江苏省天一中学新吴分校2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一英语试题

江苏省天一中学新吴分校2025—2026学年第二学期期中考试

高一英语

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话播放两遍。

1. What is the man in a hurry to do?

A. Get his paper.                B. Hand in his homework.        C. Attend a computer class.

2. What does the man finally decide to do?

A. Keep the blue shirt.             B. Go to another store.            C. Take a green shirt.

3. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a flower shop.                B. In a bank.                    C. In a bakery.

4. What does the man offer to do for the girl?

A. Prepare lunch for her.            B. Drive her to the museum.        C. Sign her up for a field trip.

5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A. How to conduct an interview.

B. How to improve the magazine.

C. How to design a magazine cover.

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，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白播放两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Why does the woman come to the man?

A. To ask about class requirements.    B. To confirm the class schedule.        C. To reschedule a class.

7. What should the woman prepare?

A. An English passage.            B. A short presentation.            C. A self-introduction.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What does the woman want to get printed on the notebook covers?

A. The students’ names.            B. The company’s logo.            C. The school’s name.

9. When will the speech competition be held?

A. On Friday.                    B. On Thursday.                C. On Wednesday.

10. Who is probably the man?

A. A school teacher.            B. A shop assistant.                C. An event organizer.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. How did the woman get to know about the pet sitting service?

A. From an advertisement.         B. From her neighbor.            C. From her husband.

12. What should the woman do to get the pet sitting service?

A. Complete a form.            B. Download an app.            C. Provide her pet’s toys.

13. How much will the woman pay?

A. $10.                        B. $15.                        C. $20.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. Where will the Packaging Reuse Station be?

A. Behind the student dorms.        B. Near the coffee shop.            C. Next to the post room.

15. What kind of box can be put in the Packaging Reuse Station?

A. One with old labels.            B. One with a little dust.            C. One with strange smells.

16. What can students get with 200 points from the Campus Carbon Account?

A. A free coffee.                B. A reusable bag.                C. A notebook.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the speaker doing?

A. Doing a promotion.            B. Hosting a program.            C. Giving a lecture.

18. When did the Amphicar 770 go on sale?

A. In 1961.                    B. In 1965.                    C. In 1968.

19. What do we know about the Amphicar 770?

A. It went out of production over 50 years ago.

B. It can move very fast on water.

C. It was launched in Germany.

20. What will the speaker talk about next，

A. Classic cars in films.            B. Another model of car.            C. The Yukon River Flotilla project.

第二部分  阅读理解（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。

TechForward is looking for local residents to test its new smart home assistant, a voice-controlled device designed to help users manage daily tasks such as setting reminders, controlling lights, checking the weather, and playing music. The company aims to gather real-world feedback before the official product launch later this year.

The selected residents will receive the device free of charge and will be able to keep it after the trial ends. They will also be compensated $100 for completing a final feedback survey that asks about their experience with the device’s features, ease of use, and any suggested improvements. TechForward will provide setup support and technical assistance throughout the testing period, including a one-on-one virtual session to help participants get started. The company will also be available by phone or email to answer any questions during the trial.

Program Timeline

May 10	Applications due
By May 20	Selected participants notified; agreements signed
June 1-28	Device testing period
July 18	Final feedback survey due

Application Requirements

This program will select 15 full-time participants to use the device in their homes for four weeks. The call is open to residents living within the city area. All applicants are supposed to be at least 18 years old and previous experience with smart devices is a must.

To apply, applicants are required to provide the following information:

● Name and a valid email. This information will only be used for program-related communication.

● A brief description of your experience with smart devices (maximum 100 words). This helps us understand your familiarity level.

Please send the above materials to apply@techforward.com. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To introduce a new smart device. B. To advertise a technology company.

C. To seek volunteers for a product trial. D. To explain how to use a smart assistant.

2. How long are participants expected to test the device?

A. 18 days. B. 20 days. C. 28 days. D. 30 days.

3. Who is the most suitable for the program?

A. Samantha, a local college graduate majoring in IT.

B. Christopher, a retired teacher living outside the city.

C. Fia, a junior high school student fond of technology.

D. Max, a part-time worker seldom using smart devices.

In August 2005, I left my quiet coastal hometown in Maine for Chicago, a big city famous for its skyscrapers and lively cultural scene. My hometown had only one small bookstore and no art galleries, so the endless concerts, museums and restaurants in Chicago seemed like a dream come true. As a college freshman, I was excited to embrace the city’s energy — yet I often found myself longing for the sound of waves crashing and the smell of salt in the air.