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绝密★启用前 靖边一中2025—2026学年度高一年级第二学期期中考试 英语试题 （全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.本试卷共8页；答卷前请将密封线内的项目填写清楚； 2.所有答案必须在指定区域内作答；书写要认真、工整、规范；卷面干净、整洁、美观。 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。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 will the man do tonight? A. Buy some shoes. B. Go to the bank. C. Book a hotel room. 2. What time is it now? A. 4:10. B. 4:20. C. 4:30. 3. What kind of music does the man like best? A. Classical music. B. Light music. C. Pop music. 4. What does the woman mean? A. The water there is not clean. B. The water is getting cleaner. C. They can swim in the water there. 5. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a reading room. B. In a publishing house. C. In a bookstore. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the woman do this weekend? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Have dinner with her friend. C. Practise playing football. 7. When will the speakers meet outside the Kent Theater? A. At eight this Thursday. B. At six this Saturday. C. At seven next Tuesday. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When will Mr Peterson come to the speakers' college? A. Next week. B. Next month. C. Next year. 9. What does the man think of Mr Peterson's lecture? A. Hard. B. Useful. C. Interesting. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is the woman moving to London? A. To live with her parents. B. To get further education. C. To find a job. 11. Why does the woman decide to leave her dog behind? A. She doesn't like him any more. B. Her parents don't accept him. C. Her dog may not be used to the new environment. 12. Where does the woman live now? A. In a big city. B. In a town. C. In a small village. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. What is the woman doing? A. Asking for some advice. B. Having a job interview. C. Getting more information. 14. What is the woman's major? A. American Literature. B. Public Administration. C. Business Administration. 15. Why was the woman out of school for six months during high school? A. She was badly ill. B. She received tennis training. C. Her father took her to America. 16. What was the woman's part-time job at college? A. Designing things. B. Teaching English. C. Working as a tour guide. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the National Park? A. In the east of the city. B. In the north of the city. C. In the south of the city. 18. Why should the listeners hike with a partner? A. To cut expenses. B. To ensure their safety. C. To make the trip more enjoyable. 19. What is the speaker's third suggestion about? A. What to wear. B. How to contact others. C. What to eat and drink. 20. What does the speaker mention at last? A. Preventing the areas from being harmed. B. Bringing something home as a souvenir. C. Planting some flowers if possible. 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。 A Let’s Celebrate! No matter what kind of culture you come across, there’s always a reason to celebrate! Check out four amazing festivals around the world. Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Every June people get together in Wisconsin,USA, to honor cheese (奶酪).The celebration lasts three days and it's full of different events for the whole family. There are concerts, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade and Big Cheese Breakfast, etc. La Tomatina Every August, Buiol, Spain, hosts a festival where the world’s biggest hour-long food fight takes place. Around 20,000 people take part in the event, throwing over a hundred tons of tomatoes at each other in all. What a juiced-up celebration! Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival Are there any festivals to celebrate in winter？Sure! Come to Harbin, China. It is home to Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival starts on January s every year. During the month-long festival, people can enjoy the largest and most beautiful ice and snow sculptures (雕塑) in the world. Monkey Buffet Festival The Monkey Buffet Festival is on the last Sunday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival to feed them. 1. What can people do in Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival? A. Throw fruits. B. Play with animals. C. Enjoy music. D. Go snowboarding. 2. Which festival lasts the longest time? A. Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival. B. La Tomatina. C. Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. D. Monkey Buffet Festival. 3. Where can the text be found? A. In a science report. B. On a sports website. C. In a grammar textbook. D. In a culture magazine. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个世界上最令人叹为观止的节日庆典。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival部分的“There are concerts, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade and Big Cheese Breakfast, etc.”（有音乐会，免费的奶酪品尝，大奶酪游行和大奶酪早餐等。）可知，在这个节日庆典期间，可以欣赏到音乐。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival部分的“The festival starts on January s every year. During the month-long festival, people can enjoy the largest and most beautiful ice and snow sculptures (雕塑) in the world.”（ 庆典从每年的1月开始。 在长达一个月的冰雪节期间，人们可以欣赏到世界上最大、最美丽的冰雕。）可知，哈尔滨的冰雪节是几个节日中庆典活动持续时间最长的（长达一个月）。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“No matter what kind of culture you come across, there’s always a reason to celebrate! Check out four amazing festivals around the world.”（无论你遇到什么样的文化，总有庆祝的理由! 看看世界上四个令人惊叹的节日吧。）以及后文介绍了世界各地的四个节日庆典，可知这篇文章应该出自文化杂志。故选D项。 B “Dad, I need your help. Come here!” My 5-year-old girl pulled me towards the computer. “Dad, please buy everything I have in the Amazon shopping cart. Here, take this cash from my savings!” The shopping car t showed ten items for a total of about 130 dollars. “Wait!” I replied. “That’s too much money! Why do you need all these things?” “Please, Dad! These items will get here before Christmas. I have a surprise for everyone. No peeking (偷看)!” she explained, and I bought everything. A couple of days later, she received all the things. I saw her wrapping (包装) all her gifts. “Can I help you?” I asked. “No, Dad. I told you these are special surprises. No peeking!” she replied. Her excitement was obvious. The day came. She busied herself with her gifts, making careful plans and arranging everything perfectly. As soon as dinner was over, she jumped from her chair and took her gifts. She went around giving everyone a token of her love. These were small items, but it was the thought behind them that really touched us. As she gave the gift to each person, she watched the expressions on our faces. Our smiles were her greatest reward. Her last gift was for my 2-year-old boy — a toy car. It was hard to describe my little boy’s delight at getting this gift! For several minutes, everyone’s attention was focused on watching him happily run around the house. Seeing these acts of my 5-year-old daughter helped me understand the power of giving — giving from the heart. Later that day, my daughter also received some gifts, but she cared little about them. She focused on others instead of herself. It was clear that she was the one who felt true joy. 4. Why did the girl ask her father for help? A. She didn’t have enough money. B. She needed him to keep the secret. C. She wanted to get his opinions on gifts. D. She couldn’t make the online payment. 5. How did the girl feel when wrapping the gifts? A. She felt proud. B. She felt excited. C. She felt cautious. D. She felt satisfied. 6. What did other family members feel about the girl’s gifts? A. Moved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Surprised. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To praise his daughter for her generosity. B. To share his experience of raising his kids. C. To discuss how to find happiness in daily life. D. To share the lesson learned from his daughter. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了5岁的女儿为全家人准备了圣诞节礼物，作者从女儿身上懂得了给予的力量。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中““Dad, I need your help. Come here!” My 5­-year­-old girl pulled me towards the computer. Dad, please buy everything I have in the Amazon shopping cart. Here, take this cash from my savings!(“爸爸，我需要你的帮助。到这里来！”我5岁的女儿把我拉到电脑前。爸爸，请把我亚马逊购物车里的所有东西都买下来。给你，把我存款里的钱拿去吧！)”可知，作者的女儿只有五岁，请作者帮忙付款，因为自己不能够网上付钱。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A couple of days later, she got everything. I saw her then wrapping(包装) all her gifts. “Can I help you?” I asked. “No, Dad. I told you these are special surprises. No peeking!” she replied. Her excitement was obvious.(几天后，她拿到到了所有东西。我看见她把所有的礼物都包装起来。“我能帮你吗？”我问。“不，爸爸。我说过这是特别的惊喜。不要偷看!”她回答道。她的兴奋显而易见)”可知，女孩在包装礼物时是非常激动的。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“As soon as dinner was over, she jumped from her chair and took her gifts. She went around giving everyone a token of her love. These were small items, but it was the thought behind them that really touched us. As she gave the gift to each person, she watched the expressions on our faces. Our smiles were her greatest reward. Her last gift was for my 2-year-old boy — a toy car. It was hard to describe my little boy’s delight at getting this gift!(晚餐刚结束，她就从椅子上跳起来，拿起了礼物。她挨个儿送给每个人一份爱的象征。这些礼物虽小，但背后那份心意却深深打动了我们。当她把礼物递给每个人时，她注视着我们脸上的表情。我们的笑容，成了她最大的回报。她最后送的礼物是给我两岁的儿子——一辆玩具车。很难形容我小儿子收到这份礼物时的喜悦)”可知，其他家庭成员认为作者女儿的行为是令人感动的。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Seeing these acts of my 5-year-old daughter helped me understand the power of giving — giving from the heart. Later that day, my daughter also received some gifts, but she cared little about them. She focused on others instead of herself. It was clear that she was the one who felt true joy.(看到我五岁女儿的这些举动，让我明白了给予的力量——发自内心的给予。当天晚些时候，我的女儿也收到了一些礼物，但她对此毫不在意。她关注的是别人，而不是自己。显然，真正感到快乐的是她)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是分享他从女儿身上学到的东西。 C Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to vanquish Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two ‌“Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country. In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Though many people still follow the routine nowadays, more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace. The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were ‌“the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since independence, Ireland has revived its own culture of music, language and literature. Traditional Irish songs vary by region, with some sung without any instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin and whistles. 8. What does the underlined word ‌“vanquish” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Conquer. B. Ruin. C. Protect. D. Free. 9. Why did the population of Ireland once decrease greatly? A. The Irish were killed by the English rulers. B. The Irish were affected by a deadly disease. C. The Irish didn’t want to give birth to babies. D. The Irish suffered from food and work shortage. 10. How did most Irish people make their living? A. By working in the fields. B. By working in factories. C. By trading with other countries. D. By performing musical instruments. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Life in Ireland B. Ireland, Past and Present C. A Very Difficult History D. The Independence of Ireland 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了爱尔兰艰难的历史，包括英国统治者的征服、19世纪的饥荒与人口锐减，以及如今爱尔兰人的生活方式和文化特色。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中‌“English rulers tried to vanquish Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. (英国统治者试图vanquish爱尔兰。数百年来，爱尔兰人民一直与英国人作战)”可知，爱尔兰人民持续数百年反抗，说明英国统治者试图征服爱尔兰。vanquish与conquer(征服)同义。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段‌“In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. (19世纪40年代，主要作物马铃薯遭受病害，约75万人死于饥饿。再加上工作机会匮乏，迫使许多人离开爱尔兰，移居到美国、英国、澳大利亚和加拿大。结果，人口从1841年的820万下降到1851年的660万)”可知，爱尔兰人口锐减的原因是饥荒和工作短缺。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中‌“For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. (多年来，大多数爱尔兰人以务农为生)”可知，大多数爱尔兰人靠在田里干活谋生。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中‌“Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century... Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence... (爱尔兰有一段非常艰难的历史。问题始于16世纪……最终在1921年，英国政府被迫给予独立……)”讲述了爱尔兰的过去；第二段‌“In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease... (19世纪40年代，主要作物马铃薯受到疾病影响……)”和第三段中‌“Though many people still follow the routine nowadays, more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. (尽管现在很多人仍然遵循着这种习惯，越来越多的人搬到城市，在工厂和办公室工作)”讲述了历史变迁；第四段‌中“The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly... Since independence, Ireland has revived its own culture of music, language and literature. (爱尔兰人以热情友好著称……独立以来，爱尔兰复兴了自己的音乐、语言和文学文化)”讲述了爱尔兰的现在。全文涵盖了爱尔兰从过去到现在的历史与现状，故‌“Ireland, Past and Present”能概括文章内容，最适合做标题。 D Many educators have been teaching themselves how to use AI. For Jerome Ong, a 5th-grade teacher in Ridgewood, New Jersey, AI has changed the way he approaches teaching. He now uses AI tools every week in his classroom. “You have to find what works for your students,” he said. Ong not only teaches his students what AI is, but also shows them its limitations. In class, he has students challenge AI repeatedly. “If you keep correcting it and say, ‘No, you’re wrong,’ eventually AI will admit its mistake. This shows students that AI isn’t really as smart as they think it is,” Ong explained. This summer, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announced a first-of-its-kind plan to train hundreds of thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). “I think if we’re going to make AI work for students, we need to listen to teachers,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith. The $23 million investment will go toward virtual and in-person training in New York City. “The direct connection between a teacher and their kids can never be replaced by new technologies, but if we learn how to use them, set practical guidelines and put teachers in the driver’s seat, teaching and learning can be better,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. However, critics (批评家) mention cheating concerns and Microsoft’s own research, which showed a reduction in critical thinking skills when AI was not used responsibly. AFT member Lois Weiner thinks teachers would be better served by more support within schools than by a partnership with Silicon Valley. “There is so much boredom in the job, but the answer to that is to improve teachers’ working conditions,” said Weiner, adding that AI does not create better work conditions for teachers. Smith argued education should be left to teachers: “Those of us in the tech field need to provide the tools and help school boards, districts, and teachers so they decide how to put those tools into practice.” 12. What can we infer from Paragraph 1? A. AI makes frequent mistakes. B. AI breaks down completely. C. AI sometimes fails to meet expectations. D. AI runs out of power quickly. 13. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Tech companies will train American teachers. B. Microsoft donates $23 million to poor schools. C. Brad Smith supports students in using AI. D. AI firms help improve kids’ learning ability. 14. What can be inferred from Lois Weiner’s comments? A. AI may relieve teachers from boring tasks. B. Teachers are smarter than AI systems. C. More school-based support is needed for teachers. D. Cooperating with tech companies is helpful for teachers. 15. What is Brad Smith’s attitude towards AI in education? A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讨论了人工智能在教育领域的应用，包括教师如何利用人工智能进行教学、科技公司对教师的培训计划，以及批评家对此的担忧和不同观点。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段““If you keep correcting it and say, ‘No, you’re wrong,’ eventually AI will admit its mistake. This shows students that AI isn’t really as smart as they think it is,” Ong explained.(“如果你不断纠正它，说‘不，你错了’，最终人工智能会承认自己的错误。这能让学生明白，人工智能并没有他们想象的那么聪明，”Ong解释道)”可推知，AI有时无法达到预期。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“This summer, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announced a first-of-its-kind plan to train hundreds of thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers.(今年夏天，微软、OpenAI和Anthropic宣布了一项前所未有的计划，培训美国教师联合会的数十万名成员)”可知，第二段主要讲的是科技公司将培训美国教师。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“There is so much boredom in the job, but the answer to that is to improve teachers’ working conditions(这份工作太无聊了，但解决办法是改善教师的工作条件)”可推知，Lois Weiner认为教师需要更多基于学校的支持。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Those of us in the tech field need to provide the tools and help school boards, districts, and teachers so they decide how to put those tools into practice.(我们科技领域的人需要提供工具，帮助学校董事会、学区和教师，让他们决定如何将这些工具付诸实践)”可推知，Brad Smith对教育中的人工智能运用持赞成态度。 第二节（共5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。 Negative Effects of Social Media Social media is, arguably, one of the most exciting developments in recent history. It helps families and friends stay connected, offers a useful tool to look back on positive memories, and even helps those who are struggling find support among strangers. Despite so many benefits, it has negative effects that you need to be aware of. • Reduce Face-to-Face Interaction When you are on social media more often, not only do you spend less quality time with people who are physically present in your life, but they will quickly get annoyed when you’re mindlessly browsing social media websites instead of paying attention to them. ____16____ Even best friends may face similar situation at times. • Lead to depression According to recent studies, the more people use social media, the more negative feelings they experience, including depression. ____17____ It has been suggested that these negative feelings and depressive symptoms come from increased social comparisons and a lack of social interaction caused by spending more time on social media. • Distract From Life Goals ____18____ Social media allows an easy way out to distract us when we don’t feel like putting in the hard work, and we can end up going down a path where we simply don’t get things done because it becomes too easy to find a distraction. •____19____ Social media is the easiest way to block the creative process. Surfing social media sites has a negative effect on the mind. Creativity often requires intense focus or a relatively clear, relaxed mind. Social media gets in the way of both. All in all, when used wisely, social media can be a great way to connect with others when face-to-face interactions are impossible. ____20____ A. Kill Creativity. B. Decrease sleep time. C. Achieving goals takes hard work and motivation. D. However, it also counts to avoid its negative effects. E. Also, it’s very clear that privacy and the Internet don’t mix well. F. This makes communication more complicated and causes misunderstanding. G. This could be particularly harmful to people suffering anxiety and depression. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体的危害。 【16题详解】 上文“When you are on social media more often, not only do you spend less quality time with people who are physically present in your life, but they will quickly get annoyed when you’re mindlessly browsing social media websites instead of paying attention to them.(当你更频繁地使用社交媒体时，你不仅会花更少的时间与生活中的人相处，而且当你无意识地浏览社交媒体网站而不是关注它们时，他们会很快感到恼火)”说明当人们过度使用社交媒体时，会减少面对面的交流，并且会让身边的人感到恼火。空处承接上文，进一步说明频繁地使用社交媒体时产生的后果。F项中的This指代前文中的“当你更频繁地使用社交媒体时，你不仅会花更少的时间与生活中的人相处”这件事，说明F项“这使得沟通更加复杂，并导致误解。”符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 标题“Lead to depression(导致抑郁)”以及上文“According to recent studies, the more people use social media, the more negative feelings they experience, including depression. (根据最近的研究，使用社交媒体的人越多，他们经历的负面情绪就越多，包括抑郁)”说明近期研究表明，社交媒体的使用与更多负面情绪体验，包括抑郁之间存在关联。空处承接上文，进一步说明负面情绪多所造成的后果，G项中的This指代上文中的“the more negative feelings they experience, including depression”，“anxiety and depression”和标题相呼应，说明“这可能对患有焦虑和抑郁的人特别有害。”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 下文“Social media allows an easy way out to distract us when we don’t feel like putting in the hard work, and we can end up going down a path where we simply don’t get things done because it becomes too easy to find a distraction.(当我们不想投入艰苦的工作时，社交媒体提供了一种简单的方法来分散我们的注意力，我们最终可能会走上一条根本无法完成任务的道路，因为很容易找到分散注意力的方法)”说明社交媒体会分散我们对生活目标的注意力。空处承接标题，引出下文。C项中的“Achieving goals”和标题中的“Life Goals”相呼应，“akes hard work and motivation”和下文“when we don’t feel like putting in the hard work”相呼应，实现目标需要努力和动力，而社交媒体提供了一种简单的方法来分散我们的注意力。C项“实现目标需要努力和动力。”符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 下文“Social media is the easiest way to block the creative process. Surfing social media sites has a negative effect on the mind. Creativity often requires intense focus or a relatively clear, relaxed mind.(社交媒体是阻止创作过程的最简单方法。浏览社交媒体网站会对大脑产生负面影响。创造力通常需要集中注意力或相对清晰、放松的心态)”说明本段主要是关于社交媒体能够阻止创造力的产生。A项“扼杀创造力”适合作本段的标题。故选A。 【20题详解】 上文“All in all, when used wisely, social media can be a great way to connect with others when face-to-face interactions are impossible.(总而言之，如果使用得当，当无法进行面对面的互动时，社交媒体可以成为与他人联系的好方法)”说明当无法进行面对面交流时，合理使用社交媒体可以成为连接他人的有效工具。空处和前文形成转折关系，提醒我们在享受社交媒体带来的好处的同时，也要注意规避它的负面影响。D项“然而，这也有助于避免其负面影响。”符合语境。故选D。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Last summer, my grandfather suggested I spend a week with him, helping to restore an old community garden. I was initially hesitant (犹豫的), as I had no ____21____ in gardening and feared failure. The garden was in a ____22____ state; weeds were everywhere, and the few remaining plants looked weak. On the first morning, Grandpa simply handed me a pair of gloves and said, “We start by pulling these weeds. Remember, every big change begins with a small ____23____.” I worked slowly, my back aching under the hot sun. I wanted to ____24____, but seeing my grandfather’s steady devotion kept me going. ____25____ the physical labor was tough, the mental barrier was higher. I had to constantly fight the voice in my head telling me I couldn’t ____26____ it. Grandpa noticed my ____27____. “Don’t focus on the whole garden,” he advised ____28____. “Just focus on clearing one small area at a time.” Upon this simple advice, I changed my approach. I ____29____ looking at the seemingly impossible task and concentrated on one square meter of soil. Afterwards, I was ____30____ making progress. A local news reporter even visited, writing a wonderful article about our project. This attracted several volunteers, who brought fresh energy and ____31____. By the week’s end, the change was ____32____. Neat rows of new seedlings stood where weeds once ruled. The community’s gratitude was immeasurable. This experience taught me that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the decision to act ____33____ it. True strength comes from ____34____ your comfort zone and trusting the process. We all possess an inner strength; we just need to take that first step to ____35____ it. 21. A. regret B. luck C. experience D. intention 22. A. peaceful B. messy C. modern D. empty 23. A. step B. accident C. event D. theory 24. A. give away B. give in C. give out D. give up 25. A. Although B. Unless C. Because D. Since 26. A. take B. make C. get D. try 27. A. struggle B. pain C. willingness D. puzzle 28. A. angrily B. proudly C. gently D. nervously 29. A. tried B. stopped C. continued D. kept 30. A. possibly B. suddenly C. hardly D. gradually 31. A. tools B. complaints C. money D. excuses 32. A. impossible B. noticeable C. similar D. acceptable 33. A. from B. as C. despite D. like 34. A. stepping out of B. looking for C. holding onto D. thinking about 35. A. hide B. doubt C. discover D. forget 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者跟随爷爷修复社区花园、突破自我心理障碍的经历。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：我一开始很犹豫，因为我没有园艺经验，害怕失败。A. regret后悔；B. luck运气；C. experience经验；D. intention意图。根据下文“feared failure”可知，作者害怕失败，所以肯定是没有园艺“经验”。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：花园一片狼藉；杂草丛生，仅存的几株植物看起来很虚弱。A. peaceful和平的；B. messy混乱的；C. modern现代的；D. empty空的。根据下文“weeds were everywhere”可知，花园里杂草丛生，所以肯定是一片“狼藉”。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：记住，每一个大的改变都是从一小步开始的。A. step步骤；B. accident事故；C. event事件；D. theory理论。根据上文“We start by pulling these weeds”可知，他们从拔这些杂草开始，所以爷爷说大的改变从“一小步”开始。 【24题详解】 查动词短语。句意：我想放弃，但看到爷爷的坚定投入，我坚持了下来。A. give away赠送；B. give in屈服；C. give out分发；D. give up放弃。根据下文的转折内容“but seeing my grandfather’s steady devotion kept me going”可知，作者想“放弃”。 【25题详解】 考查连词。句意：虽然体力劳动很艰苦，但心理障碍更高。A. Although虽然；B. Unless除非；C. Because因为；D. Since自从。根据下文“the physical labor was tough”和“the mental barrier was higher”可知，两者之间是转折关系，用“虽然”连接。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：我必须不断地与脑海中那个告诉我我做不到的声音作斗争。A. take拿；B. make做；C. get得到；D. try尝试。根据上文“fight the voice in my head (与脑海中的声音作斗争)”可知，那个声音告诉作者“做不到”。make it为固定搭配，意为“成功做到”。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：爷爷注意到了我的挣扎。A. struggle挣扎；B. pain痛苦；C. willingness意愿；D. puzzle困惑。根据上文“I had to constantly fight the voice in my head telling me I couldn’t 　　 it.”和下文爷爷的建议可知，爷爷注意到了作者的“挣扎”。 【28题详解】 考查副词。句意：“不要关注整个花园，”他温柔地建议道。A. angrily生气地；B. proudly骄傲地；C. gently温柔地；D. nervously紧张地。根据上文“advised”和作者与爷爷的关系可知，爷爷“温柔地”建议作者。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我不再看着看似不可能完成的任务，而是专注于一平方米的土地。A. tried尝试；B. stopped停止；C. continued继续；D. kept保持。根据下文“concentrated on one square meter of soil”可知，作者“停止”关注整个任务，而是专注于一平方米的土地。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：之后，我逐渐取得了进步。A. possibly可能地；B. suddenly突然地；C. hardly几乎不；D. gradually逐渐地。根据上文“concentrated on one square meter of soil”可知，作者专注于一平方米的土地，肯定会“逐渐”取得了进步。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：这吸引了几名志愿者，他们带来了新的活力和工具。A. tools工具；B. complaints抱怨；C. money钱；D. excuses借口。根据上文“our project”可知，志愿者带来了“工具”帮助完成项目。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：到周末，变化是显而易见的。A. impossible不可能的；B. noticeable明显的；C. similar相似的；D. acceptable可接受的。根据下文“Neat rows of new seedlings stood where weeds once ruled”可知，整齐的新苗在曾经杂草丛生的地方生长，所以变化是“显而易见的”。 【33题详解】 考查介词。句意：这次经历告诉我，勇气不是没有恐惧，而是尽管有恐惧仍决定行动。A. from从；B. as作为；C. despite尽管；D. like像。根据上文“courage isn’t the absence of fear”和“the decision to act”可知，两者之间是让步转折关系，用“尽管”连接。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：真正的力量来自走出你的舒适区并相信这个过程。A. stepping out of走出；B. looking for寻找；C. holding onto坚持；D. thinking about思考。根据上文作者的经历和“This experience taught me that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the decision to act 　　 it.”可知，真正的力量来自“走出”舒适区。 【点睛】考查动词。句意：我们都拥有内在的力量；我们只需要迈出第一步去发现它。A. hide隐藏；B. doubt怀疑；C. discover发现；D. forget忘记。根据上文“take that first step”可知，我们需要迈出第一步去“发现”内在的力量。 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。 Straw hats, once seen as purely practical, are now gaining a new life as fashionable and internationally popular products — thanks ____36____ a centuries-old craft (手艺) from Shandong province. In Tancheng county, Linyi city, the tradition of growing Langya grass for weaving dates back to 200 years ago. The Langya grass weaving technique of Tancheng, ____37____ uses warp and weft methods to create straw hats and other household goods, ____38____ (recognize) as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Shandong in 2021. ____39____ (keep) the heritage alive and modern, Tancheng Langya Grass Weaving Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop was established in 2022. Led by Xu Jingxue, ____40____ provincial-level master of the craft, the workshop ____41____ (serve) as a training base for new craftsmen. It also helps to pass down this ____42____ (tradition) skill to the next generation and allows the combination of time-honored crafts with high-quality materials to meet modern market needs. The workshop ____43____ (current) produces thousands of hat styles, with an annual output of 3 million units and a production value of 30 million yuan ($4.1 million). To ____44____ (far) expand sales, the workshop also launched live streaming accounts to reach online consumers and enhance the ____45____ (strong) of its digital presence. 【答案】36. to 37. which 38. was recognized 39. To keep 40. a 41. serves 42. traditional 43. currently 44. further 45. strength 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了山东郯城琅琊草编织技艺及工坊发展情况。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：草帽曾经被视为纯粹实用的物品，如今却作为时尚且在国际上受欢迎的产品获得了新生——这要归功于山东省一项有数百年历史的手艺。thanks to为固定短语，意为“多亏，由于”。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：郯城的琅琊草编织技艺，利用经线和纬线的方法制作草帽和其他家居用品，于2021年被认定为山东省省级非物质文化遗产。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为The Langya grass weaving technique of Tancheng，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导。 【38题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：郯城的琅琊草编织技艺，利用经线和纬线的方法制作草帽和其他家居用品，于2021年被认定为山东省省级非物质文化遗产。空处为句子谓语，根据时间状语in 2021可知，用一般过去时，recognize与主语The Langya grass weaving technique of Tancheng之间为被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数，be动词用was。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了使这一遗产保持活力并现代化，2022年成立了郯城琅琊草编织非物质文化遗产工坊。空处为非谓语动词，作目的状语，用动词不定式to keep，句首单词首字母大写。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在省级工艺大师徐景雪的带领下，该工坊成为新工匠的培训基地。此处表泛指“一位省级工艺大师”，应用不定冠词，且provincial-level为辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：在省级工艺大师徐景雪的带领下，该工坊成为新工匠的培训基地。本句描述一般事实，用一般现在时，主语the workshop为第三人称单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式serves。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：它还有助于将这一传统技能传承给下一代，并使历史悠久的工艺与高质量材料相结合，以满足现代市场需求。空处修饰名词skill，应用形容词traditional“传统的”，作定语。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：该工坊目前生产数千种帽子款式，年产量300万顶，产值3000万元（410万美元）。空处修饰动词produces，应用副词currently“目前”，作状语。 【44题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：为了进一步扩大销售，该工坊还开设了直播账号，以接触在线消费者并增强其数字影响力。空处修饰动词expand，应用副词，此处表示“进一步”，应用副词比较级further。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：为了进一步扩大销售，该工坊还开设了直播账号，以接触在线消费者并增强其数字影响力。空处作enhance的宾语，应用名词strength“影响力”。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校正在举办英语作文竞赛。请你以“Music and Me”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 音乐对你的重要性； 2. 你喜欢的音乐类型及原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Music and Me _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Music and Me I like sharing the saying with others that music is to me what air is to life. I always think music is the most beautiful language in the world. It is an important part of my life, which offers me energy and power when I am busy studying or get stuck in difficulties. Among so much music, I like pop music most. I can listen to it anywhere in the world. It makes me happy when I feel upset and helps me face my challenges with a peaceful mind. Most importantly, I feel confident when singing a pop song. 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以“Music and Me”为题，写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】第一步：审题 体裁：应用文 时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时。 结构：总分法 总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。 要求： 1. 音乐对你的重要性； 2. 你喜欢的音乐类型及原因。 第二步:列提纲 （重点词组） share sth. with sb.; part of; offer sb. sth.; be busy doing; be stuck in; help sb. do sth. 第三步：连词成句 1. I like sharing the saying with others that music is to me what air is to life. 2. It is an important part of my life, which offers me energy and power when I am busy studying or get stuck in difficulties. 3. It makes me happy when I feel upset and helps me face my challenges with a peaceful mind. 根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。 第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）（供参考） 1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second… And then, Finally, In the end, At last 2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition As well as, not only…but (also), including, 3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but, Although +clause(从句), In spite of + n/doing, On the one hand…,On the other hand… Some…,while others…,as for, so…that… 4.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result 连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。 【点睛】[高分句型1]：I like sharing the saying with others that music is to me what air is to life.这句话运用了名词性从句。 [高分句型2]：It is an important part of my life, which offers me energy and power when I am busy studying or get stuck in difficulties.这句话运用了关系代词which引导的非限定性定语从句。 [高分句型3]：Most importantly, I feel confident when singing a pop song.这句话运用了现在分词作状语。 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。 I was born small, which often left me feeling unconfident. During my second year of high school, my family moved to a different city. Getting used to life as a new kid has always been difficult for me, and this move made it more challenging. In my new school, I felt physically and mentally uneasy. Other students had already built friendships, leaving me without a friend. Besides, I found English learning boring and didn’t know what to do during English classes. So, I spent my free time drawing because that was what I usually did when I was alone. I still recall the first day in the school dining hall. While waiting in line for food, I heard a group of students excitedly discussing an upcoming English drama show for freshmen. As I passed by, they glanced at me with surprise. “He looks so small,” someone said in a low voice. My face burned with embarrassment and I bent my head. Pretending not to hear them, I slipped into the farthest seat available and had my meal alone. In my first English class, I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the book. The letters and words seemed to dance confusingly across the page and laugh at me. Losing interest quickly, I began drawing on the book. A few minutes later, my English teacher, Mr. Frank — a kind man — walked up to me. “Nice drawing,” he said gently. “You know, language is also an art form; it carries its own charm (魅力) and beauty. I believe you could find English attractive if you discover whereto begin.” 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Encouraged by his words, I began to change my attitude towards English learning. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Why not draw a poster for the English drama show?” Mr. Frank said to me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Encouraged by his words, I began to change my attitude towards English learning. I started to focus more attentively on English classes, following Mr. Frank’s instructions with great care. I discovered the charm of how individual letters could form meaningful words. Although the progress was slow, that slight improvement still brought me some hope. Mr. Frank was always ready to offer me guidance whenever necessary. Gradually, I developed a deep admiration for English. I became more active in speaking up and communicating with my classmates. This new-found enthusiasm made me more outgoing and open-minded, and I even made some new friends. “Why don’t you draw a poster for the English drama show?” Mr. Frank said to me. Excited and nervous, I accepted. It was a good chance to contribute with my artistic skills. Over the next few days, I drew colorful posters combining text and pictures. The process helped me remember vocabulary and grammar points better. To my delight, Mr. Frank praised my work and selected one poster for the show. Seeing my artwork displayed in the school gave me a strong sense of belonging. Thanks to Mr. Frank’s encouragement and trust, I discovered the beauty of English and found the confidence to express myself. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，短文叙述了作者天生个子矮小，经常不自信。高二那年，作者和家人搬到了另外一个城市。在新的学校里，作者没有朋友，英语学习跟不上，甚至被同学嘲笑个子小，只能通过画画来打发时间。MrFrank 发现了上课注意力不集中的作者，给予鼓励。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在他的话的鼓舞下，我开始改变对英语学习的态度”可知，第一段可描写我发生了什么变化?，MrFrank 还给了我哪些帮助。 ②由第二段首句内容“你为什么不为英国戏剧表演画一张海报呢？”可知，第二段可描写我答应了吗?我做了哪些准备?结果如何?我从中得到了什么启发? 2.续写线索：受到鼓励——积极改变——进步缓慢——带来希望——积极活跃——交到了朋友——老师询问——画了一些结合文字和图片的彩色海报——看到作品在学校里展出，有了强烈的归属感——感激 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提供：offer /provide ②帮助：help/assist ③选择：select /choose ④赞扬：praise/speak highly of 情绪类 ①快乐：delight/pleasure ②热情：enthusiasm/warmth 【点睛】[高分句型1] Although the progress was slow, that slight improvement still brought me some hope. (运用了although引导的让步状语从句) [高分句型2] Seeing my artwork displayed in the school gave me a strong sense of belonging.  (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 靖边一中2025—2026学年度高一年级第二学期期中考试 英语试题 （全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1.本试卷共8页；答卷前请将密封线内的项目填写清楚； 2.所有答案必须在指定区域内作答；书写要认真、工整、规范；卷面干净、整洁、美观。 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。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 will the man do tonight? A. Buy some shoes. B. Go to the bank. C. Book a hotel room. 2. What time is it now? A. 4:10. B. 4:20. C. 4:30. 3. What kind of music does the man like best? A. Classical music. B. Light music. C. Pop music. 4. What does the woman mean? A. The water there is not clean. B. The water is getting cleaner. C. They can swim in the water there. 5. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a reading room. B. In a publishing house. C. In a bookstore. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the woman do this weekend? A. Go to a concert with the man. B. Have dinner with her friend. C. Practise playing football. 7. When will the speakers meet outside the Kent Theater? A. At eight this Thursday. B. At six this Saturday. C. At seven next Tuesday. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When will Mr Peterson come to the speakers' college? A. Next week. B. Next month. C. Next year. 9. What does the man think of Mr Peterson's lecture? A. Hard. B. Useful. C. Interesting. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why is the woman moving to London? A. To live with her parents. B. To get further education. C. To find a job. 11. Why does the woman decide to leave her dog behind? A. She doesn't like him any more. B. Her parents don't accept him. C. Her dog may not be used to the new environment. 12. Where does the woman live now? A. In a big city. B. In a town. C. In a small village. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。 13. What is the woman doing? A. Asking for some advice. B. Having a job interview. C. Getting more information. 14. What is the woman's major? A. American Literature. B. Public Administration. C. Business Administration. 15. Why was the woman out of school for six months during high school? A. She was badly ill. B. She received tennis training. C. Her father took her to America. 16. What was the woman's part-time job at college? A. Designing things. B. Teaching English. C. Working as a tour guide. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the National Park? A. In the east of the city. B. In the north of the city. C. In the south of the city. 18. Why should the listeners hike with a partner? A. To cut expenses. B. To ensure their safety. C. To make the trip more enjoyable. 19. What is the speaker's third suggestion about? A. What to wear. B. How to contact others. C. What to eat and drink. 20. What does the speaker mention at last? A. Preventing the areas from being harmed. B. Bringing something home as a souvenir. C. Planting some flowers if possible. 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。 A Let’s Celebrate! No matter what kind of culture you come across, there’s always a reason to celebrate! Check out four amazing festivals around the world. Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Every June people get together in Wisconsin,USA, to honor cheese (奶酪).The celebration lasts three days and it's full of different events for the whole family. There are concerts, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade and Big Cheese Breakfast, etc. La Tomatina Every August, Buiol, Spain, hosts a festival where the world’s biggest hour-long food fight takes place. Around 20,000 people take part in the event, throwing over a hundred tons of tomatoes at each other in all. What a juiced-up celebration! Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival Are there any festivals to celebrate in winter？Sure! Come to Harbin, China. It is home to Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival starts on January s every year. During the month-long festival, people can enjoy the largest and most beautiful ice and snow sculptures (雕塑) in the world. Monkey Buffet Festival The Monkey Buffet Festival is on the last Sunday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival to feed them. 1. What can people do in Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival? A. Throw fruits. B. Play with animals. C. Enjoy music. D. Go snowboarding. 2. Which festival lasts the longest time? A. Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival. B. La Tomatina. C. Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. D. Monkey Buffet Festival. 3. Where can the text be found? A. In a science report. B. On a sports website. C. In a grammar textbook. D. In a culture magazine. B “Dad, I need your help. Come here!” My 5-year-old girl pulled me towards the computer. “Dad, please buy everything I have in the Amazon shopping cart. Here, take this cash from my savings!” The shopping car t showed ten items for a total of about 130 dollars. “Wait!” I replied. “That’s too much money! Why do you need all these things?” “Please, Dad! These items will get here before Christmas. I have a surprise for everyone. No peeking (偷看)!” she explained, and I bought everything. A couple of days later, she received all the things. I saw her wrapping (包装) all her gifts. “Can I help you?” I asked. “No, Dad. I told you these are special surprises. No peeking!” she replied. Her excitement was obvious. The day came. She busied herself with her gifts, making careful plans and arranging everything perfectly. As soon as dinner was over, she jumped from her chair and took her gifts. She went around giving everyone a token of her love. These were small items, but it was the thought behind them that really touched us. As she gave the gift to each person, she watched the expressions on our faces. Our smiles were her greatest reward. Her last gift was for my 2-year-old boy — a toy car. It was hard to describe my little boy’s delight at getting this gift! For several minutes, everyone’s attention was focused on watching him happily run around the house. Seeing these acts of my 5-year-old daughter helped me understand the power of giving — giving from the heart. Later that day, my daughter also received some gifts, but she cared little about them. She focused on others instead of herself. It was clear that she was the one who felt true joy. 4. Why did the girl ask her father for help? A. She didn’t have enough money. B. She needed him to keep the secret. C. She wanted to get his opinions on gifts. D. She couldn’t make the online payment. 5. How did the girl feel when wrapping the gifts? A. She felt proud. B. She felt excited. C. She felt cautious. D. She felt satisfied. 6. What did other family members feel about the girl’s gifts? A. Moved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Surprised. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To praise his daughter for her generosity. B. To share his experience of raising his kids. C. To discuss how to find happiness in daily life. D. To share the lesson learned from his daughter. C Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to vanquish Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two ‌“Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country. In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Though many people still follow the routine nowadays, more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace. The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were ‌“the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since independence, Ireland has revived its own culture of music, language and literature. Traditional Irish songs vary by region, with some sung without any instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin and whistles. 8. What does the underlined word ‌“vanquish” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Conquer. B. Ruin. C. Protect. D. Free. 9. Why did the population of Ireland once decrease greatly? A. The Irish were killed by the English rulers. B. The Irish were affected by a deadly disease. C. The Irish didn’t want to give birth to babies. D. The Irish suffered from food and work shortage. 10. How did most Irish people make their living? A. By working in the fields. B. By working in factories. C. By trading with other countries. D. By performing musical instruments. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Life in Ireland B. Ireland, Past and Present C. A Very Difficult History D. The Independence of Ireland D Many educators have been teaching themselves how to use AI. For Jerome Ong, a 5th-grade teacher in Ridgewood, New Jersey, AI has changed the way he approaches teaching. He now uses AI tools every week in his classroom. “You have to find what works for your students,” he said. Ong not only teaches his students what AI is, but also shows them its limitations. In class, he has students challenge AI repeatedly. “If you keep correcting it and say, ‘No, you’re wrong,’ eventually AI will admit its mistake. This shows students that AI isn’t really as smart as they think it is,” Ong explained. This summer, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announced a first-of-its-kind plan to train hundreds of thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). “I think if we’re going to make AI work for students, we need to listen to teachers,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith. The $23 million investment will go toward virtual and in-person training in New York City. “The direct connection between a teacher and their kids can never be replaced by new technologies, but if we learn how to use them, set practical guidelines and put teachers in the driver’s seat, teaching and learning can be better,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. However, critics (批评家) mention cheating concerns and Microsoft’s own research, which showed a reduction in critical thinking skills when AI was not used responsibly. AFT member Lois Weiner thinks teachers would be better served by more support within schools than by a partnership with Silicon Valley. “There is so much boredom in the job, but the answer to that is to improve teachers’ working conditions,” said Weiner, adding that AI does not create better work conditions for teachers. Smith argued education should be left to teachers: “Those of us in the tech field need to provide the tools and help school boards, districts, and teachers so they decide how to put those tools into practice.” 12. What can we infer from Paragraph 1? A. AI makes frequent mistakes. B. AI breaks down completely. C. AI sometimes fails to meet expectations. D. AI runs out of power quickly. 13. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Tech companies will train American teachers. B. Microsoft donates $23 million to poor schools. C. Brad Smith supports students in using AI. D. AI firms help improve kids’ learning ability. 14. What can be inferred from Lois Weiner’s comments? A. AI may relieve teachers from boring tasks. B. Teachers are smarter than AI systems. C. More school-based support is needed for teachers. D. Cooperating with tech companies is helpful for teachers. 15. What is Brad Smith’s attitude towards AI in education? A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring. 第二节（共5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。 Negative Effects of Social Media Social media is, arguably, one of the most exciting developments in recent history. It helps families and friends stay connected, offers a useful tool to look back on positive memories, and even helps those who are struggling find support among strangers. Despite so many benefits, it has negative effects that you need to be aware of. • Reduce Face-to-Face Interaction When you are on social media more often, not only do you spend less quality time with people who are physically present in your life, but they will quickly get annoyed when you’re mindlessly browsing social media websites instead of paying attention to them. ____16____ Even best friends may face similar situation at times. • Lead to depression According to recent studies, the more people use social media, the more negative feelings they experience, including depression. ____17____ It has been suggested that these negative feelings and depressive symptoms come from increased social comparisons and a lack of social interaction caused by spending more time on social media. • Distract From Life Goals ____18____ Social media allows an easy way out to distract us when we don’t feel like putting in the hard work, and we can end up going down a path where we simply don’t get things done because it becomes too easy to find a distraction. •____19____ Social media is the easiest way to block the creative process. Surfing social media sites has a negative effect on the mind. Creativity often requires intense focus or a relatively clear, relaxed mind. Social media gets in the way of both. All in all, when used wisely, social media can be a great way to connect with others when face-to-face interactions are impossible. ____20____ A. Kill Creativity. B. Decrease sleep time. C. Achieving goals takes hard work and motivation. D. However, it also counts to avoid its negative effects. E. Also, it’s very clear that privacy and the Internet don’t mix well. F. This makes communication more complicated and causes misunderstanding. G. This could be particularly harmful to people suffering anxiety and depression. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Last summer, my grandfather suggested I spend a week with him, helping to restore an old community garden. I was initially hesitant (犹豫的), as I had no ____21____ in gardening and feared failure. The garden was in a ____22____ state; weeds were everywhere, and the few remaining plants looked weak. On the first morning, Grandpa simply handed me a pair of gloves and said, “We start by pulling these weeds. Remember, every big change begins with a small ____23____.” I worked slowly, my back aching under the hot sun. I wanted to ____24____, but seeing my grandfather’s steady devotion kept me going. ____25____ the physical labor was tough, the mental barrier was higher. I had to constantly fight the voice in my head telling me I couldn’t ____26____ it. Grandpa noticed my ____27____. “Don’t focus on the whole garden,” he advised ____28____. “Just focus on clearing one small area at a time.” Upon this simple advice, I changed my approach. I ____29____ looking at the seemingly impossible task and concentrated on one square meter of soil. Afterwards, I was ____30____ making progress. A local news reporter even visited, writing a wonderful article about our project. This attracted several volunteers, who brought fresh energy and ____31____. By the week’s end, the change was ____32____. Neat rows of new seedlings stood where weeds once ruled. The community’s gratitude was immeasurable. This experience taught me that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the decision to act ____33____ it. True strength comes from ____34____ your comfort zone and trusting the process. We all possess an inner strength; we just need to take that first step to ____35____ it. 21. A. regret B. luck C. experience D. intention 22. A. peaceful B. messy C. modern D. empty 23. A. step B. accident C. event D. theory 24. A. give away B. give in C. give out D. give up 25. A. Although B. Unless C. Because D. Since 26. A. take B. make C. get D. try 27. A. struggle B. pain C. willingness D. puzzle 28. A. angrily B. proudly C. gently D. nervously 29. A. tried B. stopped C. continued D. kept 30. A. possibly B. suddenly C. hardly D. gradually 31. A. tools B. complaints C. money D. excuses 32. A. impossible B. noticeable C. similar D. acceptable 33. A. from B. as C. despite D. like 34. A. stepping out of B. looking for C. holding onto D. thinking about 35. A. hide B. doubt C. discover D. forget 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。 Straw hats, once seen as purely practical, are now gaining a new life as fashionable and internationally popular products — thanks ____36____ a centuries-old craft (手艺) from Shandong province. In Tancheng county, Linyi city, the tradition of growing Langya grass for weaving dates back to 200 years ago. The Langya grass weaving technique of Tancheng, ____37____ uses warp and weft methods to create straw hats and other household goods, ____38____ (recognize) as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Shandong in 2021. ____39____ (keep) the heritage alive and modern, Tancheng Langya Grass Weaving Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop was established in 2022. Led by Xu Jingxue, ____40____ provincial-level master of the craft, the workshop ____41____ (serve) as a training base for new craftsmen. It also helps to pass down this ____42____ (tradition) skill to the next generation and allows the combination of time-honored crafts with high-quality materials to meet modern market needs. The workshop ____43____ (current) produces thousands of hat styles, with an annual output of 3 million units and a production value of 30 million yuan ($4.1 million). To ____44____ (far) expand sales, the workshop also launched live streaming accounts to reach online consumers and enhance the ____45____ (strong) of its digital presence. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校正在举办英语作文竞赛。请你以“Music and Me”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 音乐对你的重要性； 2. 你喜欢的音乐类型及原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Music and Me _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I was born small, which often left me feeling unconfident. During my second year of high school, my family moved to a different city. Getting used to life as a new kid has always been difficult for me, and this move made it more challenging. In my new school, I felt physically and mentally uneasy. Other students had already built friendships, leaving me without a friend. Besides, I found English learning boring and didn’t know what to do during English classes. So, I spent my free time drawing because that was what I usually did when I was alone. I still recall the first day in the school dining hall. While waiting in line for food, I heard a group of students excitedly discussing an upcoming English drama show for freshmen. As I passed by, they glanced at me with surprise. “He looks so small,” someone said in a low voice. My face burned with embarrassment and I bent my head. Pretending not to hear them, I slipped into the farthest seat available and had my meal alone. In my first English class, I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the book. The letters and words seemed to dance confusingly across the page and laugh at me. Losing interest quickly, I began drawing on the book. A few minutes later, my English teacher, Mr. Frank — a kind man — walked up to me. “Nice drawing,” he said gently. “You know, language is also an art form; it carries its own charm (魅力) and beauty. I believe you could find English attractive if you discover whereto begin.” 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Encouraged by his words, I began to change my attitude towards English learning. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Why not draw a poster for the English drama show?” Mr. Frank said to me. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $