这是一套《江苏省常州市2023-2024学年高一下英语期末适应性考试英语试题（含解析，有听力音频及听力原文）》资源，包含学生版 8K 试题.docx、教师版 A4 含答案解析.docx、听力.mp3欢迎下载使用,下面是关于《江苏省常州市2023-2024学年高一下英语期末适应性考试英语试题/学生版 8K 试题.docx》的文档简介内容:</br>高一（下）期末适应性考试
学科：英语 时间：2024.06
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. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 10 minute. B. 15 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Visit his parents. B. Go camping. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Arguing. B. Apologizing. C. Complaining.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To pass on some information about the party.
B. To ask to borrow some CDs.
C. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and waitress.
第二节
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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、7题。
6. What is Linda famous for
A. Collecting stones. B. Painting. C. Traveling.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听第7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. Where does this dialogue take place
A. In the street.
B. At the woman’s house.
C. In the police station.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She shouted loudly. B. She ran after him. C. She called the police.
听第8段材料，回答第 10至12题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was a computer programmer.
B. She was an editor.
C. She was a journalist.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听第9段材料，回答第 13 至16 题。
13. Why would the man prefer to rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. He once lived there. C. His son studies there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $550. B. $600. C. $480.
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16. What can you learn from the conversation
A. The man might take a look at the two apartments.
B. The man isn’t interested in either of the two apartments.
C. The woman lost the keys to the two apartments.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至20题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A. John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 132. B. 232. C.123.
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The structure of the White House.
B. The history of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
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37.5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。
A
Want to read a perfect children’s book Explore some recommendations from trusted critics.
My Brother Is Away (Sara Greenwood, illustrated by Luisa Uribe)
It’s never easy to explain that a family member is kept in prison, and it can be especially hard for children. This touching book draws on the author’s own childhood to tell the story of a young girl whose brother is in prison. What does she say to her friends who have seen him on the news And will he still love her A gentle and hopeful story for kids about very adult situations and complex feelings. (For ages 5 to 8)
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners (Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho)
This book is brilliantly written because it focuses both on how the characters’ eyes look and on how they see. Focusing on a young girl who takes pride in her “eyes that kiss in the corner and glow like warm tea”, Joanna Ho’s lyrical intergenerational story combines with Dung Ho’s warm and often magical imagery to bring us a celebration on how we see the world — and how we see ourselves. (For ages 4 to 8)
Rez Dogs (Joseph Bruchac)
When COVID-19 hits, Malian is visiting her grandparents. It is in Malian’s grandparents’ stories that she learns how the people of her native community have always taken care of one another. Written in poetry, this book shows us the pandemic through a child’s eyes and helps remind us that responsibility and caring for one another is something we all can do. (For ages 8 to 12)
Listen to the Language of the Trees (Tera Kelly, illustrated by Marie Hermansson)
If you know about the “Wood Wide Web”, you know that trees communicate through the fungi (真菌) that connect their roots. Still, did you know how they support one another with extra food How they can tell their offspring (后代) apart from other trees How they can warn other trees when insects attack Then, consider this outstanding book for kids on the topic. (For ages 4 to 8)
21. What do My Brother Is Away and Eyes that Kiss in the Corners have in common
A. They both reveal complex feelings.
B. They both tell stories through a girl’s eyes.
C. They are intended for children of same age.
D. They both focus on children’s responsibility.
22. Which book best suits children who are interested in science
A. Rez Dogs B. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
C. My Brother Is Away D. Listen to the Language of the Trees
23. What can we learn about the book Rez Dogs
A. It may attract pre-school children. B. It is written in the form of a poem.
C. It has pictures related to the pandemic. D. It mainly covers global pandemics.
B
In late spring and early summer each year, tens of millions of butterflies come out of their chrysalises (蚕蛹) in the butterfly valley in southwest China’s Yunnan province. For butterfly expert Yang Zhenwen, it is the busiest time of the year, but he greets it with great enthusiasm.
Before the break of dawn, Yang has already arrived at the observation point, busily tending to the needs of the awakening butterflies. “Due to warmer temperatures, the ‘butterfly explosion’ this year occurred slightly earlier than usual, and the size of the butterflies is larger than that in previous years,” said 46-year-old Yang, curator (馆长) of the butterfly valley museum. “We expect that there will be about 80 million to 100 million butterflies in the valley during this year’s ‘butterfly explosion’. That seems so crazy,” said Yang. According to Yang, in the valley, more than 320 butterfly species have been identified in specimens or photographs, including the rarest, most primitive, largest and smallest butterflies in China.
Besides Yang, many local villages have also assumed the role of butterfly guardians. However, the journey toward achieving human-butterfly harmony was far from easy. Some two decades ago, the villagers had little awareness of butterfly protection, believing wrongly that butterflies could endanger their food crops. They viewed them as pests that should be removed.
In 1998, Yang began his journey at the agricultural science station in Ma’an’di Township, the very place where the butterfly valley lies. “It was there that I got into a frequent dilemma— the local villagers, seeking to protect their crops, would often turn to pesticides to kill the butterflies,” he said. “However, my sincere love for these creatures forced me to prevent them from harming the delicate insects.”
Now, the development of ecotourism relying on butterfly resources has successfully changed the once extremely poor township. More villagers have started reproducing butterflies. He describes the butterfly valley as a “dream-making machine”, which extends the “butterfly dream” of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
24. What made Yang’s aim to reach human-butterfly harmony hard in the beginning
A. Warm temperatures in local villages.
B. The number and size of the butterflies.
C. Improper location of the butterfly valley.
D. Lack of awareness of butterfly protection.
25. What does the underlined word “dilemma” in paragraph 4 mean
A. A choice difficult to make.
B. A fact easy to understand.
C. A duty hard to carry out.
D. A situation smooth to deal with.
26. Which of the following best describe Yang Zhenwen
A. Honest and professional. B. Humorous and creative.
C. Hard-working and strong-willed. D. Generous and easy-going.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Changing the Poor State of a Town
B. Volunteering as a Butterfly Guardian
C. Helping Butterflies Spread Their Wings
D. Developing a Relationship with the Locals
C
In a world featuring endless choices, the search for simplicity has become more than just a desire—it’s a necessity. The book Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No explores the philosophy of simplicity and decision-making. Written by Bruce Mullen, this book goes beyond self-help clichés (陈词滥调) and offers a genuine, actionable approach to guiding life’s choices.
The book recognizes decision-making as the centre of human existence and invites readers to admit each decision carries a weight. “Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No” sums up a sign if can’t rule—a definite “Yes” and a clear “No.” It encourages readers to focus on the “Yes” and stop readers from putting their effort into uncertain things. Another rule stressed in the book is simplicity in decision-making. By adopting simplicity, decision-makers aim to get the key information, focus on the most related factors, and avoid unnecessary aspects, enabling quicker judgments and swifter conclusions.
The book is a practical guide to enhance decision-making skills. The author doesn’t merely express the philosophy but equips readers with the tools they need to apply effectively. From techniques to give preference to tasks to methods for avoiding distractions (分心), the book offers skills for simplifying the decision-making process.
Through personal experiences, Mullen determined the power of simplification, guiding people to make decisions according to one’s own values and desires. Beyond individual context, this book also influences business strategies, relationship dynamics, and societal considerations. Mullen not only explores the essence of “yes means yes” but stresses the significance of making clear decisions at a crossroads.
“Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No” is more than a book; it’s a philosophy that can change how we approach decisions. For those seeking to guide life with clarity and purpose, this book is a guiding light in the fog of in decision.
28. What are the readers encouraged to do according to paragraph 2
A. Solve uncertain matters.
B. Summarize a key principle.
C. Concentrate on related things.
D. Make decisions independently.
29. Why is the book a practical guide to readers
A. To provide readers with life values.
B. To help readers express philosophy.
C. To improve readers’ critical thinking skills.
D. To equip readers with decision-making skills.
30. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. Definition of simplicity. B. Rules of making decisions.
C. Benefits of stressing clarity. D. Influences of decision-making.
31. What is the article aimed at
A. Recommending a book. B. Sharing a positive attitude.
C. Describing a simple lifestyle. D. Solving philosophical problems.
D
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed maximum limits for the amount of lead (铅) in baby foods, after years of studies revealed that many processed products contained levels known to pose a risk to baby health.
“This is really important progress for babies,” said Scott Faber, vice president of public affairs for the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that had advised the agency (机构) to take action to remove metals from foods. “We were thankful that F.D.A. has made reducing poisonous metals in baby food a priority (优先事项).”
The new limits, aimed at foods for children under 2, do not deal with grain-based snacks that have also been found to contain high levels of heavy metals. And they do not limit other metals, like cadmium, which the agency and many consumer groups have found in baby foods in previous years.
Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies Bright Futures, a nonprofit, called the guidelines disappointing. “It doesn’t go far enough to protect babies from neurodevelopmental (神经发育的) damage from lead exposures,” she said. “Lead is in almost every baby food we’ve tested, and the action levels that F.D.A. has set will influence almost none of that food.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said there is no safe level of lead for children, who more readily absorb the heavy metal.
The agency estimated that the proposed levels could reduce the dietary (饮食的) exposure to lead for some young children by about 25 percent. However, according to the F.D.A., even low levels of lead exposure in children can lead to “learning disabilities, behavior difficulties and lowered I.Q”.
Lead is everywhere in the environment from decades of uncontrolled use in gasoline for cars, farm machinery, aircraft and paint, said Tracey Woodruff, a scientist at the University of California.
Mr. Faber said the new guideline would cause food companies to encourage suppliers to change their farming practices to reduce the lead levels in food. “I think that past history has shown that farmers and food companies are very quickly able to change how they grow and process these ingredients to meet tougher standards,” he said.
32. What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A. The purposes of the guidelines. B. The benefits of the guidelines.
C. The disadvantages of the guidelines. D. The functions of the guidelines.
33. Why does the guideline disappoint Jane Houlihan
A. It aims at all kinds of poisonous metals.
B. It only focuses on reducing the amount of lead.
C. It fails to protect children from lead exposures.
D. It encourages farmers to deal with snacks with heavy metals.
34.Which of the following best describes Mr. Faber’s attitude towards the guideline
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Cautious. D. Unclear.
35. What change may the guideline bring directly according to the last paragraph
A. The way of farming.
B. The lifestyle of the farmers.
C. The supplies of food.
D. The management of the food companies.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。选项中有两项为多于选项。
Do you want to impress people with your words Do you want to be the person at parties whose conversation is always filled with wisdom ____16____
● Read high-level journalism.
One of the best ways to build your vocabulary is to meet new and difficult words in the context. ____17____ Publications such as the New York Times, The Economist, The New Yorker, and The Guardian are all excellent sources of English.
● ____18____
Your impressive words will not arouse your friends’ interest if you don’t sound comfortable using them. Practice using your new vocabulary as often as possible. Remember to be yourself. By all means be the best, most impressive version of you, but stay you.
● Present confident body language.
About 70% of all communication is done through non-verbal communication, such as body language and gestures. ____19____ Stand straight. Don’t swing wildly or rush through your words or your gestures. Moving too quickly is a sign of nervousness. Make eye contact about 50% of the time when speaking, and about 70% of the time when listening.
● Learn to read your audience.
One of the best ways to learn to read an audience is to watch and listen. A person who only listens to the sound of his own voice will not impress other people. Make sure to listen as well as speak. ____20____ For example, don’t assume that women will only want to discuss shopping or that men will only want to discuss sports.
A. Practice until it comes naturally.
B. Practice the conversation to keep it active.
C. Here are some tips to amaze your audiences.
D. Don’t make assumptions about your audience.
E. In order to delight your audience, you should express confidence when you speak.
F. To impress people, you must know how to recognize opportunities where you can be wise.
G. Reading newspapers will expose you to new vocabulary and inform you about the world.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15小题；每小题1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you ever felt nervous while doing something for the very first time If you got dropped off in a new environment with a bunch of strangers, what would you do It can be extremely difficult, and even frightening at times, to try something ___41___.
Recently, a popular Chinese vlogger posted videos teaching people how to take the metro and bus in cities. The first reaction of many netizens was ___42___. After all, who doesn’t know how to use public transportation But soon, many others thanked the creator for her thoughtful and___43___videos because she showed people a simple-to-follow set of___44___ on what to do. Many had___45___ to realize lots of people in China don’t live in large cities. What we may ___46___ as common knowledge may very well be ___47___ and confusing to others. Videos like these, which help people to ___48___ the life skills they may not have, may ___49___ them a lot of awkwardness.
I remember going to college in America for the first time. When younger, I had already learned many ___50___ skills, like cooking simple meals. The ___51___ was different with many of my roommates. They didn’t have these skills I consider very basic. And I didn’t know how to use the dishwasher ___52___ to almost every American. What my roommates and I did was help each other out by ___53___ our knowledge about how to do one thing or another.
It is not ___54___ for a farmer to learn how to ride the metro, just as it is unnecessary for a city person to learn how to raise chickens. But we can learn how to do both-—thanks to the people willing to keep a(n) ___55___ mind about other people and give a helping hand as well.
41. A. special B. new C. unusual D. complicated
42. A. confusion B. relief C. anxiety D. admiration
43. A. long-standing B. expensive C. inspiring D. informative
44. A. introductions B. instructions C. requirements D. inspections
45. A. continued B. seemed C. failed D. come
46. A. declare B. employ C. feature D. perceive
47. A. professional B. fascinating C. foreign D. striking
48. A. pick up B. put up C. take up D. make up
49. A. bring B. allow C. cause D. save
50. A. management B. business C. household D. nutrition
51. A. example B. case C. occasion D. event
52. A. common B. important C. unique D. particular
53. A. applying B. acquiring C. spreading D. sharing
54. A. suitable B. beneficial C. essential D. useful
55. A. open B. active C. clear D. honest
第二节（共10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分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。
Zhu Yanjun, 50, is the runner-up of the 2023 Chinese Poetry Competition. ___56___(graduate) from junior high school in 1992, he stopped his schooling and left his hometown,___57___village in Jingning county of Gansu province, and began to work as a migrant worker.
Over the past 30 years, ___58___ he was busy working during the day, he kept on spending his spare time pursuing his passion for poetry. This year, he finally appeared in the Chinese Poetry Competition and won the second place, leaving the audience ___59___(impress) with his talent.
Zhu’s ___60___(enthusiastic) with poetry runs through every aspect of his life. He worked in more than 10 cities, yet wherever he was, he went to local bookstores and took a notebook with ___61___(he) in order to copy poems. Over the years, he ___62___(read) thousands of poems and can recite more than 1,000 of them.
In March of this year, Zhu Yanjun got a chance to work at the cultural center of Jingning County,___63___ gives him more time to explore ___64___ is behind the poems. Zhu wishes to inspire more people around him ___65___(explore) the beauty of reading.
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周日你校邀请心理学家王教授做了题为“积极情绪的力量”的讲座。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间地点；
2.参加人员；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Lecture on the power of positive emotions
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两端，使之构成一个完整的故事。续写词数应为150左右。
Most mornings, the sun rose to greet the day and the bird sang its songs outside an upstairs window of the house. Inside the house Ollie and Noah would wake up. The brother and sister usually got along very well. They took turns nicely with the bathroom. They said “please” and “thank you at breakfast. They often sat together on the school bus. And after school they worked together happily on their special project — their own backyard house.
But one gray morning they didn’t get along well at all! Maybe it was the weather, or maybe it was because the bird slept late. But whatever it was, they got into a big fight.
Noah opened her eyes and stretched. Then she sat up and let her legs dangle (垂悬) over the edge of her bed-right in Ollie’s face. She didn’t do it to be rude. It was just one of those things that happens with bunk beds (双层床).
But that morning Ollie was not in a very good mood.
“Noah!” he shouted. “Get your stupid feet out of my face!”
“My feet aren’t stupid, and they’re not in your face!” she shouted back
Before Ollie could answer, she skipped into the bathroom ahead of him. She took a very long time brushing her teeth, washing up, and combing her hair.
“You’d better come out of that bathroom!” shouted Ollie, banging on the door.
“Ollie,” said Mama, coming out of her bedroom, “you know better than to shout at your sister.”
“But she’s taking too long in the bathroom,” complained Ollie, “and she’s doing it on purpose!”
When Ollie raised his fist to bang on the door again, it opened and out came Noah, all dressed up.
“Good morning, Mama,” she said, as nice as you please.
Paragraph 1:
Ollie and Noah kept on being mean to each other that day.
Paragraph 2:
“I’ve had quite enough of this foolish fighting.”said Mama seriously.