湖北省襄阳市第四中学2025-2026学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题

襄阳四中2025级高一上学期期中考试 英 语 试 题 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 the man? A. An athlete. B. A student. C. A salesman. 2. Where will the speakers most probably go next? A. The bus stop. B. The train station. C. The airport. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A toy. B. A boy. C. A photo. 4. When will the goods arrive? A. On February 19th. B. On February 17th. C. On February 16th. 5. How does the man keep fit? A. He’s particular about food. B. He often does exercise. C. He works in the gym. 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. Where does the man get the story? A. From the Internet. B. From a newspaper. C. From a TV show. 7. What does the woman think of the dog? A. Dangerous. B. Interesting. C. Helpful. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the man’s problem? A. He’s been under stress recently. B. He can’t finish a report on time. C. He isn’t getting on with his boss. 9. When does the man plan to have a yoga class? A. In the morning. B. During lunch break. C. In the afternoon. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Workmates. 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? A. Studying grammar rules. B. Remembering new words. C. Understanding native speakers. 12. What is one way of the man’s French learning? A. Visiting websites. B. Attending evening classes. C. Reading the BBC book. 13. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Use French often. B. Try different books. C. Watch some TV programs. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why is the man making the phone call? A. To book a flight. B. To check his arrival time. C. To find a car rental company. 15. How can the man pay less? A. By making a booking online. B. By calling the hotline in Sydney. C. By using his booking information. 16. When will the man arrive in Sydney? A. At 6:10. B. At 6:30. C. At 6:45. 17. What will the man probably do after arriving? A. Meet the woman. B. Collect a car. C. Catch another flight. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker’s main job responsibility? A. Attending magic shows. B. Managing different events. C. Developing new technologies. 19. What challenges the speaker most in his job? A. The unexpected things. B. The long working hours. C. The need to be on time. 20. What makes the job worthwhile according to the speaker? A. Getting new customers. B. Meeting customers’ needs. C. Experiencing interesting things. 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 Undergraduate (本科) Study—Computer Science Cambridge was a leader of Computer Science and continues to lead its development. Our course covers all aspects of modern computer science along with practical skills. ●Subject requirements You need to have studied high school mathematics (A Level Mathematics). No previous programming knowledge is needed. It’s recommended to also study more advanced math (A Level Further Mathematics). If unavailable, try to learn as much pure math and decision math as you can. Doing well in math competitions can help your application. 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. ●Course costs Tuition fees (学费) Home students: £9,250/ year International students: £39,162/ year Additional course costs Each year of study: Payment at the beginning of each year is required. Year Copies of textbooks Cost 1 Part I A courses £150 2 Part I B courses £150—£250 3 Part II courses £150-£250 4 Part III courses £150-£250 For further Computer Science undergraduate admissions information, please click here: www.cl.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate. 21. What is a must for applicants for Computer Science? A. Knowledge of programming. B. A Level Further Mathematics. C. Top prizes in math competitions. D. Registration for TMUA ahead of time. 22. How much should a first-year student from China pay? A. £9,250. B. £9,400. C. £39,162. D. £39,312. 23. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A website. B. A magazine. C. A textbook. D. A newspaper. B Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle, Washington. He’s a cyclist who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby. About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a website where people list things they want to sell. As he often did, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they’re taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index. Then he called the person who claimed（声称） to be the bike’s owner and arranged to meet him — supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Bike Batman told the thief, “You’ve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did. After that first success, Bike Batman developed a safer routine. When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has checked and confirmed（确认） it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action. In more than half of the 22 cases in which he has got back and returned bikes, the thieves have been arrested (逮捕). In one case, Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects（嫌疑犯） had stolen during a home burglary（入室盗窃）. His nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called “Robin Hood”. Since he wasn’t exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, “Batman” seemed a better fit. The idea of a superhero punishing criminals（罪犯） feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues his work is to keep up Seattle’s fame as a friendly city. 24. What will Bike Batman first do when discovering a questionable bike? A. He’ll contact the real bike owner. B. He’ll arrange to meet the thief. C. He’ll call the police department. D. He’ll look up the bike’s information. 25. What does the underlined word “cross-reference” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Compare. B. Post. C. Provide. D. Beautify. 26. Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to ________. A. become famous B. help poor people C. punish bike thieves D. build a harmonious city 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. The police failed to perform their duties. B. He found it silly to see the thieves arrested. C. Bike Batman began his good actions by accident. D. The thieves were usually unwilling to return the bikes. C A recent study from the University of California San Diego reveals that young children between the ages of 3 and 5 can improve their musical abilities, especially in understanding musical pitches (音高) , when learning Mandarin, compared to those who speak English. This research challenges the idea that our mental abilities are entirely separate from each other. It suggests that the skills children learn in one area can influence their learning in another. This raises questions about how our mental abilities relate to each other. The study involved two experiments with similar groups of Mandarin and English learners, totaling 180 children. They were tested on tasks related to pitch (high or low notes) and timbre (音色) (the quality of sound). Both groups performed similarly on the task related to timbre. However, Mandarin speakers performed better than English speakers on tasks related to pitch. Mandarin is a tonal language, which means the tone (音调) used when saying a word can change its meaning, not just add emphasis. For example, the Mandarin word “ma” can mean “mother,” “horse,” “hem (麻),” or “scold,” depending on how it’s spoken. This focus on pitch helps young Mandarin speakers understand musical pitches better. Since both language and music involve changes in pitch, the study aimed to find out if understanding pitch in language is different from understanding it in music. The results suggest that experience with understanding musical pitches can also help in understanding language pitches, and vice versa（反之亦然）. While learning Mandarin might offer an advantage due to its tonal nature, it’s important to note that the study doesn’t suggest replacing music lessons with language lessons or the other way around. Learning another language has many benefits, and music education remains important for musical skills. In summary, this is an extremely valuable research, highlighting the connections between cognitive (认知的) skills and emphasizes the value of exposing children to different languages and providing them with musical education for their overall development. 28. What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To offer the research result to be discussed. B. To introduce the concept of musical pitches. C. To present the University of California San Diego. D. To share a fact about children’s language development. 29. What is the challenged idea according to paragraph 2? A. The benefits of musical education. B. The difficulty of learning Mandarin. C. The separation of children’s skills. D. The importance of speaking English. 30. What is the advantage of learning Mandarin according to the study? A. Making music lessons no longer needed. B. Telling high and low musical notes apart better. C. Telling the difference in sound quality more easily. D. Improving children’s ability to learn other languages. 31. What is the author’s attitude towards this study? A. Critical B. Supportive C. Doubtful. D. Unclear D Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare (噩梦). But it should not be exactly unable to be accepted. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. Though these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undoubtedly changed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation (航行). Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp loss in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results. Research shows that mild stress can improve adaptability. Neuroscience (神经科学) shows that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections — is improved through challenging experiences. This adaptability is important for developing resilience (抗逆力), a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn’t mean we should reject comfort entirely; it’s to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “micro-dosing hardship” — a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. 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 keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn’t easy, but sometimes, it’s worth it. 32. What is the main concern raised by the author in the first two paragraphs? A.The high cost of replacing lost smartphones. B.The growing popularity of social media worldwide. C.The failure of technology to provide efficient services. D.The rise in mental problems linked to digital dependency. 33. What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A. The meaningful engagement. B. The fast but worthless relief. C. The lack of necessary comfort. D. The decrease of thinking ability. 34. Which is a real-life application of “micro-dosing hardship”? A. Ordering take-out food after work. B. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. C. Writing an email using voice-to-text. D. Exploring a new city by using GPS. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. GPS: the unseen cost of convenience. B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage. C. Smartphones: blocks to human progress. D. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience. 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。 The main thing about studying well is to study smartly. But studying smartly doesn’t mean staying up all night before an exam. 36 Besides this, here are other tricks of studying smartly. 37 Actually, relating what you are studying to your everyday life is not always easy. However, this is a skill that you can improve over time. You can spend some time using your imagination to relate what you’re studying to your life. Rewrite your notes. Some people may find it painful because they have already spent a fair amount of time taking notes in class. But it is helpful to your study. You can rewrite your notes by adding more information to the notes that you have taken during the class. Please remember not to just write down your notes mindlessly. Use some learning materials like a textbook or a workbook to help you. 38 In this way, you can rewrite your notes better . Plan your study time. Different people like to work and read at different parts of a day. Try to find out when you’re most productive. Some students study more effectively in the morning, while some may find it more beneficial to study at night. 39 Have a good space to study. You need a desk or a table with a certain amount of space. Besides, you will also need good lighting. Students often say that listening to music, having the TV on, or keeping their phone out helps. 40 So you’d better study in a quieter space. However, a different situation is that you can listen to some relaxing music if you can’t study in silence. A. Understand what you are learning. B. It all depends on your schedule and habits. C. Instead, it requires preparation ahead of time. D. Create connections with what you are studying. E. Actually, it is not a reasonable schedule for them. F. But these things can take your attention away from study. G. This is a good way to study because it requires you to think. 第三部分 英语知识运用（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佳选项。 Last semester, our school library announced a book repair volunteer program. I hesitated at first, feeling 41 about my ability to make contributions. However, my teacher encouraged me to 42 the challenge. The following week, I found myself 43 an old, worn-out copy of The Little Prince. Its cover was torn, and some pages were loose. I felt a bit 44 , wondering if I could restore it. My classmate Lily noticed my 45 and offered to help. She had experience with book repair and taught me the 46 techniques. We spent several afternoons arranging the pages, 47 glue carefully, and strengthening the spine（书脊). 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. On the day we returned the book to the library, the librarian smiled 51 and said, “You’ve 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 taught me that helping others doesn’t always require 54 skills; sometimes, it just requires willingness and 55 . Now, I am always looking for opportunities to make a difference, no matter how small. 41.A.anxious B. confident C. excited D. curious 42.A.take down B. take off C. take up D. take in 43.A.buying B. donating C. borrowing D. holding 44.A.upset B. satisfied C. inspired D. embarrassed 45.A.excitement B. hesitation C. amazement D. annoyance 46.A.modern B. advanced C. complex D. basic 47.A.removing B. pressing C. applying D. wiping 48.A.challenging B. boring C. confusing D. relaxing 49.A.ugly B. ordinary C. new D. familiar 50.A.broke B. formed C. lost D. forgot 51.A.coldly B. warmly C. nervously D. seriously 52.A.pride B. regret C. doubt D. fear 53.A.without B. beyond C. through D. against 54.A.particular B. simple C. natural D. obvious 55.A.fame B. luck C. money D. patience 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。 William N. Brown was a young airman in the U.S. Air Force when he first became interested in China. Driven by 56 (curious), William moved with his family to Xiamen in 1988, which 57 (impress) him greatly with the changes in the past thirty years. It is because of his unique experiences 58 this book, Off The Wall—How We Fell For China, was published. Our editorial team chose 59 (near) 50 of his original letters to family and close friends 60 (write) between 1988 and 2017 for this book. One particularly humorous letter details Dr. Brown’s difficulties in 61 (manage) to buy a turkey for thanksgiving in 1989, 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 time he came to support William’s choice as he read his son’s letters about the sweeping changes in this country. 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. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 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Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，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： 1. 运动会的时间、地点； 2. 邀请其参与教师趣味项目； 3. 表达诚挚的邀请与期待。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li hua 第二节 （满分25分） 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。 The first time we set eyes on “Big Red”, Dad, Mum and I were on our way home. As we passed the Eaton’s department store’s window, we stopped as usual to have a look and bought something that we wanted. The beautifully decorated window display held the best toys ever. Pretty toys all lay beneath a surprisingly fantastic dress. Mum’s eyes were glued to its shining red satin (缎子). “My goodness,” she whispered. “Look at that!” Then, Mum looked down at her own. Mum was forever doing chores, washing laundry and working in the garden. So she always wore house dresses and an apron (围裙) to protect the front. “What a silly dress!” She shook her head. “Who would want such a big dress?” As we continued down the street, Mum turned her head for one more look. “My goodness! They should display something a person could use!” Mother’s Day was nearing, and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mum was not the one to spend money on items that were not practical. Choosing a gift for Mother’s Day for her was quite hard. When Dad and I asked, she thought carefully, and then asked for some tea towels, facecloths or a new basin. On our last trip to town before Mother’s Day, we were driving up Main Street when mother suddenly shouted in surprise: “Look!” She pointed as Dad drove past Eaton’s. “That big red dress is gone,” she said in disbelief. “Who’d be fool enough to buy such a dress?” Mum questioned, shaking her head. I was almost certain that I noticed a trace of eagerness in her voice. “Why not earn the money myself for this stunning red dress?” I thought to myself. However, I was stuck — which shop would hire an 8-grade student who had no working experience at all? Feeling confused, I approached Dad for his opinion. Dad told me that “Believe in yourself, my sweetie, maybe you could give Eaton’s department store a try.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为120左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: With determination, I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. ___________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the morning of Mother’s Day, Mum received a large box. _____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试英语试卷 第1页(共4页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 襄阳四中2025级高一年级期中考试 英语试题评分细则 听力：1-20 CBCAB / ACABA/ CBACC / ABBAB 阅读: 21-40 DDA / DADC / ACBB / DDBD / CDGBF 完形填空： 41-45 ACDAB 46-50 DCACB 51-55 BACAD 语法填空：56. curiosity 57. has impressed 58. that 59. nearly 60. written 61. managing 62. a 63. but 64. of 65. readers 写作：第一节： On behalf of the Student Union, I am writing to invite you to our school’s upcoming Sports Meet, which will be held next Friday on the school playground. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony at 9:00 AM. You will witness students from different classes compete in various track and field events, showcasing their teamwork and perseverance. We would be greatly honored if you could present awards to the winners and perhaps even join a fun teacher-student relay race. Your presence would undoubtedly make the occasion more joyful and inspiring for everyone. We sincerely hope you can join us for this exciting event and share in the celebration of sportsmanship and school spirit. 第二节： With determination, I went to the store and asked if they needed a salesgirl. I explained to the shop owner how eager I was to buy the red dress to show my love for Mum! Moved by my sincerity, the owner eventually agreed to let me work as a part-time salesgirl. I truly cherished this hard-earned opportunity! Every day, I rushed to the store upon finishing school. Too shy to talk to the customers, I failed to promote the clothes at first. But at the thought of the shining dress on my Mum, I was greatly inspired. I turned to the other salesgirls and followed suit. Fortunately, all my efforts paid off and I was finally able to afford the red dress. On the morning of Mother’s Day, Mom received a large box. Attached to the carefully-wrapped box was a card saying “Happy Mother’s Day!” With a look of amazement, she cautiously opened the box. Seeing the delicate dress resting inside, she was greatly touched, tears misting her eyes and blurring her view. “Thank you, my dear. This is the best gift I have ever received. How did you make it?” I explained the whole process to Mum and urged her to try it on. As Mum danced gracefully in her stunning dress before the mirror, I noticed a beaming smile of happiness spreading across her face. It was at this moment that I fully understand love is what makes the world go around. 听力原稿： (Text 1) W: Can I get these running shoes please? I’m attending our school sports meeting. M: Okay, there are 100 dollars, please remember that you have to wear them two or three times before you run a race. Okay? W: Yes, I know that. Thanks. (Text 2) W: The train to the airport is the quickest. M: But it costs too much and the bus is more convenient. There’s a stop just outside our hotel. W: I don’t want to get stuck in traffic with a flight to catch. Let’s take the train. (Text 3) W: Ravi, where was this taken? M: At the zoo? The boy on the left is my cousin. He’s holding a toy which he bought at the store. W: Wow, you must have someone who’s good at taking pictures. (Text 4) W: Hello, it’s Linda here. Can you tell me where the goods are arriving? M: Well, they’re leaving on February the 16th and the journey takes three days. (Text 5) W: You look so strong. How do you keep fit? M: It’s pretty simple. I’m not particular about food and I hit the gym almost every day. (Text 6) M: What a wonder, can you imagine? 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 Minnesota. W: That sounds interesting. Is that old man its owner? M: No, its owner was walking it then, but it wanted to go in another direction. Maybe it realized somebody 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. (Text 7) W: You look really tired. M: I am. I can’t seem to sleep at night. I’ve been pretty stressed out lately. W: Why don’t you take a vacation just a few days off from work? M: Our boss wouldn’t like that at all. You know, I have a very important report to work on. W: There must be something you can do. Hey, didn’t you tell me there’s a yoga class near our office that starts at 12 o’clock? Yoga is a great way to deal with stress, and it will probably help you sleep. M: Great. I’ll attend the class. It is just half an hour, so I’d have time to eat lunch. (Text 8) M: 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 heart and even want to give it up. W: How long have you been studying French? M: About four years. W: How exactly? Going to a language school or using the language learning websites? M: I’ve been going to evening classes and I’ve watched quite a lot of BBC television programs. W: They are very good. Did you buy the BBC book? M: No, we use a different book in the class. W: 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 a classroom or watching television. I think what you need is a lot of practice in using the language. (Text 9) W: Hello, how can I help you? M: Hi, I’m Carlton Mackay and you booked me some flights recently to Australia. W: Oh yes! Mr. Carton Mackay. I remember you now, of course. M: Well, I find I’m going to need a car while I’m in Sydney. You said you knew a good company. W: Yes, that’s right, cost wise cars. They have three offices in the Sydney area, including one office right at the airport. M: So I’ll just book it online. W: Yes, then you can drive away after arriving and you can get 10% off if you show your booking information. M: Oh, what’s that? W: The number you got from me when we booked your flights-I have it here: 743003. 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, will they be open when I arrive? 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, you’re to land at ten past six. M: Okay, thanks. (Text 10) 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 it’s 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 the 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. 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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $