广东省深圳市南山区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试题

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Fun Summer Camps in Bangkok for High School Students

With the school year coming to an end, high school students are eagerly anticipating their long summer break. Parents are looking for summer camps in Bangkok to keep their teenagers entertained and productive. Click here for the four fantastic summer camps for them in Bangkok that have gained a good reputation. 

Bangkok Science Camp

Dates: July 15—25, 2023

Highlights: Hands—on workshops, lectures, and experiments in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Opportunity to collaborate with (合作) experienced scientists and go into advanced research. 

Bangkok Cultural Exchange Camp

Dates: August 1—10, 2023

Highlights: Immersive experience in Thai culture and history through visits to historic sites, cultural activities, and interactions with local students. Gain insights into Thai traditions and daily life. 

Bangkok Volunteer Camp

Dates: August 5—15, 2023

Highlights: Engage in community service projects, such as teaching English to children, participating in conservation efforts, and collaborating with local charities. Make a positive impact on the local community. 

Bangkok Entrepreneurship Camp

Dates: August 5—15, 2023

Highlights: Explore entrepreneurship (创业) and innovation through learning business concepts, developing entrepreneurial skills, and working on a group project. Learn from successful entrepreneurs in Bangkok. 

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Look, I'm not a happy crier. I might cry at songs about leaving and missing someone; I might cry at books where things don't work out; I might cry at movies where someone dies. I've just never really understood why people get all choked up over happy, inspirational things. But Michelle Obama's kindness and empathy (同情) changed that. This book had me in tears for all the right reasons.

This is not really a book about politics, though political experiences obviously do come into it. It's a shame that some will dismiss this book because of a difference in political opinion, when it is really about a woman's life. About growing up poor and black on the South Side of Chicago; about getting married and struggling to maintain that marriage; about motherhood; about being thrown into an amazing and terrifying position.

I hate words like "inspirational" because they've become so overdone and cheese (俗气的), but I just have to say it —Michelle Obama is an inspiration. I had the privilege of seeing her speak at The Forum in Inglewood, and she is one of the warmest, funniest, smartest, down—to—earth people I have ever seen in this world.

And yes, I know we present what we want the world to see, but I truly do think it's genuine. I think she is someone who really cares about people —especially kids— and wants to give them better lives and opportunities.

She's obviously intelligent, but she also doesn't gussy up her words. She talks straight, with an openness and honesty rarely seen. She's been one of the most powerful women in the world, she's been a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, she's had her own successful career, and yet she has remained throughout that same girl —Michelle Robinson—from a working class family in Chicago.

I don't think there's anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading this book.

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A recent study from the University of California San Diego reveals that young children between the ages of 3 and 5 can improve their musical abilities, especially in understanding musical pitches (音高) , when learning Mandarin, compared to those who speak English. 

This research challenges the idea that our mental abilities are entirely separate from each other. It suggests that the skills children learn in one area can influence their learning in another. This raises—questions about how our mental abilities relate to each other. 

The study involved two experiments with similar groups of Mandarin and English learners, totaling 180 children. They were tested on tasks related to pitch (high or low notes)and timbre (音色) (the quality of sound). Both groups performed similarly on the task related to timbre. However, Mandarin speakers performed better than English speakers on tasks related to pitch. 

Mandarin is a tonal language, which means the tone (音调) used when saying a word can change its meaning, not just add emphasis. For example, the Mandarin word "ma" can mean "mother, " "horse, " "hem (麻), " or "scold, " depending on how it's spoken. This focus on pitch helps young Mandarin speakers understand musical pitches better. Since both language and music involve changes in pitch, the study aimed to find out if understanding pitch in language is different from understanding it in music. The results suggest that experience with understanding musical pitches can also help in understanding language pitches, and vice versa.

While learning Mandarin might offer an advantage due to its tonal nature, it's important to note that the study doesn't suggest replacing music lessons with language lessons or the other way around. Learning another language has many benefits, and music education remains important for musical skills.

In summary, this is an extremely valuable research, highlighting the connections between cognitive (认知的) skills and emphasizes the value of exposing children to different languages and providing them with musical education for their overall development. 

 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How To Recover From an All—Nighter

The Science of Sleep Institute presents all—nighter emergency(熬夜急救法). So you couldn't sleep last night, you'd like nothing more than to go back to bed, but you've got a long day of work. Don't worry!

First, don't hit the snooze(小睡)button. Scientists say those extra tiny minutes of sleep don't actually make you more rested. Research suggests eating within—an hour of waking up boosts your mood. And no sugar, it will give you a crash later. Stick to whole grains and protein.

Then get outside! Bright natural light raises your body temperature and increase your alertness.  Scientists say even sun in your eyes can be helpful. 

Have another cup of coffee soon after you get to the office too. It takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to kick in, so you'll need to increase before a big meeting start. Also have a light lunch of grains, veggies and lean protein.

Now you're about to get off the work. Research suggests sleep—deprived(缺乏睡眠的)people can't focus for more than about 10 minutes at a time. So just keep your spirits up through stuff like replying to emails or sorting files. And finally, get out of the office a little early if possible. If anyone asks, just say sleep scientists told you to.

A. Science can help!

B. And don't wear sunglasses.

C. It's absolutely unnecessary.

D. Next, make sure you eat breakfast. 

E. Nutritious food will help with your fitness. 

F. Heavy, sugary lunches will wear you out later. 

G. Do some simple busy work for the rest of the day. 

 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项。

While I was riding bike, I noticed a man about a half mile in front of me. He was traveling at a lower speed. I decided to 1  him. I had about one mile to go on the road before turning around. 

I started to ride faster, and every block, I 2  closed the distance. Finally, I 3  him and passed him. He was not even 4  that we were in a race, but I felt like a 5 . 

After I made it, I 6  that I had been so focused on competing against him that 1 had 7  my turn, and that I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around. 

Isn't that what 8 in life? We spend most of our time competing with neighbors, friends and family, trying to beat them or trying to be more 9 than them—while in fact there was 10 a competition.

We spend most of our time and energy competing with others instead of reaching our 11 , and we miss out on our own paths to our destinies(命运) as a result. 

12  competition is a continuous process, a never—ending cycle a race of life. No matter what you do, someone will always be 13  you: someone with a better job. a nicer car and more money. 

Feel 14  for what life has offered you. Stay focused on your 15  and live a healthy life. There is no competition in destiny. Run your own race of life and wish others well!

Don't worry. The hard work that you do now ______later in life.

 I still remember the farm ____ my parents worked ten years ago. 

 When I am travelling, I always take something____in case I am hungry. 

People ________ better access to health care than they used to, and they are living longer as a result.

The reason ____ he didn't come was that he was held up in a traffic jam.

 Was it through your English teacher, ____ likes literary works, ____ you got to know the Bronte sisters? 

 —That can't be! They____for forty minutes but no one has scored a goal yet．

—Too bad! It's almost half—time．

 He must be from a rich family, ____ can be seen from his dressing. 

Water is really crucial to us human beings, ____ we couldn't live.

George _________ too far. His coffee is still warm.

 The old man asked the military officer everything ____ he saw at the front. 

 Football is fun enough____millions of people. 

 I am writing to apply for a volunteer of the Chinese Painting Exhibition ____ next month. 

 The man hurried to the airport, only ____ the plane had already taken off. 

 The traffic is heavy these days. I ____arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?

 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，在空格中填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空。

Although the modern picnic (believe)to be a concept originating in Europe in the 1700s, China's version of such excursions (短途旅行), commonly known "spring outings" or "stepping on the green", can be traced back to at (little) the Wei and Jin dynasties (220—420) when people went on excursions or held banquets (宴会) by the water (celebrate) the Shangsi Festival on the third day of the third lunar month. Scholars would drink and compose (poem) by streams.

The activity became more common among women as well in the Tang dynasty (618—907). A special picnic for women, often daughters of official s and rich families, (emerge) As recorded in the book A History of the Tang Under Emperor Xuanzong's Reign, groups of ladies would compete on the value and beauty of the flowers they wrote (normal) between the two spring solar terms "The Beginning of Spring" and "Rain Water".

In the Song dynasty (960—1279), the Qingming Festival  Tomb Sweeping Festival included traditions of the Shangsi Festival and the Cold Food Festival,  cold food was eaten. At that time, people had a seven—day holiday for the festival, and would not only pay respect to  dead, but also enjoy scenery, food, and drinks on spring excursions. 

 The young birds(依靠)their parents for food for several weeks. (根据汉语提示填空)

 There are plenty of people you can  (求助于)for advice. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

  (多亏) this treatment, her condition has improved. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

 She will  (传承)her diamond ring to her daughter. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

 Many people  (遭受) stomachache nowadays. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

 假定你是李华, 你的外国笔友Jim所在学校的图书馆想要收藏关于中国文化的书籍, 他发来邮件请你帮忙推荐相关书籍。请你给他回一封邮件, 内容包括：1. 书籍类型2. 推荐理由。

注意：1. 词数80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Jim,

Yours, 

Li Hua

 第三节 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一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

During the 25 years we've lived in our home, many cats have appeared on my porch (门廊), gazing through the glass door, silently begging for food. Well, what can I do? Certainly not ignore their lovely faces. Even as my husband says "Don't feed these cats, Caren, " I am opening the door, with cat food bag in hand. These cats usually stay a few days, maybe a couple months before disappearing into the woods.

One evening while feeding the horses, I saw something move. I turned just in time to glimpse a black tail disappearing under our shed (小棚). Later, I saw a skinny young cat sneak around and finish the leftovers. The next time I saw her, she had a companion, a black male cat. I made sure to put out enough food for the both of them. 

Pretty soon, they were appearing at dinnertime with our other cats. I named them Minnie and Freddy. I would give them food in separate containers, but they would walk up and down until I went back inside. Then, with no human near, they would devour their meals. This went on for a couple of weeks. One day, Freddy didn't show up. We never saw him again.

But Minnie kept sticking around our room, dividing time between the shed and the porch. She was no longer skinny and looked quite nicely. I congratulated myself on her newfound health. However, she kept gaining weight —especially around her middle. Yup, she was pregnant (怀孕的). 

注意：续写词数应为90词左右。

We fixed up a small place in the shed for Minnie.

From that day on, our family grew not only with Minnie but also with her adorable babies, creating a harmonious and loving environment for all of us to cherish(珍惜).