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明德中学2026年上学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How will the man go home? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A painting show. B. A school project. C. A photo competition. 3. What is the man’s opinion about the movie? A. Long. B. Boring. C. Wonderful. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a shop. B. In a factory. C. In the woman’s house. 5. What will the woman do next? A. Read the man’s paper. B. Write an English essay. C. Check her paper for mistakes. 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段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of the jackets? A. Expensive. B. Popular. C. Beautiful. 7. How much is the skirt? A. $32. B. $40. C. $48. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where probably are the speakers? A. At a national museum. B. At an outdoor market. C. At a tourist office. 9. Why is the museum closed today? A. A special holiday was announced. B. A charity event will be held. C. A new show is being set up. 10. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Recommend a restaurant. B. Suggest an activity. C. Provide directions. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What first made the man plant trees? A. A lack of trees in his area. B. A professor’s lecture. C. A video about trees. 12. How does the man describe the rainy weather? A. Unpleasant. B. Beneficial. C. Surprising. 13. What did the man dislike about the last planting? A. The place. B. The soil. C. The length. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What did the speakers do last night? A. They watched a video. B. They attended a concert. C. They performed on stage. 15. Who sings most beautifully according to Greg? A. Brenda. B. Justin. C. Carrie. 16. What did Patty think was most impressive about Brenda? A. Her voice. B. Her costumes. C. Her dance moves. 17. What does Greg want to do? A. Learn Justin’s songs. B. Create a costume for himself. C. Dance in the school talent show. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. When do club members meet? A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon. 19. What will club members probably learn to do next week? A. Make a dish. B. Write a story. C. Build a bridge. 20. What should club members bring next week? A. Gloves. B. Money. C. Pencils. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Hongyan Ancient Town: A Cultural Getaway Hongyan Ancient Town, lying along the Qingxi River, has a history of more than 800 years. It is well-known for its well-preserved stone bridges, traditional wooden houses and rich cultural traditions. Visiting here, you can get a special experience of ancient Chinese village life. A 3-hour Recommended Tour A 3-hour recommended tour begins at the East Gate Archway from the Ming Dynasty. Then, walk along the riverbank to the 500-year-old Twin Bridges. Next, you can visit Hongyan Ancient Residence — a Qing Dynasty courtyard with beautiful wood carvings and a quiet garden. Don’t miss the Local Craftsmanship Museum, where you can watch or even try making traditional crafts. Finally, end your tour at West Gate Square and enjoy local snacks like rice cakes. Cultural Experiences Not to Miss Beyond sightseeing, Hongyan Ancient Town offers unique cultural experiences. Visitors can attend traditional folk performances like dragon dances and folk music shows on weekends. There are also calligraphy and painting workshops where local artists teach basic skills, allowing tourists to take home handcrafted souvenirs (纪念品) filled with the town’s culture. Useful Visiting Information The town is open from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. every day, and the last entry time is 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children under 6. There are discounts too: 15% off for groups of 15 or more; an additional 5% off for online bookings. The town is 45 kilometers from the city center. You can take a direct bus from the Central Bus Station (one bus per hour) or a taxi (one-way $30). Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit. 1. What cultural activity can visitors enjoy in Hongyan Ancient Town? A. Modern music concerts. B. Dragon dance performances. C. Cooking classes of local snacks. D. Qingxi River sightseeing by boat. 2. How much should a group of 20 adults pay for tickets if booking online? A. $340. B. $380. C. $400. D. $323. 3. Which of the following is true about visiting the town? A. Taxis cost $30 round-trip. B. Visitors can enter at 5:30 p.m. C. The tour ends at the East Gate. D. Autumn is a suitable visiting season. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了红岩古镇的历史、推荐游览路线、文化体验项目及游览实用信息等相关内容。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Cultural Experiences Not to Miss部分“Visitors can attend traditional folk performances like dragon dances and folk music shows on weekends.(游客可以在周末参加舞龙、民乐表演等传统民俗演出。)”可知，游客可以在红岩古镇欣赏舞龙表演。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Useful Visiting Information部分“Ticket prices are as follows: $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children under 6. There are discounts too: 15% off for groups of 15 or more; an additional 5% off for online bookings.(票价如下：成人20美元，学生10美元，6岁以下儿童免费。另有优惠政策：15人及以上团体可享15%折扣；线上预订可在此基础上再享5%额外折扣。)”可知，20名成人线上购票的总费用计算如下：20名成人的原价总金额为20美元乘以20人，等于400美元；15人及以上团体可享受15%的折扣，也就是按原价的85%计算，400美元乘以85%等于340美元；线上预订可额外享受5%的折扣，也就是按折后价的95%计算，340美元乘以95%等于323美元。因此，20名成人线上购票需要支付323美元。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Useful Visiting Information部分“Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.(春秋两季是游览的最佳季节。)”可知，秋季是适合游览的季节。故选D。 B As a Ph. D. student, I loved standing in the rain, measuring how water drops move into the soil. I loved the outdoors, and was endlessly curious about what I saw in the field and thrilled to connect it to what I read. My ideas seemed to flow like the stream. When I started my first teaching position, however, I lost the freedom to focus purely on research or think deeply. I was consumed by pressing demands — writing endless progress reports for students, organizing extracurricular activities, and constantly chasing funding for my research. Consequently, my creative stream narrowed. Later, I moved to a new university and returned to my Ph. D. research. I found that if I could be in the moment with my students and act as a sounding board for new ideas — and not be distracted by my mid-career responsibilities — then I could play a part in their creative thinking. Gradually, creativity crept back though I hadn’t yet found how to spark my deep thinking. Another decade passed before I accepted a position in my hometown. During several months between jobs, I was free as a bird. One day at a gym, watching the rain fall and puddles (小水坑) form and coalesce (合并) outside, I suddenly was able to visualize similar processes that I had been trying to understand, a thought I worried had permanently dried up. It hit me that I needed to slow down and experience the rain more often! From then on, I’d think and write in the morning, in a room overlooking a river or cycle along banks, which helped me process new ideas and stay curious. I now encourage my students to disconnect and take time out to think, to play, to have fun with their research. I tell them to make it a permanent habit and seek the conditions and places that foster curiosity and ability to think deeply. I hope the next generation avoids losing it along the way, as I did. 4. Why was the author less creative in his first teaching job? A. He lost interest in his research. B. He was tied up with management work. C. He couldn’t think objectively. D. He was disturbed by demanding students. 5. How did the author regain creativity in the new university? A. By ignoring his mid-career duties. B. By changing his Ph. D. research topic. C. By helping students do Ph. research. D. By getting involved in students’ thinking process. 6. How did the author feel during his free time in his hometown? A. Energetic and proud. B. Inspired and refreshed. C. Thrilled and supported. D. Curious and adventurous. 7. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. East or west, home is the best. B. Slow down and win the race. C. Creativity is the mother of invention. D. Small streams make great rivers. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述作者从热爱研究、创意满满，到因工作繁杂失去创造力，再通过放慢节奏重获灵感的人生感悟。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was consumed by pressing demands — writing endless progress reports for students, organizing extracurricular activities, and constantly chasing funding for my research. Consequently, my creative stream narrowed. (我被各种紧迫的事务耗尽了精力——为学生撰写没完没了的进度报告、组织课外活动，还要不断为我的研究争取资金。结果，我的创作源泉变得枯竭了。)”可知，作者在第一份教学工作中创造力下降，是因为被各种行政与事务性工作缠身，无法专注思考。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I found that if I could be in the moment with my students and act as a sounding board for new ideas — and not be distracted by my mid-career responsibilities — then I could play a part in their creative thinking. Gradually, creativity crept back though I hadn’t yet found how to spark my deep thinking. (我可以和学生们沉浸在当下，成为他们新想法的倾听与交流对象，而不被职业中期的各种职责分心，这样我就能参与到他们的创造性思维中。渐渐地，创造力悄悄回来了，尽管我还没找到激发自己深度思考的方法。)”可知，作者通过投入到与学生的思维交流、参与他们的创意过程，重新找回了创造力。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“During several months between jobs, I was free as a bird. One day at a gym, watching the rain fall and puddles (小水坑) form and coalesce (合并) outside, I suddenly was able to visualize similar processes that I had been trying to understand, a thought I worried had permanently dried up. It hit me that I needed to slow down and experience the rain more often! From then on, I’d think and write in the morning, in a room overlooking a river or cycle along banks, which helped me process new ideas and stay curious.(在工作间隙的几个月里，我像鸟儿一样自由。有一天在健身房，看着外面下雨、小水坑形成并汇合，我突然能够想象出自己一直试图理解的相似过程，那种曾担心已经永久枯竭的思绪重新出现了。我突然意识到，我需要放慢脚步，更多地去感受雨水！从那以后，我会在清晨俯瞰河流的房间里思考和写作，或是沿着河岸骑行，这帮助我梳理新想法并保持好奇心。)”可知，作者在家乡的空闲时间里思路被重新激发，整个人状态焕然一新，因此是受到启发且精神焕发的。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第四段中的“It hit me that I needed to slow down and experience the rain more often!(我突然意识到，我需要放慢脚步，更多地去感受雨水！)”和全文经历可知，作者因忙碌失去创造力，又因放慢节奏重获灵感，说明适当放慢脚步才能更好地前行。故选B项。 C Parents may worry that their children aren’t getting enough quality sleep. However, now there’s a smart bed to provide adults with sleep data through a smart app. The SleepIQ bed can send a signal of attention to parents when their children are asleep, as well as if they are risking out of bed. If a child is tossing and turning (辗转反侧), it can also be adjusted to make it more comfortable. The bed was first introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It claims to be the only one in the world, which adjusts with children as they grow. Children don’t need to wear a smart-band or alternative wearable device in bed. Instead, the quality of their sleep is measured by sensors in the bed, which monitor their present, average breathing rate, heart rate and movement. Then it assesses quality of sleep. They are given a SleepIQ score for each night’s sleep. Using an accompanying app, parents can see it clearly. It also allows parents to monitor routines that affect sleep, such as exercise, caffeine and screen time, helping children to develop a routine that helps develop a good night’s shut-eye. The bed sends a signal to the app when it senses a child is out of bed or restless, such as if he is having a nightmare (噩梦). Its firmness can be adjusted to change the level of comfort and support to suit children as they grow. A “head tilt (倾斜)” feature for reading is built in, and parents can remotely turn a light out after reading time using the app. There are also fun features such as a“monster scanner”, which uses a mobile phone to check for and fight “monsters” under the bed. What’s more, an automatic light will guide children if they need to get up in the middle of the night. The bed is available online and at Sleep Number stores in the US from around$499, almost the same as the beds we are sleeping on. 8. What effect does the SleepIQ bed have on children? A. Their sleep quality will not be improved. B. Their sports performance will be improved. C. They no longer need to get up in the middle of the night. D. They can sleep more comfortably when tossing and turning. 9. What can be inferred from having the SleepIQ bed? A. Children won’t have a nightmare. B. Parents’ worries can be decreased. C. Children had better not read on the bed. D. Parents don’t need to care for children any more at night. 10. What can be learned from the text? A. The SleepIQ bed is the best bed around the world. B. Children will never fall out of the SleepIQ bed. C. The smart bed is as cheap as an ordinary one. D. Another smart bed is needed with children growing older. 11. What does the text mainly talk about? A. How to get a good sleep. B. How parents take care of children. C. The smart bed helping sleep better. D. Risks that children face when sleeping. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款智能床，它的各种功能可以保证孩子们的睡眠质量。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“If a child is tossing and turning (辗转反侧), it can also be adjusted to make it more comfortable.(如果孩子在辗转反侧，也可以对其进行调整，使其更舒适。)”可知，当孩子翻来覆去睡不安稳时，SleepIQ床可以进行调整使其更舒适。故选 D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The SleepIQ bed can send a signal of attention to parents when their children are asleep, as well as if they are risking out of bed.(当孩子睡着时以及如果他们有下床的风险，SleepIQ床会向父母发送一个关注信号。)”以及第二段中的“It also allows parents to monitor routines that affect sleep, such as exercise, caffeine and screen time, helping children to develop a routine that helps develop a good night’s shut-eye.(它还允许父母监控影响睡眠的日常活动，比如锻炼、咖啡因和看屏幕的时间，帮助孩子养成一种有助于晚上睡个好觉的习惯。)”可推知，当检测到孩子下床或辗转不安时，床会向应用程序发送警报，可以让父母监控影响睡眠的日常活动，帮助孩子养成一种有助于晚上睡个好觉的习惯；由此可知，SleepIQ床可以减缓家长对孩子的担忧。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The bed is available online and at Sleep Number stores in the US from around$499, almost the same as the beds we are sleeping on.(这款床在网上和 Sleep Number美国门店有售,起价499美元左右，几乎和我们现在睡的床一样。)”可推知，这款智能床和普通床一样便宜。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Parents may worry that their children aren’t getting enough quality sleep. However, now there’s a smart bed to provide adults with sleep data through a smart app. The SleepIQ bed can send a signal of attention to parents when their children are asleep, as well as if they are risking out of bed. If a child is tossing and turning (辗转反侧), it can also be adjusted to make it more comfortable.(父母可能会担心他们的孩子没有得到足够的高质量睡眠。然而，现在有一种智能床可以通过智能应用程序为成年人提供睡眠数据。当孩子睡着时以及如果他们有下床的风险，SleepIQ床会向父母发送一个关注信号。如果孩子在辗转反侧，也可以对其进行调整，使其更舒适。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一款帮助孩子改善睡眠质量的智能床SleepIQ，这款智能床的功能和优点，以及它如何帮助孩子改善睡眠质量。C选项“帮助你睡得更好的智能床”能够概括文章主旨。故选C。 D Hydrogen fuel-cell (氢燃料电池) vehicles aren’t just sources for science fiction or far-out experiments. Cars fueled by hydrogen, like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, are already here, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology is actively evolving and benefiting from billions of dollars in federal research. So then, why are hydrogen cars virtually non-existent on U.S. roads today? “The answer is simple: economics,” Sergey Paltsev, a senior scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative told Popular Science. Politicians and automakers once advocated (支持) the fuel cell, which turns the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity to drive an electric motor, as the future of passenger automobiles, but the falling cost of batteries and a large number of electrical fueling infrastructure (基础设施) have propelled (推动) battery-electric cars well into the lead. A big switch to hydrogen cars would require cost-cutting and enormous infrastructure development. The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center shows 55 public hydrogen fueling station locations in the U.S. today, almost only in California, while more than 68,000 active public electric vehicle charging stations across the country. “Nothing is going to change next year, or probably not in the next five years, but there are brighter pathways for hydrogen vehicles,” said Paltsev. It turns out that hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have advantageous applications in medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and aviation (航空) . Besides, battery-electric vehicles can be problematic when you have problems with range or fueling time or heavy loads. The current impractical application of hydrogen passenger vehicles in places like the U.S. are not a reason to “just give up” on hydrogen fuel-cell tech. “We may need it for many other reasons in the future,” cautioned Paltsev, citing geopolitical issues as a factor that could disrupt (中断) access to raw materials for batteries, thus making hydrogen cars suddenly more economically workable. 12. Why are hydrogen cars not commonly seen on U.S. roads today? A. Lack of public awareness. B. High costs and the lack of infrastructure. C. Limited research and development. D. Unavailability of hydrogen fuel. 13. What is Sergey Paltsev’s attitude towards hydrogen vehicles in the future? A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Disappointed. D. Indifferent. 14. What can be learned about hydrogen fuel-cell tech from the passage? A. It is already cost-effective for passenger vehicles. B. It fails to solve the problems with range or fueling time. C. It is practicable due to potential issues resulting from geopolitics. D. It has unsatisfactory applications in heavy-duty trucks and aviation. 15. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Battery-Electric Vehicles: A Glorious Era B. Why Are We Driving Electric Powered Cars? C. How to Build a Public Hydrogen Fueling Station? D. Hydrogen Vehicles: Struggling Yet Promising 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了氢燃料汽车，讲述了氢燃料汽车面临的前景及挑战。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“A big switch to hydrogen cars would require cost-cutting and enormous infrastructure development. The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center shows 55 public hydrogen fueling station locations in the U. S. today, almost only in California, while more than 68,000 active public electric vehicle charging stations across the country. (要大规模转向氢燃料汽车，需要削减成本并大力开展基础设施建设。美国能源部替代燃料数据中心的数据显示，目前美国仅有55个公共氢燃料加注站，且几乎全部位于加利福尼亚州；而全国范围内则有超过68,000个活跃的公共电动汽车充电站)”可知，氢燃料汽车在今天的美国道路上并不常见是因为成本高，且基础设施不足。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““Nothing is going to change next year, or probably not in the next five years, but there are brighter pathways for hydrogen vehicles,” said Paltsev.(Paltsev说：“明年，甚至未来五年内，情况可能都不会发生改变，但氢燃料汽车的发展前景更为广阔。”)”可知，Paltsev夫对未来氢燃料汽车的态度是乐观，充满希望的。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段““We may need it for many other reasons in the future,” cautioned Paltsev, citing geopolitical issues as a factor that could disrupt (中断) access to raw materials for batteries, thus making hydrogen cars suddenly more economically workable.(Paltsev提醒道：“未来我们可能因多种原因而需要这项技术。”他提到，地缘政治问题可能会影响电池原材料的供应，从而使氢燃料汽车突然变得更具经济可行性)”可知，关于氢燃料电池，会由于地缘政治问题而变得更加经济可行。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“So then, why are hydrogen cars virtually non-existent on U.S. roads today?(那么，为何如今在美国道路上几乎看不到氢燃料汽车的身影呢？)”及最后一段““We may need it for many other reasons in the future,” cautioned Paltsev, citing geopolitical issues as a factor that could disrupt (中断) access to raw materials for batteries, thus making hydrogen cars suddenly more economically workable.(Paltsev提醒道：“未来我们可能因多种原因而需要这项技术。”他提到，地缘政治问题可能会影响电池原材料的供应，从而使氢燃料汽车突然变得更具经济可行性)”可知，文章开篇提出问题“为什么美国的道路上几乎没有氢燃料汽车”，暗示氢燃料汽车在美国，面临挑战；文末却指出虽然地缘政治问题可能会使氢燃料汽车突然变得更加经济可行。由此可知文章主要论述了氢燃料汽车面临的挑战及光明的前景，因此本文最好的题目是D选项“Hydrogen Vehicles: Struggling Yet Promising(氢燃料汽车：困境中仍蕴藏希望)”。故选D。 第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Why is cycling becoming increasingly popular? The exact reasons may be complex, but understanding this trend is not difficult. ___16___ As concerns over the ecological state of cities grow worldwide, governments encourage citizens to use the cleanest modes of transport. Besides, cycling offers great convenience. Many cities have built separate bike lanes to reduce traffic jams, which gives cyclists a big advantage in heavy traffic. ___17___ However, traditional bicycles may not meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic time. ___18___ Some new kinds of bikes are already being developed, such as bikes with an Internet connection that allow riders to work while riding. This integration of technology could transform cycling into a mobile workspace. Moreover, future bikes will become smaller in size and more user-friendly. One promising example is the “sandwich bike,” which almost anyone can assemble (组装). These bikes come in a small flat box, and developers claim that an ordinary person can assemble the bike from the provided wooden and aluminum parts within 45 minutes. ___19___ ___20___ This reflects the growing need for practical, eco-friendly city transportation. As cities expand and environmental concerns deepen, the bicycle — especially smart and easy-to-assemble versions — will likely play an even greater role in our daily commute. A. Future bikes will have to change. B. In fact, most design efforts focus on city bikes. C. Various concepts are involved in designing bikes. D. The bicycle is an environmentally friendly vehicle. E. More citizens are turning to bikes for a faster commute (通勤). F. This helps to relieve the concern for the ecological state of cities. G. This ease of assembly saves shipping costs and encourages consumers. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. G 20. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要分析了骑行流行的原因，并展望了未来自行车智能化、便捷化的发展趋势。 【16题详解】 上文“Why is cycling becoming increasingly popular?(为什么骑行越来越受欢迎？)”提出了问题。下文“As concerns over the ecological state of cities grow worldwide, governments encourage citizens to use the cleanest modes of transport.(随着全球对城市生态状况的担忧加剧，政府鼓励公民使用最清洁的交通方式)”解释了环保原因。 空处承上启下，应点明自行车的核心优势是环保。D项“自行车是一种环保交通工具。”直接回答了上文的问题，并引出下文的环保论述。 【17题详解】 上文“Besides, cycling offers great convenience. Many cities have built separate bike lanes to reduce traffic jams, which gives cyclists a big advantage in heavy traffic.(此外，骑自行车也很方便。许多城市都修建了单独的自行车道来减少交通堵塞，这使骑自行车的人在交通繁忙时具有很大的优势)”阐述了骑行便利且高效。 空处应承接上文，说明这种便利性带来的结果。E项“越来越多的市民为了更快的通勤而转向骑自行车。”是骑行便利带来的直接社会现象。 【18题详解】 上文“However, traditional bicycles may not meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic time.(然而，传统自行车可能无法满足日益活跃时代的需求)”指出了传统自行车的问题。下文“Some new kinds of bikes are already being developed, such as bikes with an Internet connection that allow riders to work while riding.(一些新型自行车已经在研发中，例如配备互联网连接、能让骑行者在骑行时工作的自行车)”介绍了未来自行车的变化。 空处应为过渡句，引出“未来自行车需要改变”的话题。A项“未来的自行车将不得不改变。”完美衔接了上下文的转折关系。 【19题详解】 上文“Moreover, future bikes will become smaller in size and more user-friendly. One promising example is the “sandwich bike,” which almost anyone can assemble (组装). These bikes come in a small flat box, and developers claim that an ordinary person can assemble the bike from the provided wooden and aluminum parts within 45 minutes.(此外，未来的自行车将变得更小，更便于用户使用。一个有前景的例子是“三明治自行车”，几乎任何人都可以组装。这些自行车装在一个小的扁平盒子里，开发商声称，普通人可以在45分钟内用提供的木制和铝制零件组装自行车)”描述了组装的简便性。 空处承接上文，介绍易组装带来的好处。G项“这种组装的便捷性节省了运输成本并激励了消费者。”是对上文“ease of assembly”优势的延伸说明。 【20题详解】 下文“This reflects the growing need for practical, eco-friendly city transportation.(这反映了对实用、环保的城市交通日益增长的需求)”中的This指代上文提到的设计理念。 空处应为本段的主旨句，总述设计的方向。B项“事实上，大多数设计工作都集中在城市自行车上。”与下文的“city transportation”相呼应，概括了设计的核心目标。 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I created my social media account, I was unaware that I would be so engaged in it. Over the years, I have become ____21____ to it — surfing through different apps from the moment I woke up until I went to bed, and ____22____ the same pattern the next day. The consequences are imaginable — my sleep quality ____23____ as I stayed up late, scrolling (滚屏) through endless feeds. Worse still, my classmates were engaging in meaningful activities and making progress while I was merely using up my previous advantages and became ____24____. This contrast ____25____ my self-criticism. So in January, I decided it was time for a ____26____. I ____27____ my social media exposure by consciously focusing on other meaningful activities. Rather than mindlessly scrolling through my phone, I ____28____ reading and physical workout. I also packed the phone away before bedtime, allowing my mind for a ____29____ night’s sleep. But staying on track is ____30____, especially in an age when a smartphone is a necessity. Sometimes, I just couldn’t ____31____ the constant stream of social media updates, which led me to scroll before bedtime once again. However, I must admit that change is a process and failure is one of the steps to make ____32____. Now my mind and body are already thanking me. My spirits have ____33____ risen. Besides, I’ve lost 12 pounds and worked with higher ____34____. I know I still have a long way to go, but I feel proud as I am becoming a better me with a sense of ____35____ in life. 21. A. sensitive B. addicted C. mean D. similar 22. A. repeated B. identified C. broke D. analyzed 23. A. improved B. restored C. increased D. suffered 24. A. average B. experienced C. confident D. critical 25. A. relieved B. voiced C. fueled D. ended 26. A. shift B. competition C. discussion D. trial 27. A. assessed B. measured C. increased D. limited 28. A. gave up B. put off C. carried on D. turned to 29. A. live B. typical C. sound D. restless 30. A. inspiring B. challenging C. amazing D. thrilling 31. A. resist B. understand C. interpret D. receive 32. A. history B. progress C. efforts D. sense 33. A. slightly B. suddenly C. noticeably D. hardly 34. A. precision B. standard C. efficiency D. flexibility 35. A. security B. humor C. curiosity D. purpose 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述作者沉迷社交媒体深受不良影响，下定决心改变并自律戒瘾，最终收获自我成长。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。​ 句意：多年来，我已经对它上瘾了——从醒来直到睡觉都在刷不同的应用程序，第二天重复同样的模式。A. sensitive敏感的；B. addicted上瘾的；C. mean吝啬的；D. similar相似的。根据后文“surfing through different apps from the moment I woke up until I went to bed”可知，作者沉迷其中，对社交媒体上瘾。 【22题详解】 考查动词。​ 句意：句意同上。A. repeated重复；B. identified识别；C. broke打破；D. analyzed分析。根据后文“the same pattern the next day”可知，作者每天重复同样的行为模式。 【23题详解】 考查动词。​ 句意：后果可想而知——随着我熬夜滚屏浏览无尽的信息流，我的睡眠质量下降了。A. improved改善；B. restored恢复；C. increased增加；D. suffered变差。根据“as I stayed up late”可知，熬夜会导致睡眠质量受损害。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。​ 句意：更糟糕的是，我的同学们都在参加有意义的活动并取得进步，而我只是在消耗我以前的优势，变得平平无奇。A. average普通的；B. experienced有经验的；C. confident自信的；D. critical批评的。根据前文“while I was merely using up my previous advantages”可知，作者与同学的进步形成对比，自己变得普通。 【25题详解】 考查动词。​ 句意：这种反差加剧了我的自我批评。A. relieved缓解；B. voiced表达；C. fueled助长、加剧；D. ended结束。根据前文“while I was merely using up my previous advantages”可知，作者与同学的进步形成对比，这种对比让作者更加自我责备，即加剧了自我批评。 【26题详解】 考查名词。​ 句意：所以在1月份，我决定是时候做出改变了。A. shift转变；B. competition竞争；C. discussion讨论；D. trial审判。根据后文“I ______ my social media exposure by consciously focusing on other meaningful activities. Rather than mindlessly scrolling through my phone, I ______ reading and physical workout.”可知，作者改变生活习惯，所以此处指生活方式的转变。 【27题详解】 考查动词。​ 句意：我通过有意识地专注于其他有意义的活动来限制自己对社交媒体的接触。A. assessed评估；B. measured测量；C. increased增加；D. limited限制。根据后文“focusing on other meaningful activities”可知，作者是为了限制社交媒体的使用而专注于其它有意义的活动。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。​ 句意：我不再无意识地刷手机，而是转而阅读和锻炼身体。A. gave up放弃；B. put off推迟；C. carried on继续；D. turned to转向。根据前文“by consciously focusing on other meaningful activities. Rather than mindlessly scrolling through my phone”可知，作者舍弃坏习惯，转向有益活动，所以此处表示作者把注意力从手机转移到了阅读和锻炼上。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。​ 句意：我还在睡前把手机收起来，让我的大脑能得到安稳的睡眠。A. live现场的；B. typical典型的；C. sound安稳的、健全的；D. restless不安的。根据前文“packed the phone away before bedtime”可知，睡前收手机是为了获得高质量的睡眠。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。​ 句意：但在智能手机不可或缺的时代，坚持计划是具有挑战性的。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. amazing令人惊叹的；D. thrilling刺激的。根据后文“Sometimes, I just couldn’t ______ the constant stream of social media updates, which led me to scroll before bedtime once again.”可知，手机不可或缺，所以坚持改变习惯很有挑战性。 【31题详解】 考查动词词。​ 句意：有时候，我只是无法抗拒源源不断的社交媒体更新，这导致我又在睡前刷起了手机。A. resist抵抗；B. understand理解；C. interpret解释；D. receive收到。根据后文“which led me to scroll before bedtime once again”可知，作者再次刷手机，所以是没能抵抗住诱惑。 【32题详解】 考查名词。​ 句意：然而，我必须承认，改变是一个过程，失败是取得进步的步骤之一。A. history历史；B. progress进步；C. efforts努力；D. sense感觉。根据前文“change is a process and failure is one of the steps”可知，此处指失败是迈向进步的台阶，make progress为固定搭配，意为“取得进步”。 【33题详解】 考查副词。​ 句意：我的精神状态已经有了显著的提升。A. slightly稍微；B. suddenly突然；C. noticeably明显地；D. hardly几乎不。根据后文“Besides, I’ve lost 12 pounds and worked with higher ______ . I know I still have a long way to go, but I feel proud as I am becoming a better me with a sense of ______ in life.”可知，作者减肥、工作效率提高，所以这种提升是明显的。 【34题详解】 考查名词。​ 句意：此外，我减掉了12磅，工作效率也更高了。A. precision精确；B. standard标准；C. efficiency效率；D. flexibility灵活性。根据前文“worked with”可知，戒掉手机使人专注，做事效率提升，所以此处指工作效率提高了。 【35题详解】 考查名词。​ 句意：我知道我还有很长的路要走，但我感到自豪，因为我正在成为一个更好的自己，对生活有了目标感。A. security安全感；B. humor幽默；C. curiosity好奇心；D. purpose目标、意义。根据前文“as I am becoming a better me”可知，作者找回生活重心，对生活有了目标感。a sense of purpose意为“目标感”。 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。 Over the past few years, most people ____36____ (see) great changes in China’s rural areas thanks to the rural revitalization strategy. Newly-built roads connect villages to nearby towns, ____37____ (make) it easier for farmers to sell their products. Many young people ____38____ used to work in big cities have returned to their hometowns, bringing new ideas and energy. The government has also invested a lot into improving living conditions in the countryside. Clean tap water ____39____ (provide) to every household every day, and modern toilets have taken the place of old ones. Besides, free cultural centers have been built in most villages so far, where villagers can read, dance and even learn to use the Internet. Local governments encourage farmers ____40____ (develop) characteristic industries, such as fruit planting and homestay tourism. These industries not only create jobs ____41____ help protect the natural environment. ____42____ a result, more and more tourists are willing to spend their weekends in the countryside. With the joint efforts of the government and the villagers, the countryside has taken on ____43____ new look. It is ____44____ (true) becoming a place where people want to live and work. There is no doubt that rural revitalization will continue to bring ____45____ (happy) to millions of Chinese farmers. 【答案】36. have seen 37. making 38. who##that 39. is provided 40. to develop 41. but 42. As 43. a 44. truly 45. happiness 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了乡村振兴战略实施以来，中国农村地区在基础设施、产业和民生等方面取得的显著成就。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。​句意：在过去几年里，由于乡村振兴战略的实施，大多数人都看到了中国农村的巨大变化。空处为句子的谓语动词，根据时间状语Over the past few years可知，此处应用现在完成时，表示从过去持续到现在的状态或动作。主语most people为复数，助动词用have。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：新建的道路将村庄与附近城镇连接起来，使农民更容易销售他们的产品。主句已有谓语connect，此处需用非谓语动词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：许多过去在大城市工作的年轻人已经回到了家乡。空格处引导定语从句修饰先行词young people，先行词指人，且关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词who或that引导该从句。 【39题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：干净的自来水每天被提供给每户家庭，而且现代厕所已经取代了旧厕所。空处为句子的谓语动词，根据every day可知，句子用一般现在时，主语Clean tap water与provide之间为被动关系，此处应用一般现在时的被动语态。主语为water，所以be动词用is。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。​ 句意：地方政府鼓励农民发展特色产业，比如果树种植和民宿旅游。 encourage sb. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“鼓励某人做某事”，填动词不定式作宾语补足语。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：这些产业不仅创造了就业机会，而且有助于保护自然环境。not only... but (also)...为固定搭配，意为“不仅……而且……”。 【42题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：因此，越来越多的游客愿意在周末去乡村度过。as a result为固定短语，意为“因此，结果是”，填介词as，句首单词首字母大写。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。​ 句意：在政府和村民的共同努力下，农村面貌焕然一新。take on a new look为固定短语，意为“呈现出新面貌”，look“面貌，样子”是可数名词，在句中表泛指，且new是以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：它真的正在变成一个人们想要安居乐业的地方。 此处修饰动词becoming，应用副词truly作状语。 【45题详解】 考查名词。 句意：毫无疑问，乡村振兴将继续给数百万中国农民带来幸福。根据动词bring可知，空处应用名词作宾语，happy的名词形式是happiness“高兴，幸福”，不可数名词。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 近日，校园内出现不少流浪猫。部分同学存在不文明行为：随意投喂杂物、追逐驱赶猫咪等。假定你是李华，校学生会主席，请你为校英文报写一封倡议信，内容包括： 1.简述现状及不当现象； 2.提出具体倡议； 要求： 1.词数80左右； 2.行文连贯，逻辑清晰； 3.格式规范，内容完整。 Dear fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear fellow students, Recently, stray cats have been spotted frequently on our campus and some improper behaviors have emerged as well. Some students feed them with random snacks or even junk food, while others chase after or scare the cats for fun. Facing the phenomenon, on behalf of the Student Union, I would like to propose that we should feed responsibly by using cat food only and placing it in clean areas. Equally important is not to chase or startle them. Chasing or yelling at cats may cause them stress or aggression, leading to unnecessary injury. Let’s turn our sympathy into civilized action and make our campus a safer and more caring place for both animals and people. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求学生就学校出现的投喂、追逐流浪猫的不文明行为写一封倡议书。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 面对：face→confront 重要的：important→significant 导致：lead to→contribute to 出现：emerge→turn up 2.句式拓展： 同义句 原句：Let’s turn our sympathy into civilized action and make our campus a safer and more caring place for both animals and people. 拓展句：Let’s turn our sympathy into civilized action, making our campus a safer and more caring place for both animals and people. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Facing the phenomenon, on behalf of the Student Union, I would like to propose that we should feed responsibly by using cat food only and placing it in clean areas.(运用了现在分词短语作状语，动名词短语作宾语和that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】 Chasing or yelling at cats may cause them stress or aggression, leading to unnecessary injury.(运用了动名词短语作主语，现在分词短语作状语) 第二节（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。 It was a beautiful spring morning in Falmont Primary School. Surrounded by green trees and blooming (盛开的) flowers, the five-floor teaching building looked bright and lively. The sunlight flooded in, warming the students and their wooden desks. High in the tree, a group of tiny birds chirped (啁啾叫) happily on the branches, their beautiful calls bringing the whole school to life. In Classroom 103 on the 4th floor, Mrs.Brown was teaching a geography lesson. “The Earth’s plates move very slowly,” she explained, pointing to a dynamic picture. “When they push against each other, earthquakes can happen. Remember, when an earthquake hits, calmness is the first step to self-rescue. Next you should…” Such earthquake safety lessons were held every month and earthquake safety procedures (程序) were practiced twice each term at Falmont. “Again! We have never experienced an earthquake before. Is this really necessary?” Tom whispered to his deskmate Lisa. “You never know.” Lisa continued taking notes attentively. Feeling bored, Tom looked out of the window. Suddenly, he noticed the birds flying away as if something terrible was happening. Then, a strong and loud noise, like a train made of thunder came from the north. It started with a slight shake. But the next second, the entire classroom shook heavily, and dust rained down from the ceiling. The lights in the classroom moved from side to side wildly, and the deafening crash of breaking glass rang out. “Earthquake!” Lisa shouted, with obvious fear in her voice. On hearing Lisa’s words, Tom jumped to his feet, crying and trying to rush out. Fear spread quickly among the class — some students stood still in their seats, their faces turning pale with terror; some students cried out, covering their ears with their hands. Everyone seemed to be out of control. 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。 “Remember what we have learned?” Mrs.Brown tried to calm the students down. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The moment the shaking stopped, Mrs. Brown sensed it was the best time to escape. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】“Remember what we have learned?” Mrs.Brown tried to calm the students down. She stopped Tom and quickly observed around as she shouted clear instructions: “Drop down onto your hands and knees! Cover your head and neck with your hands, arms or hard objects! Hide under your desks and hold on to their legs tight!” Inspired by her calmness, the panicked students gradually followed her words. Meanwhile, Mrs.Brown quickly opened the classroom door in case it became damaged and could not open. There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the ground, but the students remained still and waited calmly and quietly. The moment the shaking stopped, Mrs.Brown sensed it was the best time to escape. She signaled to her students to form two orderly lines as practiced, exiting the classroom and moving swiftly downstairs, covering their heads with their hands. Within two minutes, the whole class went downstairs and rushed to the playground. Soon students from other classes arrived too. All were safe and sound. The children could no longer hold back their emotions. They hugged each other, laughing and crying. All children, including Tom, finally understood the knowledge they learned in class and the seemingly boring practices had all turned into the power to protect their lives when danger struck. 【解析】 【导语】本文以一次突发地震为线索展开，讲述了Mrs.Brown在课堂上教授的地震安全知识与演练，在真正的地震来临时发挥了关键作用，帮助学生们沉着应对、安全撤离，也让起初觉得课程无聊的Tom明白了学习这些知识的重要性。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“‘还记得我们学过的知识吗？’Mrs.Brown努力让学生们冷静下来。”可知，第一段可描写Mrs.Brown在地震突发时保持冷静，大声喊出课堂上学过的避震指令，并迅速打开教室门，学生们在她的引导下从恐慌中安定下来，躲在课桌下等待。 ②由第二段首句内容“震动一停止，Mrs.Brown就意识到这是撤离的最佳时机。”可知，第二段可描写Mrs.Brown带领学生们按照演练的方式有序撤离，最终全班安全到达操场，学生们也终于理解了平日所学的安全知识和看似无聊的演练的意义。 2. 续写线索：地震突发—— 老师冷静指挥—— 学生避震—— 停止摇晃—— 有序撤离—— 安全抵达—— 领悟意义 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 大喊：shout/ scream ② 躲藏：hide/ shelter ③ 发出信号：signal/ gesture 情绪类 ① 恐慌的：panicked/ terrified ② 枯燥的：boring/ dull 【点睛】【高分句型1】Inspired by her calmness, the panicked students gradually followed her words.(运用了过去分词Inspired作原因状语) 【高分句型2】They hugged each other, laughing and crying.(运用了现在分词laughing and crying作伴随状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 明德中学2026年上学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How will the man go home? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A painting show. B. A school project. C. A photo competition. 3. What is the man’s opinion about the movie? A. Long. B. Boring. C. Wonderful. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a shop. B. In a factory. C. In the woman’s house. 5. What will the woman do next? A. Read the man’s paper. B. Write an English essay. C. Check her paper for mistakes. 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段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of the jackets? A. Expensive. B. Popular. C. Beautiful. 7. How much is the skirt? A. $32. B. $40. C. $48. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where probably are the speakers? A. At a national museum. B. At an outdoor market. C. At a tourist office. 9. Why is the museum closed today? A. A special holiday was announced. B. A charity event will be held. C. A new show is being set up. 10. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Recommend a restaurant. B. Suggest an activity. C. Provide directions. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What first made the man plant trees? A. A lack of trees in his area. B. A professor’s lecture. C. A video about trees. 12. How does the man describe the rainy weather? A. Unpleasant. B. Beneficial. C. Surprising. 13. What did the man dislike about the last planting? A. The place. B. The soil. C. The length. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What did the speakers do last night? A. They watched a video. B. They attended a concert. C. They performed on stage. 15. Who sings most beautifully according to Greg? A. Brenda. B. Justin. C. Carrie. 16. What did Patty think was most impressive about Brenda? A. Her voice. B. Her costumes. C. Her dance moves. 17. What does Greg want to do? A. Learn Justin’s songs. B. Create a costume for himself. C. Dance in the school talent show. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. When do club members meet? A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon. 19. What will club members probably learn to do next week? A. Make a dish. B. Write a story. C. Build a bridge. 20. What should club members bring next week? A. Gloves. B. Money. C. Pencils. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Hongyan Ancient Town: A Cultural Getaway Hongyan Ancient Town, lying along the Qingxi River, has a history of more than 800 years. It is well-known for its well-preserved stone bridges, traditional wooden houses and rich cultural traditions. Visiting here, you can get a special experience of ancient Chinese village life. A 3-hour Recommended Tour A 3-hour recommended tour begins at the East Gate Archway from the Ming Dynasty. Then, walk along the riverbank to the 500-year-old Twin Bridges. Next, you can visit Hongyan Ancient Residence — a Qing Dynasty courtyard with beautiful wood carvings and a quiet garden. Don’t miss the Local Craftsmanship Museum, where you can watch or even try making traditional crafts. Finally, end your tour at West Gate Square and enjoy local snacks like rice cakes. Cultural Experiences Not to Miss Beyond sightseeing, Hongyan Ancient Town offers unique cultural experiences. Visitors can attend traditional folk performances like dragon dances and folk music shows on weekends. There are also calligraphy and painting workshops where local artists teach basic skills, allowing tourists to take home handcrafted souvenirs (纪念品) filled with the town’s culture. Useful Visiting Information The town is open from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. every day, and the last entry time is 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children under 6. There are discounts too: 15% off for groups of 15 or more; an additional 5% off for online bookings. The town is 45 kilometers from the city center. You can take a direct bus from the Central Bus Station (one bus per hour) or a taxi (one-way $30). Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit. 1. What cultural activity can visitors enjoy in Hongyan Ancient Town? A. Modern music concerts. B. Dragon dance performances. C. Cooking classes of local snacks. D. Qingxi River sightseeing by boat. 2. How much should a group of 20 adults pay for tickets if booking online? A. $340. B. $380. C. $400. D. $323. 3. Which of the following is true about visiting the town? A. Taxis cost $30 round-trip. B. Visitors can enter at 5:30 p.m. C. The tour ends at the East Gate. D. Autumn is a suitable visiting season. B As a Ph. D. student, I loved standing in the rain, measuring how water drops move into the soil. I loved the outdoors, and was endlessly curious about what I saw in the field and thrilled to connect it to what I read. My ideas seemed to flow like the stream. When I started my first teaching position, however, I lost the freedom to focus purely on research or think deeply. I was consumed by pressing demands — writing endless progress reports for students, organizing extracurricular activities, and constantly chasing funding for my research. Consequently, my creative stream narrowed. Later, I moved to a new university and returned to my Ph. D. research. I found that if I could be in the moment with my students and act as a sounding board for new ideas — and not be distracted by my mid-career responsibilities — then I could play a part in their creative thinking. Gradually, creativity crept back though I hadn’t yet found how to spark my deep thinking. Another decade passed before I accepted a position in my hometown. During several months between jobs, I was free as a bird. One day at a gym, watching the rain fall and puddles (小水坑) form and coalesce (合并) outside, I suddenly was able to visualize similar processes that I had been trying to understand, a thought I worried had permanently dried up. It hit me that I needed to slow down and experience the rain more often! From then on, I’d think and write in the morning, in a room overlooking a river or cycle along banks, which helped me process new ideas and stay curious. I now encourage my students to disconnect and take time out to think, to play, to have fun with their research. I tell them to make it a permanent habit and seek the conditions and places that foster curiosity and ability to think deeply. I hope the next generation avoids losing it along the way, as I did. 4. Why was the author less creative in his first teaching job? A. He lost interest in his research. B. He was tied up with management work. C. He couldn’t think objectively. D. He was disturbed by demanding students. 5. How did the author regain creativity in the new university? A. By ignoring his mid-career duties. B. By changing his Ph. D. research topic. C. By helping students do Ph. research. D. By getting involved in students’ thinking process. 6. How did the author feel during his free time in his hometown? A. Energetic and proud. B. Inspired and refreshed. C. Thrilled and supported. D. Curious and adventurous. 7. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. East or west, home is the best. B. Slow down and win the race. C. Creativity is the mother of invention. D. Small streams make great rivers. C Parents may worry that their children aren’t getting enough quality sleep. However, now there’s a smart bed to provide adults with sleep data through a smart app. The SleepIQ bed can send a signal of attention to parents when their children are asleep, as well as if they are risking out of bed. If a child is tossing and turning (辗转反侧), it can also be adjusted to make it more comfortable. The bed was first introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It claims to be the only one in the world, which adjusts with children as they grow. Children don’t need to wear a smart-band or alternative wearable device in bed. Instead, the quality of their sleep is measured by sensors in the bed, which monitor their present, average breathing rate, heart rate and movement. Then it assesses quality of sleep. They are given a SleepIQ score for each night’s sleep. Using an accompanying app, parents can see it clearly. It also allows parents to monitor routines that affect sleep, such as exercise, caffeine and screen time, helping children to develop a routine that helps develop a good night’s shut-eye. The bed sends a signal to the app when it senses a child is out of bed or restless, such as if he is having a nightmare (噩梦). Its firmness can be adjusted to change the level of comfort and support to suit children as they grow. A “head tilt (倾斜)” feature for reading is built in, and parents can remotely turn a light out after reading time using the app. There are also fun features such as a“monster scanner”, which uses a mobile phone to check for and fight “monsters” under the bed. What’s more, an automatic light will guide children if they need to get up in the middle of the night. The bed is available online and at Sleep Number stores in the US from around$499, almost the same as the beds we are sleeping on. 8. What effect does the SleepIQ bed have on children? A. Their sleep quality will not be improved. B. Their sports performance will be improved. C. They no longer need to get up in the middle of the night. D. They can sleep more comfortably when tossing and turning. 9. What can be inferred from having the SleepIQ bed? A. Children won’t have a nightmare. B. Parents’ worries can be decreased. C. Children had better not read on the bed. D. Parents don’t need to care for children any more at night. 10. What can be learned from the text? A. The SleepIQ bed is the best bed around the world. B. Children will never fall out of the SleepIQ bed. C. The smart bed is as cheap as an ordinary one. D. Another smart bed is needed with children growing older. 11. What does the text mainly talk about? A. How to get a good sleep. B. How parents take care of children. C. The smart bed helping sleep better. D. Risks that children face when sleeping. D Hydrogen fuel-cell (氢燃料电池) vehicles aren’t just sources for science fiction or far-out experiments. Cars fueled by hydrogen, like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, are already here, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology is actively evolving and benefiting from billions of dollars in federal research. So then, why are hydrogen cars virtually non-existent on U.S. roads today? “The answer is simple: economics,” Sergey Paltsev, a senior scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative told Popular Science. Politicians and automakers once advocated (支持) the fuel cell, which turns the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity to drive an electric motor, as the future of passenger automobiles, but the falling cost of batteries and a large number of electrical fueling infrastructure (基础设施) have propelled (推动) battery-electric cars well into the lead. A big switch to hydrogen cars would require cost-cutting and enormous infrastructure development. The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center shows 55 public hydrogen fueling station locations in the U.S. today, almost only in California, while more than 68,000 active public electric vehicle charging stations across the country. “Nothing is going to change next year, or probably not in the next five years, but there are brighter pathways for hydrogen vehicles,” said Paltsev. It turns out that hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have advantageous applications in medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and aviation (航空) . Besides, battery-electric vehicles can be problematic when you have problems with range or fueling time or heavy loads. The current impractical application of hydrogen passenger vehicles in places like the U.S. are not a reason to “just give up” on hydrogen fuel-cell tech. “We may need it for many other reasons in the future,” cautioned Paltsev, citing geopolitical issues as a factor that could disrupt (中断) access to raw materials for batteries, thus making hydrogen cars suddenly more economically workable. 12. Why are hydrogen cars not commonly seen on U.S. roads today? A. Lack of public awareness. B. High costs and the lack of infrastructure. C. Limited research and development. D. Unavailability of hydrogen fuel. 13. What is Sergey Paltsev’s attitude towards hydrogen vehicles in the future? A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Disappointed. D. Indifferent. 14. What can be learned about hydrogen fuel-cell tech from the passage? A. It is already cost-effective for passenger vehicles. B. It fails to solve the problems with range or fueling time. C. It is practicable due to potential issues resulting from geopolitics. D. It has unsatisfactory applications in heavy-duty trucks and aviation. 15. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Battery-Electric Vehicles: A Glorious Era B. Why Are We Driving Electric Powered Cars? C. How to Build a Public Hydrogen Fueling Station? D. Hydrogen Vehicles: Struggling Yet Promising 第二节（共5个小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Why is cycling becoming increasingly popular? The exact reasons may be complex, but understanding this trend is not difficult. ___16___ As concerns over the ecological state of cities grow worldwide, governments encourage citizens to use the cleanest modes of transport. Besides, cycling offers great convenience. Many cities have built separate bike lanes to reduce traffic jams, which gives cyclists a big advantage in heavy traffic. ___17___ However, traditional bicycles may not meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic time. ___18___ Some new kinds of bikes are already being developed, such as bikes with an Internet connection that allow riders to work while riding. This integration of technology could transform cycling into a mobile workspace. Moreover, future bikes will become smaller in size and more user-friendly. One promising example is the “sandwich bike,” which almost anyone can assemble (组装). These bikes come in a small flat box, and developers claim that an ordinary person can assemble the bike from the provided wooden and aluminum parts within 45 minutes. ___19___ ___20___ This reflects the growing need for practical, eco-friendly city transportation. As cities expand and environmental concerns deepen, the bicycle — especially smart and easy-to-assemble versions — will likely play an even greater role in our daily commute. A. Future bikes will have to change. B. In fact, most design efforts focus on city bikes. C. Various concepts are involved in designing bikes. D. The bicycle is an environmentally friendly vehicle. E. More citizens are turning to bikes for a faster commute (通勤). F. This helps to relieve the concern for the ecological state of cities. G. This ease of assembly saves shipping costs and encourages consumers. 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I created my social media account, I was unaware that I would be so engaged in it. Over the years, I have become ____21____ to it — surfing through different apps from the moment I woke up until I went to bed, and ____22____ the same pattern the next day. The consequences are imaginable — my sleep quality ____23____ as I stayed up late, scrolling (滚屏) through endless feeds. Worse still, my classmates were engaging in meaningful activities and making progress while I was merely using up my previous advantages and became ____24____. This contrast ____25____ my self-criticism. So in January, I decided it was time for a ____26____. I ____27____ my social media exposure by consciously focusing on other meaningful activities. Rather than mindlessly scrolling through my phone, I ____28____ reading and physical workout. I also packed the phone away before bedtime, allowing my mind for a ____29____ night’s sleep. But staying on track is ____30____, especially in an age when a smartphone is a necessity. Sometimes, I just couldn’t ____31____ the constant stream of social media updates, which led me to scroll before bedtime once again. However, I must admit that change is a process and failure is one of the steps to make ____32____. Now my mind and body are already thanking me. My spirits have ____33____ risen. Besides, I’ve lost 12 pounds and worked with higher ____34____. I know I still have a long way to go, but I feel proud as I am becoming a better me with a sense of ____35____ in life. 21. A. sensitive B. addicted C. mean D. similar 22. A. repeated B. identified C. broke D. analyzed 23. A. improved B. restored C. increased D. suffered 24. A. average B. experienced C. confident D. critical 25. A. relieved B. voiced C. fueled D. ended 26. A. shift B. competition C. discussion D. trial 27. A. assessed B. measured C. increased D. limited 28. A. gave up B. put off C. carried on D. turned to 29. A. live B. typical C. sound D. restless 30. A. inspiring B. challenging C. amazing D. thrilling 31. A. resist B. understand C. interpret D. receive 32. A. history B. progress C. efforts D. sense 33. A. slightly B. suddenly C. noticeably D. hardly 34. A. precision B. standard C. efficiency D. flexibility 35. A. security B. humor C. curiosity D. purpose 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。 Over the past few years, most people ____36____ (see) great changes in China’s rural areas thanks to the rural revitalization strategy. Newly-built roads connect villages to nearby towns, ____37____ (make) it easier for farmers to sell their products. Many young people ____38____ used to work in big cities have returned to their hometowns, bringing new ideas and energy. The government has also invested a lot into improving living conditions in the countryside. Clean tap water ____39____ (provide) to every household every day, and modern toilets have taken the place of old ones. Besides, free cultural centers have been built in most villages so far, where villagers can read, dance and even learn to use the Internet. Local governments encourage farmers ____40____ (develop) characteristic industries, such as fruit planting and homestay tourism. These industries not only create jobs ____41____ help protect the natural environment. ____42____ a result, more and more tourists are willing to spend their weekends in the countryside. With the joint efforts of the government and the villagers, the countryside has taken on ____43____ new look. It is ____44____ (true) becoming a place where people want to live and work. There is no doubt that rural revitalization will continue to bring ____45____ (happy) to millions of Chinese farmers. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 近日，校园内出现不少流浪猫。部分同学存在不文明行为：随意投喂杂物、追逐驱赶猫咪等。假定你是李华，校学生会主席，请你为校英文报写一封倡议信，内容包括： 1.简述现状及不当现象； 2.提出具体倡议； 要求： 1.词数80左右； 2.行文连贯，逻辑清晰； 3.格式规范，内容完整。 Dear fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（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。 It was a beautiful spring morning in Falmont Primary School. Surrounded by green trees and blooming (盛开的) flowers, the five-floor teaching building looked bright and lively. The sunlight flooded in, warming the students and their wooden desks. High in the tree, a group of tiny birds chirped (啁啾叫) happily on the branches, their beautiful calls bringing the whole school to life. In Classroom 103 on the 4th floor, Mrs.Brown was teaching a geography lesson. “The Earth’s plates move very slowly,” she explained, pointing to a dynamic picture. “When they push against each other, earthquakes can happen. Remember, when an earthquake hits, calmness is the first step to self-rescue. Next you should…” Such earthquake safety lessons were held every month and earthquake safety procedures (程序) were practiced twice each term at Falmont. “Again! We have never experienced an earthquake before. Is this really necessary?” Tom whispered to his deskmate Lisa. “You never know.” Lisa continued taking notes attentively. Feeling bored, Tom looked out of the window. Suddenly, he noticed the birds flying away as if something terrible was happening. Then, a strong and loud noise, like a train made of thunder came from the north. It started with a slight shake. But the next second, the entire classroom shook heavily, and dust rained down from the ceiling. The lights in the classroom moved from side to side wildly, and the deafening crash of breaking glass rang out. “Earthquake!” Lisa shouted, with obvious fear in her voice. On hearing Lisa’s words, Tom jumped to his feet, crying and trying to rush out. Fear spread quickly among the class — some students stood still in their seats, their faces turning pale with terror; some students cried out, covering their ears with their hands. Everyone seemed to be out of control. 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。 “Remember what we have learned?” Mrs.Brown tried to calm the students down. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The moment the shaking stopped, Mrs. Brown sensed it was the best time to escape. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $