安徽省安庆九一六学校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、安徽省安庆九一六学校 2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解For the Love of FoodMake food your life in the CIA Associate in Culinary Arts degree program. Youll not only build the core skills used by every chef; youll chart your own path toward a lifelong career doing what you love. Learn to prepare a wide variety of d

2、ishes and cuisines, manage people, and use state-of-the-art equipmentall in less than two years! Come and make our trademark hands-on learning approach and industry-proven experts work for you.Highlights:1st Session: Learn how to develop flavor, employ classic and contemporary culinary techniques, c

3、reate menus, and prepare global cuisines.2nd Session: Study the ways successful culinary professionals manage restaurants, high-end catering, food trucks, and other food-related businesses.3rd Session: Gain real-world experience through a paid internship semester at one of CIAs 2,000+ food industry

4、partners.4th Session: Discover how real public restaurants are operatedhands-on, in our award-winning, live-action restaurant classrooms that serve thousands of customers annually.How to apply：Get started by submitting your application on our official website. Choose from two online options: CIA ONL

5、INE APP or COMMON APP.Next, to complete your application file, we just need three additional items: Request official transcripts(成绩单). Submit an essay to indicate your goals in life. Ask for a recommendation letter written by your teachers.Thats it! Youre on your way to enrolling at CIA If youve alr

6、eady submitted your application, learn more about the essay and supporting materials. Get ready for applications at least 3 months in advance in case of any interviews and background checks. Applications for our program are due by December 1,2023.1How long at most can you get the degree?Aone yearBtw

7、o yearsCthree yearsDfour years2When can students experience working in a food factory?AAt the first session.BAt the second session.CAt the third session.DAt the fourth session.3What should students do if they want to apply for the program?AThey should write a recommendation letter themselves.BThey s

8、hould submit applications by email.CThey should start to apply in December 2023.DThey should prepare for the application ahead of schedule.Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons

9、in 104 days. If its confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would

10、 be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that were stronger than what we think. And Ive been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and Ive made it to 104.”She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part

11、 of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg cant use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible

12、to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong

13、one can be and how important absolute determination is. If youre mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing . This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but its told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”4Why did Hunt-Broersma

14、 decide to run marathons?AShe wanted to set a new record.BShe intended to challenge herself.CShe was driven by her interest.DShe was inspired by people like her.5What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma meet with?AShe didnt get professional training.BShe found it hard to keep her balance.CShe suffered disc

15、omfort in her left leg.DShe couldnt use regular running blades.6What message does the author express through the story?ARome wasnt built in a day.BTime works wonders.CA good beginning is half the battle.DNothing is impossible to a willing heart.7What may be the authors attitude towards Hunt-Broersma

16、?AAnnoyed.BSympathetic.CAdmiring.DHumorous.China has set new rules limiting the amount of time children can play online games. The rules limit children to just three hours of online game playing a week. That is one hour between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday most weeks. Li Zhangu

17、o has two children aged 4 and 8. Even though they do not have smartphones, they enjoy playing online games. Like many other parents. Li is happy with new government rules. But experts say it is unclear if such policies can help prevent addiction to online games. Children might just get addicted to s

18、ocial media instead. In the end, experts say, parents should be the ones to set limits and support good practice. There has been a growing concern in China about gaming addiction among children. Government reports in 2018 found that about one in ten Chinese children were addicted to the Internet. Th

19、e new rules are part of an effort to prevent young people from spending too much time on unhealthy entertainment. That includes what officials call the “irrational fan culture” Under the new rules, the responsibility for making sure children play only three hours a day as largely on Chinese gaming c

20、ompanies like Net Ease and Ten cent. Companies have set up real-name registration systems to prevent young users from going past game time limits. They have used facial recognition technology to check their identities. And they have also set up a program that permits people to report what is against

21、 the law. It is unclear what punishments gaming companies may face if they do not carry out the policies. And even if such policies are performed, it is also unclear whether they can prevent online addiction. A specialist treating Internet addiction expects about 20 percent of children will find way

22、s to break the rules by borrowing accounts of their older relatives and find a way around facial recognition. In his opinion, short-video alps such as Douyin and Kuaishou are also very popular in China. They are not under the same restrictions as games.8When can children play games according to the

23、new rules?ABetween 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Friday.BBetween 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Tuesday.CBetween 10 p. m. and 11 p. m. On Saturday.DBetween 10 p. m. and all p. m. On Thursday.9According to experts, _Athe new rules can stop childrens addiction to social mediaBcompanies are more responsible for kids

24、obeying the rulesCthe new rules will help prevent children playing online gamesDparents play a greater part in limiting the time of online games10What will children probably do to battle with the new rules?ADesign an advanced program.BUse facial recognition systems.CSet up real-name registration sys

25、tems.DBorrow accounts of their older relatives.11Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?ARules Limiting Short-video alpsBRules Limiting Video Game TimeCRules Banning Irrational Fan CultureDRules Breaking Addition to Social MediaGrizzly bears have all but disappeared from the contine

26、ntal United States. But theres one place where the bears are making a comeback in and around Yellowstone National Park. By 1975, the grizzly population had dropped below 140. Forty-one years later, that number has increased to about 700.U.S. officials suggest its time to remove them from the endange

27、red species list.“The bears are occupying all suitable habitat,” Michael Thabault, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said.“This tells us the population is fixed.”Scientists argue that the bears still face many challenges in the wild. The loss of important food sources is one. Trout and elk, bot

28、h favorite grizzly foods, are dwindling. According to Thabault, the bears are adaptable and will eat whatever foods are available in order to survive.The biggest worry for scientists is that grizzlies will be hunted once protections are removed. The bears will remain protected within Yellowstone Nat

29、ional Park, but nearby statesWyoming, Montana, and Idahoplan to allow hunting.“States want to manage their own wildlife and not have the federal government tell them how to do it,”says Andrea Santarsiere. She s a lawyer for the Center for Biological Diversity, a group that protects animals. She says

30、 the government should recover historic bear habitat before even thinking about delisting.The decision on delisting grizzlies in the Yellowstone area could be announced by mid-November. States are creating a protection plan in case that they gain control over the bears management.Biologist Kerry Gun

31、ther, of the National Park Service, believes grizzlies are ready for delisting. But he admits that the bears lives depend on the strength of each states plan. “The recovery of this symbol of the wilderness is a success story,” he says. Whether or not that story has a happy ending will depend on what

32、 happens next.12The numbers mentioned in Paragraph 1 show that_.Agrizzly bears have returnedBthere will be more national parksCgovernments should save more bearsDgrizzlies have become endangered animals13What is the biggest threat to grizzlies according to the scientists?AFood shortage.BThe pollutio

33、n.CHuman beings.DTheir natural enemies.14What does Santarsiere say about delisting grizzlies?AIt is useless.BIt is unacceptable.CIt has a bright future.DIt should be done immediately.15What does Gunther agree with?ADelisting has a happy ending.BStates should make plans for parks.CGrizzlies need more

34、 time to survive in the wild.DSates play an important role in protecting grizzlies.Food waste is a major issue in agriculture and in homes. If you grow your own food, the last thing you want is to let your hard work go to waste. 16 It begins with the plants you choose, and goes right through to pres

35、ervation (保存) of your harvests. Here are some tips for you. When planning a food-producing garden, its very important to choose the right plants for the right places. Waste is far more likely to happen if you are growing plants that are not suited to the climate, soil, and growing conditions. 17 Mak

36、e sure they do not just provide food today, but can also adapt to the changing climate. If you make the right plant choices, you are likely to get a good harvest. Sometimes cooperation is key. People may often have more seeds (种子) than they really need, particularly in small gardens. However, seeds

37、are usually only viable (能存活的) for a certain length of time. 18 And you can also share skills and knowledge with each other. 19 You might, for example, grow some strawberries inside a greenhouse, with others outdoors. Those grown under cover will typically be ready to harvest a little earlier. Or yo

38、u can grow different varieties of plants. Once you have grown your crops, it is important to be ready to preserve what needs to be preserved. This can happen in a range of different ways. You can freeze, pickle (腌制), or can a wide range of garden produce. 20 ACommunities can come together to harvest

39、 crops.BMany common weeds or flowers can be sources of food.CPreventing food waste in the garden is a long term process.DSo think about how you can create good systems in your garden.ESharing them between households can avoid wasting their potential.FMake sure you know how to do so properly when har

40、vest time comes.GScheduling different harvest periods for certain crops can help avoid waste.二、完形填空With the 21 of economics (经济), the problem of the left-behind children (留守儿童) has 22 a serious social problem. More and more people have 23 we should do something to help them.The biggest problem is th

41、at the children are all 24 for the love from their parents. Many of them can just get a call or a letter from their parents half a year, a year or even several years. So some children cant 25 what their parents look like. When they meet their own 26 , they have no one to talk with. Nobody gives them

42、 enough care.Because of being too 27 away from their parents, the left-behind childrens study is the second 28 problem. From a survey (调查) about their study, only two percent of the children get good 29 , while ten percent of them are common and eighty-eight percent of them are poor. What a pity!The

43、re are also many other 30 of the left-behind children, such as having 31 ability to protect themselves, unhealthy lifestyles, 32 too much pocket money and too much time on the Internet and so on. 33 a word, to 34 all the problems of the left-behind children needs the government, families and schools

44、 to try 35 best together.21AdevelopmentBawarenessCpotentialDchange22AthrownBbecomeCcaughtDexchanged23AthoughtBrealizedCmanagedDasked24AlonelyBexcitedCsleepyDeager25ArememberBreflectCobserveDforget26AthingsBtroublesCloveDfeelings27AfarBcloseCdeepDright28AoldestBsmallestCstrangestDbiggest29AgradesBmet

45、hodsCgiftsDmedals30AstressesBproblemsCrequestsDopinions31AmanyBmuchCnoDsome32AtakingBreceivingCspendingDneeding33AAtBThroughCByDIn34AlookBsolveCmakeDcheck35AtheirByourCitsDhis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。Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of har

46、dened sugar coated fruits on a stick. 36 (typical), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich 37 vitamin C In recent times, tanghulu makers 38 (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depend

47、ing on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a 39 (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.Tanghulu is easier 40 (make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture 41 its temperature reaches 150. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit thats coated in a