精品解析：河南郑州市中原区郑州中学2025-2026学年上学期期末考试高一英语学科试题

2025-2026学年上期期末考试 高一英语学科试题卷 注意事项： 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What do the speakers need to buy? A. A fridge. B. A dinner table. C. A few chairs. 2. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a school. 3. What does the woman mean? A. She will invite Cathy. B. Cathy doesn’t want to come. C. She doesn’t know Cathy. 4. Why does the woman plan to go to town? A. To pay her bills in the bank. B. To buy books in a bookstore. C. To get some money from the bank. 5. What is the woman trying to do? A. Finish some writing. B. Print an article. C. Find a newspaper. 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，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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the man doing? A. Changing seats on the plane. B. Asking for a window seat. C. Trying to find his seat. 7. What is the woman’s seat number? A. 6A. B. 7A. C. 8A. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why doesn’t the woman take the green T-shirt? A. It’s too dark. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s too small. 9. What does the woman buy in the end? A. A pink T-shirt. B. A blue T-shirt. C. A yellow T-shirt. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. How long has the man been in London? A. One year. B. A few years. C. A couple of months. 11. Why did the woman leave her hometown? A. To find a job. B. To lead a city life. C. To open a restaurant. 12. Where did the woman come from? A. London. B. Arnside. C. Lancaster. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is a day pack? A. A lock. B. A box. C. A bag. 14. What surprises the girl at school? A. Few students asking questions in class. B. A lot of discussions in class. C. Teachers giving little homework. 15. At what time of the school term does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the end of it. B. In the middle of it. C. At the beginning of it. 16. What do we know about the girl? A. She is new to the school. B She writes for the school newspaper. C. She seldom asks questions in class. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What does Mr. Henry Stone do? A. A bank clerk. B. A writer. C. A teacher. 18. What does Henry like doing at the airport? A. Telling stories. B. Watching people. C. Reading magazines. 19. What did Henry learn from the newspaper that day? A. A man stole money from a bank. B. A valuable suitcase was missing. C. A woman ran away from home. 20. Why was the woman at the airport? A. She was traveling on business. B. She was leaving for Greece. C. She was seeing the man off. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A France is a land where excitement and diversity in festivals and events are the norm. From historic dates to famous festivals or sports events, there’s always something to celebrate in France! If you are planning a trip to France, discover what’s on in France in the next half year. Bastille Day (14 July) Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, is celebrated in memory of the Storming of the Bastille. Celebrations are staged throughout France on this day every year, such as all-night parties at fire stations, huge parades and various free concerts in Paris. Even the Eiffel Tower lights up with fireworks, best viewed from Champ de Mars. Festival d’ Avignon (July) Held in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes, Avignon, the festival turns the town into a lively theater center every July. Tens of thousands of theater fans of all ages come to enjoy theatre performances, dance, and live music there. The town also becomes an open-air gathering place where festival-goers can talk about the shows and share their experiences. Tour de France 2024 (June 29 — July 21) Starting in Florence, Italy, the 111th Tour de France will go across Italy to Turin (Italy’s 3rd biggest city) on July 1st before entering France. For the first time in its history, the race will not finish in Paris. Instead it will head for Nice by way of Monaco due to the Olympics. Covering 3,600 km over 21 stages, the route is a true test of will and skill. 1. What do Bastille Day and Festival d’ Avignon have in common? A. There are various parades. B. They attract theater-goers. C. There are fireworks shows. D. They are celebrated yearly. 2. Where will the 111th Tour de France finish? A. Florence. B. Nice. C. Monaco. D. Turin. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A sports magazine. C. An encyclopedia. D. A festival brochure. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了法国的一些重要节日和活动，包括巴士底日、阿维尼翁节和2024年的环法自行车赛。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, is celebrated in memory of the Storming of the Bastille. Celebrations are staged throughout France on this day every year…”（巴士底日是法国的国庆日，每年都会举行庆祝活动）和第三段“Held in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes, Avignon, the festival turns the town into a lively theater center every July.”（每年7月，在阿维尼翁教皇宫的院子里举行的戏剧节使这个小镇变成了一个热闹的戏剧中心。）可知，这两个节日的共同点是它们每年都会庆祝。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Instead it will head for Nice by way of Monaco due to the Olympics.”（因为奥运会，比赛将会经过摩纳哥，最后在尼斯结束）可知，比赛将在尼斯结束。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“If you are planning a trip to France, discover what’s on in France in the next half year.”（如果你计划去法国旅行，了解一下未来半年法国要举办什么活动。）可知，主要介绍了法国的一些重要节日和活动，包括巴士底日、阿维尼翁节和2024年的环法自行车赛。所以短文来自旅游指南。故选A。 B At my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me plainly: “Now I will teach you how to write your name. And to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. I was curious. Growing up in Singapore, I had an unusual relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers to decide my name, aiming for maximum luck. As a result, I ended up with a nonsense and embarrassing name: Chen Yiwen, meaning, roughly, “old”, “barley (薏米)” and “warm”. When I arrived in America for college at 18, I put on an American accent and abandoned my Chinese name. When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage? I thought. In calligraphy, the idea is to copy the old masters’ techniques, thereby refining your own. Every week, though, my teacher would give uncomfortably on-the-nose assessments of my person. “You need to be braver,” he once observed. “Have confidence. Try to produce a bold stroke(笔画).” For years, I had prided myself on presenting an image of confidence, but my writing betrayed me. I was trying to make sense of this practice. You must visualize the word as it is to be written and leave a trace of yourself in it. As a bodily practice, calligraphy could go beyond its own cultural restrictions. Could it help me go beyond mine? My teacher once said to me, “When you look at the word, you see the body. Though a word on the page is two-dimensional, it contains multitudes, conveying the force you’ve applied, the energy of your grip, the arch of your spine.” I had been learning calligraphy to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. Now I have sensed that the pleasure out of calligraphy allows me to know myself more fully. During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.” 4. What did the author initially think of her name “Chen Yiwen”? A. It was lucky so she gladly accepted it. B. She felt proud of its symbolic meaning. C. She understood the intention but still disliked it. D. Its strange pronunciation made her embarrassed. 5. The author decided to learn calligraphy to ______. A. pick up a new hobby B. reconnect with her origin C. gain insights into a new culture D. fit in with local community 6. From the teacher’s words, the author learns that calligraphy ______. A. reflects the creator’s spirits B. comes from creative energy C. highlights the design of strokes D. depends on continuous practice 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Appreciate what our culture offers. B. Find beauty from your inner self. C. A great teacher leads you to truth. D. We are the sum of what we create. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲述了作者学习中国书法的经历和感悟，包括初次接触书法时的情景，名字的由来，在美国放弃中文名，回到香港学习书法的原因，老师对自己的评价，以及通过书法对自身的思考和认识等。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers to decide my name, aiming for maximum luck. As a result, I ended up with a nonsense and embarrassing name: Chen Yiwen, meaning, roughly, “old”, “barley (薏米)” and “warm”.( 我的父母是华裔，所以他们请算命先生给我取名字，希望能给我带来最大的好运。于是，我给自己取了一个毫无意义又尴尬的名字：陈薏温，意思大致是“陈旧”、“薏米”、“温暖”)”可知， 作者认为自己的名字“Chen Yi wen”是无意义且令人尴尬的，虽然父母是为了追求最大的运气才取这个名字，但她还是不喜欢。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage? I thought.(当我在美国生活了14年后，于2021年搬到香港时，我决定学习书法。为什么不跟我的传统联系一下呢？我想)”可知，作者决定学习书法是为了重新接触自己的文化根源。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.”(在最近的一次课上，老师指着我刚完成的字对我说：“这个字好多了。我能看到你所做的选择，你的计算，你的心流。相信自己。这个词是你的。”他还不如说：“这个字就是你。”)”可推知，从老师的话中，作者了解到书法反映了创作者的精神。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据最后一段“During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.”(在最近的一次课上，老师指着我刚完成的字对我说：“这个字好多了。我能看到你所做的选择，你的计算，你的心流。相信自己。这个词是你的。”他还不如说：“这个字就是你。”)”可知，作者最初学习书法是为了 “接触文化遗产（get back in touch with my heritage）”，但过程中逐渐意识到 “what I was really seeking was a return to myself（我真正寻求的是回归自我）”，最终感悟到 “the pleasure out of calligraphy allows me to know myself more fully（书法带来的乐趣让我更全面地了解自己）”。老师最后评价她的字 “this word is yours（这个字是你的）”，暗指 “字如其人”，作者通过书法探索自我、发现内在的价值与美好。故选B。 C A recent earthquake happened in California. Fortunately, no damage was reported. However, the earthquake was important in another aspect — many people in the area received warnings on their mobile phones just before the earthquake hit. Furthermore, several of these phones aided in detecting (检测) the earthquake in the first place. Some smartphone companies have been developing a warning system that can remind users a few seconds before an earthquake hits. Although a few seconds may not seem like much, it can provide enough time to take cover under a table or desk, slow down trains, and prevent planes from taking off or landing. This system is expected to save lives during stronger quakes. It relies on information from two sources: a network of several seismometers (地震仪) placed across the states, and the world’s largest earthquake detection network created through smartphones owned by the public. The mobile earthquake detecting and warning network uses built-in sensors (传感器) on mobile phones to replace traditional detection instruments. The system can work out whether an earthquake is happening and where. It can then send a warning to phones in the area where the earthquakes are likely to hit. Radio signals travel faster than earthquake waves, allowing warnings to be sent before the shaking. This technology opens up the possibility of detecting the earthquakes in regions where widespread networks of costly seismometers cannot be used, and could provide earthquake warnings in even poorer places of the world. The earthquake warning system has some limitations (限制), particularly in regions with low phone usage and in earthquakes that happen near the ocean, which can cause tsunamis (海啸). Additionally, while the system can provide a few seconds of advance warning, detecting earthquakes remains challenging. Still, there are hopes to expand the system’s usage worldwide in the future as long as we want to make a change in its limitations. 8. Why was the warning system invented? A. To reduce the economic loss of earthquakes. B. To buy more survival time for people. C. To raise people’s self-protection awareness. D. To figure out earthquakes’ location. 9. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Where the system is used. B. How the system works. C. When the system will operate. D. What the system aims for. 10. What is special about the system? A. It can be used in wider areas. B. It gives warnings days in advance. C. It uses the Internet to send signals. D. It shares information recorded by users. 11. What will the scientists do to the system next? A. Add the latest data to it. B. Shorten its warning time. C. Keep working on its problems. D. Put it into computers instead of phones. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了手机里的地震预警系统, 包括其工作原理, 带来的好处以及局限性。文章旨在引导学生关注科技发展, 积极使用信息技术为生活带来便利。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Although a few seconds may not seem like much, it can provide enough time to take cover under a table or desk, slow down trains, and prevent planes from taking off or landing. This system is expected to save lives during stronger quakes. (虽然几秒钟看起来不多，但它足以让人躲到桌子或书桌下面、让火车减速、阻止飞机起降。该系统有望在强震中挽救生命)”可知，预警系统发明的目的是为人们争取更多生存时间。故选B项。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“The mobile earthquake detecting and warning network uses built-in sensors (传感器) on mobile phones to replace traditional detection instruments. The system can work out whether an earthquake is happening and where. It can then send a warning to phones in the area where the earthquakes are likely to hit. (移动地震检测预警网络利用手机内置传感器替代传统检测设备。该系统能判断是否发生地震及地震位置，随后向可能受地震影响区域的手机发送预警)”可知，第三段主要介绍该系统的工作原理。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“This technology opens up the possibility of detecting the earthquakes in regions where widespread networks of costly seismometers cannot be used, and could provide earthquake warnings in even poorer places of the world. (这项技术使在无法部署昂贵地震仪网络的地区检测地震成为可能，甚至能为全球更贫困地区提供地震预警)”可知，该系统的特别之处在于可在更广泛的区域使用。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Still, there are hopes to expand the system’s usage worldwide in the future as long as we want to make a change in its limitations. (不过，只要我们愿意改进其局限性，未来仍有望在全球推广该系统的使用)”可推知，科学家接下来会继续解决系统存在的问题。故选C项。 D Many think that language is what sets humans apart from other animals, and that for us to think, language is a decisive factor. British philosopher Bertrand Russell even claimed in 1948 that no intelligent thinking can take place without language. However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain. They are, in short, “far more independent than we imagined”, wrote ZME Science. The study, conducted by scientists from the US, explored the language-thought relationship through two research approaches. First, they studied patients suffering from global aphasia, who had lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left hemisphere of their brain. However, they can still complete complex tasks. “You can ask people with global aphasia to solve math problems or perform social reasoning tests, and as long as the instructions are non-verbal, they can succeed,” Evelina Fedorenko, one of the study’s authors from the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told ZME Science. The researchers also used brain-imaging tools to study the brains of healthy volunteers as they performed non-verbal tasks, like solving puzzles and planning. It was found that the brain’s language regions were mostly inactive during such activities. In other words, we generally need language to express our thoughts but we can still think without words. So, if language isn’t necessary for thinking, then why did humans develop it? Fedorenko said language serves mainly as a tool for communication. “Most of the things that you probably learned about the world, you learned through language and not through direct experience with the world,” she said. By being able to share complex information through language, humans gained an evolutionary advantage. Although language does not give rise to thoughts, past research shows that how we speak can heavily influence how we think. For example, the English sentence “he fired the gun” is usually phrased as “the gun went off” in Japanese. As a result, English speakers are more likely to focus on the person responsible for an accident than Japanese speakers, according to Psychology Today. 12. What is the main purpose of the study mentioned in the passage? A. To prove that language is essential for intelligent thinking. B. To examine the relationship between language and thought. C. To develop new treatments for patients with global aphasia. D. To identify the brain regions responsible for non-verbal reasoning. 13 What did brain-imaging tools reveal about healthy volunteers performing non-verbal task? A. They struggled with problem-solving. B. Their language centers became overactive. C. Their language regions showed little activity. D. They would unconsciously use verbal strategies. 14. How can language serve humans, according to Fedorenko? A. It helps humans generate thoughts. B. It decides humans’ evolutionary direction. C. It replaces direct experience with the world. D. It facilitates the exchange of complicated ideas. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Thought can operate independently from language. B. Language plays a decisive role in shaping human thought. C. Language and thought are deeply interdependent in the brain. D. The absence of language makes complex thought impossible. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过研究发现，语言和思维是独立的大脑功能，思维无需语言也可进行。语言主要是交流工具，帮助人类传递复杂信息获得进化优势，但思维活动与语言区域关联不大。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain.(然而，最近发表在《自然》杂志上的一项研究提出了不同的观点。研究发现，语言和思维是两个不同的实体，在大脑的不同部位工作)”以及第二段中的“The study, conducted by scientists from the US, explored the language-thought relationship through two research approaches.(这项由美国科学家进行的研究通过两种研究方法探索了语言与思维的关系)”可知，文章提到的这项研究的主要目的是检查语言和思维之间的关系。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The researchers also used brain-imaging tools to study the brains of healthy volunteers as they performed non-verbal tasks, like solving puzzles and planning. It was found that the brain’s language regions were mostly inactive during such activities.(研究人员还使用大脑成像工具研究了健康志愿者在执行非语言任务(如解谜和规划)时的大脑。研究发现，大脑的语言区域在这样的活动中大多是不活跃的)”可知，大脑成像工具显示，健康志愿者在进行非语言任务时，他们的大脑语言区域几乎没有活动。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Fedorenko said language serves mainly as a tool for communication. ‘Most of the things that you probably learned about the world, you learned through language and not through direct experience with the world,’ she said. By being able to share complex information through language, humans gained an evolutionary advantage.(Fedorenko说，语言主要作为一种交流工具。“你可能了解到的关于世界的大部分事情，都是通过语言而不是通过与世界的直接接触学到的，”她说。通过能够通过语言分享复杂的信息，人类获得了进化上的优势)”可知，根据Fedorenko的说法，语言可以促进复杂思想的交流，从而为人类服务。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain.(然而，最近发表在《自然》杂志上的一项研究提出了不同的观点。研究发现，语言和思维是两个不同的实体，在大脑的不同部位工作)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了语言和思维之间的关系，研究表明，思维可以在没有语言的情况下独立运作。A选项“Thought can operate independently from language.(思想可以独立于语言而存在)”概括文章主要内容，符合题意。故选A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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 High school is an extremely important period in a teenager’s life, marked by academics (学业), social experiences, and personal growth. It is a time filled with opportunities and challenges that shape the path toward adulthood. Academics are central to high school life. Students take a variety of subjects. ____16____. For example, science includes experiments and research, while English classes focus on reading literature and writing practice. Dealing with schoolwork, projects, and exams requires good time management skills, which help students develop problem-solving abilities. ____17____. High school is a time for self- discovery and setting personal goals. Students begin to explore their interests, which can guide their future choices. They start thinking about their future jobs, college choices, and what they want to achieve in life. This period of growth is important for building confidence and preparing for the transition (过渡) to adulthood. After-school activities play an important role in high school life. Students can join clubs, or arts programs. Clubs like debate team, or chess club allow students to meet like minded people. Activities like drama or music enable students to express their creativity and perform in the school play. ____18____. Challenges are also a part of high school life. Students might face academic pressure, or other problems. ____19____. Teachers, schoolmates, or friends are a good help. Students will benefit a lot from managing challenges. Community involvement (参与) is another important part of high school. ____20____. This involvement helps them understand the importance of giving back and being part of a larger community. It also provides practical experience in working with others and addressing real-world issues. A. Make the most of your education B. It’s important to ask for support when necessary C. Personal growth is another key part of high school D. Each subject comes with its own set of requirements E. There’s always a way to be part of something you love F. Many schools encourage students to do volunteer work G. These activities help students build skills and friendships 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是高中生活的重要性和多样性。 【16题详解】 空后“For example, science includes experiments and research, while English classes focus on reading literature and writing practice.(例如，科学课程包括实验和研究，而英语课程则侧重于文学阅读和写作练习。)”说明了科学和英语课程的要求，因此不同的课程有不同的要求，D选项“Each subject comes with its own set of requirements(每个科目都有自己的一套要求)”说明了每个科目都有自己的要求，引起下文，符合语境，故选D。 【17题详解】 空格处是本段主旨句，由空后“High school is a time for self- discovery and setting personal goals. Students begin to explore their interests, which can guide their future choices.(高中是自我发现和设定个人目标的时期。学生开始探索他们的兴趣，这可以指导他们未来的选择)”可知，本段主要讲的是高中的重要性，C选项“Personal growth is another key part of high school(个人成长是高中生活的另一个关键部分)”说明了高中的一个关键部分是个人成长，概括了本段内容，可作为主旨句，故选C。 【18题详解】 空前“Activities like drama or music enable students to express their creativity and perform in the school play.(像戏剧或音乐这样的活动可以让学生表达他们的创造力，并在学校的戏剧中表演。)”说明了像戏剧或音乐这样的活动对学生的好处，空格处也应该继续说这些活动的好处，G选项“These activities help students build skills and friendships(这些活动帮助学生建立技能和友谊)”进一步说明了这些活动的好处，承接上文，符合语境，故选G。 【19题详解】 空后“Teachers, schoolmates, or friends are a good help.(老师、同学或朋友都是很好的帮手。)”说明了老师、同学或朋友是很好的帮手，所以完全可以向他们寻求帮助，B选项“It’s important to ask for support when necessary(必要时寻求支持是很重要的)”说明了寻求支持是很重要的，引起下文，符合语境，故选B。 【20题详解】 空前“Community involvement (参与) is another important part of high school.(社区参与是高中生活的另一个重要部分。)”说明了参与社区活动是重要的，空格处应该和社区活动有关，F选项“Many schools encourage students to do volunteer work(许多学校鼓励学生做志愿者工作)”说明的是志愿者活动，和社区活动相关，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In my eighties, I was diagnosed with two serious illnesses. Both were weakening, but I was determined to keep my mind and body ____21____. I knew that if I just sat around, I would become even ____22____. So I started a simple ____23____: throwing a ball over my backyard fence. At first, I ____24____ to get it over. But I kept trying every day. After months of effort, I finally ____25____. That small success made me believe that I could do more than I thought. ____26____ by this, I went to a batting cage. I started with slow pitches and gradually tried ____27____ ones. To my amazement, I could hit them. Now at ninety, I’ve achieved my goal of hitting 90 mph balls. Although positive thinking has not cured my illnesses, it has ____28____ enabled me to perform these physical tasks. I see my life as a race against illness. I know one will win ____29____, but I never give up. My son a doctor, once said that a positive attitude greatly ____30____ our body and immune system, though we can’t fully ____31____ how. His words gave me more ____32____ to continue. I’ve learned that progress comes in small ____33____. Each day I challenge myself just a little more. This way has brought unexpected ____34____ to my life. My advice is simple: do what you can, ____35____ you can. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. 21. A. healthy B. active C. calm D. safe 22. A. stronger B. busier C. weaker D. happier 23. A. practice B. game C. experiment D. project 24. A. managed B. failed C. agreed D. decided 25. A. gave up B. fell behind C. made it D. turned away 26. A. Confused B. Disappointed C. Encouraged D. Surprised 27. A. slower B. faster C. easier D. softer 28 A. probably B. rarely C. hardly D. certainly 29. A. eventually B. suddenly C. recently D. immediately 30. A. harms B. weakens C. changes D. affects 31. A. accept B. explain C. ignore D. doubt 32. A. courage B. wealth C. time D. luck 33. A. goals B. steps C. freedom D. prizes 34. A. pain B. fame C. joy D. trouble 35. A. while B. unless C. since D. though 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在八十多岁时被诊断出患有两种严重疾病，但作者并没有放弃，而是通过积极的行动和心态，不断挑战自己，最终取得了意想不到的成果。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：两种病都在侵蚀我的身体，但我决心保持身心活跃。A. healthy健康的；B. active活跃的；C. calm平静的；D. safe安全的。根据上文“I was diagnosed with two serious illnesses. Both were weakening”可知，上文提到两种重病让人虚弱，转折词“but”体现“虽身体虚弱，但决心保持身心状态”，结合下文提到后“扔球、打棒球”等行为都是活跃的表现。由此可知，作者决心保持身心活跃。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我知道，如果只是无所事事地坐着，身体会变得更虚弱。A. stronger更强壮的；B. busier更忙碌的；C. weaker更虚弱的；D. happier更快乐的。根据上文“Both were weakening”可知，两种疾病都在削弱作者的身体，所以坐着不动会让作者变得更虚弱。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：于是我开始了一项简单的练习：把球扔过后院的栅栏。A. practice练习；B. game游戏；C. experiment实验；D. project项目。根据下文“throwing a ball over my backyard fence”可知，把球扔过后院栅栏是为了保持状态而进行的练习。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一开始，我根本扔不过去。A. managed设法做到；B. failed失败；C. agreed同意；D. decided决定。根据下文“but I kept trying every day”可知，起初动作未成功，因此是未能扔过去。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：经过几个月的努力，我终于成功了。A. gave up放弃；B. fell behind落后；C. made it成功；D. turned away转身离开。根据上文“After months of effort”及下文“That small success made me believe that I could do more than I thought.”可知，经过数月努力，最终成功了。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：受到这个鼓舞，我去了一个击球笼。A. Confused困惑的；B. Disappointed失望的；C. Encouraged受到鼓舞的；D. Surprised惊讶的。根据上文“That small success made me believe that I could do more than I thought.”可知，小成功让作者相信自己能做得更多，因此后续去击球笼是被这份成功鼓舞。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我从慢速投球开始练起，渐渐尝试更快的投球。A. slower更慢的；B. faster更快的；C. easier更容易的；D. softer更软的。根据上文“started with slow pitches”和“gradually”可知，难度是递进的，因此后续尝试更快的球。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然积极的心态没有治愈我的病，但它确实让我能够完成这些体能活动。A. probably可能；B. rarely很少；C. hardly几乎不；D. certainly确实。根据上文“positive thinking has not cured my illnesses”和转折词“but”可知，其确实带来了积极效果，“certainly(无疑地)”强调肯定性，体现积极心态确实让作者能完成这些身体动作。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我知道最终总有一方会获胜，但我从未放弃。A. eventually最终；B. suddenly突然；C. recently最近；D. immediately立即。根据上文“a race against illness”可知，与疾病赛跑最终会有胜负，“eventually(最终)”体现时间上的必然结果。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的儿子是一名医生，他曾经说过，积极的心态会极大地影响我们的身体和免疫系统，尽管我们无法完全解释其中的原理。A. harms伤害；B. weakens削弱；C. changes改变；D. affects影响。根据下文“our body and immune system”可知，积极的态度会影响身体和免疫系统。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的儿子是一名医生，他曾经说过，积极的心态会极大地影响我们的身体和免疫系统，尽管我们无法完全解释其中的原理。A. accept接受；B. explain解释；C. ignore忽视；D. doubt怀疑。根据上文提到积极态度有影响和“though(尽管)”体现转折可知，我们无法完全解释其中的原理。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的话给了我更多继续下去的勇气。A. courage勇气；B. wealth财富；C. time时间；D. luck运气。医生的话佐证了积极态度的作用，因此给了作者继续坚持的勇气。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我明白了，进步是循序渐进的。A. goals目标；B. steps步骤；C. freedom自由；D. prizes奖品。根据下文“Each day I challenge myself just a little more”可知，每天多挑战自己一点体现进步是循序渐进的，in small steps是固定搭配，意为“一步步地,循序渐进地”。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种方式给我的生活带来了意想不到的快乐。A. pain痛苦；B. fame名声；C. joy快乐；D. trouble麻烦。根据上文“This way has brought unexpected”可知，这种方式给作者带来了意想不到的快乐。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查连接词词义辨析。句意：我的建议很简单：当你能做的时候，做你能做的。A. while当……时；B. unless除非；C. since自从；D. though虽然。根据语境可知，此处强调“抓住当下的能力”，while符合语境。故选A。 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。 The Legend of the White Snake, a widely known Chinese folk tale, tells the love story between Bai Suzhen, a white snake spirit, and Xu Xian, a mortal man. ____36____ tale, first recorded during the Ming Dynasty, has gained ____37____ (recognize) for its rich themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. In the 1990s, the TV series New Legend of the White Snake became so popular ____38____ it fascinated audiences of all ages, ____39____ the remarkable performances of Zhao Yazhi and Ye Tong bringing the characters to life. From modern viewers’ perspective, adaptations of the legend reflect the blending of traditional and modern values. Chinese animation ____40____ (studio) have produced White Snake 2: The Tribulation of the Green Snake, showcasing the innovation of Chinese storytelling. These new interpretations, _____41_____ (intend) to attract younger audiences, remind us of the timeless charm of such stories. Many filmmakers _____42_____ (devote) themselves to reimagining this story since the1990s, making it more _____43_____ (access) to global audiences. The cultural innovation, ____44____ roots lie in timeless storytelling, ensures that future generations can relate to ____45____. 【答案】36. The 37. recognition 38. that 39. with 40. studios 41. intended 42. have devoted 43. accessible 44. whose 45. it 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是中国民间传说《白蛇传》的广泛影响及其在现代的各种改编和创新。 【36题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：这个故事最早记录于明代，因其丰富的爱情、背叛和救赎主题而获得认可。空格处用定冠词特指前面提到的《白蛇传》这个传说，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填The。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个故事最早记录于明代，因其丰富的爱情、背叛和救赎主题而获得认可。空格处用名词作宾语，recognize的名词是recognition，意为“认可”，是不可数名词，故填recognition。 【38题详解】 考查结果状语从句。句意：上世纪90年代，电视剧《新白娘子传奇》大受欢迎，各个年龄段的观众都为之着迷，赵雅芝和叶童的精彩表演使剧中人物栩栩如生。根据语境可知，句子表示“电视剧《白蛇传》大受欢迎，各个年龄段的观众都为之着迷，赵雅芝和叶童的精彩表演使剧中人物栩栩如生”，so...that...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”，因此空格处是that。故填that。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：上世纪90年代，电视剧《新白娘子传奇》大受欢迎，各个年龄段的观众都为之着迷，赵雅芝和叶童的精彩表演使剧中人物栩栩如生。由后面的bringing和句意可知，此处是“with+名词+现在分词”的复合结构，因此空格处是with，故填with。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：中国动画工作室制作了《白蛇传2：青蛇劫起》，展示了中国叙事方式的创新。句子时态是现在完成时，由have可知，空格处用名词复数，故填studios。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些新的诠释旨在吸引年轻观众，提醒我们这些故事永恒的魅力。句中谓语是remind，空格处用非谓语动词，be intended to do旨在、为了……，此处省略be，用过去分词作后置定语，故填intended。 【42题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：自20世纪90年代以来，许多电影人都致力于重新构想这个故事，使其更容易被全球观众所接受。由since可知，句子时态是现在完成时，主语filmmakers是复数，因此空格处是have devoted。故填have devoted。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：自20世纪90年代以来，许多电影人都致力于重新构想这个故事，使其更容易被全球观众所接受。空格处用形容词accessible作宾语补足语，accessible意为”可以理解的“。故填accessible。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：文化创新的根源在于永恒的故事，确保后代能够与之相关。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，innovation和roots之间是所属关系，因此空格处用表所属的关系代词whose，故填whose。 【45题详解】 考查代词。句意：文化创新的根源在于永恒的故事，确保后代能够与之相关。空格处用it指代前面的The cultural innovation。故填it。 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 66. 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack最近选修了中文这门课程，遇到了不少困难，写信向你征求建议。请你就此问题给他回信。 要点：1. 对他进行安慰； 2. 提出建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jack, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Jack I’m glad to receive your letter and understand that you’re facing some challenges in your Chinese course. Don’t worry too much! Learning a new language always comes with difficulties at the beginning, which is a common experience for everyone. Here are some suggestions that I think will be helpful. Firstly, practice makes perfect. Try to use Chinese as much as possible in daily life, such as by chatting with Chinese friends or watching Chinese movies. Secondly, it’s a good idea to keep a vocabulary notebook where you can write down new words and review them regularly. Remember, patience and persistence are key. I believe that if you keep working hard, you will make great progress. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份，给遇到中文学习困难的英国笔友Jack回信，对其进行安慰并提出学习中文的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad → delighted 理解：understand → comprehend 建议：suggestion → proposal 坚持：persistence → perseverance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Firstly, practice makes perfect. 拓展句：Firstly, as the saying goes, practice makes perfect. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning a new language always comes with difficulties at the beginning, which is a common experience for everyone.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I believe that if you keep working hard, you will make great progress.（运用了that引导的宾语从句、if引导的条件状语从句） 67. 第二节 读后续写 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，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。 Taking swimming class was a must in Ren’s school and there was a pre-test in the third week and a final test in the last week according to the course plan. That pre-test day came soon. The gym teacher blew the whistle (哨子) and four students dived into the swimming pool, racing to the other side, Then the next four were up, but only three stood on the diving board. “Where is Ren?” the gym teacher asked in concern. Ren’s face turned red, and he was unsteady. He looked at the pool and stepped back. “You cannot make me do this!” he said. Sadie, his teammate, patted him on the back gently. “You can do it! I will help you if you need it.” Ren stared into Sadie’s eyes and he calmed down. “You can do it. You need to pass this class.” The gym teacher said, Ren stepped on the diving board, putting his goggles (护目镜) over his eyes, and the blue cap hid his red hair. The whistle blew and Ren stood there as the other three swam away. Then one boy ran and pushed Ren into the water. Sadie glared at the boy, “Why would you do that?” A minute passed by and Ren still wasn’t coming up. Sadie jumped in and pulled him out of the water. She gave him CPR (心肺复苏), and it took a while until water came out of his lungs. Then finally he spat out the water and sat up, feeling dizzy. Ren looked over at Sadie, who breathed a sigh of relief. “Oh, thank goodness! Why didn’t you use your arms or legs?” Ren stared away from Sadie, looking at the bottom of the blue pool, then looking up at the gym teacher who rolled his eyes. “I can’t swim. My parents never taught me as a kid. We are afraid of water.” Sadie put her hand on his shoulder. “Don’t worry, I will teach you how to swim. The water is my favorite place to be.” Ren thought for a while, and nodded gently. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: After gym class Sadie asked Ren gently why he was afraid of water. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The gym teacher blew the whistle and this time Ren dived bravely. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 After gym class Sadie asked Ren gently why he was afraid of water. Hesitating for a second, he shared an experience that he was once narrowly drowned in the river. “Let’s face and overcome it together.” Sadie said firmly. From then on, Sadie tried all means to help Ren. Gradually Ren overcame his fear and he swam freely in the pool. Sadie encouraged him to take part in the coming final examination. When that day came, Ren stepped on the diving board and he kept calm and attentive. The gym teacher blew the whistle and this time Ren dived bravely. He swam to the other side with incredible speed and technique. The gym teacher walked to the other side of the gym and knelt down “Incredible, Ren!”. The gym teacher helped him out of the water, shaking his hand excitedly and cheerfully. “Congratulations, you made it!” Ren hugged his teacher tightly and waved to Sadie gratefully with tears in eyes. Sometimes, it is the encouragement and support from your loved ones that help you step out of your comfort zone and overcome yourself, and develop the potential to the fullest. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ren的学校规定必须上游泳课，但Ren的心中很恐惧，队友Sadie安慰并帮助Ren克服恐惧的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①.由第一段首句内容“下课后，Sadie温柔地问任为什么他害怕水”可知，第一段可描写Ren向Sadie坦白自己曾经差点溺水的经历，以及Sadie决定帮助Ren克服对水的恐惧，并详细叙述Sadie如何通过各种方法帮助Ren逐渐克服恐惧，最终在游泳池中自由游泳的过程。同时，Sadie还鼓励任参加即将到来的终考。 ②.由第二段首句内容“体育老师吹响了哨子，这次Ren勇敢地跳入水中。”可知，第二段可以描写Ren经过努力练习后通过了考试，老师和Sadie的表现以及通过这件事情所得到的感悟。 2.续写线索： 课后询问——坦白经历——坚定鼓励——帮助克服——自由游泳——鼓励参考——终考到来——勇敢跳水——游到对岸——老师惊叹——握手祝贺——感激挥手 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ①克服：overcome/go over ②参加：take part in/participate in ③尝试：try/attempt/endeavor 情绪类 ①坚定地：firmly/steadily ②冷静的：calm/serene/peaceful ③激动地：excitedly/in excitement/with emotion 【点睛】【高分句型1】Hesitating for a second, he shared an experience that he was once narrowly drowned in the river. (运用了现在分词作状语，that引导的同位语从句) 【高分句型2】When that day came, Ren stepped on the diving board and he kept calm and attentive. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型3】Sometimes, it is the encouragement and support from your loved ones that help you step out of your comfort zone and overcome yourself, and develop the potential to the fullest. (运用了强调句，that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年上期期末考试 高一英语学科试题卷 注意事项： 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What do the speakers need to buy? A. A fridge. B. A dinner table. C. A few chairs. 2 Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a school. 3. What does the woman mean? A. She will invite Cathy. B. Cathy doesn’t want to come. C. She doesn’t know Cathy. 4. Why does the woman plan to go to town? A. To pay her bills in the bank. B. To buy books in a bookstore. C. To get some money from the bank. 5. What is the woman trying to do? A. Finish some writing. B. Print an article. C. Find a newspaper. 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，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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the man doing? A. Changing seats on the plane. B. Asking for a window seat. C. Trying to find his seat. 7. What is the woman’s seat number? A. 6A. B. 7A. C. 8A. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why doesn’t the woman take the green T-shirt? A. It’s too dark. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s too small. 9. What does the woman buy in the end? A. A pink T-shirt. B. A blue T-shirt. C. A yellow T-shirt. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. How long has the man been in London? A. One year. B. A few years. C. A couple of months. 11. Why did the woman leave her hometown? A To find a job. B. To lead a city life. C. To open a restaurant. 12. Where did the woman come from? A. London. B. Arnside. C. Lancaster. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is a day pack? A. A lock. B. A box. C. A bag. 14. What surprises the girl at school? A. Few students asking questions in class. B. A lot of discussions in class. C. Teachers giving little homework. 15. At what time of the school term does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the end of it. B. In the middle of it. C. At the beginning of it. 16. What do we know about the girl? A. She is new to the school. B. She writes for the school newspaper. C. She seldom asks questions in class. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What does Mr. Henry Stone do? A. A bank clerk. B. A writer. C. A teacher. 18. What does Henry like doing at the airport? A Telling stories. B. Watching people. C. Reading magazines. 19. What did Henry learn from the newspaper that day? A. A man stole money from a bank. B. A valuable suitcase was missing. C. A woman ran away from home. 20. Why was the woman at the airport? A. She was traveling on business. B. She was leaving for Greece. C. She was seeing the man off. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A France is a land where excitement and diversity in festivals and events are the norm. From historic dates to famous festivals or sports events, there’s always something to celebrate in France! If you are planning a trip to France, discover what’s on in France in the next half year. Bastille Day (14 July) Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, is celebrated in memory of the Storming of the Bastille. Celebrations are staged throughout France on this day every year, such as all-night parties at fire stations, huge parades and various free concerts in Paris. Even the Eiffel Tower lights up with fireworks, best viewed from Champ de Mars. Festival d’ Avignon (July) Held in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes, Avignon, the festival turns the town into a lively theater center every July. Tens of thousands of theater fans of all ages come to enjoy theatre performances, dance, and live music there. The town also becomes an open-air gathering place where festival-goers can talk about the shows and share their experiences. Tour de France 2024 (June 29 — July 21) Starting in Florence, Italy, the 111th Tour de France will go across Italy to Turin (Italy’s 3rd biggest city) on July 1st before entering France. For the first time in its history, the race will not finish in Paris. Instead it will head for Nice by way of Monaco due to the Olympics. Covering 3,600 km over 21 stages, the route is a true test of will and skill. 1. What do Bastille Day and Festival d’ Avignon have in common? A. There are various parades. B. They attract theater-goers. C. There are fireworks shows. D. They are celebrated yearly. 2. Where will the 111th Tour de France finish? A. Florence. B. Nice. C. Monaco. D. Turin. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A sports magazine. C. An encyclopedia. D. A festival brochure. B At my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me plainly: “Now I will teach you how to write your name. And to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. I was curious. Growing up in Singapore, I had an unusual relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers to decide my name, aiming for maximum luck. As a result, I ended up with a nonsense and embarrassing name: Chen Yiwen, meaning, roughly, “old”, “barley (薏米)” and “warm”. When I arrived in America for college at 18, I put on an American accent and abandoned my Chinese name. When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage? I thought. In calligraphy, the idea is to copy the old masters’ techniques, thereby refining your own. Every week, though, my teacher would give uncomfortably on-the-nose assessments of my person. “You need to be braver,” he once observed. “Have confidence. Try to produce a bold stroke(笔画).” For years, I had prided myself on presenting an image of confidence, but my writing betrayed me. I was trying to make sense of this practice. You must visualize the word as it is to be written and leave a trace of yourself in it. As a bodily practice, calligraphy could go beyond its own cultural restrictions. Could it help me go beyond mine? My teacher once said to me, “When you look at the word, you see the body. Though a word on the page is two-dimensional, it contains multitudes, conveying the force you’ve applied, the energy of your grip, the arch of your spine.” I had been learning calligraphy to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. Now I have sensed that the pleasure out of calligraphy allows me to know myself more fully. During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your calculations, your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.” 4. What did the author initially think of her name “Chen Yiwen”? A. It was lucky so she gladly accepted it. B. She felt proud of its symbolic meaning. C. She understood the intention but still disliked it. D. Its strange pronunciation made her embarrassed. 5. The author decided to learn calligraphy to ______. A. pick up a new hobby B. reconnect with her origin C. gain insights into a new culture D. fit in with local community 6. From the teacher’s words, the author learns that calligraphy ______. A. reflects the creator’s spirits B. comes from creative energy C. highlights the design of strokes D. depends on continuous practice 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Appreciate what our culture offers. B. Find beauty from your inner self. C. A great teacher leads you to truth. D. We are the sum of what we create. C A recent earthquake happened in California. Fortunately, no damage was reported. However, the earthquake was important in another aspect — many people in the area received warnings on their mobile phones just before the earthquake hit. Furthermore, several of these phones aided in detecting (检测) the earthquake in the first place. Some smartphone companies have been developing a warning system that can remind users a few seconds before an earthquake hits. Although a few seconds may not seem like much, it can provide enough time to take cover under a table or desk, slow down trains, and prevent planes from taking off or landing. This system is expected to save lives during stronger quakes. It relies on information from two sources: a network of several seismometers (地震仪) placed across the states, and the world’s largest earthquake detection network created through smartphones owned by the public. The mobile earthquake detecting and warning network uses built-in sensors (传感器) on mobile phones to replace traditional detection instruments. The system can work out whether an earthquake is happening and where. It can then send a warning to phones in the area where the earthquakes are likely to hit. Radio signals travel faster than earthquake waves, allowing warnings to be sent before the shaking. This technology opens up the possibility of detecting the earthquakes in regions where widespread networks of costly seismometers cannot be used, and could provide earthquake warnings in even poorer places of the world. The earthquake warning system has some limitations (限制), particularly in regions with low phone usage and in earthquakes that happen near the ocean, which can cause tsunamis (海啸). Additionally, while the system can provide a few seconds of advance warning, detecting earthquakes remains challenging. Still, there are hopes to expand the system’s usage worldwide in the future as long as we want to make a change in its limitations. 8. Why was the warning system invented? A. To reduce the economic loss of earthquakes. B. To buy more survival time for people. C. To raise people’s self-protection awareness. D. To figure out earthquakes’ location. 9. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Where the system is used. B. How the system works. C. When the system will operate. D. What the system aims for. 10. What is special about the system? A. It can be used in wider areas. B. It gives warnings days in advance. C. It uses the Internet to send signals. D. It shares information recorded by users. 11. What will the scientists do to the system next? A. Add the latest data to it. B. Shorten its warning time. C. Keep working on its problems. D. Put it into computers instead of phones. D Many think that language is what sets humans apart from other animals, and that for us to think, language is a decisive factor. British philosopher Bertrand Russell even claimed in 1948 that no intelligent thinking can take place without language. However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain. They are, in short, “far more independent than we imagined”, wrote ZME Science. The study, conducted by scientists from the US, explored the language-thought relationship through two research approaches. First, they studied patients suffering from global aphasia, who had lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left hemisphere of their brain. However, they can still complete complex tasks. “You can ask people with global aphasia to solve math problems or perform social reasoning tests, and as long as the instructions are non-verbal, they can succeed,” Evelina Fedorenko, one of the study’s authors from the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told ZME Science. The researchers also used brain-imaging tools to study the brains of healthy volunteers as they performed non-verbal tasks, like solving puzzles and planning. It was found that the brain’s language regions were mostly inactive during such activities. In other words, we generally need language to express our thoughts but we can still think without words. So, if language isn’t necessary for thinking, then why did humans develop it? Fedorenko said language serves mainly as a tool for communication. “Most of the things that you probably learned about the world, you learned through language and not through direct experience with the world,” she said. By being able to share complex information through language, humans gained an evolutionary advantage. Although language does not give rise to thoughts, past research shows that how we speak can heavily influence how we think. For example, the English sentence “he fired the gun” is usually phrased as “the gun went off” in Japanese. As a result, English speakers are more likely to focus on the person responsible for an accident than Japanese speakers, according to Psychology Today. 12. What is the main purpose of the study mentioned in the passage? A. To prove that language is essential for intelligent thinking. B. To examine the relationship between language and thought. C. To develop new treatments for patients with global aphasia. D. To identify the brain regions responsible for non-verbal reasoning. 13. What did brain-imaging tools reveal about healthy volunteers performing non-verbal task? A. They struggled with problem-solving. B. Their language centers became overactive. C. Their language regions showed little activity. D. They would unconsciously use verbal strategies. 14. How can language serve humans, according to Fedorenko? A. It helps humans generate thoughts. B. It decides humans’ evolutionary direction. C. It replaces direct experience with the world. D. It facilitates the exchange of complicated ideas. 15 What is the main idea of the text? A. Thought can operate independently from language. B. Language plays a decisive role in shaping human thought. C. Language and thought are deeply interdependent in the brain. D. The absence of language makes complex thought impossible. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 High school is an extremely important period in a teenager’s life, marked by academics (学业), social experiences, and personal growth. It is a time filled with opportunities and challenges that shape the path toward adulthood. Academics are central to high school life. Students take a variety of subjects. ____16____. For example, science includes experiments and research, while English classes focus on reading literature and writing practice. Dealing with schoolwork, projects, and exams requires good time management skills, which help students develop problem-solving abilities. ____17____. High school is a time for self- discovery and setting personal goals. Students begin to explore their interests, which can guide their future choices. They start thinking about their future jobs, college choices, and what they want to achieve in life. This period of growth is important for building confidence and preparing for the transition (过渡) to adulthood. After-school activities play an important role in high school life. Students can join clubs, or arts programs. Clubs like debate team, or chess club allow students to meet like minded people. Activities like drama or music enable students to express their creativity and perform in the school play. ____18____. Challenges are also a part of high school life. Students might face academic pressure, or other problems. ____19____. Teachers, schoolmates, or friends are a good help. Students will benefit a lot from managing challenges. Community involvement (参与) is another important part of high school. ____20____. This involvement helps them understand the importance of giving back and being part of a larger community. It also provides practical experience in working with others and addressing real-world issues. A. Make the most of your education B. It’s important to ask for support when necessary C. Personal growth is another key part of high school D. Each subject comes with its own set of requirements E. There’s always a way to be part of something you love F. Many schools encourage students to do volunteer work G. These activities help students build skills and friendships 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In my eighties, I was diagnosed with two serious illnesses. Both were weakening, but I was determined to keep my mind and body ____21____. I knew that if I just sat around, I would become even ____22____. So I started a simple ____23____: throwing a ball over my backyard fence. At first, I ____24____ to get it over. But I kept trying every day. After months of effort, I finally ____25____. That small success made me believe that I could do more than I thought. ____26____ by this, I went to a batting cage. I started with slow pitches and gradually tried ____27____ ones. To my amazement, I could hit them. Now at ninety, I’ve achieved my goal of hitting 90 mph balls. Although positive thinking has not cured my illnesses, it has ____28____ enabled me to perform these physical tasks. I see my life as a race against illness. I know one will win ____29____, but I never give up. My son, a doctor, once said that a positive attitude greatly ____30____ our body and immune system, though we can’t fully ____31____ how. His words gave me more ____32____ to continue. I’ve learned that progress comes in small ____33____. Each day I challenge myself just a little more. This way has brought unexpected ____34____ to my life. My advice is simple: do what you can, ____35____ you can. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. 21. A. healthy B. active C. calm D. safe 22. A. stronger B. busier C. weaker D. happier 23. A. practice B. game C. experiment D. project 24. A. managed B. failed C. agreed D. decided 25. A. gave up B. fell behind C. made it D. turned away 26. A. Confused B. Disappointed C. Encouraged D. Surprised 27. A. slower B. faster C. easier D. softer 28. A. probably B. rarely C. hardly D. certainly 29. A. eventually B. suddenly C. recently D. immediately 30. A. harms B. weakens C. changes D. affects 31. A. accept B. explain C. ignore D. doubt 32. A. courage B. wealth C. time D. luck 33. A. goals B. steps C. freedom D. prizes 34. A. pain B. fame C. joy D. trouble 35. A. while B. unless C. since D. though 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。 The Legend of the White Snake, a widely known Chinese folk tale, tells the love story between Bai Suzhen, a white snake spirit, and Xu Xian, a mortal man. ____36____ tale, first recorded during the Ming Dynasty, has gained ____37____ (recognize) for its rich themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. In the 1990s the TV series New Legend of the White Snake became so popular ____38____ it fascinated audiences of all ages, ____39____ the remarkable performances of Zhao Yazhi and Ye Tong bringing the characters to life. From modern viewers’ perspective, adaptations of the legend reflect the blending of traditional and modern values. Chinese animation ____40____ (studio) have produced White Snake 2: The Tribulation of the Green Snake, showcasing the innovation of Chinese storytelling. These new interpretations, _____41_____ (intend) to attract younger audiences, remind us of the timeless charm of such stories. Many filmmakers _____42_____ (devote) themselves to reimagining this story since the1990s, making it more _____43_____ (access) to global audiences. The cultural innovation, ____44____ roots lie in timeless storytelling, ensures that future generations can relate to ____45____. 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 66. 第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack最近选修了中文这门课程，遇到了不少困难，写信向你征求建议。请你就此问题给他回信。 要点：1. 对他进行安慰； 2. 提出建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jack, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 67. 第二节 读后续写 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，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。 Taking swimming class was a must in Ren’s school and there was a pre-test in the third week and a final test in the last week according to the course plan. That pre-test day came soon. The gym teacher blew the whistle (哨子) and four students dived into the swimming pool, racing to the other side, Then the next four were up, but only three stood on the diving board. “Where is Ren?” the gym teacher asked in concern. Ren’s face turned red, and he was unsteady. He looked at the pool and stepped back. “You cannot make me do this!” he said. Sadie, his teammate, patted him on the back gently. “You can do it! I will help you if you need it.” Ren stared into Sadie’s eyes and he calmed down. “You can do it. You need to pass this class.” The gym teacher said, Ren stepped on the diving board, putting his goggles (护目镜) over his eyes, and the blue cap hid his red hair. The whistle blew and Ren stood there as the other three swam away. Then one boy ran and pushed Ren into the water. Sadie glared at the boy, “Why would you do that?” A minute passed by and Ren still wasn’t coming up. Sadie jumped in and pulled him out of the water. She gave him CPR (心肺复苏), and it took a while until water came out of his lungs. Then finally he spat out the water and sat up, feeling dizzy. Ren looked over at Sadie, who breathed a sigh of relief. “Oh, thank goodness! Why didn’t you use your arms or legs?” Ren stared away from Sadie, looking at the bottom of the blue pool, then looking up at the gym teacher who rolled his eyes. “I can’t swim. My parents never taught me as a kid. We are afraid of water.” Sadie put her hand on his shoulder. “Don’t worry, I will teach you how to swim. The water is my favorite place to be.” Ren thought for a while, and nodded gently. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: After gym class Sadie asked Ren gently why he was afraid of water. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The gym teacher blew the whistle and this time Ren dived bravely. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $