湖北省襄阳市第四中学2025-2026学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh. hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought at phone to find . out a bit more. Yes, well, we are sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. 试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the . shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅，15便是。所以你选择B项并将其划在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Can I get this running shoes, please? I'm attending our school sports meeting. Okay, there are one hundred dollars. Please remember that you have to wear them two or three times before you run a race. okay? Yes, I know that. thanks. The train to the airport is the quick kest. but that costs too much, and the bus is more convenient. There's a stop just outside our hotel. I don't want to get stuck in traffic with a flight to catch. Let's take . the . train. Ravi, where was this taken . at the zoo? The boy on the left is my cousin. He's holding a toy which he bought at the store. Wow, you must have someone who's good at taking pictures. Hello, it's Linda here. Can you tell me where the goods arriving? Well, they're leading on february. The sixteen s and journey takes three days. You look so strong, how do you keep fit? It's pretty simple and not particular about food. And I hit the gym almost every day. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，听第六段材料，回答第六、七题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。What a wonder, can you imagine. are you watching some strange T. V shows again? No, it's a piece of news from the internet. The speaker said. The six year old dog saved an old man's life in minnesota. That sounds interesting, is that old man is owner? No, its owner was walking IT then, but I wanted to go in another direction. Maybe IT realized somebody was in danger, and then IT ran to the neighbor's house. Wow, that's a really wonderful dog and hero as well. What a wonder, can you imagine. are you watching some strange T. V. Shows again? No, it's a piece of news from the internet. The speaker said, a six year old dog saved and old man's life in minnesota. That sounds interesting, is that old man is owner. No, its owner was walking IT then, but I wanted to go in another direction. Maybe IT realized somebody was in danger, and then IT ran to the neighbor's house. Wow, that's a really wonderful dog and hero as well. 听第七段材料，回答第八至第十题，现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。You look really tired. I am. I can't . seem to sleep at night. I ve been pretty stressed out lately. Why don't you take a vacation just a few days off from work? Our boss wouldn't like that at all. You know, I have a very important report to work on. There must be something you can do. Hey, didn't you tell me there's a yoga class near our office that starts at top o'clock? Yoga is a great way to deal with stress, and IT will probably . help you sleep. great. I'll attend the class. IT is just having an hour, so i'd have time to eat lunch. You look really tired. I am. I can't seem to sleep at night. I've been pretty stressed out lately. Why don't you take a vacation just a few days off from work? Our boss wouldn't like that at all. You know, I have a very important report to work on. There must be something you can do. Hey, didn't you tell me there's a yoga class near our office that starts at twelve o'clock? Yoga is a great way to deal with stress, and IT will probably help . you sleep. great. I'll attend the class. IT is just have an hour, so i'd have time to eat lunch. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I've been learning french for some years. I've learned quite a lot of grammar and words, but when I went to france this summer, I couldn't understand the french people at all. I've lost hard and even want to give IT up. How long have you been studying . french about four years? How exactly going to a language school or using the language learning websites? I've been going to evening classes, and i've watched quite a lot of B, B, C. Television programs. They're very good. Did you buy the B, B. C book? No, we use a different book in the class I see. mr. Hunt, learning a language is rather like learning to drive. Now you couldn't learn to drive driver car by sitting in the classroom or watching television. I think what you need is a lot of practice in using the language. I've been learning french for some years. I've learned quite a lot of grammar and words. But when I went to france this summer, I couldn't understand the french people at all. I've lost hard and even want to give IT up. How long have you been studying . french about four years? How exactly going to a language school or using the language learning websites? I've been going to evening classes, and i've watched quite a lot of B, B, C. Television programs. They're very good. Did you buy the B. B, C book? No, we use a different book in . the class. I see. mr. Hunt, learning a language is rather like learning to drive. Now you couldn't learn to drive a car by sitting in the classroom or watching television. I think what you need is a lot of practice in using the language. 听第九段材料，回答第14至17题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello, how can I help you? Hi, i'm cotton macy, and you booked me some flights recently to australia. Oh yes, mr. Cotton mache, I remember you now. of course. Well, I find i'm going to need a car while i'm in sydney. You said you . knew a good company. Yes, that's right. Cost wise cars. They have three offices in the sydney area, including one office right at the airport. So i'll just book IT online. Yes, then you can drive away after arriving and you can get ten percent off if you show your booking information. Oh. what's that the number you got from me when we book to your flights? I have IT here. Seven, four, three, oh, o three. Oh. thanks. I guess i've got IT at home, but I write IT down again in case another thing I want to check, will they be open . when I arrive? They open at quarter self in the morning and close at half past six in evening. So let's see you are to land at ten thirty six. Okay, thanks. hello. How can I help you? Hi, i'm cotton mckee, and you booked me some flights recently . to australia. Oh, yes, mr. I remember you now. of course. Well, I find i'm going to need a car while i'm in sydney. You said you knew . a good company. Yes, that's right. Cost of cars. They have three offices in the sydney area, including one office right at the airport. So i'll just book IT online. Yes, then you can drive away after arriving and you can get ten percent off if you show your booking . information. Oh. what's that the number you got from me when we book to flights? I have IT here. Seven, four, three, oh, all three. Oh, thanks. I guess i've got IT at home, but I write IT down again in case. Another thing I want to check, will they be open when I arrive? They open at quarter to seven in the morning and close at half part six in the evening. So let's see you're to land at . ten six. Okay, thanks. 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hello, everyone, in my job, no two days are alike, and that's what I love about IT. One day i'm planning a dream wedding with a magical theme. And the next I might be organizing a technology conference with important speakers from around the world. Advancing with the times is very important in my industry. Whether is the latest development in food service or modern equipment, I always need to be ahead. If a supplier falls through or the weather takes an unexpected turn, I have to go to plan b immediately. These chAllenges, although the most demanding, make job exciting, but seeing the joy and satisfaction on my customers faces, I know that all the hard work, the long hours and the extreme stress were all worth IT. Hello everyone, in my job, no two days are alike, and that's what I love about IT. One day, i'm planning a dream wedding with a magical theme, and the next I might be organizing a technology conference with important speakers from around the world. Advancing with the times is very important in my industry. Whether is the latest development in food service or modern equipment, I always need to be ahead. If the supplier falls through or the weather takes an unexpected turn, I have to go to plan b immediately. These chAllenges, although the most demanding, make the job exciting, but seeing the joy and satisfaction my customers faces, I know that all the hard work, the long hours and extreme stress were all worth IT. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分。 襄阳四中2025级高一上学期期中考试 A.In the moming B.During lunch break C.In the aftemoon 10.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Workmates. 英语试题 B.Doctor and patient. C.Husband and wife 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What was the man's difficulty in learning French? 命题人：王丹丹袁飞 审题人：徐小珍莫芳蕊 A.Study ing grammar rules. B.Remembering new words. 考试时间：2025年11月26日上午8：00-10：00 用时：120分钟 满分：150分 C.Understanding native speakers. ★祝考试顺利★ 12.What is one way of the man's French leaming? A.Visiting websites. B.Attending evening classes. 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） C.Reading the BBC book. 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 13.What does the woman suggest the man do? 涂到答题卡上。 A.Use French often. 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满7.5分） B.Try different books C.Watch some TV programs. 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。 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 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。 14.Why is the man making the phone call? 1.What is the man? A.To book a flight. A.An athlete. B.A student. C.A salesman. B.To check his amival time. 2.Where will the speakers most probably go next? C.To find a car rental company A.The bus stop. B.The train station C.The airport. 15.How can the man pay less? 3.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.By making a booking online. A.A toy. B.A boy. C.A photo. B.By calling the hotline in Sydney. 4.When will the goods arrive? C.By using his booking information A.On February 19th. B.On February 17th C.On February 16th. 16.When will the man arrive in Sydney? 5.How does the man keep fit? A.At6:10 B.At6:30 C.At6:45 A.He's particular about food. B.He often does exercise C.He works in the gym 17.What will the man probably do after arriving? A.Meet the woman. B.Collect a car. C.Catch another flight 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 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 18.What is the speaker's main job responsibility? 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， A.Attending magic shows. 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 B.Managing different events. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 C.Developing new technologies. 19.What challenges the speaker most in his job? 6.Where does the man get the story? A.The unexpected things A.From the Interet. B.From a newspaper C.From a TV show B.The long working hours. 7.What does the woman think of the dog? C.The need to be on time. A.Dangerous. B.Interesting. C.Helpful 20.What makes the job worthwhile according to the speaker? 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 A.Getting new customers. 8.What's the man's problem? B.Meeting customers'needs. A.He's been under stress recently C.Experiencing interesting things B.He can't finish a report on time. C.He isn't getting on with his boss. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 9.When does the man plan to have a yoga class? 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷第1页（共4页） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） can wait until a police officer gets here,or you can just get out of here."You can imagine what the thief 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。 did, After that first success,Bike Batman developed a safer routine.When he sees questionable bike Undergraduate(本斜)Sudy-Computer Science ads on Craigslist,he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index.Once he has Cambridge was a leader of Computer Science and continues to lead its development.Our course checked and confirmed (it with the owner,he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call covers all aspects of modern computer science along with practical skills. the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action.In more than half of the 22 .Subject requirements cases in which he has got back and retumed bikes,the thieves have been arrested )In one case. You need to have studied high school mathematics (A Level Mathematics). Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects ( No previous programming knowledge is needed. had stolen during a home burglary(入室盗窃). It's recommended to also study more advanced math (A Level Further Mathematics).If His nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called"Robin unavailable,try to leam as much pure math and decision math as you can.Doing well in math Hood".Since he wasn't exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor,"Batman"seemed a better competitions can help your application fit.The idea of a superhero punishing criminals (feels pretty silly to him,but the main reason Please note,all applicants are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA),and you need to register for it in advance he continues his work is to keep up Seattle's fame as a friendly city. ●Course costs 24.What will Bike Batman first do when discovering a questionable bike? Tuition fees(学费) A.He'll contact the real bike owner. B.He'll arrange to meet the thief. Home students:f9,250/year C.He'll call the police department. D.He'll look up the bike's information. International students:f39,162/year 25.What does the underlined word"cross-reference"in paragraph 3 probably mean? Additional course costs A.Compare. B.Post. C.Provide. D.Beautify. Each year of study:Payment at the beginning of each year is required 26.Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to Year Copies of textbooks A.become famous Cost B.help poor people C.punish bike thieves D.build a harmonious city Part I A courses ￡150 27.What can we leam from the passage? A.The police failed to perform their duties. 2 Part I B courses 150-250 B.He found it silly to see the thieves arrested. 3 PatIⅡcourses E150-E250 C.Bike Batman began his good actions by accident. D.The thieves were usually unwilling to return the bikes. Part III courses ￡150-￡250 For fiuther Computer Science undergraduate admissions information,please click here: C ww.cl cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate. A recent study from the University of Califomia San Diego reveals that young children between the ages of 3 and 5 can improve their musical abilities,especially in understanding musical pitches 21.What is a must for applicants for Computer Science? )when leaming Mandarin,compared to those who speak English. A.Knowledge of programming. B.A Level Further Mathematics. This research challenges the idea that our mental abilities are entirely separate from each other.It C.Top prizes in math competitions D.Registration for TMUA ahead of time suggests that the skills children leamn in one area can influence their learning in another.This raises 22.How much should a first-year student from China pay? D.39312 questions about how our mental abilities relate to each other. A.9.250. B.f9.400. C.39.162 23.Where is this text probably taken from? The study involved two experiments with similar groups of Mandarin and English leamers,totaling A.A website. B.A magazine C.A textbook. D.A newspaper. 180 children They were tested on tasks related to pitch (high or low notes)and timbre ()(the quality of sound).Both groups perfommed similarly on the task related to timbre.However,Mandarin speakers performed better than English speakers on tasks related to pitch. Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle,Washington.He's a cyclist Mandarin is a tonal language,which means the tone (used when saying a word can change who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby. its meaning,not just add emphasis.For example,the Mandarin word"ma"can mean"mother.""horse." About three years ago,he was looking for a bike for his wife.He found one on Craigslist,a website "hem ().or "scold,"depending on how it's spoken.This focus on pitch helps young Mandarin where people list things they want to sell.As he often did,he also looked at Bike Index,a popular speakers understand musical pitches better.Since both language and music involve changes in pitch,the website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they're taken.The bike,which he study aimed to find out if understanding pitch in language is different from understanding it in music. was considering purchasing,clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index.Then he called the The results suggest that experience with understanding musical pitches can also help in understanding person who claimed (to be the bike's owner and arranged to meet him-supposedly to language pitches,and vice versa(反之亦然)，. complete the sale.When the two men met,Bike Batman told the thief,"You've got two options.You While leaming Mandarin might offer an advantage due to its tonal nature,it's important to note 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷第2页（共4页） that the study doesn't suggest replacing music lessons with language lessons or the other way around. keeping me stuck?Choosing discomfort isn't easy,but sometimes,it's worth it Learning another language has many benefits,and music education remains important for musical skills. 32.What is the main concemn raised by the author in the first two paragraphs? In summary,this is an extremely valuable research,highlighting the connections between cognitive A.The high cost of replacing lost smartphones. (skills and emphasizes the value of exposing children to different languages and providing B.The growing popularity of social media worldwide. them with musical education for their overall development. C.The failure of technology to provide efficient services. 28.What is the purpose of paragraph 1? D.The rise in mental problems linked to digital dependency A.To offer the research result to be discussed. 33.What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? B.To introduce the concept of musical pitches. A.The meaningful engagement B.The fast but worthless relief. C.To present the University of Califoria San Diego. C.The lack of necessary comfort. D.The decrease of thinking ability. D.To share a fact about children's language development. 34.Which is a real-life application of"micro-dosing hardship"? 29.What is the challenged idea according to paragraph 2? A.Ordering take-out food after work. B.Taking the stairs instead of the lift. A.The benefits of musical education. B.The difficulty of learning Mandarin. C.Writing an email using voice-to-text. D.Exploring a new city by using GPS C.The separation of children's skills. D.The importance of speaking English. 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? 30.What is the advantage of learning Mandarin according to the study? A.GPS:the unseen cost of convenience. A.Making music lessons no longer needed. B.Stress:the main cause of brain damage. B.Telling high and low musical notes apart better C.Smartphones:blocks to human progress. C.Telling the difference in sound quality more easily D.Discomfort:a hidden source of resilience. D.Improving children's ability to leam other languages. 31.What is the author's attitude towards this study? 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） A.Critical B.Supportive C.Doubtful. D.Unclear 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。 D The main thing about studying well is to study smartly.But studying smartly doesn't mean staying Imagine waking up one moming to find your smartphone missing You can no longer get guided to up all night before an exam. 36 Besides this,here are other tricks of studying smartly. work,order your coffee,or connect with friends.For most of us,it is a nightmare ()But it should 37 Actually,relating what you are studying to your everyday life is not always easy not be exactly unable to be accepted. However,this is a skill that you can improve over time.You can spend some time using your Despite being more digitally connected than ever,we are lonelier and more anxious.Anxiety rates imagination to relate what you're studying to your life. increased by 25%globally.Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide.All of this is Rewrite your notes.Some people may find it painful because they have already spent a fair amount due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief of time taking notes in class.But it is helpful to your study.You can rewrite your notes by adding more but often at the expense of deep,meaningful engagement.which may further cause our loss of information to the notes that you have taken during the class.Please remember not to just write down something easy to be ignored. your notes mindlessly.Use some leaming materials like a textbook or a workbook to help you. Though these conveniences offer short-term relief,they may weaken our thinking skills.For 38 In this way,you can rewrite your notes better. example,GPS has undoubtedly changed how we travel But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users Plan your study time.Different people like to work and read at different parts of a day.Try to find struggle more with self-guided navigation ()Over time,those who depended more on GPS showed out when you're most productive.Some students study more effectively in the morning,while some a sharp loss in spacial memory and problem-solving skills.However,reducing dependence on these may find it more beneficial to study at night. 39 conveniences can lead to discomfort.In seeking comfort today,we might be trading away some Have a good space to study.You need a desk or a table with a certain amount of space.Besides. discomfort. you will also need good lighting.Students often say that listening to music,having the TV on,or That is the problem:the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us.Viewing stress,a keeping their phone out helps. 40 So you'd better study in a quieter space.However.a kind of discomfort,as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results.Research shows that mild different situation is that you can listen to some relaxing music if you can't study in silence. stress can improve adaptability.Neuroscience(神经科学)shows that neuroplasticity一the brain's A.Understand what you are learning. ability to form new connections-is improved through challenging experiences.This adaptability is B.It all depends on your schedule and habits. important for developing resilience ()a process fueled by both mental challenges and active C.Instead,it requires preparation ahead of time effort. D.Create connections with what you are study ing. But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely;it's to balance it with intentional E Actually,it is not a reasonable schedule for them. discomfort.Think of it as"micro-dosing hardship"-a series of small,manageable difficulties that F.But these things can take your attention away from study. keep our mental and emotional muscles strong,such as writing with a pen,or washing dishes by hand. G.This is a good way to study because it requires you to think. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease.So,the next time you feel the pull of ease,pause.Ask yourself:Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷第3项（共4页） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分。满分15分） 第四部分写作（共两节。满分40分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最 第一节（满分15分） 佳选项。 假如你是李华，你校将举办一场运动会。请以学生会的名义，给外教.Sm油写一封电了 Last semester.our school library announced a book repair volunteer program.I hesitated at first. 邮件，邀请他前来观看学生运动会并参与教师趣味项目。内容包括： feeling 41 about my ability to make contributions.However,my teacher encouraged me to 42 1.运动会的时间、地点： the challenge. 2.邀请其参与教师趣味项目： The following week,I found myself 43 an old,wom-out copy of The Little Prince.Its cover was tom,and some pages were loose.I felt a bit 44 wondering if I could restore it.My classmate 3.表达诚挚的邀请与期待。 Lily noticed my 45 and offered to help.She had experience with book repair and taught me the 注意：1.词数80左右： 46 techniques. 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 We spent several aftemoons arranging the pages,47 glue carefully,and strengthening the Dear Mr.Smith, spine )At times,the work was 48,but we kept going.Slowly,the book seemed to look 49 again.Through this process,I not only acquired a new skill but also 50 a deeper bond with Lily. Yours. On the day we retumed the book to the library,the librarian smiled 51 and said."You've Lihua given this book a new life."Her words filled me with 52.It was then that I realized that 53 effort and cooperation,we can overcome difficulties and create something meaningful.This experience 第二节（满分25分） taught me that helping others doesn't always require 54 skills,sometimes,it just requires 阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 willingness and 55 _Now,I am always looking for opportunities to make a difference,no matter The first time we set eyes on"Big Red".Dad,Mum and I were on our way home.As we passed how small. the Eaton's department store's window,we stopped as usual to have a look and bought something that 41.A.anxious B.confident C.excited D.curious we wanted. 42.A.take down B.take off C.take up D.take in The beautifully decorated window display held the best toys ever.Pretty toys all lay beneath a 43.A.buying B.donating C.borrowing D.holding surprisingly fantastic dress.Mum's eyes were glued to its shining red satin ()"My goodness,"she 44.A.upset B.satisfied C.inspired D.embarrassed whispered."Look at that!"Then,Mum looked down at her own.Mum was forever doing chores, 45.A.excitement B.hesitation C.amazement D.annoyance washing laundry and working in the garden.So she always wore house dresses and an apron (to 46.A.modem B.advanced C.complex D.basic protect the front. 47.A.removing B.pressing C.applying D.wiping "What a silly dress!"She shook her head."Who would want such a big dress?'As we continued 48.A.challenging B.boring C.confusing D.relaxing down the street.Mum tumned her head for one more look "My goodness!They should display 49.A.ugly B.ordinary C.new D.familiar something a person could use!" 50.A.broke B.formed C.lost D.forgot Mother's Day was nearing,and the red dress was soon forgotten.Mum was not the one to spend 51.A.coldly B.warmly C.nervously D.seriously money on items that were not practical.Choosing a gift for Mother's Day for her was quite hard.When 52.A.pride B.regret C.doubt D.fear Dad and I asked,she thought carefully,and then asked for some tea towels,facecloths or a new basin. 53.A.without B.beyond C.through D.against On our last trip to town before Mother's Day,we were driving up Main Street when mother 54.A.particular B.simple C.natural D.obvious suddenly shouted in surprise:"Look!"She pointed as Dad drove past Eaton's."That big red dress is 55.A.fame B.luck C.money D.patience gone,"she said in disbelief."Who'd be fool enough to buy such a dress?"Mum questioned,shaking her head.I was almnost certain that I noticed a trace of eagemess in her voice. 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） "Why not earn the money myself for this stuming red dress?'I thought to myself.However,I was 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： stuck-which shop would hire an 8-grade student who had no working experience at all?Feeling William N.Brown was a young airman in the U.S.Air Force when he first became interested in confused,I approached Dad for his opinion.Dad told me that "Believe in yourself,my sweetie,maybe China.Driven by 56 (curious).William moved with his family to Xiamen in 1988.which you could give Eaton's department store a try." 57 (impress)him greatly with the changes in the past thirty years. 注意： It is because of his unique experiences 58 this book,Off The Wall-How We Fell For 1.续写词数应为120左右： China,was published.Our editorial team chose 50 (near)50 of his original letters to family 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 and close friends 60(write)between 1988 and 2017 for this book.One particularly humorous Paragraph 1: letter details Dr.Brown's difficulties in 61 _(manage)to buy a turkey for thanksgiving in 1989. With determination,I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. despite no turkeys being sold in Xiamen back then.The first time in print,this book served as 62 unique window to display the past 40 years'change of not only Xiamen but the whole of China In the beginning,William's father strongly objected his move to China,_ 63 over tie he came to support William's choice as he read his son's letters about the sweeping changes in this country. Paragraph 2: On the morning ofMother's Dav,Mi received a large box This book by William,made up 64 his personal letters in the past three decades,shows overseas 65 (reader)both China's changes and the author's strong fondness for China and its people. 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷第4页（共4页） 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试 (Text 6) M:What a wonder,can you imagine? 英语试题评分细则 W:Are you watching some strange TV shows again? M:No,it's a piece of news from the Internet.The speaker said a six-year-old dog saved an old man's life in 听力：1-20 CBCAB/ACABA/CBACC/ABBAB Minnesota 阅读：21-40DDA/DADC/ACBB/DDBD/CDGB W:That sounds interesting.Is that old man its owner? 完形填空：4145 ACDAB 46-50 DCACB 51-55 BACAD M:No,its owner was walking it then,but it wanted to go in another direction.Maybe it realized somebody 语法填空：56.curiosity 57.has impressed 58.that 59.nearly 60.written was in danger,and then it ran to the neighbor's house. W:Wow,that's a really wonderful dog and a hero as well 61.managing 62.a 63.but 64.of 65.readers (Text 7) 写作：第一节： W:You look really tired. On behalf of the Student Union,I am writing to invite you to our school's upcoming Sports Meet, M:I am.I can't seem to sleep at night.I've been pretty stressed out lately which will be held next Friday on the school playground. W:Why don't you take a vacation just a few days off from work? The event will kick off with an opening ceremony at 9:00 AM.You will witness students from different M:Our boss wouldn't like that at all.You know,I have a very important report to work on. classes compete in various track and field events,showcasing their teamwork and perseverance.We W:There must be something you can do.Hey,didn't you tell me there's a yoga class near our office that would be greatly honored if you could present awards to the winners and perhaps even join a fin teacher- starts at 12 o'clock?Yoga is a great way to deal with stress,and it will probably help you sleep. student relay race.Your presence would undoubtedly make the occasion more joyful and inspiring for M:Great.I'll attend the class.It is just half an hour.so I'd have time to eat lunch. everyone. (Text 8) We sincerely hope you can jomn us for this exciting event and share in the celebration of M:I've been learning French for some years.I've learned quite a lot of grammar and words.But when I went sportsmanship and school spirit. to France this summer,I couldn't understand the French people at all.I've lost heart and even want to give it 第二节 With determination,I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl.I explained to the shop w ong have you been studvn owner how eager I was to buy the red dress to show my love for Mum!Moved by my sincerity,the owner M:About four years. eventually agreed to let me work as a part-time salesgirl.I truly cherished this hard-earned opportunity! W:How exactly?Going to a language school or using the language learning websites? Every day.I rshed to the store upon finishing school.Too shy to talk to the customers.I failed to promote M:I've been going to evening classes and I've watched quite a lot of BBC television programs. the clothes at first.But at the thought of the shining dress on my Mum,I was greatly inspired.I turned to W:They are very good.Did you buy the BBC book? the other salesgirls ad followed suit Fortunately,all my efforts paid off and I was finally able to afford the M:No,we use a different book in the class. red dress. W:I see Mr.Hunt.Leaming a language is rather like learning to drive now.You couldn't learn to drive a car On the moming ofMother's Day,Mom recerved a large box.Attached to the carefully-wrapped box by sitting in a classroom or watching television.I think what you need is a lot of practice in using the was a card saying "Happy Mother's Day!"With a look of amazement,she cantiously opened the box. language. Seeing the delicate dress resting inside,she was greatly touched,tears misting her eyes and blurring her (Text 9) view."Thank you,my dear.This is the best gift I have ever received.How did you make it?"I explained the W:Hello,how can I help you? whole process to Mum and urged her to try it on.As Mum danced gracefully in her stunning dress before M:Hi.I'm Carlton Mackay and you booked me some flights recently to Australia the mirror,I noticed a beaming smile of happiness spreading across her face.It was at this moment that I W:Oh yes!Mr.Carton Mackay.I remember you now,of course. fully understand love is what makes the world go around. M:Well,I find I'm going to need a car while I'm in Sydney.You said you knew a good company. 所力原稿： W:Yes,that's right,cost wise cars.They have three offices in the Sydney area,including one office right at (Text 1) the airport. W:Can I get these rumning shoes please?I'm attending our school sports meeting. M:So I'll just book it online. M:Okay,there are 100 dollars,please remember that you have to wear them two or three times before you W:Yes,then you can drive away after arriving and you can get 10%off if you show your booking run a race.Okay? information W:Yes,I know that.Thanks M:Oh,what's that? (Text 2) W:The number you got from me when we booked your flights-I have it here:743003. W:The train to the airport is the quickest M:Oh,thanks.I guess I've got it at home,but I'll write it down again in case.Another thing I want to check. M:But it costs too much and the bus is more convenient.There's a stop just outside our hotel will they be open when I arrive? W:I don't want to get stuck in traffic with a flight to catch.Let's take the train. W:Em...they open at a quarter to seven in the morning and close at half past six in the evening.So let's see, (Text 3) you're to land at ten past six W:Ravi,where was this taken? M:Okay,thanks. M:At the zoo?The boy on the left is my cousin.He's holding a toy which he bought at the store. (Text 10) W:Wow,you must have someone who's good at taking pictures. Hello everyone.In my job,no two days are alike,and that's what I love about it.One day I'm planning (Text 4) a dream wedding with a magical theme,and the next I might be organizing a technology conference with W:Hello,it's Linda here.Can you tell me where the goods are arriving? important speakers from around the world.Advancing with the times is very important in my industry M:Well,they're leaving on February the 16th and the joumey takes three days. Whether it's the latest development in food service or modem equipment,I always need to be ahead.If a (Text 5) supplier falls through or the weather takes an unexpected turn,I have to go to plan b immediately.These W:You look so strong.How do you keep fit? challenges,although the most demanding,make the job exciting.But seeing the joy and satisfaction on my M:It's pretty simple.I'm not particular about food and I hit the gym alost every day customers'faces,I know that all the hard work,the long hours and the extreme stress were all worth it. 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷评分细则第1页