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