内容正文:
null
北京市西城区2024—2025学年度第一学期期末试卷
高一英语
2025.1
本试卷共16页,共140分。考试时长120分钟。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答,在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)
Ⅰ.听力理解(共三节,22.5分)
第一节:(共4小题;每小题1.5分,共6分)
听下面四段对话,每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What will the woman prepare for Sam’s lunch today?
A. Some fruit. B. A sandwich. C. A few cookies.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Sam, I’m thinking about what to pack for your lunch today.
M: No need to worry, Sally. I can just grab some fruit or maybe a few cookies.
W: I’m concerned you’re not eating enough. How about I make a sandwich for you?
M: That would be wonderful. Thank you.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where did the woman get the sofa?
A. From a furniture store. B. Online. C. At a second-hand market.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Lily, this sofa looks perfect. You bought it online, right?
W: No. And I didn’t buy it from the nearby furniture store, either.
M: Then where did you get it?
W: At a second-hand market yesterday. Surprisingly, it was in good condition.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the man suggest the woman do?
A. Change the colors.
B. Write the lecture’s title.
C. Double-check the information.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Tom, look at this poster I’ve designed for Professor Lee’s lecture.
M: It looks fantastic. The colors are impressive. They make the poster very attractive. Have you included all the necessary information? You’d better double-check.
W: OK... Oh, no. I forgot to add the lecture’s title at the top.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Choosing a gift. B. Buying a dress. C. Attending a concert.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, Cathy. Do you have any ideas for Mom’s birthday gift?
W: I was considering getting her a lovely dress. Any other suggestions?
M: Actually, her favorite band is going to be playing in our city. Maybe we can surprise her with a ticket to the concert.
W: Wow. That would definitely be a surprise.
第二节:(共6小题;每小题1.5分,共9分)
听下面三段对话,每段对话后有两道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
5. Why does the man like Monica?
A. She is humorous. B. She is energetic. C. She is experienced.
6. When will the award ceremony be held?
A. This Thursday. B. Next Monday. C. This Friday.
【答案】5. A 6. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Who do you think will win this year’s award for “Favorite English Teacher”?
W: It is really hard to say. Who do you think will win?
M: Monica, our English writing teacher. I really love her sense of humor.
W: Oh yeah! I’ve never felt sleepy in her class. She is so energetic.
M: But Monica is a new teacher at our school. Some students may not know anything about her.
W: Then I think the award may go to Lucy, our English reading teacher.
M: You may be right. Lucy is the most experienced one.
W: I can’t wait to see who wins. When will the result be announced?
M: This Friday. And, the award ceremony will be held next Monday.
W: I’m leaving for London to attend an English speech competition this Thursday. Please keep me updated!
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
7. What is the woman’s requirement for the rooms?
A. Close to the lift. B. With great views. C. Next to each other.
8. Where is breakfast served?
A. On the ground floor. B. On the fourth floor. C. On the fifth floor.
【答案】7. C 8. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Good afternoon. Have you booked a room with us already?
W: Good afternoon. We’ve booked two rooms under the name Patterson.
M: One moment. Yes, I see it here. Do you have any requirements for the rooms?
W: Yes. Could you make sure that they are next to each other on the ground floor?
M: I’m sorry there is only one room on the ground floor at the moment.
W: My father has some problems with his knees. He can’t get up and down stairs freely.
M: Sorry to hear that. But don’t worry. We have a lift and wheelchairs here.
W: That’s good. Then just ensure the two rooms are next to each other.
M: Sure. I’ll set you up in two rooms on the fifth floor, which offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
W: Great! Thanks a lot.
M: Would you like to have breakfast at our hotel? We offer English breakfast. Ten pounds for each person.
W: That sounds good. Where is it served?
M: The cafeteria on the fourth floor.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
9. What is the woman going to do this Saturday?
A. Play tennis. B. Go jogging. C. Go to work.
10. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Friends. B. A couple. C. Coworkers.
【答案】9. B 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello Ben! Glad to see you back in the gym. How is your arm?
M: Fully recovered. Thank you for asking.
W: Do you exercise often now?
M: Once a week in the gym and I go jogging on the weekend.
W: I plan to go jogging this Saturday morning. Would you like to join me?
M: I’d love to, but on Wednesday my company will send me to New York on business. I won’t be back until next Tuesday.
W: Pity!
M: Perhaps you can contact Dan to see if he would like to join you this weekend. He is a regular jogger.
W: Good idea. I will call Dan to see if he is interested.
M: Good luck. After I come back, let’s play tennis together next weekend.
W: Deal. Have a nice trip!
第三节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)
听下面一段独白,根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How to learn something quickly
Take ____11____ notes
■ In a class, listen carefully to the lecture and write down the keywords you hear
■ If learning something online or from a ____12____, rewrite what you read in your own words
Try testing yourself
■ Test your ____13____ by retelling everything you just learned
■ Try writing down what each word means without referring to your notes
Teach the information to a friend
■ As you study, think about how you would ____14____ it to a friend
■ After you study, tell your friend what you know in a ____15____ and direct way
【答案】11. handwritten
12. book 13. memory
14. explain
15. clear
【解析】
【原文】Hello, everyone. I’m Sam Smith. What do you do if you need to learn something quickly? If you’re looking for the answer to this question, here are some tips.
First, take handwritten notes. You’re more likely to remember something you’ve written down. If you’re in a class, listen carefully to the lecture and write down the keywords you hear. If you’re learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read in your own words.
Second, try testing yourself. After you’ve practiced something, test your memory by retelling everything you just learned. If you need to remember keywords, try writing down what each word means without referring to your notes. By quizzing yourself, you can know what you still need to review.
Third, teach the information to a friend. Explaining information to someone else helps you remember it better. As you study the information yourself, try to think about how you would explain it to your friend. What main points would you stress? What key facts and ideas would you include? After you study, tell your friend what you know in a clear and direct way.
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1.5分,共22.5分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,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。
Cecily has always loved her baby dolls. When she was six, she ____16____ them more than ever. Facing a brain-cancer operation and MRI scans(核磁共振扫描), her dolls could provide comfort during this challenging time. But she was told she couldn’t take her favorite dolls with her into the magnetic machine ____17____ they had metal(金属) in them.
So Cecily and her mom, Cathy—a professional doll maker in Westlock, Canada—got ____18____. They made a special doll, using MRI-safe materials. It could ____19____ with Cecily during the long scanning test. Besides the materials it was made with, the doll was special as it had no facial features.
“That’s so they can have any emotion,” said Cecily, who was inspired to create these dolls, called “Blessing Babies”, for other ____20____ kids. She and her mom began making more, ____21____ some to children’s hospitals and selling others to fundraise(集资).
Due to high ____22____, they found other doll makers to work alongside them. Soon, doll makers worldwide also began contributing, sending boxes of their handmade dolls to support the ____23____. Cecily also ran toy drives and fundraisers for different charities. Including monetary and gift donations, she has ____24____ $200,000 so far.
Cecily’s _____25_____ caught the attention of Evander Kane, the well-known power forward of the local ice hockey team Oilers, who met her in the press box at a game in 2022. They’ve had a special _____26_____ ever since. Kane goes with Cecily to some of her scans, and Cecily and her mom stay at Kane’s house when she needs to be closer to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.
“Cecily is fighting brain cancer, and if you met her, you wouldn’t _____27_____ it. She always looks energetic and keeps a positive attitude towards everything.” Kane said in an interview last autumn. “She’s just such an amazing human being because while she’s _____28_____ all these things, she does so much and uses up so much of her own time to give back.”
When Cecily was asked how she could run fundraisers _____29_____, she stressed the importance of being kind. “You don’t get poor by _____30_____,” Cecily said. “Because you always get something back, one way or another.”
16. A. decorated B. respected C. trusted D. needed
17. A. because B. whether C. though D. unless
18. A. supportive B. creative C. active D. attractive
19. A. work B. stay C. chat D. play
20. A. lonely B. tired C. sick D. sad
21. A. donating B. recommending C. lending D. returning
22. A. price B. demand C. quality D. standard
23. A. cause B. invention C. preparation D. method
24. A. borrowed B. earned C. offered D. raised
25. A. concern B. interest C. kindness D. honesty
26. A. reunion B. partnership C. ceremony D. friendship
27. A. doubt B. predict C. know D. understand
28. A. going through B. sticking to C. talking about D. working out
29. A. bravely B. regularly C. successfully D. secretly
30. A. buying B. sending C. receiving D. giving
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,文章主要讲的是Cecily在六岁时因为患有脑癌而需要特殊的洋娃娃,她和母亲制作了无金属的洋娃娃,并将其捐给儿童医院,并通过各种捐款为癌症儿童提供支持的故事。
【16题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当她六岁的时候,她比以往任何时候都更需要它们。A. decorated装修;装饰;B. respected尊重;C. trusted信任;信赖;D. needed 需要。根据前文“Cecily has always loved her baby dolls.”以及后文“Facing a brain-cancer operation and MRI scans(核磁共振扫描), her dolls could provide comfort during this challenging time.”可知因为洋娃娃可以为Cecily在进行脑部手术和核磁共振扫描时提供安慰和支持,所以对于六岁的Cecily来说洋娃娃是必需的。故选D项。
【17题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:但她被告知,她不能把她最喜欢的娃娃带到磁力机里,因为里面有金属。A. because因为;B. whether是否;C. though尽管;D. unless除非。根据空前“But she was told she couldn’ take her favorite dolls with her into the magnetic machine”以及空后“they had metal(金属) in them.”可知空处所在句子陈述的是洋娃娃不能带进磁力机的原因。故选A项。
【18题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:于是,Cecily和她的妈妈Cathy——加拿大韦斯特洛克的一名专业娃娃制作师——有了创意。A. supportive支持的;赞助的;B. creative有创造力的;C. active积极的;D. attractive有吸引力的。根据后文“They made a special doll, using MRI-safe materials.”可知Cecily和她的妈妈Cathy做了一个使用核磁振安全材料的特殊娃娃,由此可知母女二人是有创意的。故选B项。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在长时间的扫描测试中,它可以留在Cecily身边。A. work奏效;工作;B. stay停留;保持;C. chat聊天;D. play玩耍。根据上文 “They made a special doll, using MRI-safe materials.”以及空后“Cecily during the long scanning test”可知因为Cecily和她的妈妈Cathy做了一个使用核磁振安全材料的特殊娃娃, 由此可知特殊材料的娃娃可以在长时间的扫描测试时与Cecily呆在一起。故选B项。
【20题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Cecily说:“这样他们就可以有任何情感了。”她受到启发,为其他生病的孩子制作了这些名为“祝福宝宝”的娃娃。 A. lonely孤独的;B. tired疲惫的;C. sick生病的;恶心的;D. sad伤心的。根据空前的“called “Blessing Babies””可知这些娃娃是为其他生病的孩子制作的。故选C项。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她和妈妈开始制作更多的娃娃,一些捐给儿童医院,另一些出售用于筹款。A. donating捐赠;B. recommending推荐;C. lending借出;D. returning归还。根据上文“called “Blessing Babies”, for other ____5____ kids.”以及空后 “some to children’s hospitals”可知Cecily和她的妈妈将一些娃娃捐给了儿童医院。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:由于需求量很大,他们找到了其他娃娃制造商与他们一起工作。A. price价格;B. demand要求;需求;C. quality质量;D. standard标准。根据空后“they found other doll makers to work alongside them”可知此处指的是他们找到了其他娃娃制造商与他们一起工作,由此可推测娃娃的需求量很大。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:很快,世界各地的娃娃制造商也开始捐款,送出一箱箱的他们的手工娃娃来支持这项事业。A. cause原因;事业;B. invention发明;C. preparation准备;D. method方法。根据前文“Due to high ____7____ , they found other doll makers to work alongside them. Soon, doll makers worldwide also began contributing, sending boxes of their handmade dolls to support the”以及空后的“Cecily also ran toy drives and fundraisers for different charities. Including monetary and gift donations, Including monetary and gift donations, she has _____9___ $200,000 so far.”可知此处指的是制作及捐赠娃娃以及售卖娃娃筹款这项公益事业。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:包括现金和礼物捐赠在内,到目前为止,她已经筹集了20万美元。A. borrowed借用;B. earned赚取;C. offered提供;D. raised筹集;抚养;提升。根据空前“Including monetary and gift donations, she has”以及空后“$200,000 so far.”可知此处指的是筹集的资金的数量。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Cecily的善良引起了当地冰球队Oilers队著名大前锋Evander Kane的注意,他在2022年的一场比赛中在记者席上遇到了她。A. concern担心;关心;B. interest兴趣;爱好;利息;C. kindness仁慈;善行;D. honesty诚实。根据上文“Cecily also ran toy drives and fundraisers for different charities. Including monetary and gift donations, she has ____9____ $200,000 so far.”可知当地冰球队Oilers队著名大前锋Evander Kane注意到了Cecily的善良。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:从那以后,他们就有了一段特殊的友谊。A. reunion重聚;再结合;B. partnership伙伴关系;C. ceremony仪式;D. friendship友谊。根据后文“Kane goes with Cecily to some of her scans, and Cecily and her mom stay at Kane’s house when she needs to be closer to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.”可知二人建立了特殊的友谊。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Cecily正在与脑癌作斗争,如果你见过她,你可能不会知道。A. doubt怀疑;疑问;B. predict预测;C. know知道;认识;了解;D. understand理解。根据后文“She always looks energetic and keeps a positive attitude towards everything.”可知此处指的是Cecily乐观积极的精神面貌不像是患有脑癌的样子。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:“她是一个如此了不起的人,因为当她经历所有这些事情时,她做了很多并且用了很多自己的时间来回馈社会。”A. going through经历;仔细检查;B. sticking to坚持;C. talking about谈论;D. working out解出;锻炼;仔细检查。根据语境和后文“all these things”可知此处指的是Cecily经历了许多,A项go through(经历)符合语境。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:当Cecily被问到她如何才能成功地组织筹款活动时,她强调了善良的重要性。A. bravely勇敢地;B. regularly有规律地; C. successfully成功地;D. secretly秘密地。根据上文“Cecily also ran toy drives and fundraisers for different charities. Including monetary and gift donations, she has ____9____ $200,000 so far.”可知Cecily成功地组织了筹款活动。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:“你不会因为给予而变穷,”Cecily说。A. buying购买;B. sending发送;发射;C. receiving 接受;收款;D. giving给予。根据前文“she does so much and uses up so much of her own time to give back.””以及空前“When Cecily was asked how she could run fundraisers ____14____ ,”可知Cecily给予了这个社会很多。故选D项。
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
At Dance 101 we pride ourselves in offering a class and level for every student. Our fun and structured course teaches age appropriate basic s at a skill level that is suitable for each student. With opportunities to participate (参加) in local and overseas competitions as well as an annual end-of-year show to showcase their growth and achievements, your children will experience the joy of performance and achievement.
Our high-quality dance classes are based on age and ability. Select an age group below to view our current schedule of classes.
Age: 1-3 years Early Dance
Explore movement, music and fun in a creative learning environment. Students will be taught the basic skills of dance and dance etiquette (礼节).
Age: 4-12 years Kids Dance
Students will grow their dance skills while building self-confidence, sharpening the mind, and celebrating who they are.
Age: 13-17 years Teen Dance
In these classes students will refine their dance skills and perfect their performance quality by focusing on athleticism and creativity.
Age: 10-18 years Interest Dance
The classes are designed especially for those who love dancing but don’t have any experience. Here students can “get their feet wet”, and achieve new dance skills.
What Families Are Saying
We’ve been with Dance 101 since the beginning. This is the BEST dance studio in the valley! The teachers really care about their students and do an amazing job at creating a fun learning experience for every dancer.
Jenni D
Ms. Emily and her staff have created a positive atmosphere while providing a high quality dance education at affordable prices. They always show great care for our dancers and inspire them. We love Dance 101!
Jasmine H.
Our daughter, Suzanne requires a little extra attention. Even with the challenge, the teachers at Dance 101 brought out more excitement and energy than we have ever seen in her. They helped her shine at her first ever dance performance. You all are TRULY AMAZING!!
Jeremy B.
31. What does Dance 101 offer its students?
A. Overseas dance training. B. High-quality dance education.
C. Annual dance competitions. D. Dance classes based on students’ schedules.
32. If a 14-year-old girl wants to perfect her dance performance quality, she can take ________.
A. Early Dance B. Kids Dance C. Teen Dance D. Interest Dance
33. According to What Families Are Saying, families all agree that Dance 101 teachers ________.
A. care about their students
B. make dancing much fun
C. give students more challenges
D. have great communication skills
34. Who is the passage mainly intended for?
A. Dance teachers. B. Students. C. Course designers. D. Parents.
【答案】31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Dance 101的舞蹈课程设置、适合年龄及家长对其高质量教学的积极评价。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our high-quality dance classes are based on age and ability. (我们高质量的舞蹈课程是根据年龄和能力来设置的。)”可知,Dance 101为学生提供高质量的舞蹈教育。故选B。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章中的课程分类描述中Age: 13-17 years Teen Dance这部分提到“In these classes students will refine their dance skills and perfect their performance quality by focusing on athleticism and creativity. (在这些课程中,学生将通过专注于力量和创造力来提升他们的舞蹈技巧并完善表演质量。)”可知,14岁的女孩如果想提高她的舞蹈表演质量,应该选择Teen Dance。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据What Families Are Saying部分中家长们的评价:Jenni D.提到“The teachers really care about their students and do an amazing job at creating a fun learning experience for every dancer. (老师们非常关心他们的学生,并且在为每位舞者创造有趣的学习体验方面做得非常出色。)”和Jasmine H.提到“Ms. Emily and her staff have created a positive atmosphere while providing a high quality dance education at affordable prices. They always show great care for our dancers and inspire them. (艾米丽女士和她的团队在提供价格合理的高质量舞蹈教育的同时,营造了一种积极的氛围。他们始终对我们的舞者表现出极大的关怀,并激励他们。)”及Jeremy B.提到“Even with the challenge, the teachers at Dance 101 brought out more excitement and energy than we have ever seen in her. They helped her shine at her first ever dance performance. (即使面临挑战,Dance 101的老师们依然激发了她比我们以往任何时候在她身上所见更多的兴奋与活力。他们帮助她在人生中的首次舞蹈表演中大放异彩。)”可知,家长们一致认为Dance 101的老师非常关心他们的学生。故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容,尤其是第一段中“With opportunities to participate (参加) in local and overseas competitions as well as an annual end-of-year show to showcase their growth and achievements, your children will experience the joy of performance and achievement. (随着参与本地和海外比赛的机会,以及一年一度的年末展示会来展现他们的成长与成就,您的孩子将体验到表演和成功的喜悦。)”可知,整篇文章的内容主要是介绍Dance 101的课程设置、教学特点,并通过家长的评价来吸引潜在的家庭报名,由此推断这篇文章的主要目标读者是父母。故选D。
B
“See you at Open House tonight, Amy,” Evelyn shouted from the school bus window. “Don’t forget to ask your mom if I can come over tomorrow!”
“OK!” I called back. I wished I could feel excited about my first Open House at my new school, but I was worried. What would other kids say when they found out my parents can’t hear?
And I wanted Evelyn to visit but then she’d see how different my house was. My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings. Would Evelyn think my house was strange?
That night, when Dad drove us to the brightly lit school, it looked different. As we walked down the hallway to my classroom, we stopped in front of the bulletin board in the hall. “Look at Amy’s picture!” Mom said, too loud. She does that when she’s excited, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare (盯视) at us and I wanted to hide.
I led my family into my classroom and looked around. Other kids and parents were there, but I didn’t see Evelyn. Ms. Jennings walked over to us. I introduced my teacher to my family and let her know about my parents’ deafness.
“Oh,” she said. “Well, how do you say ‘Welcome!’ in sign language?”
“Like this.” I swept my open right hand in toward my body, palm (手掌) up.
She repeated the gesture.
“Thank you,” Mom said, smiling. “It’s nice to meet you.”
Ms. Jennings looked surprised. “You speak very well,” she said. Mom nodded. “I lost my hearing as a child, after I’d learned to talk. Amy’s father was born deaf. He can talk, too, but he’s shy about his voice.” Dad smiled in agreement.
Some of my classmates were watching us and whispering. Then I noticed Evelyn and her mom standing by the door.
“I sit over there,” I told my family and quickly walked toward my desk.
“Hi, Amy,” Evelyn said suddenly. “I didn’t know your parents are deaf.”
“Yeah.” I couldn’t think of anything else to say.
“And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.”
“You think so?” I said with relief.
Evelyn nodded. “It’s like a secret code. Would you teach me some words sometime?”
I smiled. “Of course. If you come over tomorrow, we can practice some sign language then.”
35. How is Amy’s house different?
A. It has deaf-friendly devices. B. It is brightly lit.
C. It is interestingly decorated. D. It has strange furniture.
36. At the Open House, Amy wanted to hide because ________.
A. she couldn’t find Evelyn
B. some older kids were unkind
C. her picture was on the board for all to see
D. her mom’s loud voice attracted unwanted attention
37. What made Amy feel relieved?
A. Evelyn finally promised to visit her house.
B. Her teacher learned sign language successfully.
C. Evelyn didn’t mind she was from a special family.
D. Her classmates changed their attitude toward her mom.
【答案】35. A 36. D 37. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了Amy带着听力障碍的父母参加学校开放日的故事,她担心同学会对她家不同的生活方式产生看法,但最后发现好友Evelyn对她家人的特殊情况很理解和接受。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“And I wanted Evelyn to visit but then she’d see how different my house was.My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings. (我想让伊芙琳来看我,但她会看到我家有多不一样。我的父母使用视频电话,这样他们可以用手语和来电者沟通。我们还有一个灯,当电话或门铃响时会闪烁)。”可知,Amy的家有为聋人设计的设备,故选A。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段中““Look at Amy’s picture!” Mom said, too loud. She does that when she’s excited, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare (盯视) at us and I wanted to hide. (“看Amy的照片!”妈妈说得太大声了。她兴奋的时候会这样,因为她听不到自己的声音。一些大孩子转头盯着我们看,我想躲起来。)可知,Amy的母亲大声说话吸引了不必要的注意,故选D。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段、三段和四段““And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.” “You think so?” I said with relief. Evelyn nodded. “It’s like a secret code. Would you teach me some words sometime?” (“你能用手和他们说话?太酷了”“你这样认为吗?”我松了一口气说。Evelyn点了点头。“这就像一种秘密代码。有时间你教我一些词好吗?”)可知,Evelyn不介意Amy来自一个特殊的家庭,这让Amy感到松了一口气,故选C。
C
When I was a kid, my summer sport of choice was baseball. Every day I played until it was too dark to see the ball. It was about fun and not fitness. But now that I’m older, and my baseball glove has been officially retired, I need a summertime sport that brings back the playfulness of my youth, but also works to keep my physical and mental skills sharp.
So, I picked up a racket (球拍).
It turns out that racket sports are not only fun, but they may help me live longer. A study published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the connections between six different types of exercise and the risk of early death. Researchers looked at racket sports, swimming, aerobics, cycling, running, and soccer. Study volunteers included 80,306 people, who ranged in age from 30 to 98. Over the course of the study’s nine years, those who regularly played racket sports were 47% less likely to die of any cause and 56% less likely to die of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease.
“In many ways, racket sports like tennis, badminton, table tennis, and other variations are the ideal exercise for many older adults,” says Daryanani, a physical therapist and personal trainer with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Outpatient Center. “Besides offering a good cardiovascular workout, they can help with both upper-and lower-body strength at the same time. They can be played at any age, can be adapted to fit most fitness levels, and do not involve a lot of equipment.”
Racket sports offer something other fitness sports do not - lateral (横向的) movement. “Most of our lives are spent moving forward, and that includes our exercise,” says Daryanani. “Racket sports force you to move both back and forth and side to side. This helps improve balance, which can lower your risk of falls.” This kind of activity also exercises your mind. It sharpens your planning and decision-making skills, as you must always be ready for and make your next shot.
Racket sports also have something to do with social relationships. You play against other people - either by yourself or part of a doubles team - while other exercises like running, swimming, and cycling are more individual (个人的) sports. Frequent social contact is important for a long and healthy life. In fact, a 2021 study found that loneliness led to physical and mental illness and an increased risk of death among adults older than age 60.
So, go ahead, pick up a racket and enjoy the benefits of having good health.
38. Why does the author mention his personal experience in Paragraph 1?
A. To stress how fun it was to play baseball.
B. To highlight the benefits of playing sports.
C. To show how his sport preferences had changed.
D. To present the reasons for starting racket sports.
39. The study in Paragraph 3 shows ________.
A. doing exercise is popular among adults
B. different types of exercise are connected
C. people choose different sports as they age
D. racket sports may help to prevent early death
40. Paragraph 6 mainly talks about ________.
A. why loneliness is bad for human beings
B. why racket sports are socially good for people
C. the important findings of physical and mental illness
D. the comparison between racket sports and other fitness sports
41. What can we learn about racket sports?
A. They benefit people mentally rather than physically.
B. They reduce the risk of falls as lateral movement is involved.
C. They’re better than individual sports because they help improve balance.
D. They’re suitable for young people because whole-body strength is required.
【答案】38. D 39. D 40. B 41. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了球拍运动的好处,包括有助于延长寿命、锻炼身心以及促进社交关系等。
【38题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“But now that I’m older, and my baseball glove has been officially retired, I need a summertime sport that brings back the playfulness of my youth, but also works to keep my physical and mental skills sharp. (但现在我年纪大了,我的棒球手套也正式退役了,我需要一项夏季运动,既能找回我年轻时的乐趣,又能锻炼我的身心技能。)”可知,作者在第一段提到他的个人经历是为了阐述开始球拍运动的原因,也就是现在的他需要一项既能找回年轻时的乐趣又能锻炼身心的运动。故选D。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Over the course of the study’s nine years, those who regularly played racket sports were 47% less likely to die of any cause and 56% less likely to die of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. (在这项为期九年的研究中,经常打球拍运动的人因任何原因死亡的可能性降低了47%,因心血管疾病死亡的可能性降低了56%。)”可知,第三段的研究表明球拍运动可能有助于预防早逝。故选D。
【40题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第六段“Racket sports also have something to do with social relationships. You play against other people - either by yourself or part of a doubles team - while other exercises like running, swimming, and cycling are more individual (个人的) sports. Frequent social contact is important for a long and healthy life. (球拍运动也与社交关系有关。你要么一个人,要么作为双打团队的一员,与其他人对抗,而其他运动,如跑步、游泳和骑自行车,则更多是个人运动。频繁的社交接触对长寿和健康生活很重要。)”可知,第六段主要讲述了为什么球拍运动在社交上对人有益。故选B。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Racket sports force you to move both back and forth and side to side. This helps improve balance, which can lower your risk of falls. (球拍运动迫使你前后左右移动。这有助于改善平衡,从而降低摔倒的风险。)”可知,关于球拍运动,我们能了解到由于涉及横向运动,它们降低了摔倒的风险。故选B。
D
People do not always expect us to succeed. In light of this, what happens when we think that others expect us to fail?
In one study, researchers carried out an experiment with 330 online workers, asking them to do a computer task that involved clicking on rapidly moving targets. They were told that someone was observing their performance. After they completed a 15-second practice, they received one of three messages — stating underdog expectations, high expectations, or neutral expectations — from the observer; unknown to them, the expectations were randomly (随机地) given to them. Participants then performed the task, which required both effort and focus to do effectively. Researchers found that those who experienced underdog expectations performed better than those who received high or neutral expectations.
To find out why underdog expectations lead people to perform better, researchers ran another experiment with 156 business students, having them complete a negotiations simulation (模拟谈判). Before they started negotiating, they were told that experts made predictions on their possibility of negotiating effectively. Once again, researchers randomly gave them either underdog, high, or neutral expectations. After the negotiation, the students were asked questions about their desire to prove others wrong, their self-confidence, and their assertiveness (魄力).
Like with earlier studies, those who experienced underdog expectations performed the best. In addition, instead of having greater self-confidence or being more assertive, the desire to prove others wrong was what helped researchers understand why those experiencing underdog expectations performed better.
Of course, underdog expectations do not always translate to success. There are many more examples of people failing to overcome the low expectations others set for them. So, when does being an underdog lead to success rather than failure?
Researchers reran the computer task of clicking on a target, but this time was a bit different: before participants received randomly given underdog, high, or neutral expectations, they were also randomly given information about the observer’s credibility (可信度). Specifically, participants in the high credibility condition read that the observer was a high performer in the same task and had an excellent record of predicting others’ performance. In the low credibility condition, participants read that the observer was a poor performer and was often incorrect about others’ performance.
Researchers found that underdog expectations from both less and more credible observers motivated (激励) participants to aim to prove others wrong. But this motivation only translated to better performance in the face of less credible observers, while it failed when it came from more credible observers. It appears that trying to prove highly credible people wrong may have developed a sense of anxiety, which undermined later performance. Quite the opposite, people experiencing underdog expectations from less credible observers were able to use the desire to prove others wrong and perform successfully.
Do these results mean leaders should set low expectations for their team to try to improve performance? Of course not. But they do suggest that more people can achieve success when they think others view them as underdogs.
42. The second experiment was intended to find out ________.
A. whether experts’ predictions matched the performance of the students.
B. how researchers should present participants with different expectations.
C. what was behind the improved performance of “underdog” participants.
D. who would fail to overcome low expectations set before the negotiation.
43. What can we learn from the passage?
A Different expectations were given based on participants’ assertiveness.
B. Underdogs tend to outperform expectations in a low credibility condition.
C. Self-confidence plays an important role in determining a person’s success.
D. Participants were motivated to perform better when they trusted observers.
44. What does the word “undermined” underlined in Paragraph 7 probably mean?
A. Weakened. B. Destroyed. C. Motivated. D. Translated.
45. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To present research findings about what causes underdog expectations.
B. To compare the effects of underdog, high, and neutral expectations.
C. To show how underdog expectations influence performance.
D. To analyze when underdog expectations can lead to success.
【答案】42. C 43. B 44. A 45. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章论述了低期望如何影响人们的表现,研究表明,低期望能够激励人们表现得更好,特别是在观察者可信度较低的情况下。这是因为受试者有强烈的欲望去证明别人是错的,而这种欲望使他们表现得更好。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“To find out why underdog expectations lead people to perform better, researchers ran another experiment with 156 business students, having them complete a negotiations simulation (模拟谈判).(为了找出低期望为何会让人表现得更好,研究人员对156名商科学生进行了另一项实验,让他们完成一场模拟谈判)”可推知,第二个实验的目的是找出“低期望”表现改善背后的原因。故选C。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第七段“Quite the opposite, people experiencing underdog expectations from less credible observers were able to use the desire to prove others wrong and perform successfully.(恰恰相反,经历低可信度观察者的不被看好的人能够利用证明他人错误的欲望并成功表现出色)”可知,在低可信度情况下,“低期望”倾向于表现得比预期更好。故选B。
【44题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第七段“It appears that trying to prove highly credible people wrong may have developed a sense of anxiety, which undermined later performance. Quite the opposite, people experiencing underdog expectations from less credible observers were able to use the desire to prove others wrong and perform successfully.(看来,试图证明高度可信的人是错误的可能会导致焦虑感,从而undermined后续的表现。恰恰相反,经历低可信度观察者的不被看好的人能够利用证明他人错误的欲望并成功表现出色)”可知,试图证明高度可信的人是错误的可能会导致焦虑感,从而削弱后续的表现,所以undermined的意思是“削弱”。故选A。
【45题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文尤其根据文章最后一句话“But they do suggest that more people can achieve success when they think others view them as underdogs.(但研究确实表明,当人们认为他人视他们为失败者时,他们可能会取得更多成功)”可知,文章介绍了一个研究,该研究表明低期望能激发更好的表现,并分析了何种情况下这种效果会产生。由此推知,文章的主要目的是解释低期望如何影响表现。故选C。
第Ⅱ卷(共65分)
Ⅰ.选词填空(共7小题;每小题2分,共14分)
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子,每个单词只能用一次。
edit variety inspire frequent stable stress convenience
46. Adapting to the life in a new city can be a very difficult and ________ experience.
47. Many people ________ use different kinds of apps to get information, communicate with others, or simply for entertainment.
48. The ________ is carefully selecting articles for the magazine.
49. The supermarket sells ________ fruits from different parts of the world.
50. The success of those great athletes is a(n) ________ for the younger generation.
51. Busy people enjoy online shopping because it is ________.
52. The water supply was ________, so Zhang Tian could only shower every three or four days.
【答案】46. stressful
47. frequently
48. editor 49. various
50. inspiration
51 convenient
52. unstable
【解析】
【46题详解】
考查形容词。句意:适应一个新城市的生活可能是一个非常困难和有压力的经历。根据句意“有压力的”可知,此处为形容词stressful,作定语,修饰名词experience。故填stressful。
【47题详解】
考查副词。句意:许多人经常使用不同类型的应用程序来获取信息,与他人交流,或者仅仅是为了娱乐。根据句意“经常”可知,此处为副词frequently,作状语,修饰动词use。故填frequently。
【48题详解】
考查名词。句意:那个编辑正在为杂志精心挑选文章。根据句意“编辑”可知,此处为名词editor,作主语,结合“is”可知,使用名词单数形式。故填editor。
【49题详解】
考查形容词。句意:这家超市出售来自世界各地的各种水果。根据句意“各种各样的”可知,此处为形容词various,作定语,修饰名词fruits。故填various。
【50题详解】
考查名词。句意:那些伟大运动员的成功对年轻一代是一种激励。根据句意“激励”可知,此处为名词inspiration,作表语,空前的不定冠词表明用名词单数,故填inspiration。
【51题详解】
考查形容词。句意:忙碌的人喜欢网上购物,因为它很方便。根据句意“方便的”可知,此处为形容词convenient,作表语。故填convenient。
【52题详解】
考查形容词。句意:水供水不稳定,所以张田只能每三四天洗一次澡。根据句意“不稳定的”可知,此处为形容词unstable,作表语。故填unstable。
Ⅱ.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分,共10分)
在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
53. When Tony studied in the UK, he often ________ (jog) around the park to keep fit.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】jogged
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:当托尼在英国学习时,他经常绕着公园慢跑以保持健康。空处是主句谓语动词,根据从句谓语“studied”可知,句子陈述过去发生的事情,时态为一般过去时,空处谓语动词用过去式形式。故填jogged。
54. I will always remember the birthday party ________ was held in a beautiful garden. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】which##that
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:我将永远记得在一个美丽的花园里举行的生日聚会。空处引导限定性定语从句,先行词是the birthday party,指物,关系词在定语从句中作主语,应用关系代词which或that引导。故填which或that。
55. People are ________(satisfy) with the new music app. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】satisfied
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:人们对新的音乐应用程序很满意。空处作表语,且表示“人的感受”,需用-ed结尾的形容词satisfied。故填satisfied。
56. He would like to start early ________(avoid) the rush hour traffic. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to avoid
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:他想早点出发以避开高峰时间的交通。空处作目的状语,需用动词不定式。故填to avoid。
57. Milk ________(deliver) to our doorstep every morning. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】is delivered
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态语态。句意:牛奶每天早上送到我们家门口。根据时间状语“every morning”可知,此处为经常性的动作,使用一般现在时,milk和deliver为被动关系,需用被动语态,主语为不可数名词,be动词用is。故填is delivered。
58. It is an annual custom in the town ________(decorate) the streets with colorful lights. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to decorate
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:用彩灯装饰街道是镇上一年一度的习俗。“It is + 名词 + to do sth.”是一个常用的句型,其中 to do sth.是真正的主语,it 是形式主语。故填to decorate。
59. Do you know anyone ________ lifestyle is healthy and active? (用适当的词填空)
【答案】whose
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:你知道谁的生活方式是健康和积极的吗?空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词anyone,在从句中作定语,应用关系代词whose。故填whose。
60. Before the match, no one imagined that he ________(win). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】would win
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意:在比赛前,没人能想到他会赢。根据句意和句中Before the match可知,从句中win发生在主句谓语动词imagined之后,应用过去将来时。故填would win。
61. The actors ________ played in the film Avatar received a lot of praise for their excellent performances. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】who##that
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:在电影《阿凡达》中扮演的演员因其出色的表演而受到了很多赞誉。空处引导限定性定语从句,先行词是the actors,指人,关系词在定语从句中作主语,应用关系代词who或that引导。故填who或that。
62. Up until now, all the old machines ________(replace) with new ones. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been replaced
【解析】
【详解】考查动词语态。句意:直到现在,所有的旧机器都被更换成新的了。根据时间状语up until now可知,应用现在完成时,主语all the old machines与动词replace之间是被动关系,所以使用现在完成时的被动语态,主语是复数,助动词使用have。故填have been replaced。
Ⅲ.完成句子(共5小题;第63、64题每题2分,第65、66、67题每题3分,共13分)
根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。
63. 你应该对自己的决定负责。(be responsible for)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】You should be responsible for your own decision(s).
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。主语“你”为代词you,句首单词首字母大写,“应该”为情态动词should,“对……负责”用固定短语be responsible for,情态动词should后用动词原形,“自己的决定”译为your own decision(s),可以用单数decision指某个特定的决定或复数decisions泛指所有的决定。故翻译为You should be responsible for your own decision(s).
64. 多年的训练终于得到了回报。(pay off)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Years of training finally paid off.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和短语。句子陈述的是过去发生的动作,所以用一般过去时;“多年的训练”表达为years of training,作主语;“终于”表达为finally,作状语;“得到了回报”表达为paid off,作谓语。故翻译为Years of training finally paid off.
65. 在聚会上尽力与其他人交谈是很重要的。(make an effort)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】It is important to make an effort to talk to other people at parties.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态和固定句型。陈述客观事实,使用一般现在时;表示“……是很重要的”应用固定句型It is important to do...;表示“尽力做某事”应用make an effort to do,make需用动词原形和to构成动词不定式作主语;表示“与……交谈”应用talk to sb,位于动词不定式符号to后面,talk需用原形;表示“其他人”应用other people;表示“在聚会上”应用at parties。故翻译成:It is important to make an effort to talk to other people at parties.
66. 我更喜欢听英语节目,而不是看英语电影。(prefer to… rather than…)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】I prefer to listen to English programs rather than watch English movies.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。“更喜欢做某事, 而不是做某事”是固定短语prefer to do sth. rather than do sth,句子描述的是目前事实,时态用一般现在时,主语是I,因此prefer用原形。“听英语节目”是listen to English programs,而“看英语电影”是watch English movies。故译为I prefer to listen to English programs rather than watch English movies.
67. 当地政府关心那些正在逐渐消失的传统文化的保护。(be concerned with)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The local government is concerned with the protection of the traditional cultures that are gradually disappearing.
【解析】
【详解】考查名词、动词短语、动词时态和定语从句。表示“当地政府”应用名词短语the local government,作主语,表示“关心”应用动词短语be concerned with,作谓语动词,句子陈述目前事实,应用一般现在时,表示“……的保护”应用名词短语the protection of...,作be concerned with的宾语,表示“传统文化”应用名词短语the traditional cultures,作介词of的宾语,同时作that引导的定语从句的先行词,表示“消失”应用动词disappear,作定语从句的谓语动词,句子陈述目前正在发生的事情,应用现在进行时,表示“逐渐地”应用副词gradually,作状语,修饰动词disappearing,故翻译为The local government is concerned with the protection of the traditional cultures that are gradually disappearing.
Ⅳ.阅读表达(共4小题;每小题2分,共8分)
阅读下面的短文和问题,根据短文内容,在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息,完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚,结构正确,书写工整。
When you step into a theater, there’s a high chance that the seats will be red. Have you ever wondered why the seats in movie theaters are red? This question can be answered in an interesting way, both historically and scientifically.
The tradition of red theater seats dates back to the 19th century. In Italy, the center of opera art, red and gold colors were used in the first opera building built in Venice. These colors represented the royal (皇家的) family. As opera spread to the rest of Europe, other opera houses also started using red seats. Only the French preferred the color blue to red, since blue represented the royal family.
Over time, interest in opera decreased and was replaced by theater and cinema. Theater and cinema halls also continued the opera tradition and used the color red in their halls. This color made the audience feel emotions such as happiness, energy, and action.
The choice of red for theater seats isn’t just about history — it’s also about the science of light and color perception (感知). With a wavelength of 650 nm, red is the first color that we lose in low-light conditions. Once the house lights go down, the red color will be the first to disappear from our sight. So when the stage lights come up, red seats seem to “disappear”, making it easier for the audience to focus on the performance they are watching.
The red seats in a theater are more than just a design choice. So, next time you settle into a red chair before the show begins, take a moment to appreciate the seat on which you’re sitting. The choice of red is not just about what looks good — it’s about what feels right for the theater, a place where art, tradition, and experience come together in perfect harmony (和谐).
68. When did the tradition of red theater seats begin? (不多于4个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
69. Why did the French prefer blue to red? (不多于6个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
70. In addition to history, what else led to the choice of red for theater seats? (不多于7个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
71. What does the color red symbolize during Spring Festival? Please give an example. (单词数不限)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】68. In the 19th century.
69. Because blue represented the royal family.
70. The science of light and color perception.
71. During the Spring Festival, the color red symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and happiness. For example, people often decorate their homes with red lanterns, couplets, and paper cutouts to welcome the new year and bring good fortune. Additionally, red envelopes filled with money are given as gifts to children and unmarried adults, symbolizing blessings and good wishes for the coming year.(开放性问题,答案合理即可)
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨电影院座椅为何多为红色的原因。
【68题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段“The tradition of red theater seats dates back to the 19th century.(红色剧院座椅的传统可追溯到19世纪。)”可知,剧院红色座位的传统是在19世纪开始的。故答案是In the 19th century.。
【69题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段“Only the French preferred the color blue to red, since blue represented the royal family.(只有法国人更喜欢蓝色而不是红色,因为蓝色代表着皇室。)”可知,法国人喜欢蓝色胜过红色是因为蓝色代表皇室。故答案是Because blue represented the royal family.。
【70题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第四段“The choice of red for theater seats isn’t just about history — it’s also about the science of light and color perception (感知).(剧院座椅选择红色,不仅仅是因为历史原因,还涉及到光和色彩感知的科学。)”可知,除了历史原因,让剧院座位选择红色还因为光和颜色感知的科学。故答案是The science of light and color perception.。
【71题详解】
考查开放性试题。参考答案:在春节期间,红色象征着好运、繁荣和幸福。例如,人们常常用红灯笼、对联和剪纸装饰家园,以迎接新年并带来好运。此外,还会给儿童和未婚成年人赠送装有钱红包,象征着对新一年的祝福和美好祝愿。故答案是During the Spring Festival, the color red symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and happiness. For example, people often decorate their homes with red lanterns, couplets, and paper cutouts to welcome the new year and bring good fortune. Additionally, red envelopes filled with money are given as gifts to children and unmarried adults, symbolizing blessings and good wishes for the coming year.。
V.书面表达(20分)
72. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来信说,他发现自己最近在社交媒体上花费时间过多,感到很苦恼。他因此向你求助。请你给Jim回信,内容包括:
1.你对过度使用社交媒体的看法;
2.提出建议。
注意:1词数不少于 60;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Thank you for trusting me and sharing your problems with me.
Spending too much time on social media could have a negative impact on people’s work or study, harm their health, and weaken their social skills. However, it is a widespread phenomenon. You don’t need to worry too much.
Here are some suggestions to help ease your concerns. First, limit the daily time you spend on social media, for example, one hour a day. You can either use an alarm clock or ask your parents to remind you when time is up. Second, find other activities to do in your spare time, such as reading a book, doing some sports, or talking to friends face to face.
Remember, you are in control of your own life. I believe you can use social media wisely.
Best wishes,
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jim回信,对他发现最近在社交媒体上花费时间过多,感到很苦恼的问题提供帮助。
【详解】1.词汇积累
影响:impact→influence
帮助:help→assist
相信:trust→believe in
花费:spend→take
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Here are some suggestions to help ease your concerns.
拓展句:Here are some suggestions that will help ease your concerns.
【点睛】[高分句型1] You can either use an alarm clock or ask your parents to remind you when time is up. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] I believe you can use social media wisely. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
第1页/共1页
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$
北京市西城区2024—2025学年度第一学期期末试卷
高一英语
2025.1
本试卷共16页,共140分。考试时长120分钟。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答,在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)
Ⅰ.听力理解(共三节,22.5分)
第一节:(共4小题;每小题1.5分,共6分)
听下面四段对话,每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What will the woman prepare for Sam’s lunch today?
A. Some fruit. B. A sandwich. C. A few cookies.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where did the woman get the sofa?
A. From a furniture store. B. Online. C. At a second-hand market.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the man suggest the woman do?
A. Change the colors.
B. Write the lecture’s title.
C. Double-check the information.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Choosing a gift. B. Buying a dress. C. Attending a concert.
第二节:(共6小题;每小题1.5分,共9分)
听下面三段对话,每段对话后有两道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
5. Why does the man like Monica?
A. She is humorous. B. She is energetic. C. She is experienced.
6. When will the award ceremony be held?
A. This Thursday. B. Next Monday. C. This Friday.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
7. What is the woman’s requirement for the rooms?
A. Close to the lift. B. With great views. C. Next to each other.
8. Where is breakfast served?
A. On the ground floor. B. On the fourth floor. C. On the fifth floor.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
9. What is the woman going to do this Saturday?
A. Play tennis. B. Go jogging. C. Go to work.
10. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Friends. B. A couple. C. Coworkers.
第三节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)
听下面一段独白,根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How to learn something quickly
Take ____11____ notes
■ In a class, listen carefully to the lecture and write down the keywords you hear
■ If learning something online or from a ____12____, rewrite what you read in your own words
Try testing yourself
■ Test your ____13____ by retelling everything you just learned
■ Try writing down what each word means without referring to your notes
Teach the information to a friend
■ As you study, think about how you would ____14____ it to a friend
■ After you study, tell your friend what you know in a ____15____ and direct way
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1.5分,共22.5分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,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。
Cecily has always loved her baby dolls. When she was six, she ____16____ them more than ever. Facing a brain-cancer operation and MRI scans(核磁共振扫描), her dolls could provide comfort during this challenging time. But she was told she couldn’t take her favorite dolls with her into the magnetic machine ____17____ they had metal(金属) in them.
So Cecily and her mom, Cathy—a professional doll maker in Westlock, Canada—got ____18____. They made a special doll, using MRI-safe materials. It could ____19____ with Cecily during the long scanning test. Besides the materials it was made with, the doll was special as it had no facial features.
“That’s so they can have any emotion,” said Cecily, who was inspired to create these dolls, called “Blessing Babies”, for other ____20____ kids. She and her mom began making more, ____21____ some to children’s hospitals and selling others to fundraise(集资).
Due to high ____22____ they found other doll makers to work alongside them. Soon, doll makers worldwide also began contributing, sending boxes of their handmade dolls to support the ____23____. Cecily also ran toy drives and fundraisers for different charities. Including monetary and gift donations, she has ____24____ $200,000 so far.
Cecily’s _____25_____ caught the attention of Evander Kane, the well-known power forward of the local ice hockey team Oilers, who met her in the press box at a game in 2022. They’ve had a special _____26_____ ever since. Kane goes with Cecily to some of her scans, and Cecily and her mom stay at Kane’s house when she needs to be closer to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.
“Cecily is fighting brain cancer, and if you met her, you wouldn’t _____27_____ it. She always looks energetic and keeps a positive attitude towards everything.” Kane said in an interview last autumn. “She’s just such an amazing human being because while she’s _____28_____ all these things, she does so much and uses up so much of her own time to give back.”
When Cecily was asked how she could run fundraisers _____29_____, she stressed the importance of being kind. “You don’t get poor by _____30_____,” Cecily said. “Because you always get something back, one way or another.”
16. A. decorated B. respected C. trusted D. needed
17. A. because B. whether C. though D. unless
18. A. supportive B. creative C. active D. attractive
19. A. work B. stay C. chat D. play
20. A. lonely B. tired C. sick D. sad
21. A. donating B. recommending C. lending D. returning
22. A. price B. demand C. quality D. standard
23. A. cause B. invention C. preparation D. method
24. A. borrowed B. earned C. offered D. raised
25. A. concern B. interest C. kindness D. honesty
26. A. reunion B. partnership C. ceremony D. friendship
27. A. doubt B. predict C. know D. understand
28. A. going through B. sticking to C. talking about D. working out
29. A. bravely B. regularly C. successfully D. secretly
30. A. buying B. sending C. receiving D. giving
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
At Dance 101 we pride ourselves in offering a class and level for every student. Our fun and structured course teaches age appropriate basic s at a skill level that is suitable for each student. With opportunities to participate (参加) in local and overseas competitions as well as an annual end-of-year show to showcase their growth and achievements, your children will experience the joy of performance and achievement.
Our high-quality dance classes are based on age and ability. Select an age group below to view our current schedule of classes.
Age: 1-3 years Early Dance
Explore movement, music and fun in a creative learning environment. Students will be taught the basic skills of dance and dance etiquette (礼节).
Age: 4-12 years Kids Dance
Students will grow their dance skills while building self-confidence, sharpening the mind, and celebrating who they are.
Age: 13-17 years Teen Dance
In these classes students will refine their dance skills and perfect their performance quality by focusing on athleticism and creativity.
Age: 10-18 years Interest Dance
The classes are designed especially for those who love dancing but don’t have any experience. Here students can “get their feet wet”, and achieve new dance skills.
What Families Are Saying
We’ve been with Dance 101 since the beginning. This is the BEST dance studio in the valley! The teachers really care about their students and do an amazing job at creating a fun learning experience for every dancer.
Jenni D.
Ms. Emily and her staff have created a positive atmosphere while providing a high quality dance education at affordable prices. They always show great care for our dancers and inspire them. We love Dance 101!
Jasmine H.
Our daughter, Suzanne requires a little extra attention. Even with the challenge, the teachers at Dance 101 brought out more excitement and energy than we have ever seen in her. They helped her shine at her first ever dance performance. You all are TRULY AMAZING!!
Jeremy B.
31. What does Dance 101 offer its students?
A. Overseas dance training. B. High-quality dance education.
C. Annual dance competitions. D. Dance classes based on students’ schedules.
32. If a 14-year-old girl wants to perfect her dance performance quality, she can take ________.
A. Early Dance B. Kids Dance C. Teen Dance D. Interest Dance
33. According to What Families Are Saying, families all agree that Dance 101 teachers ________.
A. care about their students
B. make dancing much fun
C. give students more challenges
D. have great communication skills
34. Who is the passage mainly intended for?
A. Dance teachers. B. Students. C. Course designers. D. Parents.
B
“See you at Open House tonight, Amy,” Evelyn shouted from the school bus window. “Don’t forget to ask your mom if I can come over tomorrow!”
“OK!” I called back. I wished I could feel excited about my first Open House at my new school, but I was worried. What would other kids say when they found out my parents can’t hear?
And I wanted Evelyn to visit but then she’d see how different my house was. My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings. Would Evelyn think my house was strange?
That night, when Dad drove us to the brightly lit school, it looked different. As we walked down the hallway to my classroom, we stopped in front of the bulletin board in the hall. “Look at Amy’s picture!” Mom said, too loud. She does that when she’s excited, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare (盯视) at us and I wanted to hide.
I led my family into my classroom and looked around. Other kids and parents were there, but I didn’t see Evelyn. Ms. Jennings walked over to us. I introduced my teacher to my family and let her know about my parents’ deafness.
“Oh” she said. “Well, how do you say ‘Welcome!’ in sign language?”
“Like this.” I swept my open right hand in toward my body, palm (手掌) up.
She repeated the gesture
“Thank you,” Mom said, smiling. “It’s nice to meet you.”
Ms. Jennings looked surprised. “You speak very well,” she said. Mom nodded. “I lost my hearing as a child, after I’d learned to talk. Amy’s father was born deaf. He can talk, too, but he’s shy about his voice.” Dad smiled in agreement.
Some of my classmates were watching us and whispering. Then I noticed Evelyn and her mom standing by the door.
“I sit over there,” I told my family and quickly walked toward my desk.
“Hi, Amy,” Evelyn said suddenly. “I didn’t know your parents are deaf.”
“Yeah.” I couldn’t think of anything else to say.
“And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.”
“You think so?” I said with relief.
Evelyn nodded. “It’s like a secret code. Would you teach me some words sometime?”
I smiled. “Of course. If you come over tomorrow, we can practice some sign language then.”
35. How is Amy’s house different?
A. It has deaf-friendly devices. B. It is brightly lit.
C. It is interestingly decorated. D. It has strange furniture.
36. At the Open House, Amy wanted to hide because ________.
A. she couldn’t find Evelyn
B. some older kids were unkind
C. her picture was on the board for all to see
D. her mom’s loud voice attracted unwanted attention
37. What made Amy feel relieved?
A. Evelyn finally promised to visit her house.
B. Her teacher learned sign language successfully.
C. Evelyn didn’t mind she was from a special family.
D. Her classmates changed their attitude toward her mom.
C
When I was a kid, my summer sport of choice was baseball. Every day I played until it was too dark to see the ball. It was about fun and not fitness. But now that I’m older, and my baseball glove has been officially retired, I need a summertime sport that brings back the playfulness of my youth, but also works to keep my physical and mental skills sharp.
So, I picked up a racket (球拍).
It turns out that racket sports are not only fun, but they may help me live longer. A study published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the connections between six different types of exercise and the risk of early death. Researchers looked at racket sports, swimming, aerobics, cycling, running, and soccer. Study volunteers included 80,306 people, who ranged in age from 30 to 98. Over the course of the study’s nine years, those who regularly played racket sports were 47% less likely to die of any cause and 56% less likely to die of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease.
“In many ways, racket sports like tennis, badminton, table tennis, and other variations are the ideal exercise for many older adults,” says Daryanani, a physical therapist and personal trainer with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Outpatient Center. “Besides offering a good cardiovascular workout, they can help with both upper-and lower-body strength at the same time. They can be played at any age, can be adapted to fit most fitness levels, and do not involve a lot of equipment.”
Racket sports offer something other fitness sports do not - lateral (横向的) movement. “Most of our lives are spent moving forward, and that includes our exercise,” says Daryanani. “Racket sports force you to move both back and forth and side to side. This helps improve balance, which can lower your risk of falls.” This kind of activity also exercises your mind. It sharpens your planning and decision-making skills, as you must always be ready for and make your next shot.
Racket sports also have something to do with social relationships. You play against other people - either by yourself or part of a doubles team - while other exercises like running, swimming, and cycling are more individual (个人的) sports. Frequent social contact is important for a long and healthy life. In fact, a 2021 study found that loneliness led to physical and mental illness and an increased risk of death among adults older than age 60.
So, go ahead, pick up a racket and enjoy the benefits of having good health.
38. Why does the author mention his personal experience in Paragraph 1?
A. To stress how fun it was to play baseball.
B. To highlight the benefits of playing sports.
C. To show how his sport preferences had changed.
D. To present the reasons for starting racket sports.
39. The study in Paragraph 3 shows ________.
A. doing exercise is popular among adults
B. different types of exercise are connected
C. people choose different sports as they age
D. racket sports may help to prevent early death
40. Paragraph 6 mainly talks about ________.
A. why loneliness is bad for human beings
B. why racket sports are socially good for people
C. the important findings of physical and mental illness
D. the comparison between racket sports and other fitness sports
41. What can we learn about racket sports?
A. They benefit people mentally rather than physically.
B. They reduce the risk of falls as lateral movement is involved.
C. They’re better than individual sports because they help improve balance.
D. They’re suitable for young people because whole-body strength is required.
D
People do not always expect us to succeed. In light of this, what happens when we think that others expect us to fail?
In one study, researchers carried out an experiment with 330 online workers, asking them to do a computer task that involved clicking on rapidly moving targets. They were told that someone was observing their performance. After they completed a 15-second practice, they received one of three messages — stating underdog expectations, high expectations, or neutral expectations — from the observer; unknown to them, the expectations were randomly (随机地) given to them. Participants then performed the task, which required both effort and focus to do effectively. Researchers found that those who experienced underdog expectations performed better than those who received high or neutral expectations.
To find out why underdog expectations lead people to perform better, researchers ran another experiment with 156 business students, having them complete a negotiations simulation (模拟谈判). Before they started negotiating, they were told that experts made predictions on their possibility of negotiating effectively. Once again, researchers randomly gave them either underdog, high, or neutral expectations. After the negotiation, the students were asked questions about their desire to prove others wrong, their self-confidence, and their assertiveness (魄力).
Like with earlier studies, those who experienced underdog expectations performed the best. In addition, instead of having greater self-confidence or being more assertive, the desire to prove others wrong was what helped researchers understand why those experiencing underdog expectations performed better.
Of course, underdog expectations do not always translate to success. There are many more examples of people failing to overcome the low expectations others set for them. So, when does being an underdog lead to success rather than failure?
Researchers reran the computer task of clicking on a target, but this time was a bit different: before participants received randomly given underdog, high, or neutral expectations, they were also randomly given information about the observer’s credibility (可信度). Specifically, participants in the high credibility condition read that the observer was a high performer in the same task and had an excellent record of predicting others’ performance. In the low credibility condition, participants read that the observer was a poor performer and was often incorrect about others’ performance.
Researchers found that underdog expectations from both less and more credible observers motivated (激励) participants to aim to prove others wrong. But this motivation only translated to better performance in the face of less credible observers, while it failed when it came from more credible observers. It appears that trying to prove highly credible people wrong may have developed a sense of anxiety, which undermined later performance. Quite the opposite, people experiencing underdog expectations from less credible observers were able to use the desire to prove others wrong and perform successfully.
Do these results mean leaders should set low expectations for their team to try to improve performance? Of course not. But they do suggest that more people can achieve success when they think others view them as underdogs.
42. The second experiment was intended to find out ________.
A. whether experts’ predictions matched the performance of the students.
B how researchers should present participants with different expectations.
C. what was behind the improved performance of “underdog” participants.
D. who would fail to overcome low expectations set before the negotiation.
43. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Different expectations were given based on participants’ assertiveness.
B. Underdogs tend to outperform expectations in a low credibility condition.
C. Self-confidence plays an important role in determining a person’s success.
D. Participants were motivated to perform better when they trusted observers.
44. What does the word “undermined” underlined in Paragraph 7 probably mean?
A. Weakened. B. Destroyed. C. Motivated. D. Translated.
45. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To present research findings about what causes underdog expectations.
B. To compare the effects of underdog, high, and neutral expectations.
C. To show how underdog expectations influence performance.
D. To analyze when underdog expectations can lead to success.
第Ⅱ卷(共65分)
Ⅰ.选词填空(共7小题;每小题2分,共14分)
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子,每个单词只能用一次。
edit variety inspire frequent stable stress convenience
46. Adapting to the life in a new city can be a very difficult and ________ experience.
47. Many people ________ use different kinds of apps to get information, communicate with others, or simply for entertainment.
48. The ________ is carefully selecting articles for the magazine.
49. The supermarket sells ________ fruits from different parts of the world.
50. The success of those great athletes is a(n) ________ for the younger generation.
51. Busy people enjoy online shopping because it is ________.
52. The water supply was ________, so Zhang Tian could only shower every three or four days.
Ⅱ.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分,共10分)
在未给提示词的空白处填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
53. When Tony studied in the UK, he often ________ (jog) around the park to keep fit.(所给词的适当形式填空)
54. I will always remember the birthday party ________ was held in a beautiful garden. (用适当的词填空)
55. People are ________(satisfy) with the new music app. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. He would like to start early ________(avoid) the rush hour traffic. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. Milk ________(deliver) to our doorstep every morning. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. It is an annual custom in the town ________(decorate) the streets with colorful lights. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. Do you know anyone ________ lifestyle is healthy and active? (用适当的词填空)
60. Before the match, no one imagined that he ________(win). (所给词的适当形式填空)
61. The actors ________ played in the film Avatar received a lot of praise for their excellent performances. (用适当的词填空)
62. Up until now, all the old machines ________(replace) with new ones. (所给词的适当形式填空)
Ⅲ.完成句子(共5小题;第63、64题每题2分,第65、66、67题每题3分,共13分)
根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。
63. 你应该对自己的决定负责。(be responsible for)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
64. 多年的训练终于得到了回报。(pay off)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
65. 在聚会上尽力与其他人交谈是很重要的。(make an effort)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
66. 我更喜欢听英语节目,而不是看英语电影。(prefer to… rather than…)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
67. 当地政府关心那些正在逐渐消失的传统文化的保护。(be concerned with)(汉译英)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Ⅳ.阅读表达(共4小题;每小题2分,共8分)
阅读下面的短文和问题,根据短文内容,在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息,完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚,结构正确,书写工整。
When you step into a theater, there’s a high chance that the seats will be red. Have you ever wondered why the seats in movie theaters are red? This question can be answered in an interesting way, both historically and scientifically.
The tradition of red theater seats dates back to the 19th century. In Italy, the center of opera art, red and gold colors were used in the first opera building built in Venice. These colors represented the royal (皇家的) family. As opera spread to the rest of Europe, other opera houses also started using red seats. Only the French preferred the color blue to red, since blue represented the royal family.
Over time, interest in opera decreased and was replaced by theater and cinema. Theater and cinema halls also continued the opera tradition and used the color red in their halls. This color made the audience feel emotions such as happiness, energy, and action.
The choice of red for theater seats isn’t just about history — it’s also about the science of light and color perception (感知). With a wavelength of 650 nm, red is the first color that we lose in low-light conditions. Once the house lights go down, the red color will be the first to disappear from our sight. So when the stage lights come up, red seats seem to “disappear”, making it easier for the audience to focus on the performance they are watching.
The red seats in a theater are more than just a design choice. So, next time you settle into a red chair before the show begins, take a moment to appreciate the seat on which you’re sitting. The choice of red is not just about what looks good — it’s about what feels right for the theater, a place where art, tradition, and experience come together in perfect harmony (和谐).
68. When did the tradition of red theater seats begin? (不多于4个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
69. Why did the French prefer blue to red? (不多于6个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
70. In addition to history, what else led to the choice of red for theater seats? (不多于7个单词)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
71. What does the color red symbolize during Spring Festival? Please give an example. (单词数不限)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
V.书面表达(20分)
72. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来信说,他发现自己最近在社交媒体上花费时间过多,感到很苦恼。他因此向你求助。请你给Jim回信,内容包括:
1.你对过度使用社交媒体的看法;
2.提出建议。
注意:1词数不少于 60;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第1页/共1页
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$