新疆哈密市第八高级中学校2022-2023学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

    Why do people travel? There are many reasons one can think of when asked questions like this.

    To travel far enough to meet yourself

    Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. You find out your abilities. When you are offered a different lifestyle, you can find out what you are made of. The farther you go from your home, the nearer you come to your true self.

    If you look back at all the amazing memories of your life, you will realize that most of them were out of your comfort zone. Travelling is dangerous, full of life threatening possibilities and will not always be comfortable, but at the same time, it gives irreplaceable memories.

    To slow down and relax

    A wise man once said that never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. Money is worth nothing if you cannot spend it on a little adventure. While we are deeply involved in making money, we forget that time is going through our fingers. The feeling of being away from your workplace is pure happiness. The feeling of not having to worry about the never ending piles of files is pure joy.

    To celebrate life

    Life is short and the world is wide. One day you might wake up and realize that you don't have time to do everything that you have always wanted to do, anymore. Once in a while, make time to appreciate the fact that you are alive, young, free and healthy.

A. To become a storyteller.

B. Travelling lets you discover yourself.

C. To break through your comfort zone.

D. So, go travelling to celebrate life itself.

E. You can relate to the world and connect to others.

F. And the feeling of being away from your boss for a few days is pure pleasure.

G. Escape life for a little while because experience is far more valuable than money.

Follow this four-day route, and you'll lose yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Day 1 Overview Edinburgh

It was in Scotland's capital city that J. K. Rowling started to plot the adventures of Harry and his pals. With stoned streets, winding alleys and medieval(中世纪的) architecture, the city certainly has a few things in common with the settings from the books and films. She wrote the early chapters in various cafes around the city's Old Towns.

Day 2 Overview travel to Fort William

Travel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow. From there, you can take the West Highland Line to Fort William. This is a great way to see some famous spots from the window, including the mysterious Rannoch Moor, the place where Death Eaters board the train in the movie Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.

Day 3 Overview all aboard the Hogwarts Express

Witness the sweeping cinematic scenery of the movie Harry Potter by booking a seat on the Jacobite Steam Train. Stop for lunch in Mallaig and then make the return journey to Fort William. Please be sure to book the steam train in advance, as it is very popular. By the way, it runs seasonally.

Day4 Overview lakes and glens(峡谷)

In the films, mysterious, misty landscapes frame the background of Harry's tale, so it's no surprise that the film producers chose the Highlands for many scenes. Spend a day wandering through some of these beautiful spots and feel the magical atmosphere.

It was bad enough when COVID- 19 closed schools in Philadelphia, US, in March. Like a lot of students, Makyla Linder, 16, found herself getting bored. So she started watching baking (烘焙) videos and shows on TV and online. Soon, she started baking on her own.

Cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries were her first creations.

"I tried them on my friends when they came to my house," Linder sad. "I also tried them on my family. They said my creations were good."

For most children, that would have been enough. But Linder had bigger ideas. She asked her mom - what if she started selling her baked goods?

With the help of her mother, Linder got more baking supplies and equipment. She started taking orders online. More people started hearing about her business. Linder also started giving out business cards to make her company more well-know.

She also improved her baking as time went on. She researched new recipes (食谱) and learned good baking skills. She now sells chocolate-covered cookies, chocolate apples and banana pudding. She has some customers who have returned to her several times. They say her prices are good. She charges $15 for a dozen cupcakes or cake pops.

When school reopened in September, Linder had to focus more on her studies. "I wanted to do both, but I understand that school is much more important right now," she said. However, she still watches cooking shows to get new ideas for her business.

A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure (安全的). To some teenagers independence (独立性) means a lot to them, and I think that some parents don't allow their teenagers enough independence.

Independence has something to do with freedom. Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone, and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school, coming home, going to sleep, and repeating the process the next day. Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world. But if parents control their kids too much, they may never learn to live on their own. The best way for a teenager to learn lesson is through experience. I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.

Teenagers' lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendship at school. Some might say this is a good thing, because it helps them focus more on their school work. I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their school work. Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school, thinking that this will get them into trouble. But I don't think so. Instead, isn't this a good reason for parents to get their children a cellphone? Cellphones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents, and communicate with friends.

Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers. Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room. This also gives them a sense of independence. It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home. I know that my mom always goes in my room when I'm not home, and this has brought me to the point where I have asked many times to get a lock on my door.

People believe that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you're wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms. Here, people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.

How do people climb the wall? To climb need special shoes and a harness (保护带) around your chest to hold you. There are ropes tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don't fall. A beginner's wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it's easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it's not. The most difficult is to control your fear. It's normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it's difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the harness and the ropes hold you, and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.

Climbing attracts people because it's good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb, both your mind and your body can become stronger.

My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.

It was a1day when my baby cousins moved away. My cousins were a fundamental (十分重要的) part of my life; 2 they were not with me, they were on my mind. They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood, 3games, adventures and silliness, but they also helped4 me from an at-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.

My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen. They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was5to have our family, especially a baby girl, so close to us. Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters, but I knew the one that6between us was the strongest. As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences, I realized my great7upon her. I noticed that she'd8some of my unpleasant actions, 9 with her mother after I had done the same. Yasmeen made me realize what being a good 10 really was.

When Maya was born, Yasmeen had a hard time 11. She was jealous(妒忌) of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister, so I did my best to keep her company(陪伴) when she might have not been 12. Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy, she was able to 13 Maya's presence, like we all did. I tried to take advantage of our times together, doing my best to 14 my schedule for my two favorite people.

My 15 with Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people. I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya 16, but "the babies" have had an even greater influence on my own life. They have shown me how to be a parent, a sister, a child, and most importantly, a friend. Our 17 has made me a better person—a more patient person, with the ability to 18endless questions and spilled (洒) juice;19enthusiastic(热心的) person, able to have fun and be happy with others; a role model,20the babies ideas about right and wrong, and a compassionate person, able to forgive and love.

If you've been a traveler before, you're likely to be shocked that customs differ one culture to another. It's important to educate (you) on the rules of politeness in advance.

In Pakistan, if you go out for a meal, eat with your right hand, as the left hand is considered (clean). Don't show anyone the bottom of your shoes, and try not to touch others with either of your (foot).

In Russia, don't smile at strangers. That is a rude behavior, can make you seem impolite. When (pay) for goods, place your money on the counter (柜台) instead of handing it directly to the salesman.

In China, be generous with saying "thank you", if someone (do) anything good for you, such as pouring you tea, giving you a hand, and so on. And if you receive gift, take it with both hands.

In Korea, remember not (touch) a person while talking to him, and keep a proper distance: personal space is very important. Try to avoid talking too much during meals, and (offer) to pay even if you know that someone is treating you.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Max is one of my good friend. I first met him two years ago when he knocks on my door. "Hello," he said warm and sincerely. "My name is Max, and I've just moved in next door, so I'm your new neighbor." Max is quite tall or thin with brown eyes and black hair. He likes sports and is fond of wear sports clothes. Beside, he has a great sense of humor. I love to listen his interesting stories. What's more, he is a very kind-hearted person, and is always ready to help people in the need. All in all, life is never bored when Max is around. Who wouldn't be happier to have him as a friend and neighbor?

1）写信的目的； 2）表达想法；3）祝福。

注意：1）词数：100左右；2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；