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1、2023-2024学年福建省福州市八县一中高一（下）期中英语试卷一、选词填空-句子：本大题共3小题，共17分。1.A.figure B.accessed C.feature D.unemployed E.roast F.charge G.keep track of H.various I.accounted for J.positioned(1) Scientists provided the key to understanding the genetic code that determines every bodily characteristic. _ (2) While making
2、 a speech at the conference，he explained the fact that unemployment is still rising. _ (3) As a（n） important and ntable person in modern music，he has received a great many awards. _ (4) They gave up the attempt to dry heat the coffee beans in space. _ (5) The youth hostel offers single rooms which h
3、ave private bathroom approached via the hallway. _ (6) On that day， different kinds of people turned up at the musical festival from all over the world. _ (7) Do you think local museums should ask an amount of money for admission？ _ (8) Large television screens were set up at either end of the stadi
4、um. _ (9) My mother frequently phones my headteacher to know about my performance in school. _ (10) Due to the economic crisis，almost 13 percent of the working population is already out of job. _ 2.decorate.with；dress up in；join.to；get through；particular；previous；confirm(1) During Christmas holiday，
5、westerners houses look more beautiful with Christmas trees _ varieties of gifts.(2) WeChat has exploded in popularity in recent years， _ among young people.(3) Ever since 1998，the distant island _ my land by a bridge. （4） _ costumes is one of the most popular Halloween customs especially among child
6、ren.(4) Many styles of music start as a reaction to a _ one by changing it somehow in one way or another.3.She realized that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people. （英译汉） _二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。ADiwali（Deepavali）is a fest
7、ival of lights observed in October or November each year in Canada.During the festival,various community groups,businesses,schools and associations celebrate it in different ways.Some companies have Diwali dinners and some communities organize gatherings that feature firework displays,dances,street
8、lighting,and plays. Many women wear fine jewelry and silk outfits to celebrate Diwali.Some women and girls use Mehendi,a dye decoration which can last a limited time,on their palms,and then they will finally get colorful hand paintings.Many homes that celebrate Diwali have various types of sweets,sa
9、lty and spiced food as well as Diwali herbs （香料）.Various lights,candles and sparklers are lit inside and outside homes,particularly in courtyards,on Diwali.Diwali is not a nationwide public holiday in Canada but it is a festival celebrated in many towns and cities.There may be traffic jams and parki
10、ng places may be full in areas where events are held to celebrate Diwali.Some Indian businesses may close early on Diwali. Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama,a hero who once fought and won a battle against the demons （恶魔）.In the past,people lit their houses to ce
11、lebrate his victory over demons （light over darkness）.At the same time,every household did careful and complete cleaning at home in advance.It is believed that the goddess of happiness and good fortune,Lakshmi travels around the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure,clean,and bright. D
12、iwali celebrations may vary in different communities but its spiritual meaning is generally the awareness of the inner light.As the word Deepavali means a row or cluster of light，the festival symbolizes the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.4.What can we learn about Diwa
13、li from the first two paragraphs？ _ A. It is celebrated on a fixed day.B. It centers on various local food.C. People stay up late to prepare for It.D. People from all walks of life enjoy celebrating it.5.What does the underlined word prevalent in Paragraph 2 probably mean？ _ A. Popular.B. Free.C. Se
14、rious.D. Funny.6.According to Paragraph 3，why did people make their houses bright and clean on Diwali？ _ A. To pray for good journey.B. To expect joy and good luck.C. To create a romantic atmosphere.D. To welcome their friends to visit.7.Whats the present meaning of Diwali？ _ A. Showing respect for
15、others.B. Staying straight and positive.C. Valuing your family members.D. Improving your living environment.8.What is the authors purpose in writing this passage？ _ A. To stress the importance of a public holiday.B. To tell an interesting story about a Canadian festival.C. To briefly introduce a traditional festival in Canada.D. To show different holiday celebrations in Western cultures.BWith the development of the Internet，many of our activities take place online.Medicine is no exception.Patients can visit doctors by phone call and video chat.Online s
