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2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高一英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 is Sam going to do tonight?
A. Attend a party. B. Catch a flight. C. Go to a meeting.
2. Which subway line will the man get on first?
A. The red line. B. The blue line. C. The central line.
3. What does the woman love most about running?
A. Getting fit. B. Feeling happy. C. Being out early.
4. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Walk the dog. B. Clean the house. C. Finish her homework.
5. When will the woman have the interview?
A. At 1:00 p.m. B. At 2:00 p.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do?
A. Start a team project. B. Plan an evening out. C. Hold a dinner party.
7 What will the speakers start planning soon?
A. What they will eat.
B. Who they will invite.
C. Where they will celebrate.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does Jane probably feel?
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. Unhappy.
9. How much time did Jane have to finish the test?
A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
10. What will Jane do next?
A. Check her watch.
B. Talk to her mother.
C. Finish her math homework.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How does the woman feel about her exam results?
A. Disappointed. B. Ashamed. C. Shocked.
12. What does the man suggest they do?
A. Have a gathering. B. Go for a picnic. C. Run in the park.
13. What will the man do next?
A. Text his friends. B. Meet his parents. C. Apply to a university.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. How long will the training last each week?
A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours.
15. What will the man probably do on Monday evening?
A. Work late. B. Practice basketball. C. Hang out with his friends.
16. Who can play in the basketball team?
A. Men only. B. Women only. C. Both men and women.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk?
A. The future of the planet.
B. The introduction to new houses.
C. The ways to protect the environment.
18. Where is the talk being given?
A. In an office. B. In a garden. C. On a farm.
19. Why does the speaker ask the listeners to raise their hands?
A. To learn about their questions.
B. To count the number of people present.
C. To see how many people have made up their minds.
20. What are the neighbours encouraged to do?
A. Plant vegetables. B. Pick flowers. C. Relax in the garden.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Australia’s road trips, with various landscapes, top many visitors’ wish lists. We offer 4 great trip plans with local insights to help organize your journey.
Tasmania Road Trip
Length: 9 days
Best time to travel: Summer (December to February)
Distance travelled: 940 kilometres
Highlights: Food tour to Bruny Island’s famous artisan producers, sea rowing in Freycinet National Park, wonderful steam train railway journey along the West Coast.
Who for: Hikers who love to end the day with a glass of wine (酒).
South Australia Road Trip
Length: 7 days
Best time to travel: March to May or September to November
Distance travelled: 320 kilometres
Highlights: Foodie adventure of Adelaide, chocolate and wine pairing at ChocVine, cheese tasting, winery touring in Clare Valley.
Who for: Foodies that want the fun of a road trip without the long distances.
Victoria Road Trip
Length: 7 days
Best time to travel: Late Summer and early autumn (February to April)
Distance travelled: 750 kilometres
Highlights: Exploring Melbourne’s unbeatable food scene, driving yourself along the famous Great Ocean Road, hiking in the Grampians, panning for gold in Daylesford.
Who for: Those who want to mix fantastic views with world-class food.
Uluru Self-Drive Tour
Length: 5 days
Best time to travel: May to September
Distance travelled: 800 kilometres
Highlights: Guided kangaroo (袋鼠) sunset tour, swimming in the Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Mereenie Loop Drive, star watching at King’s Canyon, desert awakenings morning tour at Ayers Rock.
Who for: Those who want an exciting inland road trip packed with unique experiences.
1. What do the Tasmania Road Trip and the South Australia Road Trip have in common?
A. They feature sea sports. B. They cover the same travel distance.
C. They last more than 8 days. D. They offer food-related experiences.
2. When is the best time to enjoy the Victoria Road Trip?
A. March. B. August. C. October. D. December.
3. What can a tourist do during the Uluru Self-Drive Tour?
A. Take a steam train ride. B. Admire stars shining overhead.
C. Pan for gold in the desert. D. Visit a winery and do wine tasting.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章推荐澳大利亚四条特色自驾路线。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tasmania Road Trip部分Highlights中“Food tour to Bruny Island’s famous artisan producers (布鲁尼岛著名手工食品生产者的美食之旅)”和South Australia Road Trip部分Highlights“Foodie adventure of Adelaide, chocolate and wine pairing at ChocVine, cheese tasting, winery touring in Clare Valley. (阿德莱德美食之旅,在ChocVine品尝巧克力和葡萄酒,品尝奶酪,参观克莱尔谷的酒庄。)”可知,这两条路线的共同之处是提供与食物相关的体验。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Victoria Road Trip部分中“Best time to travel: Late Summer and early autumn (February to April) (最佳旅行时间为夏末秋初,即2月至4月)”可知,三月是享受维多利亚自驾游的最佳时间。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Uluru Self-Drive Tour部分Highlights中“star watching at King’s Canyon (国王峡谷观星)”可知,游客可以在乌鲁鲁自驾游期间欣赏头顶闪耀的星星。故选B项。
B
After high school, Maggie Doyne’s life took a meaningful turn. During a trip to Nepal, she met a girl whose life was destroyed by years of war. Deeply touched, she decided to stay and help kids like the girl.
Her journey started small. In 2006, Maggie Doyne used the $5,000 she had made by working as a babysitter to buy an acre of land in Nepal, on which she built the Kopila Valley Children’s Home. Later, to support and expand her charitable work, Doyne founded BlinkNow Foundation. Her human-focused work soon became a global model for fighting poverty and driving development.
2015 brought both honor and bitterness to Doyne. She won that year’s CNN Hero of the Year for caring for and educating at-risk Nepali children, but soon her beloved son died in an accident. “The following years were about putting pieces back together and pulling through as a family,” she later said.
Afterwards, Doyne found hope again. At a Los Angeles speaking meeting, she met Jeremy Power, a filmmaker who shared a passion for humanitarian causes and storytelling. They became partners both professionally and personally. Now married, they raise their biological kids in Nepal with the 93 other children. “It’s been a chapter of partnership and building this beautiful family,” Doyne said.
Doyne’s Kopila Valley School has grown into a top-facility campus with modern tech, various classes, onsite daycare and a “Futures” program, which helps students in their readiness for college, professional training or careers. Her Kopila Valley Children’s Home is devoted to offering all-round services that address poverty at its roots (根源). “We’ve raised a generation of children who are now making a difference in the world,” she said.
This year, Jeremy directed and filmed the documentary (纪录片) *Between the Mountain and the Sky* about Doyne, which shows the real, painful parts of her work — not just her “hero” side. “Undoubtedly, it lifts the curtain on what lies behind heroism,” she said. “By showing that imperfection, it’s inspired people in a way I never imagined.”
4. Where did the money to start Maggie’s first job in Nepal come from?
A. Her childcare pay. B. Prize money from CNN.
C. Local organizations’ support. D. Pocket money from her family.
5. What can we know about 2015 for Maggie Doyne?
A. It marked a big career turning point. B. It was packed with positive surprises.
C. It was an unusual and eventful year. D. It saw her quickly recover from sadness.
6. What does the “Futures” program focus on?
A. Holding after-school activities. B. Solving the issue of student poverty.
C. Preparing students for future development. D. Teaching students subject-based skills.
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Maggie Doyne’s family story in Nepal.
B. The painful choices of Maggie Doyne.
C. The advancement of BlinkNow Foundation.
D. Maggie Doyne’s humanitarian work in Nepal.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了美国女孩Maggie Doyne在尼泊尔创办儿童之家和学校,通过教育扶贫,成为人道主义典范的经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In 2006, Maggie Doyne used the $5,000 she had made by working as a babysitter to buy an acre of land in Nepal, on which she built the Kopila Valley Children’s Home.(2006年,Maggie Doyne用当保姆时赚的5000美元,在尼泊尔购买了一英亩土地,并在此建立了Kopila山谷儿童之家。)”可知,Maggie在尼泊尔的第一份工作的启动资金来自于她当保姆照看孩子的薪水。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“2015 brought both honor and bitterness to Doyne. She won that year’s CNN Hero of the Year for caring for and educating at-risk Nepali children, but soon her beloved son died in an accident.(2015年给Doyne带来了荣誉与痛苦交织的回忆。她因关爱和教育尼泊尔高危儿童荣获CNN年度英雄称号,但不久后深爱的儿子却在一场意外中离世。)”可知,2015年对于Maggie来说是不寻常且多事的一年。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Doyne’s Kopila Valley School has grown into a top-facility campus with modern tech, various classes, onsite daycare and a “Futures” program, which helps students in their readiness for college, professional training or careers.(Doyne的Kopila山谷学校已发展成一所拥有现代化技术、多元课程、校内日托及“未来”计划的一流校园,该计划助力学生为升入大学、职业培训或就业做好准备。)”可知,“未来”计划着眼于助力学生为未来的发展做准备。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Her journey started small. In 2006, Maggie Doyne used the $5,000 she had made by working as a babysitter to buy an acre of land in Nepal, on which she built the Kopila Valley Children’s Home. Later, to support and expand her charitable work, Doyne founded BlinkNow Foundation. Her human-focused work soon became a global model for fighting poverty and driving development.(她的慈善之旅从小规模开始。2006年,Maggie Doyne用当保姆赚下的5000美元,在尼泊尔买了一英亩地,建起了Kopila谷儿童之家。后来,为了支持和扩大她的慈善事业,Doyne成立了“瞬间绽放基金会”,她以人为本的工作很快成为全球抗击贫困和推动发展的典范。)”和文章对Maggie慈善事业的描述可知,本文主要讲述了Maggie Doyne在尼泊尔的人道主义工作。故选D。
C
Glow-in-the-dark plants bright enough to light up streets at night may sound like something from fantasy, but American scientists have already made plants that send out a greenish glow (微光). A team of Chinese researchers led by biologist Shuting Liu has just gone even further, creating the first brightest-ever glowing plants that can give off light of many colors.
“Picture the world in the movie *Avatar*, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” Liu said. “We want to turn that into reality. Imagine glowing plants replacing streetlights!”
Her team injected (注射) the leaves of the plant “Mebina” with strontium aluminate, a material often used in glow-in-the-dark toys that absorbs light and gradually sends it out over time. Mebina produced a strong light and then weakened for up to two hours — in different colors, depending on the injection. Once injected and placed under direct sunlight for minutes, the plant continued to glow for up to two hours.
“While the brightness of the afterglow gradually weakened during that period, plants can be recharged repeatedly with sunlight,” Liu said. “It shows that glowing plants could be sustainable (可持续的) and effective lighting systems, harvesting sunlight during the day and giving off light at night.
However, other scientists doubt about the practicality. “It’s out of the reach of current technology, and it might be more than what plants can bear,” John Carr, a British biochemist who was not involved in the study, tells CNN. “Because of the limited amount of energy these plants can give off, I don’t really see them as streetlights anytime soon.”
Liu said truthfully, “The plants are still far from providing functional light, as their light remains too weak for practical lighting applications. Additionally, the safety assessment (评估) is still ongoing. The plants currently can primarily serve as decorative night lights.”
But Liu added, “Looking ahead, if we can greatly increase brightness and make the light last longer, and once safety is proven, we’re sure to see gardens or public spaces being softly lit by glowing plants at night.”
8. What is the Chinese researchers’ breakthrough in the plant-related study?
A Producing ever-lasting plants.
B Growing plants that glow green.
C. Using shining plants as streetlights.
D. Making brightest multicolored glowing plants.
9. What happens to Mebina when injected with strontium aluminate?
A. It stops growing. B. It falls ill easily.
C. It shines for a while. D. It glows endlessly.
10. About what did Carr express doubt regarding the new creation?
A. Its actual use. B. Its testing approaches.
C. Its operating costs. D. Its environmental impacts.
11. Which of the following best describes Shuting Liu from the last paragraph?
A. Curious. B. Caring. C. Humorous. D. Determined.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍中美科学家在发光植物领域的研究,重点讲述中国团队研发出最亮多色发光植物及相关争议与展望。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A team of Chinese researchers led by biologist Shuting Liu has just gone even further, creating the first brightest-ever glowing plants that can give off light of many colors.(由生物学家刘书婷带领的中国研究团队更进一步,培育出了首批有史以来最亮的发光植物,它们能发出多种颜色的光。)”可知,中国研究人员在植物相关研究中的突破是培育出了最亮的多色发光植物。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Her team injected (注射) the leaves of the plant “Mebina” with strontium aluminate, a material often used in glow-in-the-dark toys that absorbs light and gradually sends it out over time. Mebina produced a strong light and then weakened for up to two hours — in different colors, depending on the injection. Once injected and placed under direct sunlight for minutes, the plant continued to glow for up to two hours.(研究团队向一种名为Mebina的植物叶片中,注射了铝酸锶 —— 这是一种常用于夜光玩具的材料,能吸收光线并随时间缓慢释放。经注射后的Mebina会发出强光,随后亮度逐渐减弱,持续时间最长可达两小时;发光颜色因注射剂量(或配方)的不同而有所差异。只需注射后将其置于直射阳光下照射数分钟,该植物便能持续发光长达两小时。)”可知,Mebina注射铝酸锶后会发光一段时间。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“However, other scientists doubt about the practicality. “It’s out of the reach of current technology, and it might be more than what plants can bear,” John Carr, a British biochemist who was not involved in the study, tells CNN. “Because of the limited amount of energy these plants can give off, I don’t really see them as streetlights anytime soon.”(然而,其他科学家对其实用性提出了质疑。“这超出了当前技术的可达范围,而且可能超出了植物的承受能力,” 未参与该研究的英国生物化学家John Carr在接受美国有线电视新闻网(CNN)采访时表示,“由于这些植物能释放的能量有限,我认为它们短期内不太可能被用作路灯。”)”可知,Carr对这项新发明的实际用途表示怀疑。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Looking ahead, if we can greatly increase brightness and make the light last longer, and once safety is proven, we’re sure to see gardens or public spaces being softly lit by glowing plants at night.(展望未来,如果我们能大幅提高亮度,延长发光时间,一旦安全性得到证实,我们肯定会看到花园或公共场所在夜间被发光植物柔和地照亮。)”可知,刘书婷对发光植物的未来应用充满信心,即便目前存在不足,仍坚定地朝着目标推进,体现了她“意志坚定的(Determined)”特质。故选D项。
D
More than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced annually across the world, with electronic device (设备) production consuming valuable natural resources and giving off a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, devices are aging faster than ever and often end up in landfills.
Though changing consumer behavior to avoid unnecessary replacement of older electronic devices is the most sustainable solution, it is easier said than done, as rapid tech development eliminates older devices in no time. Therefore, other solutions are very much needed, such as giving them an entirely new purpose.
Huber and other researchers from the University of Tartu’s Institute of Computer Science demonstrated a groundbreaking novel approach: turning outdated smartphones into micro data (数据) centers, the building of which is inexpensive, around 8 euros per device. These centers can be widely used. In city settings, they can collect real-time passenger data at bus stops to improve public transport, or monitor air quality and noise levels to build more livable communities.
The researchers made changes to the phones by removing batteries (电池) and replacing them with other power sources to reduce the risk of chemicals for the environment. Then, four phones were connected together, fitted with 3D-printed holders and turned into a working facility ready to be reused, making sustainable practices for old electronics possible. It was successfully tested underwater, helping with sea life observation by counting species — doing away with the need to bring videos to the surface for analysis (分析), as the process was done underwater.
The team’s findings show outdated technology doesn’t have to end up as waste. “With minimal resources, these devices can gain new uses, driving eco-friendly and sustainable digital solutions. Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the future — it’s about reimagining the present, where yesterday’s devices become tomorrow’s opportunities,” notes Huber.
12. What situation does the author show in paragraph 1?
A. Electronics cause pollution and waste. B. Electronics’ quality is dropping.
C. Consumers like recycling their phones. D. Smartphones are popular with users.
13. What does the underlined word “eliminates” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Speeds up. B. Knocks out.
C. Takes advantage of. D. Catches up with.
14. How does the author present the new applications of old smartphones?
A. By providing data. B. By listing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By gathering users’ feedback.
15. What does Huber suggest doing about the outdated electronics?
A. Using them as toys. B. Taking them apart.
C. Repurposing them. D. Leaving them as they are.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍智能手机生产消耗资源、产生碳排放且旧设备易被废弃的问题,以及研究者将过时智能手机改造为微型数据中心的创新解决方案。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“More than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced annually across the world, with electronic device (设备) production consuming valuable natural resources and giving off a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, devices are aging faster than ever and often end up in landfills. (全球每年生产超过12亿部智能手机,电子设备生产消耗宝贵的自然资源,并向大气中排放大量二氧化碳。与此同时,设备老化速度比以往任何时候都快,往往最终被送进垃圾填埋场。)”可知,第一段展示了电子设备消耗资源、产生污染且易被废弃造成浪费的现状。故选A项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Though changing consumer behavior to avoid unnecessary replacement of older electronic devices is the most sustainable solution, it is easier said than done, as rapid tech development eliminates older devices in no time.(尽管改变消费者行为以避免不必要地更换旧电子设备是最可持续的解决方案,但这说起来容易做起来难,因为快速的技术发展很快就会eliminates旧设备。)”可知,快速的技术发展使得旧设备很快被取代,因此“eliminates”意为“淘汰、取代”,与“Knocks out”(淘汰)含义相近。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In city settings, they can collect real-time passenger data at bus stops to improve public transport, or monitor air quality and noise levels to build more livable communities.(在城市环境中,它们可以在公交站收集实时乘客数据以改善公共交通,或监测空气质量和噪音水平以建设更宜居的社区。)”以及第四段中的“It was successfully tested underwater, helping with sea life observation by counting species — doing away with the need to bring videos to the surface for analysis (分析), as the process was done underwater. (它在水下成功进行了测试,通过物种计数助力海洋生物观测 —— 无需将视频带回水面进行分析,因为整个过程都在水下完成。)”可知,作者通过列举城市应用和水下应用的例子,介绍旧智能手机的新用途。故选B项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“With minimal resources, these devices can gain new uses, driving eco-friendly and sustainable digital solutions.(用最少的资源,这些设备可以获得新的用途,推动环保和可持续的数字解决方案。)”可知,胡贝尔建议为过时的电子设备重新规划用途。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress in your life there are healthy steps you can take to destress and regain control.
First, think about the ways you currently deal with stress. ____16____ Are they healthy or unhealthy? Many of us deal with stress in unhealthy ways that make us feel better for a short time but worsen the problem over time. Replace these ways with healthy ones that work in the long run.
____17____ You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one or a serious illness. In such cases, the best way to manage stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long term, it’s easier than fighting a situation you can’t change.
When you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is getting up and exercising. ____18____ Exercise produces endorphins (内啡肽) that make you feel good and also serves as a valuable distraction from your daily worries.
There is nothing more calming than spending quality time with another human being who makes you feel safe and understood. Actually, face-to-face interaction starts a chain of hormones that works against the body’s protective “fight-or-flight” reaction. ____19____
In addition to a hands-on approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress by setting aside “me” time. ____20____ Taking care of your own needs is a necessity. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, you’ll be in a better place to handle life’s stressors.
A. Feeling discouraged again?
B. Stop being tied up in your daily tasks.
C. Some sources of stress are unavoidable.
D. Hold on to your belief and go all out for it.
E. But physical activity is a huge stress reducer.
F. Your stress journal can help you recognize them.
G. Make it a point to connect in person with family and friends.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. E 19. G 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些减轻压力的健康方法。
【16题详解】
根据上文“First, think about the ways you currently deal with stress.(首先,思考一下你目前应对压力的方式。)”和下文“Are they healthy or unhealthy?(它们是健康的还是不健康的?)”可知,空处应该表示思考目前方式的作用和意义;选项F.Your stress journal can help you recognize them.(你的压力日记能够帮助你识别这些方式。)中的stress journal指的是上文表达的对目前应对压力方式的思考,明确说明了这样做的作用;them指代上文中的ways,并与下文中的they所指一致,承上启下,语意衔接连贯。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据下文“You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one or a serious illness.(你无法阻止或改变压力源,比如所爱之人的离世或重病。)”可知,空处应该表示有些压力源是不可避免的,选项C. Some sources of stress are unavoidable.(有些压力源是不可避免的。)符合语境,衔接下文。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“When you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is getting up and exercising.(当你感到压力很大时,最不想做的事大概就是起身运动了。)”和下文“Exercise produces endorphins (内啡肽) that make you feel good and also serves as a valuable distraction from your daily worries.(运动会产生让你感觉良好的内啡肽,同时也是转移日常烦恼的有效方式。)可知,空处应该表示转折,说明运动有助于减压;选项E. But physical activity is a huge stress reducer.(但体育活动是巨大的减压方式。)明确指出了体育运动是非常有效的减压方式,下文也补充说明了原因,符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“There is nothing more calming than spending quality time with another human being who makes you feel safe and understood. Actually, face-to-face interaction starts a chain of hormones that works against the body’s protective “fight-or-flight” reaction.(没有什么比与一个让你感到安全和被理解的人共度美好时光更让人平静的了。实际上,面对面交流会引发一系列荷尔蒙反应,对抗身体的自我保护“战或逃”的反应。)”可知,空处为该段尾句,应该对上文进行总结,表明应该要和让你感到安全和被理解的家人和朋友保持面对面的交流与联系,故选项G. Make it a point to connect in person with family and friends.(务必重视与家人朋友面对面交流。)强调了要与家人和朋友经常面对面联系交流,符合语境。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文“In addition to a hands-on approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress by setting aside “me” time.(除了亲力亲为和保持积极态度外,留出“自我”时间也能帮你减轻压力。)”和下文“Taking care of your own needs is a necessity.(照顾自己的需求是必需的。)”可知,空处应该表示如何给自己留出些时间;选项B. Stop being tied up in your daily tasks.(不要被日常琐事缠身。)说明了要给自己留出时间,就不要被日常琐事所束缚,下文补充说明了留出自我的时间,照顾自己的需求是非常必要的。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。
On October 10, 2025, Andrew Nixon, a firefighter from Louisiana, was driving home after a wedding when there came a deafening “bang” not far ahead. He ____21____ something had gone wrong on the highway. As he ____22____, he noticed a car had just crashed into an 18-wheeler, and its tires were quickly catching fire.
Realizing someone was stuck inside, Nixon ____23____ immediately and ran to the ____24____ car. He called out to ask if the woman was okay, but she made no ____25____. Obviously, the serious traffic ____26____ had left her senseless. Nixon’s ____27____ told him time was running out, so he decisively went to the passenger side, his mind focused only on saving her.
As fires grew bigger, Nixon used his ____28____ to hit the car glass, cutting himself deeply, but he didn’t ____29____. Smoke filled the car, and he knew every second counted. He lifted the woman up, pulled her out through the narrow gap of the half-open door and brought her to ____30____ just before the car was fully consumed by fire.
It wasn’t long before firefighters arrived, but the car was reduced to ashes. Fire Chief Chris praised Nixon, “His training and ____31____ made him act fast. He was her last ____32____.” The woman was airlifted to hospital and soon came to herself. Despite his aching hands, Nixon said, “It felt good to save somebody.” His ____33____ act reminds us courage doesn’t mean the ____34____ of fear, but that the thought that someone else’s life ____35____ more than your own safety wins out over fear.
21. A. sensed B. agreed C. regretted D. heard
22. A. sought B. approached C. planned D. rose
23. A. pulled over B. got away C. moved around D. set out
24. A. deserted B. speeding C. used D. burning
25. A. apology B. impression C. comment D. reaction
26. A. condition B. control C. rule D. crash
27. A. intelligence B. belief C. experience D. goal
28. A. knee B. hands C. feet D. shoulder
29. A. stop B. struggle C. argue D. ignore
30 A. attention B. safety C. hospital D. life
31. A. responsibility B. honesty C. patience D. pressure
32. A. option B. challenge C. chance D. memory
33. A. confusing B. thoughtless C. unique D. heroic
34. A. source B. presence C. absence D. effect
35. A. acquires B. matters C. prefers D. measures
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了消防员尼克松路遇撞车起火,徒手破窗救出昏迷女司机,诠释英雄勇气的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他意识到高速公路上出了问题。A. sensed感觉到;意识到;B. agreed同意;C. regretted后悔;D. heard听见。根据上文的“there came a deafening “bang” not far ahead”可知,巨响后他肯定意识到出事了。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当他走近时,他注意到一辆汽车刚刚撞上了一辆 18 轮大卡车,而那辆大卡车的轮胎很快就开始起火了。A. sought寻找;B. approached靠近;C. planned计划;D. rose上升。根据下文的“he noticed a car had just crashed into an 18-wheeler, and its tires were quickly catching fire”可知,这些情况需近距离观察。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:意识到有人被困在车内后,尼克松立刻停车,冲向了那辆着火的汽车。A. pulled over靠边停车;B. got away逃离;C. moved around四处移动;D. set out出发。根据语境和下文“ran to”可知,他需先停车下车,然后冲过去。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:意识到有人被困在车内后,尼克松立刻停车,冲向了那辆着火的汽车。A. deserted 遗弃;B. speeding超速行驶;C. used用;D. burning燃烧。根据第一段的“its tires were quickly catching fire”可知,车辆正在燃烧。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他大声询问那位女士是否没事,但她没有做出任何反应。A. apology道歉;B. impression印象;C. comment评论;D. reaction反应。根据转折连词but和下文的“left her senseless”可知,那位女士失去了意识,所以肯定是没有反应。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:显然,严重的交通事故使她失去知觉。A. condition状况;B. control控制;C. rule规则;D. crash撞车。根据第一段的“he noticed a car had just crashed into an 18-wheeler”可知,一辆汽车撞上了一辆18轮大卡车,所以用crash符合语境。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:尼克松的经验让他意识到时间所剩无几,于是他果断地走到乘客一侧,全身心地投入到拯救她的行动中。A. intelligence智力;B. belief信念;C. experience经验;D. goal目标。根据第一段“Andrew Nixon, a firefighter from Louisiana”提到的他的“消防员”身份,用experience符合语境。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义义辨析。句意:随着火势越来越大,尼克松用双手猛击车窗,结果划伤了自己,伤得很重,但他并没有停止。A. knee膝盖;B. hands双手;C. feet双脚;D. shoulder肩膀。根据下文“hit the car glass”与“cutting himself deeply”以及常识可知,徒手破窗,常用双手。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着火势越来越大,尼克松用双手猛击车窗,结果划伤了自己,伤得很重,但他并没有停止。A. stop停止;B. struggle挣扎;C. argue争论;D. ignore忽视。根据前文“cutting himself deeply”及转折连词but可知,虽然他划伤了自己,但是他没有停止。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他将那名女子抱起,从半开的门缝中把她拉了出去,将她带到了安全地带——就在汽车完全被大火吞没之前。A. attention注意;B. safety安全;C. hospital医院;D. life生命。根据上文的“He lifted the woman up, pulled her out through the narrow gap of the half-open door(他把女人扶起来,把她从半开着的门的狭窄缝隙里拉了出来)”和下文的“before the car was fully consumed”可知,他将女子带到了安全地带。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的训练经历以及所承担的责任使他能够迅速采取行动。A. responsibility责任;B. honesty诚实;C. patience耐心;D. pressure压力。根据他“消防员”身份与救人的情景及后文“made him act fast”,用responsibility符合语境。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他是她最后的机会。A. option选择;B. challenge挑战;C. chance机会;D. memory记忆。根据空格前的last与上一段的“he knew every second counted”以及救人的情景可知,用chance符合语境。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他的英勇行为让我们明白,勇气并非意味着完全没有恐惧,而是当人们意识到他人的生命比自身的安全更为重要时,恐惧便会被战胜。A. confusing令人困惑的;B. thoughtless轻率的;C. unique独特的;D. heroic英勇的。根据尼克松火场救人的情景和下文“reminds us courage”。用heroic符合语境。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的英勇行为让我们明白,勇气并非意味着完全没有恐惧,而是当人们意识到他人的生命比自身的安全更为重要时,恐惧便会被战胜。A. source来源;B. presence存在;C. absence缺席;没有;D. effect影响。根据下文的“wins out over fear”可知,并不是没有了恐惧,而是恐惧被战胜。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他的英勇行为让我们明白,勇气并非意味着完全没有恐惧,而是当人们意识到他人的生命比自身的安全更为重要时,恐惧便会被战胜。A. acquires获得;B. matters重要;C. prefers更喜欢;D. measures衡量。根据上文的“someone else’s life”与下文的“your own safety”可知,此处指权衡哪个更重要。所以,用matters符合语境。故选B项。
第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At the center of Ilala Mchikichini, a busy neighborhood in Tanzania, 9-year-old Aisha Juma, a fourth-grader at Ilala Boma School, turns hula hoops (圈) skillfully. “I like acrobatics (杂技) because it makes me healthy, ____36____ (sharpen) my mind and raises my confidence,” she says. Since beginning her training two years ago, Aisha has built ____37____ (strong) and got better results in school.
Her story is the latest chapter in a tradition which began nearly sixty years ago, when 20 young Tanzanians ____38____ (send) to China to study acrobatics — ____39____ important event in the history of Sino-Tanzanian cultural exchange. The program took shape after a Chinese acrobatic troupe (演出团) put on an ____40____ (amaze) performance in Tanzania that impressed national leaders and inspired the idea of sending young talents for formal training in China.
Nyota and 19 other teenagers, arrived in Wuhan in 1965. Despite the challenges, they trained diligently at the Wuhan Acrobatic Institute. Thanks ____41____ their hard work, they had a historic meeting in 1968 with Chairman Mao, during a visit by Tanzania’s founding President Julius Nyerere.
The group returned home in 1969. ____42____ (train) more excellent acrobatics talents, they set up the National Acrobatics Troupe, the first of ____43____ (it) kind in Africa. Under government guidance, they toured widely within Tanzania and abroad, performing in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Malawi.
Nyota, one of the teammates, believes the Tanzania-China bond remains strong. “Comparing the China we visited with the China of today shows a ____44____ (drama) change,” he says. “They have progressed impressively.”
From the icy streets of Wuhan to the sunlit training grounds of Dar es Salaam, the story of Tanzanian acrobatics continues to unfold, and youngsters like Aisha carry forward a tradition ____45____ bridges countries and generations.
【答案】36. sharpens
37. strength
38. were sent
39. an 40. amazing
41. to 42. To train
43. its 44. dramatic
45. that##which
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍中坦文化交流中杂技项目的起源、发展,及坦桑尼亚青少年传承该传统的故事,彰显两国跨代际友谊。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:“我喜欢杂技,因为它让我健康,磨练我的意志,还能增强我的信心。”她说。此处为谓语动词,与makes和raises并列作谓语,主语it为单数,描述客观事实用一般现在时,所以谓语动词为sharpens。故填sharpens。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意:自从两年前开始训练以来,艾莎增强了体力,在学校的成绩也更好了。此处作built的宾语,用strong的名词形式strength,意为“体力、力量”,为不可数名词。故填strength。
【38题详解】
考查动词语态和时态。句意:她的故事是近60年前开始的一项传统的最新篇章,当时20名坦桑尼亚年轻人被派往中国学习杂技——这是中坦文化交流史上的一件大事。此处为谓语动词,根据时间状语“nearly sixty years ago”,描述过去发生的动作,用一般过去时;且20young Tanzanians与send为被动关系,所以使用一般过去时的被动语态,主语为复数,be动词用were。故填were sent。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意:她的故事是近60年前开始的一项传统的最新篇章,当时20名坦桑尼亚年轻人被派往中国学习杂技——这是中坦文化交流史上的一件大事。此处泛指“一件重要事件”,important event为可数名词单数,且important是以元音音素开头的单词,用不定冠词an。故填an。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意:这个项目是在中国杂技团在坦桑尼亚举行了一场令人惊叹的表演后形成的,这场表演给国家领导人留下了深刻印象,并启发了派遣青年人才到中国接受正规训练的想法。此处修饰名词performance,用amaze的形容词形式amazing,意为“令人惊叹的”符合句意。故填amazing。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意:由于他们的努力,1968年,在坦桑尼亚开国总统朱利叶斯·尼雷尔访华期间,他们与毛主席进行了历史性会面。此处为固定搭配“thanks to”,意为“由于、多亏”,用介词to。故填to。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:为了培养更多优秀的杂技人才,他们成立了国家杂技团,这在非洲是首个此类团体。此处为非谓语动词作状语,结合句意,“成立杂技团的目的是培养人才”,所以此处用动词不定式to train作目的状语,位于句首单词,首字母大写。故填To train。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意:为了培养更多优秀的杂技人才,他们成立了国家杂技团,这在非洲是首个此类团体。此处修饰名词kind,用it的形容词性物主代词its,意为“它的”,固定搭配“of its kind”意为“此类的、同类型的”。故填its。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:“将我们当年访问的中国与今天的中国相比,变化是巨大的。”他说。此处修饰名词change,用drama的形容词形式dramatic,意为“巨大的、戏剧性的”。故填dramatic。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:从武汉冰冷的街道到达累斯萨拉姆阳光明媚的训练场,坦桑尼亚杂技的故事仍在继续,像艾莎这样的年轻人传承着这座连接国家与世代的桥梁。此处为关系词引导的定语从句,先行词为a tradition,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,用关系代词that或which。故填that/which。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 20 分)
46. 假定你是李华,外教Mary想了解你班入学后的英语学习状况,请给Mary写一封邮件,内容包括:
(1) 你的进步;
(2) 你的困难与建议。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mary,
I’m glad to share my progress in English since entering the class.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mary,
I’m glad to share my progress in English since entering the class. Earlier, I struggled with short passages, but now I can read longer English stories. What’s more, I used to be too shy to speak English. However, I dare to answer your questions in class now.
But I still have some problems. First, I find it hard to catch key points when you speak too fast in class even if I focus fully. Also, I have much difficulty with my oral English. Would you please give us more guidance on figuring out the general idea of a passage and speak a little slower in our English class? And we’d appreciate it if you could organize more fun activities like English games or role-plays to practice our oral English.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求学生以李华的身份,给想了解自己英语学习状况的外教Mary写一封邮件,需说明自己在学习上的进步,并分享遇到的困难以及建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
困难的:hard→difficult, tough
集中注意力:focus→concentrate
在……方面有困难:have difficulty with→have trouble with, have problems with
弄清楚:figure out→work out, find out
2. 句式拓展
j同义句转换
原句:Earlier, I struggled with short passages, but now I can read longer English stories.
拓展句:Although earlier I struggled with short passages, now I can read longer English stories.
【点睛】[高分句型1] First, I find it hard to catch key points when you speak too fast in class even if I focus fully. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句、even if引导的让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] And we’d appreciate it if you could organize more fun activities like English games or role-plays to practice our oral English. (运用了if引导的状语从句)
第二节 (满分 20 分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was a shy girl with a sweet voice. She had a passion for writing and her compositions were so beautifully written that her teacher Mr. Hill often read them in front of the whole class.
One day, Mr. Hill announced a school speech contest (比赛) that was to take place in two weeks and Jenny secretly wanted to take part. But speaking in front of so many people made her heart race, so she was afraid to sign up.
The next day, in class, Mr. Hill talked about the contest. “To anyone feeling nervous,” he said loudly enough for everyone to hear. “Don’t let fear hold you back. You can make full use of AI tools — they can listen to your reading, tell you how to change your tone (语气) and speed, and help you develop speaking skills. It’s a great way to learn something new while practicing!” Jenny’s eyes widened with surprise, as she’d never thought of AI as a helper for speeches. Encouraged by Mr. Hill’s words, Jenny signed up for the contest, for she thought to herself, “At least I can have a shot and challenge myself.”
After school, Jenny told her parents about Mr. Hill’s advice and her determination to try. They reacted positively. Her dad downloaded a speech-training app, through which Jenny tried reading her draft (稿子). To her great joy, the app not only pointed out where she spoke too softly but suggested proper pausing between lines. Following the tips, she repeated her speech draft section by section until she felt confident. Her mom and dad took turns acting as her audience and she was surprised to find herself improving greatly day by day.
注意:
(1) 续写词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the contest day, Jenny felt nervous at first on the stage.
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【答案】One possible version
On the contest day, Jenny felt nervous at first on the stage. But the thought of her parents’ encouragement and guidance from AI calmed her down. Her sweet voice, now steady and firm, echoed through the hall. The audience gave her warm applause for her passionate and deeply persuasive speech. Eventually she finished in second place, which filled her with a sense of achievement. From this experience, Jenny came to realize that bravely trying new tools like AI can open up new possibilities. Besides, she learned that real self-improvement comes from challenging herself and learning new skills. The contest impressed her so deeply that it always inspired her to fight for her dream.
【解析】
【导语】本文以害羞女孩珍妮的演讲比赛经历为线索,讲述了珍妮热爱写作却畏惧当众演讲,在希尔老师提及AI工具可辅助演讲的鼓励下报名参赛,借助AI应用和父母帮助提升演讲能力的故事。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
由首句内容“On the contest day, Jenny felt nervous at first on the stage.(比赛当天,珍妮一开始在舞台上感到很紧张。)”可知,本段可描写珍妮借父母鼓励与AI指导平复情绪,以平稳坚定的声音完成演讲获掌声,最终获第二名,领悟到AI助力与自我挑战带来成长的经过。
2. 续写线索:登台紧张——借鼓励与AI指导平复——平稳演讲获掌声——获第二名——领悟成长真谛
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①平复:calm down/settle down
②完成:finish/complete
③领悟:realize/understand
情绪类
①自信:confident/assured
②成就感:sense of achievement/fulfillment
【点睛】[高分句型1] Eventually she finished in second place, which filled her with a sense of achievement.(运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] From this experience, Jenny came to realize that bravely trying new tools like AI can open up new possibilities.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
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2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高一英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 is Sam going to do tonight?
A. Attend a party. B. Catch a flight. C. Go to a meeting.
2. Which subway line will the man get on first?
A. The red line. B. The blue line. C. The central line.
3. What does the woman love most about running?
A. Getting fit. B. Feeling happy. C. Being out early.
4. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Walk the dog. B. Clean the house. C. Finish her homework.
5. When will the woman have the interview?
A. At 1:00 p.m. B. At 2:00 p.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do?
A. Start a team project. B. Plan an evening out. C. Hold a dinner party.
7. What will the speakers start planning soon?
A. What they will eat.
B. Who they will invite.
C. Where they will celebrate.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. How does Jane probably feel?
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. Unhappy.
9. How much time did Jane have to finish the test?
A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
10. What will Jane do next?
A. Check her watch.
B. Talk to her mother.
C. Finish her math homework.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How does the woman feel about her exam results?
A. Disappointed. B. Ashamed. C. Shocked.
12. What does the man suggest they do?
A. Have a gathering. B. Go for a picnic. C. Run in the park.
13. What will the man do next?
A. Text his friends. B. Meet his parents. C. Apply to a university.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. How long will the training last each week?
A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours.
15. What will the man probably do on Monday evening?
A. Work late. B. Practice basketball. C. Hang out with his friends.
16. Who can play in the basketball team?
A. Men only. B. Women only. C. Both men and women.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk?
A. The future of the planet.
B. The introduction to new houses.
C. The ways to protect the environment.
18. Where is the talk being given?
A. In an office. B. In a garden. C. On a farm.
19. Why does the speaker ask the listeners to raise their hands?
A. To learn about their questions.
B. To count the number of people present.
C. To see how many people have made up their minds.
20. What are the neighbours encouraged to do?
A. Plant vegetables. B. Pick flowers. C. Relax in the garden.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Australia’s road trips, with various landscapes, top many visitors’ wish lists. We offer 4 great trip plans with local insights to help organize your journey.
Tasmania Road Trip
Length: 9 days
Best time to travel: Summer (December to February)
Distance travelled: 940 kilometres
Highlights: Food tour to Bruny Island’s famous artisan producers, sea rowing in Freycinet National Park, wonderful steam train railway journey along the West Coast.
Who for: Hikers who love to end the day with a glass of wine (酒).
South Australia Road Trip
Length: 7 days
Best time to travel: March to May or September to November
Distance travelled: 320 kilometres
Highlights: Foodie adventure of Adelaide, chocolate and wine pairing at ChocVine, cheese tasting, winery touring in Clare Valley.
Who for: Foodies that want the fun of a road trip without the long distances.
Victoria Road Trip
Length: 7 days
Best time to travel: Late Summer and early autumn (February to April)
Distance travelled: 750 kilometres
Highlights: Exploring Melbourne’s unbeatable food scene, driving yourself along the famous Great Ocean Road, hiking in the Grampians, panning for gold in Daylesford.
Who for: Those who want to mix fantastic views with world-class food.
Uluru Self-Drive Tour
Length: 5 days
Best time to travel: May to September
Distance travelled: 800 kilometres
Highlights: Guided kangaroo (袋鼠) sunset tour, swimming in the Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Mereenie Loop Drive, star watching at King’s Canyon, desert awakenings morning tour at Ayers Rock.
Who for: Those who want an exciting inland road trip packed with unique experiences.
1. What do the Tasmania Road Trip and the South Australia Road Trip have in common?
A. They feature sea sports. B. They cover the same travel distance.
C They last more than 8 days. D. They offer food-related experiences.
2. When is the best time to enjoy the Victoria Road Trip?
A. March. B. August. C. October. D. December.
3. What can a tourist do during the Uluru Self-Drive Tour?
A. Take a steam train ride. B. Admire stars shining overhead.
C. Pan for gold in the desert. D. Visit a winery and do wine tasting.
B
After high school, Maggie Doyne’s life took a meaningful turn. During a trip to Nepal, she met a girl whose life was destroyed by years of war. Deeply touched, she decided to stay and help kids like the girl.
Her journey started small. In 2006, Maggie Doyne used the $5,000 she had made by working as a babysitter to buy an acre of land in Nepal, on which she built the Kopila Valley Children’s Home. Later, to support and expand her charitable work, Doyne founded BlinkNow Foundation. Her human-focused work soon became a global model for fighting poverty and driving development.
2015 brought both honor and bitterness to Doyne. She won that year’s CNN Hero of the Year for caring for and educating at-risk Nepali children, but soon her beloved son died in an accident. “The following years were about putting pieces back together and pulling through as a family,” she later said.
Afterwards, Doyne found hope again. At a Los Angeles speaking meeting, she met Jeremy Power, a filmmaker who shared a passion for humanitarian causes and storytelling. They became partners both professionally and personally. Now married, they raise their biological kids in Nepal with the 93 other children. “It’s been a chapter of partnership and building this beautiful family,” Doyne said.
Doyne’s Kopila Valley School has grown into a top-facility campus with modern tech, various classes, onsite daycare and a “Futures” program, which helps students in their readiness for college, professional training or careers. Her Kopila Valley Children’s Home is devoted to offering all-round services that address poverty at its roots (根源). “We’ve raised a generation of children who are now making a difference in the world,” she said.
This year, Jeremy directed and filmed the documentary (纪录片) *Between the Mountain and the Sky* about Doyne, which shows the real, painful parts of her work — not just her “hero” side. “Undoubtedly, it lifts the curtain on what lies behind heroism,” she said. “By showing that imperfection, it’s inspired people in a way I never imagined.”
4. Where did the money to start Maggie’s first job in Nepal come from?
A. Her childcare pay. B. Prize money from CNN.
C. Local organizations’ support. D. Pocket money from her family.
5. What can we know about 2015 for Maggie Doyne?
A. It marked a big career turning point. B. It was packed with positive surprises.
C. It was an unusual and eventful year. D. It saw her quickly recover from sadness.
6. What does the “Futures” program focus on?
A. Holding after-school activities. B. Solving the issue of student poverty.
C. Preparing students for future development. D. Teaching students subject-based skills.
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Maggie Doyne’s family story in Nepal.
B. The painful choices of Maggie Doyne.
C. The advancement of BlinkNow Foundation.
D. Maggie Doyne’s humanitarian work in Nepal.
C
Glow-in-the-dark plants bright enough to light up streets at night may sound like something from fantasy, but American scientists have already made plants that send out a greenish glow (微光). A team of Chinese researchers led by biologist Shuting Liu has just gone even further, creating the first brightest-ever glowing plants that can give off light of many colors.
“Picture the world in the movie *Avatar*, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” Liu said. “We want to turn that into reality. Imagine glowing plants replacing streetlights!”
Her team injected (注射) the leaves of the plant “Mebina” with strontium aluminate, a material often used in glow-in-the-dark toys that absorbs light and gradually sends it out over time. Mebina produced a strong light and then weakened for up to two hours — in different colors, depending on the injection. Once injected and placed under direct sunlight for minutes, the plant continued to glow for up to two hours.
“While the brightness of the afterglow gradually weakened during that period, plants can be recharged repeatedly with sunlight,” Liu said. “It shows that glowing plants could be sustainable (可持续的) and effective lighting systems, harvesting sunlight during the day and giving off light at night.
However, other scientists doubt about the practicality. “It’s out of the reach of current technology, and it might be more than what plants can bear,” John Carr, a British biochemist who was not involved in the study, tells CNN. “Because of the limited amount of energy these plants can give off, I don’t really see them as streetlights anytime soon.”
Liu said truthfully, “The plants are still far from providing functional light, as their light remains too weak for practical lighting applications. Additionally, the safety assessment (评估) is still ongoing. The plants currently can primarily serve as decorative night lights.”
But Liu added, “Looking ahead, if we can greatly increase brightness and make the light last longer, and once safety is proven, we’re sure to see gardens or public spaces being softly lit by glowing plants at night.”
8. What is the Chinese researchers’ breakthrough in the plant-related study?
A. Producing ever-lasting plants.
B. Growing plants that glow green.
C. Using shining plants as streetlights.
D. Making brightest multicolored glowing plants.
9. What happens to Mebina when injected with strontium aluminate?
A. It stops growing. B. It falls ill easily.
C. It shines for a while. D. It glows endlessly.
10. About what did Carr express doubt regarding the new creation?
A. Its actual use. B. Its testing approaches.
C. Its operating costs. D. Its environmental impacts.
11. Which of the following best describes Shuting Liu from the last paragraph?
A. Curious. B. Caring. C. Humorous. D. Determined.
D
More than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced annually across the world, with electronic device (设备) production consuming valuable natural resources and giving off a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, devices are aging faster than ever and often end up in landfills.
Though changing consumer behavior to avoid unnecessary replacement of older electronic devices is the most sustainable solution, it is easier said than done, as rapid tech development eliminates older devices in no time. Therefore, other solutions are very much needed, such as giving them an entirely new purpose.
Huber and other researchers from the University of Tartu’s Institute of Computer Science demonstrated a groundbreaking novel approach: turning outdated smartphones into micro data (数据) centers, the building of which is inexpensive, around 8 euros per device. These centers can be widely used. In city settings, they can collect real-time passenger data at bus stops to improve public transport, or monitor air quality and noise levels to build more livable communities.
The researchers made changes to the phones by removing batteries (电池) and replacing them with other power sources to reduce the risk of chemicals for the environment. Then, four phones were connected together, fitted with 3D-printed holders and turned into a working facility ready to be reused, making sustainable practices for old electronics possible. It was successfully tested underwater, helping with sea life observation by counting species — doing away with the need to bring videos to the surface for analysis (分析), as the process was done underwater.
The team’s findings show outdated technology doesn’t have to end up as waste. “With minimal resources, these devices can gain new uses, driving eco-friendly and sustainable digital solutions. Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the future — it’s about reimagining the present, where yesterday’s devices become tomorrow’s opportunities,” notes Huber.
12. What situation does the author show in paragraph 1?
A. Electronics cause pollution and waste. B. Electronics’ quality is dropping.
C. Consumers like recycling their phones. D. Smartphones are popular with users.
13. What does the underlined word “eliminates” mean in paragraph 2?
A Speeds up. B. Knocks out.
C. Takes advantage of. D. Catches up with.
14. How does the author present the new applications of old smartphones?
A. By providing data. B. By listing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By gathering users’ feedback.
15 What does Huber suggest doing about the outdated electronics?
A. Using them as toys. B. Taking them apart.
C. Repurposing them. D. Leaving them as they are.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress in your life there are healthy steps you can take to destress and regain control.
First, think about the ways you currently deal with stress. ____16____ Are they healthy or unhealthy? Many of us deal with stress in unhealthy ways that make us feel better for a short time but worsen the problem over time. Replace these ways with healthy ones that work in the long run.
____17____ You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one or a serious illness. In such cases, the best way to manage stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long term, it’s easier than fighting a situation you can’t change.
When you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is getting up and exercising. ____18____ Exercise produces endorphins (内啡肽) that make you feel good and also serves as a valuable distraction from your daily worries.
There is nothing more calming than spending quality time with another human being who makes you feel safe and understood. Actually, face-to-face interaction starts a chain of hormones that works against the body’s protective “fight-or-flight” reaction. ____19____
In addition to a hands-on approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress by setting aside “me” time. ____20____ Taking care of your own needs is a necessity. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, you’ll be in a better place to handle life’s stressors.
A. Feeling discouraged again?
B. Stop being tied up in your daily tasks.
C. Some sources of stress are unavoidable.
D. Hold on to your belief and go all out for it.
E. But physical activity is a huge stress reducer.
F. Your stress journal can help you recognize them.
G. Make it a point to connect in person with family and friends.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。
On October 10, 2025, Andrew Nixon, a firefighter from Louisiana, was driving home after a wedding when there came a deafening “bang” not far ahead. He ____21____ something had gone wrong on the highway. As he ____22____, he noticed a car had just crashed into an 18-wheeler, and its tires were quickly catching fire.
Realizing someone was stuck inside, Nixon ____23____ immediately and ran to the ____24____ car. He called out to ask if the woman was okay, but she made no ____25____. Obviously, the serious traffic ____26____ had left her senseless. Nixon’s ____27____ told him time was running out, so he decisively went to the passenger side, his mind focused only on saving her.
As fires grew bigger, Nixon used his ____28____ to hit the car glass, cutting himself deeply, but he didn’t ____29____. Smoke filled the car, and he knew every second counted. He lifted the woman up, pulled her out through the narrow gap of the half-open door and brought her to ____30____ just before the car was fully consumed by fire.
It wasn’t long before firefighters arrived, but the car was reduced to ashes. Fire Chief Chris praised Nixon, “His training and ____31____ made him act fast. He was her last ____32____.” The woman was airlifted to hospital and soon came to herself. Despite his aching hands, Nixon said, “It felt good to save somebody.” His ____33____ act reminds us courage doesn’t mean the ____34____ of fear, but that the thought that someone else’s life ____35____ more than your own safety wins out over fear.
21. A. sensed B. agreed C. regretted D. heard
22. A. sought B. approached C. planned D. rose
23. A. pulled over B. got away C. moved around D. set out
24. A. deserted B. speeding C. used D. burning
25. A. apology B. impression C. comment D. reaction
26. A. condition B. control C. rule D. crash
27. A. intelligence B. belief C. experience D. goal
28. A. knee B. hands C. feet D. shoulder
29. A. stop B. struggle C. argue D. ignore
30. A. attention B. safety C. hospital D. life
31. A. responsibility B. honesty C. patience D. pressure
32. A. option B. challenge C. chance D. memory
33. A. confusing B. thoughtless C. unique D. heroic
34. A. source B. presence C. absence D. effect
35. A. acquires B. matters C. prefers D. measures
第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At the center of Ilala Mchikichini, a busy neighborhood in Tanzania, 9-year-old Aisha Juma, a fourth-grader at Ilala Boma School, turns hula hoops (圈) skillfully. “I like acrobatics (杂技) because it makes me healthy, ____36____ (sharpen) my mind and raises my confidence,” she says. Since beginning her training two years ago, Aisha has built ____37____ (strong) and got better results in school.
Her story is the latest chapter in a tradition which began nearly sixty years ago, when 20 young Tanzanians ____38____ (send) to China to study acrobatics — ____39____ important event in the history of Sino-Tanzanian cultural exchange. The program took shape after a Chinese acrobatic troupe (演出团) put on an ____40____ (amaze) performance in Tanzania that impressed national leaders and inspired the idea of sending young talents for formal training in China.
Nyota and 19 other teenagers, arrived in Wuhan in 1965. Despite the challenges, they trained diligently at the Wuhan Acrobatic Institute. Thanks ____41____ their hard work, they had a historic meeting in 1968 with Chairman Mao, during a visit by Tanzania’s founding President Julius Nyerere.
The group returned home in 1969. ____42____ (train) more excellent acrobatics talents, they set up the National Acrobatics Troupe, the first of ____43____ (it) kind in Africa. Under government guidance, they toured widely within Tanzania and abroad, performing in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Malawi.
Nyota, one of the teammates, believes the Tanzania-China bond remains strong. “Comparing the China we visited with the China of today shows a ____44____ (drama) change,” he says. “They have progressed impressively.”
From the icy streets of Wuhan to the sunlit training grounds of Dar es Salaam, the story of Tanzanian acrobatics continues to unfold, and youngsters like Aisha carry forward a tradition ____45____ bridges countries and generations.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 20 分)
46. 假定你是李华,外教Mary想了解你班入学后的英语学习状况,请给Mary写一封邮件,内容包括:
(1) 你的进步;
(2) 你的困难与建议。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mary,
I’m glad to share my progress in English since entering the class.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 20 分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was a shy girl with a sweet voice. She had a passion for writing and her compositions were so beautifully written that her teacher Mr. Hill often read them in front of the whole class.
One day Mr. Hill announced a school speech contest (比赛) that was to take place in two weeks and Jenny secretly wanted to take part. But speaking in front of so many people made her heart race, so she was afraid to sign up.
The next day, in class, Mr. Hill talked about the contest. “To anyone feeling nervous,” he said loudly enough for everyone to hear. “Don’t let fear hold you back. You can make full use of AI tools — they can listen to your reading, tell you how to change your tone (语气) and speed, and help you develop speaking skills. It’s a great way to learn something new while practicing!” Jenny’s eyes widened with surprise, as she’d never thought of AI as a helper for speeches. Encouraged by Mr. Hill’s words, Jenny signed up for the contest, for she thought to herself, “At least I can have a shot and challenge myself.”
After school, Jenny told her parents about Mr. Hill’s advice and her determination to try. They reacted positively. Her dad downloaded a speech-training app, through which Jenny tried reading her draft (稿子). To her great joy, the app not only pointed out where she spoke too softly but suggested proper pausing between lines. Following the tips, she repeated her speech draft section by section until she felt confident. Her mom and dad took turns acting as her audience and she was surprised to find herself improving greatly day by day.
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On the contest day, Jenny felt nervous at first on the stage.
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