浙江省北仑中学2025-2026学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

北仑中学2025学年第一学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷

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第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What would the man like to order?

A. A cup of tea. B. Some apple juice. C. Some coffee.

2. Which program does the man like best?

A. News. B. Sports. C. History.

3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Wife and husband. B. Salesman and customer. C. Passenger and driver.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a ticket office. B. In a bank. C. In a department store.

5. When did the fire probably break out?

A. At about 7. B. At about 8. C. At about 9.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. What does the man’s friend want to drink?

A. Coffee with milk. B. Orange juice. C. Milk with sugar.

7. How much should the man pay?

A. 10 yuan. B. 90 yuan. C. 99 yuan.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Who did Fred have a fight with last night?

A. His brother. B. A storekeeper. C. A policeman.

9. Where is Fred now?

A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. In the police station.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

10. Whose house is the girl going to on Sunday?

A. Susie’s. B. Mary’s. C. Jenny’s.

11. What will the girl probably do on Friday?

A. See a movie. B. Go shopping. C. Watch a basketball game.

12. Why does the girl want her father to buy a new backpack for her?

A. Her backpack is lost. B. Her backpack is broken.      C. Her backpack is full of books.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

13. Where did Lisa find the wallet?

A. In a park. B. In a parking lot. C. In a shopping mall.

14. How much cash was in the wallet?

A. Six dollars. B. Sixteen dollars. C. Sixty dollars.

15. What can be found in the wallet besides money?

A. A telephone. B. A photo of a person. C. Business cards.

16. How will Lisa get in touch with the wallet’s owner?

A. By visiting him. B. By ringing him up. C. By waiting for him.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

17. Who mentioned in the speech use camels in their sports?

A. The Arabs. B. Chinese people. C. Americans.

18. Which sport has the longest history?

A. Basketball. B. Running. C. Volleyball.

19. How old is volleyball sport?

A. Less than 200 years. B. About 300 years. C. Over 1, 000 years.

20. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A. Pride. B. War. C. Friendship.

第二部分  阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)

第一节 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

The following are top 4 inspiring books you must read.

My Life: An Illustrated Biography by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

4.36  ★★★★☆  2,648 ratings

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s inspiring autobiography shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming India’s “People’s President” and a leading scientist. Readers find his story motivational, especially for young ambitious scientists.

2 Key Takeaways:

●Dream Big: From Humble Beginnings to Space Pioneer.

●Embrace Opportunities and Lifelong Learning.

☞Read the book summary

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson

4.04  ★★★★☆  141,028 ratings

In this engaging biography, Walter Isaacson brings to life Benjamin Franklin, a multi-talented person whose contributions to science, politics, and society shaped America. Readers praise the book for its thorough research and balanced portrayal of Franklin’s complexities.

2 Key Takeaways:

●Franklin’s early life shaped his character and values.

●Franklin’s scientific pursuits revolutionized our understanding of electricity.

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

4.5  ★★★★☆  1,262,739 ratings

Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs offers a rare look at the life of the Apple co-founder, detailing his genius, shortcomings, and the innovations that transformed technology. With over a million ratings, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and entrepreneurship.

2 Key Takeaways:

●Passion for perfection and design drove Apple’s innovative product development.

●Jobs’s complex personality shaped his management style and company culture.

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Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery and Dedication by Susan Quinn

4.2  ★★★★☆  32,456 ratings

In this captivating biography, Susan Quinn brings to life the extraordinary journey of Marie Curie, a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity reshaped the world of science.

2 Key Takeaways:

●Marie Curie’s early life and education laid the foundation for her groundbreaking career.

●Her discoveries of polonium and radium revolutionized the understanding of atomic structure and led to significant advancements in medicine.

☞Read the book summary

21. What tells My Life: An Illustrated Biography from the other three books?

A. It is the only autobiography in the four books.    B. It is the book with the highest rating.

C. It is about a scientist who also became a political leader.

D. It is the only book including the scientist’s early life.

22. What can we learn about Steve Jobs according to Walter Isaacson’s biography?

A. Jobs’ pursuit for excellence fueled technological innovation.

B. Jobs’ management style was highly praised by his colleagues.

C. Jobs focused mainly on the business side of Apple.

D. Jobs had a simple and straightforward personality.

23. Where is this passage most likely taken from?

A. A travel brochure. B. A scientific report.

C. A history book. D. A book review website.

B

“Lives of great men all remind us that we can make our lives sublime (崇高的)” is a line from A Psalm of Life (《人生颂》) that Chen Lin read in a Learn video when he was 96 years old.

With a “life is to give, not to take” attitude, Chen Lin devoted his life to the development of foreign language education in China.

Born in 1922, Chen worked in foreign education for more than 70 years. In 1950, he started teaching at Beijing Foreign Studies University. At the university, Chen was known for his nickname of “Three UP