.C. Just Be Yourself.D.Like grandfather, like grandson.CCan a computer think? That depends on what you mean by “think”.【f solving a mathematical problem is “

38、thinking，then a computer can “think“ and do so much faster than a man. Most mathematical problems can be solved quite mechanically by repeating certain straightforward processes over and over again. Even the simple computers of today can be geared for that.It is frequently said that computers solve

39、problems only because they are “programmed“ to do so. They can only do what men have them do. One must remember that human beings also can only do what they arc “programmed” to do. Our genes “program“ us the instant the fertilized ovum （受精 PF） is formed, and our potentialities are limited by that “p

40、rogram”.Our “program” is so much more enormously complex, though, that we might like to define “thinking“ in terms of the creativity that goes into writing a great play or composing a great symphony, into developing a brilliant scientific theory or a profound moral judgment. In that sense, computers

41、 certainly cant think and neither can most humans.Surely, though, if a computer can be made complex enough, it can be as creative as humans. If it could be made as complete as a human brain, it could be the equivalent of a human brain and do whatever a human brain can do.But how long will it take to

42、 build a computer complex enough to duplicate （复制）the human brain? Perhaps not as long as someone thinks. Long before we approach a computer as complex as our brain, we will perhaps build a computer that is at least complex enough to design another computer more complex than itself. This more comple

43、x computer could design one still more complex and so on and so on and so on.In other words, once we pass a certain critical point, the computers take over and there is a complexity explosion. In a very short time thereafter, computers may exist that not only duplicate the human brain but fiir surpa

44、ss it.7. In what sense does the writer think that humans arc programmed?A. He thinks a mans abilities arc not limited, as a computers arc.B. Their characteristics, powers, etc. are fixed before birth.C. In the sense that humans will always be superior to computers.D. Computers must be operated by me

45、n. but man can operate by himself.8. The writer mentions two kinds ofthinking”. They are.A. mathematical thinking and language thinkingwriting thinking and composing thinkingB. mechanical thinking and creative thinkingnone of the above9. What does the “critical poinf, in the last paragraph refer to?

46、A. When one computer is itself clever enough to design a better one.B The point at which a computer is an exact copy of a human brain.C. When a computer can be made as creative as we are.D. When the computers destroy each other in an explosion.10. The underlined word explosion in the last paragraph

47、is closest in meaning to.A. damageB. noiseC. excitementD. leap forwardDA（ 3:30 a.m. EDT on April 19. the Ingenuity helicopter - which landed on Mars with the Perseverance rover （漫游者）in February - look off from the Martian surface. More importantly, it circled fbr about 30 seconds, three meters above

48、 the surface and came right back down again.It may not sound like a huge achievement, but it is. Ingenuitys flight is the first powered flight of an aircraft on another planet. It marks the milestone in the story of human space exploration.There are several technological challenges to conduct helicopter flight in another world. First, and more significantly, helicopt