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绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does Mike want to be in the future? A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. A writer. 2.What are the speakers discussing? A. A washing machine. B. A toy bear. C. A mined sweater. 3.What are the speakers discussing? A. A part-time job. B. Vacation plans. C. A swimming course. 4.What made the man feel uncomfortable? A. The hot weather. B. The culture shock. C. The long journey. 5.What are the speakers discussing? A. A TV programme. B. The president. C. A national holiday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is special about the art event? A. The number of artworks on show. B. The variety of art on display. C. The masterpieces displayed. 7.What is the man’s opinion on the displays in the museum? A. Attractive. B. Famous. C. Unimaginative. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student. 9.What will the woman do probably? A. Find some information about ants. B. Help the man with his report. C. Learn about honeybees. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 11.What makes the woman find it difficult to study at Oxford? A. Large classes. B. Learning style. C. Heavy work. 12.What have students been encouraged to do at Oxford? A. Give opinions. B. Train to memorise answers. C. Know about the teachers’ plans. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Why are the speakers excited in the beginning? A. They park near the shopping mall. B. They are lucky to take the umbrella. C. They find the shopping mall easily. 14.What would the man like to have for lunch? A. Fries. B. Chicken sandwiches. C. The lamb burger. 15.What will the speakers do right after lunch? A. Learn Spanish. B. Do some shopping. C. Go to the museum. 16.How will the speakers go to the museum probably? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.When did the magician first perform professionally? A. In 1964. B. In 1968. C. In 1972. 18.What made the magician world famous? A. His TV show. B. His global tours. C. His teaching job. 19.Which does the magician think is his greatest achievement? A. Project Magic. B. Box-office records. C. The Magic of ABC. 20.How is the magician different from other magicians? A. He practises hard. B. He believes in wonder. C. He started his career early. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A The past year has been full of tragedies and tears, but we still have music—which can both reflect the times and lift us up when we're down. We picked three songs from Time magazine's Top 10 Best Songs of 2020. People I've Been Sad “If you fall apart, then I'm falling behind you/ You know the feeling/ You know the feeling.” These words were written by Heloise Letissier as she grieved the death of her mother. A lot of people resonated with (和...产生共鸣) the lyrics in this troubling year. “It's a principle of acceptance of common suffering and of making peace with tragedy — and her open voice makes it nearly impossible not to hum along.” Time wrote. WAP WAP is a hip-hop song by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. It was Cardi B's fourth No.1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in the Us. “As a track, WAP is simple yet effective: a juicy bassline (低音声线)... of Cardi and Megan trading verses (歌曲的段落), with barely a break to catch a breath. It is infectious.” Time wrote. Think About Things This Icelandic pop song became popular on social media after a special quarantine (隔离) dance challenge set to the song spread rapidly. “The song showcases parental love with a modern twist，making the song instantly palatable and attractive regardless of the song's meaning.” Maggie McHale wrote on At Wood Magazine. 1. When did Heloise Letissier write the lyrics of People I've Been Sad? A. After her mother's death. B. Before the troubling year 2020. C. During the period of her quarantine. D. When accepting the common suffering. 2. What makes the song Think About Things attractive? A. The speed of spreading. B. A special dance challenge. C. The parental love it shows. D. The meaning of the song. 3. What is the similarity among the three songs? A. They are all hip-hop. B. They can cheer us up. C. They are all from Time. D. They all show sad feelings. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了《时代》杂志的2020年十大最佳歌曲中三首振奋人心的歌曲。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“These words were written by Heloise Letissier as she grieved the death of her mother. (这些话是Heloise Letissier在哀悼母亲去世时写下的。)”可知，Heloise Letissier是在妈妈去世后，写了歌曲People I've Been Sad的歌词。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一行“The song showcases parental love with a modern twist，making the song instantly palatable and attractive regardless of the song's meaning.( 这首歌用现代的手法展现了父母的爱，无论歌曲的含义如何，这首歌立刻就变得令人愉快和有吸引力。)”可知，歌曲Think About Things 中展现了父母的爱，使得这首歌曲有吸引力。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The past year has been full of tragedies and tears, but we still have music— which can both reflect the times and lift us up when we're down. We picked three songs from Time magazine's Top 10 Best Songs of 2020.( 过去的一年充满了悲剧和眼泪，但我们仍然有音乐——它既能反映时代，也能在我们沮丧时让我们振作起来。我们从《时代》杂志的2020年十大最佳歌曲中挑选了三首歌曲)”可知，本文介绍了三首振奋人心的歌曲，由此可知，这三首歌曲的共同点是它们可以让我们振作起来。故选B。 B I grew up in a poor family with a single mom addicted to drugs. Often there was no money for food, and I was always hungry. On my fifth birthday, some close family members were invited to go to a park to celebrate my birthday. No cake. No presents. Except for my auntie, she had an envelope in her hand. Before everyone sang Happy Birthday, I saw a little boy, probably my age, and a woman, digging in the park dustbin for food. I begged my mom to invite them to my party but my mother was not a fan of strangers. She said no. I was attracted by them. I didn't know others struggled like me, and it hurt my heart. I watched them as everyone sang. I watched them when my auntie handed me the envelope. I watched them as I opened it until I saw the contents, a one hundred-dollar bill. My mother was enraged because my auntie gave me such a large amount of money. Maybe she thought my auntie trusted me more than her with cash. We were poor. I didn't eat 3 days a week and I had a very hard childhood. But I had never dug in a dustbin for food. My auntie kept talking it over with my mother. Finally, she told me I could do anything I wanted with that money. So I did. I walked to the boy and his mother. I explained to the boy that it was my birthday and my present was $100, and I wanted to give it to them. There were so many tears and thanks. I, and my auntie, understood how powerful it was to give the only money I'd ever seen away. My mother never did. I paid dearly for the action that night. But it was worth it. I think about that boy and his mother often. 4. Why did the author's mother refuse to invite the boy and the mother to the party? A. She thought they were too dirty. B. She didn't like staying with strangers. C. She thought it was a waste of money. D. She didn't prepare enough food for them. 5. Why did the author always observe the boy and his mother? A. He failed to join in his family's talking. B. He was curious about what they were doing. C. He was touched seeing them struggling like him. D. He was sad because his mom refused his invitation. 6. What does the underlined word “enraged” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Admired. B. Delighted. C. Frightened. D. Annoyed. 7. What can we infer from the author's behavior? A. It was worthless to pay such a high price. B. All his family supported his behavior. C. His kindness was more important than money. D. He had a deep effect on the boy and his mother. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的家境贫穷，母亲还有毒瘾，但是他却心地善良的帮助了一对母子，作者的善良比金钱更重要。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。通过文章第三段“I begged my mom to invite them to my party but my mother was not a fan of strangers. (我央求妈妈邀请他们来参加我的派对，但我妈妈不喜欢陌生人)”可知，作者的母亲拒绝邀请男孩和母亲参加聚会的原因是她不喜欢和陌生人呆在一起。故选B项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。通过文章第四段“I was attracted by them. I didn't know others struggled like me, and it hurt my heart. (我被他们吸引了。我不知道还有人像我一样挣扎，这让我很伤心)”可推知，作者总是观察男孩和他的母亲的原因是作者看到他们像他一样挣扎，他很受触动。故选C项。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。通过文章第一段“I grew up in a poor family with a single mom addicted to drugs. (我生长在一个贫困的家庭,家里有一个单身母亲吸毒成瘾)”以及文章中画线词下文“Maybe she thought my auntie trusted me more than her with cash. (也许她觉得我阿姨在现金方面更信任我)”可知，作者的妈妈吸毒上瘾，而且家境贫穷，所以看到作者的阿姨给了作者这么多钱，认为阿姨在现金方面更信任作者，由此推知作者的妈妈应该非常恼火。从而推知，画线词“enraged”应该意为“愤怒、恼火”。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通过文章第六段“my present was $100, and I wanted to give it to them. There were so many tears and thanks. (我的礼物是100美元，我想把它送给他们。大家都流了很多眼泪，还说了很多谢谢)”以及第七段“I paid dearly for the action that night. But it was worth it. (我为那天晚上的行为付出了沉重的代价。但这是值得的)”可推知，作者的善举帮助了那对母子，他的善良比金钱更重要。故选C项。 C Heavy smoke. Burned-down houses. Burnt land. These were a common sight in Australia because of bush fires that lasted from September 2019 to March 2020. Around 1.25 billion animals died in the fires, Vox reported. Since last September, at least 109,265 square kilometers of land have burned in Australia in one of the country’s worst fire seasons on record. That’s an area larger than Portugal. The fires killed at least 29 people and destroyed some 2,500 homes. Like millions of others around the world, 18-year-old Rachel Ratelle from the US saw news of the fires. She felt down as she watched an injured koala trying to climb a tree to safety. She cried for a long time that night. But unlike many people, she decided to do something about it. She researched wildlife rescue (救援) organizations in Australia to find out what they needed most. Many groups were asking for hand-sewn pouches (手工缝制的育儿袋) for animals like koalas and kangaroos that lost their homes and parents in the fires. Ratelle wanted to provide these things, but there was just one problem. “I’d never sewn in my life,” Ratelle said. “Giving money seemed like something too simple. I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew.” Over the next month, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew by watching online videos. She sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and sent them to wildlife rescue organizations in Australia. A week later, she received a photo from an organization with a baby kangaroo in one of her pouches. She said it was a great feeling. “I did what I am supposed to do, and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way,” Ratelle said. “I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people who have suffered from natural disasters (自然灾害).” 8. What can we learn about the bush fires in Australia? A. Portugal was influenced by them. B. They lasted many years. C. Their influence was very serious. D. Many animals died out because of them. 9. Why did Ratelle choose to sew pouches for animals? A. Because she knew how to sew. B. Because she wanted to offer direct help. C. Because she has always wanted to learn how to sew. D. Because very few people donated hand-sewn pouches. 10. From the story, we know that Ratelle ________. A. will keep sewing to help others B. did nothing to help actually C. wants more people to learn how to sew D. was sad that she could not help more animals 11. Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A. Why Is Sewing So Popular? B. Different Opinions on Wildlife C. How Do Fires Influence Our Lives? D. Small Acts Can Help in a Huge Way 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了2019年9月至2020年3月澳大利亚遭遇严重森林大火后，美国女孩Rachel Ratelle从零自学缝纫，为失去家园的澳洲野生动物缝制手工育儿袋提供帮助。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“These were a common sight in Australia because of bush fires that lasted from September 2019 to March 2020. Around 1.25 billion animals died in the fires, Vox reported. Since last September, at least 109,265 square kilometers of land have burned in Australia in one of the country’s worst fire seasons on record. That’s an area larger than Portugal. The fires killed at least 29 people and destroyed some 2,500 homes. (这些是澳大利亚普遍的景象，因为森林大火从2019年9月持续到2020年3月。据Vox报道，大约有12.5亿只动物在火灾中死亡。自去年9月以来，澳大利亚已有至少109265平方公里土地被烧毁，这是澳大利亚有记录以来最严重的火灾季之一。这片面积比葡萄牙还大。火灾造成至少29人死亡，约2500栋房屋被毁。)”可知，澳大利亚这场森林大火持续半年，烧毁土地面积巨大，造成大量人员、动物死亡与房屋损毁，影响十分严重。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Giving money seemed like something too simple. I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew. (捐款似乎太简单了。我想亲自做点事情来直接帮助这些动物，所以我决定学习缝纫。)”可知，Ratelle选择缝制育儿袋是因为她想要为动物提供直接的帮助。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people who have suffered from natural disasters (自然灾害). (我计划用我的新缝纫技巧帮助遭受自然灾害的动物和人们。)”可知，Ratelle会继续做缝纫制品帮助他人。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段““I did what I am supposed to do, and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way,” Ratelle said. (Ratelle说：“我只是做了我该做的事，这件事表明了一个简单的善举能发挥很大的作用。”)”并结合全文可知，本文围绕Ratelle个人缝制育儿袋的小事，展现了善举对受灾群体的巨大帮助，“Small Acts Can Help in a Huge Way (微小的善举也能帮上大忙)”符合全文主旨。 D We are living in a streaming paradox (悖论). As both an entertainment business model and a consumer experience, streaming has become a victim of its own success. It is a pattern shift that is beloved for giving us more choices than ever before, while also making it harder than ever to actually enjoy that abundance. At first, streaming felt revolutionary and attractive. For a while, Netflix, like any good tech product, simply worked — on your laptop, your phone, even a stranger’s TV. Soon after, platforms and studios entered expensive bidding wars over new titles and funded more shows and movies than ever before in attempts to acquire new sign-ups. Executives felt they had no choice but to adapt to the on-demand subscription model, while confessing that the business of streaming seemed shaky. Now we are living through the contraction (缩减). The simple truth is that it is incredibly expensive to produce and distribute content at Netflix scale and without a head start. Streaming platforms are dealing with subscription fatigue: Only so many people are willing to pay for so many platforms. Although the streaming arms race has unlocked more studio back catalogs and resulted in more original content, actually accessing all the options means shelling out more money. Cutthroat studios may behave as if streaming is a zero-sum game, but for most consumers, it’s not. Multiple acquaintances of mine have been reduced to once-unthinkable practices, like keeping spreadsheets to track how much money they’re spending on all their different streaming subscriptions. For the studios, writers, and actors themselves, the streaming model is taking away the money that creative people used to make off reruns, among other things. It’s possible that the promise of streaming — and the instability it introduced — may hold back the entire film and TV industry for years to come. In the long run it’s entirely possible that the model is unprofitable. What is left is a feeling of being presented with limitless choice while also experiencing a vague sense of loss. A fundamental experience of being alive on the internet in 2024 is getting everything you asked for and realizing that the end product is not what it seems. 12. How did streaming appeal to users at first? A. By replacing TVs. B. By acquiring sign-ups. C. By offering rich choices. D. By winning subscription models. 13. What does the underlined word “fatigue” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Users are tired of too many shows. B. Platforms are worried about their cost. C. Platforms are fed up with the arms race. D. Users are unwilling to pay for the platforms. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The impact of streaming. B. The challenge of studios. C. The complaint of viewers. D. The confusion of consumers. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of streaming? A. Dismissive. B. Unclear. C. Positive. D. Concerned. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文主要探讨流媒体这一娱乐商业模式和消费者体验在发展过程中出现的问题以及其对影视行业等相关方面带来的影响，并对流媒体的未来发展表示担忧。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It is a pattern shift that is beloved for giving us more choices than ever before, while also making it harder than ever to actually enjoy that abundance. (这是一种模式转变，它为我们提供了比以往更多的选择，同时也使我们比以往任何时候都更难真正享受这种丰富。)”可知，流媒体最初吸引用户是因为它提供了比以往更多的选择，故选C项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Streaming platforms are dealing with subscription fatigue: Only so many people are willing to pay for so many platforms. (流媒体平台正在应对订阅……：只有这么多人愿意为这么多平台付费。)”可知，后面提到只有那么多人愿意为那么多平台付费，这说明流媒体平台面临的subscription fatigue指的是用户不愿意为这些平台付费的情况，所以fatigue在这里的意思是用户不愿意付费，故选D项。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Cutthroat studios may behave as if streaming is a zero-sum game, but for most consumers, it’s not. Multiple acquaintances of mine have been reduced to once-unthinkable practices, like keeping spreadsheets to track how much money they’re spending on all their different streaming subscriptions. For the studios, writers, and actors themselves, the streaming model is taking away the money that creative people used to make off reruns, among other things. It’s possible that the promise of streaming — and the instability it introduced — may hold back the entire film and TV industry for years to come. (残酷的工作室可能表现得好像流媒体是一场零和游戏，但对于大多数消费者来说，事实并非如此。我的多个熟人已经开始实施曾经不可想象的做法，比如保留电子表格来跟踪他们在所有不同的流媒体订阅上花费了多少钱。对于工作室、编剧和演员本身来说，流媒体模式正在夺走创意人士用来重播的钱等。流媒体的前景——以及它带来的不确定性——可能会在未来几年内阻碍整个电影和电视行业的发展。)”可知，本段主要讲述了流媒体对于工作室、编剧、演员以及消费者等多方面的影响，比如消费者要记录不同流媒体订阅的花费，工作室、编剧和演员在经济方面受到影响等，所以主要讲的是流媒体的影响，故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In the long run it’s entirely possible that the model is unprofitable. What is left is a feeling of being presented with limitless choice while also experiencing a vague sense of loss. (从长远来看，该模型完全有可能无利可图。剩下的是一种被呈现在无限选择面前的感觉，同时也体验到一种模糊的失落感。)”可以看出作者对流媒体的未来是担忧的，故选D项。 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Ah, punctuality — the art of being precisely on time. It’s a concept so deeply rooted in some cultures that even being a minute late can cause a small-scale panic attack. ____16____ Let’s examine whether punctuality is the defining feature of a superior society or merely another subjective construct. Each part of the world has a unique relationship with time, enriching the fabric of global culture. In Japan, for example, you’re always expected to arrive on time, and preferably a few minutes early. ____17____ Tough luck, but the next one will be there precisely on the dot. In contrast, the Philippines has a more relaxed approach to time. If someone says 3 o’clock, arriving around 3:30 is common and expected. This isn’t laziness, but a cultural preference for living in the moment. But does being punctual make a culture more advanced? The Swiss are celebrated for their precision and punctuality, often cited as a perfect example of efficiency. Their trains run on time, and their watches are the gold standard. ____18____ And Switzerland is often ranked as one of the most developed and happiest countries in the world, but let’s wait a bit to conclude. Consider the case of Brazil, where “Brazilian time” is a well-known concept. ____19____ If you attend a party at the specified time, you’ll likely find the host still in their bathrobe. Many Brazilians have a laid-back approach to life. They don’t sweat the small stuff like running five minutes late because they’re busy enjoying life. Many live by the motto, “Tudo bem”, which means “It’s all good.” Honestly, they seem to be onto something. So, is punctuality essential? It depends on what cultures you are in. Whether you’re a stickler for punctuality or more laid-back, what truly matters is how you spend your time. ____20____ Let’s try to find the middle ground where we can respect others’ time while embracing the joy of living in the moment. Ultimately, time is just a construct, and life is too short to stress about being late. A. Miss a train by a minute? B. Punctuality is timeless art. C. But is punctuality essential? D. In this context, punctuality is flexible. E. You could set your clock by their daily routine. F. There, being late is not only accepted but expected. G. Are you enjoying the journey or constantly watching the clock? 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. E 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讨论了守时这一习惯是否为衡量一个社会优越性的标准，指出不同文化对守时的看法不同，重要的是如何利用时间。 【16题详解】 上文“It’s a concept so deeply rooted in some cultures that even being a minute late can cause a small-scale panic attack.(守时这一概念在某些文化中根深蒂固，以至于哪怕迟到一分钟都可能引发一场小规模的恐慌)”强调了守时在部分文化中的重要性。空处需要承接前文，引发下文对“守时是否是优越社会的标志或主观建构”的探讨，与前文为转折设问关系，起到承上启下的作用。C项“但守时真的必不可少吗？”中的But体现转折，“is punctuality essential”直接呼应下文的核心探讨，符合语境。 【17题详解】 上文“In Japan, for example, you’re always expected to arrive on time, and preferably a few minutes early.(例如，在日本，人们总是被要求准时到达，最好还能提前几分钟)”说明了日本对守时的严格要求。空后“Tough luck, but the next one will be there precisely on the dot.(运气不好，但下一班列车会准点到达)”提到了“下一班列车”，可推断空处与“错过列车”相关。A项“迟到一分钟错过列车？”以设问形式衔接前文的守时要求，引出后文关于列车准点的内容，空处与前文为顺接假设关系，符合逻辑。 【18题详解】 上文“The Swiss are celebrated for their precision and punctuality, often cited as a perfect example of efficiency. Their trains run on time, and their watches are the gold standard.(瑞士人以精准和守时著称，常被视为效率的完美典范。他们的火车准时运行，而手表则是黄金标准)”详细描述了瑞士人的守时和精准。空处需要进一步补充瑞士人守时的表现，与前文为顺接补充关系。E项“你可以根据他们的日常作息来校准时钟。”形象地体现了瑞士人作息的规律性和守时性，是对前文“精准和守时”的进一步说明，符合语境。 【19题详解】 上文“Consider the case of Brazil, where “Brazilian time” is a well-known concept.(以巴西为例，“巴西时间”是一个众所周知的概念)”引出巴西的时间观念。空后“If you attend a party at the specified time, you’ll likely find the host still in their bathrobe.(如果你按指定时间参加派对，很可能会发现主人还穿着浴袍)”说明巴西人对迟到的包容。F项“在那里，迟到不仅被接受，甚至是意料之中的事。” 中的“There”指代巴西，“not only accepted but expected”准确概括了巴西对迟到的态度，空处与前文为顺接解释关系，衔接后文的具体例子，符合逻辑。 【20题详解】 上文“Whether you’re a stickler for punctuality or more laid-back, what truly matters is how you spend your time.(无论你是严守守时的人还是更随性的人，真正重要的是你如何度过时间)”强调“如何度过时间”比“是否守时”更重要。空处需要进一步探讨“如何度过时间”的具体内涵，与前文为顺接设问关系，引发读者思考。G项“你是在享受过程，还是一直在盯着时钟？”以设问形式呼应前文的“如何度过时间”，区分了“享受生活”与“纠结时间”两种态度，为下文“寻找中间立场”做铺垫，符合语境。 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 You can find Jacob Reno at his neighborhood market on Sundays. He doesn’t sell produce. Instead, he offers portraits (肖像) — ____21____ ones. He sits behind a table with a sign that reads: “TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS, $5, 5 TERRIBLE MINUTES.” Every week, people ____22____ for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait that might look like them — or not. Since May, Reno has ____23____ more than 500 people. His pictures are ____24____ yet charming. Reno first tried his hand at ____25____ at a party where Reno and a friend thought it would be ____26____ to draw each other. When Reno turned his drawing around for his friend, they both burst into laughter. Reno realized he might have ____27____ a hidden talent. He did not ____28____ drawing until this past spring. He left his media job and bought a piece of poster board to ____29____ his services. He set up shop for the first time in May. To his ____30____, a stream of strangers stopped for their “terrible portrait”. Indeed, Reno doesn’t just draw — he ____31____. He chats with his subjects and tries to get to know them. He sets a(n) ____32____ for five minutes, but he always goes over. Reno said what he loves about his project is that it allows him to interact with people in his ____33____ and make them laugh. In a world that is increasingly digital, Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and ____34____. “What I try to provide is just an incredibly ____35____ experience,” he said. 21. A. bad B. fake C. old D. usual 22. A. look out B. call in C. line up D. stand in 23. A. drawn B. invited C. gathered D. helped 24. A. elegant B. offensive C. delicate D. awkward 25. A. sculpture B. painting C. poster D. calligraphy 26. A. touching B. inspiring C. exhausting D. entertaining 27. A. unearthed B. polished C. evaluated D. applied 28. A. practice B. study C. pursue D. appreciate 29. A. document B. advertise C. expand D. improve 30. A. delight B. relief C. amusement D. admiration 31. A. teaches B. quits C. performs D. reflects 32. A. experiment B. timer C. scene D. record 33. A. company B. organization C. family D. community 34. A. escape B. connect C. compete D. imagine 35. A. virtual B. charitable C. human D. collective 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jacob Reno画“糟糕肖像”的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他不卖农产品，而是提供肖像画——糟糕的那种。A. bad糟糕的；B. fake假的；C. old老的；D. usual通常的。根据后文“TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS”可知，此处指“糟糕的肖像”。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：每周都有人排队等着把一幅可能像他们、也可能不像他们的手绘肖像画带回家。A. look out小心；B. call in召集；C. line up排队；D. stand in代替。根据后文“for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait”可知，人们排队等着把一张手绘肖像带回家。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自5月以来，Reno已经画了500多人。A. drawn画；B. invited邀请；C. gathered聚集；D. helped帮助。根据后文“more than 500 people”以及上文提到他画肖像可知，此处指画了500多人。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的画很笨拙，但很迷人。A. elegant优雅的；B. offensive冒犯的；C. delicate精致的；D. awkward笨拙的。根据上文“TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS”以及后文“yet charming”可知，Reno的画很笨拙，但很迷人。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Reno第一次尝试绘画是在一次聚会上，他和一个朋友认为互相画画会很有趣。A. sculpture雕塑；B. painting绘画；C. poster海报；D. calligraphy书法。根据后文“draw each other”可知，此处指尝试绘画。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. touching感人的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. exhausting令人疲惫的；D. entertaining有趣的。根据后文“When Reno turned his drawing around for his friend, they both burst into laughter.”可知，他们认为互相画画会很有趣。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Reno意识到他可能发掘出了自己隐藏的天赋。A. unearthed发掘；B. polished磨光；C. evaluated评估；D. applied应用。根据后文“a hidden talent”可知，此处指发掘出了隐藏的天赋。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今年春天，他才开始追求绘画。A. practice练习；B. study学习；C. pursue追求；D. appreciate欣赏。根据后文“He left his media job and bought a piece of poster board”可知，Reno辞职开始追求绘画。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他辞去了媒体工作，买了一块海报板来宣传他的服务。A. document记录；B. advertise宣传；C. expand扩大；D. improve改善。根据后文“his services”以及上文提到他辞职追求绘画可知，此处指宣传他的服务。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令他高兴的是，一群陌生人停下来要他们的“糟糕的肖像”。A. delight高兴；B. relief安慰；C. amusement娱乐；D. admiration钦佩。根据后文“a stream of strangers stopped for their “terrible portrait””可知，一群陌生人停下来要他们的“糟糕的肖像”，这让他很高兴。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，Reno不仅仅是画画——他还会表演。A. teaches教；B. quits停止；C. performs表演；D. reflects反映。根据后文“He chats with his subjects and tries to get to know them.”可知，Reno的画画过程更像一场“表演”，而非单纯的绘画动作。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他设定了一个五分钟的计时器，但他总是超时。A. experiment实验；B. timer计时器；C. scene场景；D. record记录。根据后文“for five minutes, but he always goes over”可知，此处指设定了一个五分钟的计时器。set a timer为固定搭配，意为“设定计时器”。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：雷诺说，他喜欢这个项目的原因是它让他能够与社区里的人互动，让他们开怀大笑。A. company公司；B. organization组织；C. family家庭；D. community社区。根据上文“at his neighborhood market”可知，此处指社区里的人。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个日益数字化的世界里，Reno相信他的艺术作品提供了一个难得的机会，让人们放慢脚步，建立联系。A. escape逃跑；B. connect联系；C. compete竞争；D. imagine想象。根据上文“Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and”以及后文提到与人们互动可知，此处指让人们放慢脚步，建立联系。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我试图提供的只是一种难以置信的人文体验。”A. virtual虚拟的；B. charitable慈善的；C. human人文的；D. collective集体的。根据上文“Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and”可知，Reno的艺术作品让人们放慢脚步，建立联系，因此是提供了一种人文体验。故选C。 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共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。 Maybe you have never heard of such a kind of food. Called “the world’s hardest dish” — ____36____ (literal) — a traditional stir-fry featuring stones as its key ingredient has aroused cooking ____37____ (curious) on Chinese social media. Customers are supposed to suck (吮吸) on the small rocks to enjoy the rich and spicy flavor of the dish, ____38____ originated in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei. They are instructed to suck off the flavors, then spit out the rocks — hence the dish’s name suodiu, meaning “suck and throw away.” Videos of internet users ____39____ (sample) suodiu have sprung up all over Chinese social media platforms over ___40___ past week. The videos also show ____41____ street vendors (小贩) cook up the unusual dish: vendors pour chili oil onto boiling hot pebbles (鹅卵石) on a grill, shake garlic sauce all over them, then stir-fry everything ____42____ a mix of garlic pieces and diced peppers. Then customers ____43____ (serve) the flavored stones in palm-sized boxes, each of which costs about 16 yuan (US$2.30). Suodiu is believed to date back hundreds of years and was passed down for ____44____ (generation) by boatmen through their oral history. Back in the old days, boatmen could become trapped in the middle of a river and run out of food while delivering goods. ____45____ (find) happiness in the bitterness, they would find stones to cook with other seasonings to make a dish. 【答案】36. literally 37. curiosity 38. which 39. sampling 40. the 41. how 42. with 43. are served 44. generations 45. To find 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了中国湖北省的一道传统菜肴——铁板烧石头。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：一种以石头为主要原料的传统炒菜被称为“世界上最硬的菜”，在中国社交媒体上引起了人们对烹饪的好奇。根据句意可知，空处修饰空后的动词，修饰动词短语要用副词，literal的副词是literally。故填literally。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：一种以石头为主要原料的传统炒菜被称为“世界上最硬的菜”，在中国社交媒体上引起了人们对烹饪的好奇。空前是动词，所以空处应填名词作宾语，curious的名词形式是curiosity。故填curiosity。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：顾客应该吮吸小石头来享受这道菜浓郁而辛辣的味道，这道菜起源于中国东部的湖北省。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词dish，是物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：过去一周，网民们品尝铁板烧石头的视频在中国社交媒体平台上如雨后春笋般涌现。根据句意可知，提示词sample是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语internet users是主动关系，应用现在分词作后置定语，sample的现在分词是sampling。故填sampling。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：过去一周，网民们品尝铁板烧石头的视频在中国社交媒体平台上如雨后春笋般涌现。此处是固定搭配：over the past week意为“在过去的一周里”。故填the。 【41题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这些视频还展示了街头小贩是如何烹饪这道不同寻常的菜肴的：小贩将辣椒油倒在烧热的鹅卵石上，在上面撒上蒜酱，然后用大蒜片和辣椒丁搅拌。根据句意可知，此处是宾语从句，由从句中的谓语动词cook可知，从句缺方式状语，表示“如何烹饪”，应用连接副词how。故填how。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：这些视频还展示了街头小贩是如何烹饪这道不同寻常的菜肴的：小贩将辣椒油倒在烧热的鹅卵石上，在上面撒上蒜酱，然后用大蒜片和辣椒丁搅拌。根据句意可知，此处表示“用大蒜片和辣椒丁搅拌”，应用介词with意为“用”。故填with。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：：然后，顾客将沾满味道的石头放在手掌大小的盒子里，每个盒子售价约16元(2.30美元)。根据句意可知，serve是谓语动词，与主语customers是被动关系，顾客是被提供石头，且陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是复数，be动词用are，serve的过去分词是served。故填are served。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：铁板烧石头被认为可以追溯到几百年前，通过口头历史，代代相传，由渔民创造。根据句意可知，提示词generation是可数名词，零冠词可数名词复数表泛指，应用复数generations。故填generations。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了在苦难中寻找快乐，他们会找石头和其他调料一起煮，做成一道菜。根据句意可知，find是非谓语动词，做目的状语，应用动词不定式to find，句首单词首字母大写。故填To find。 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 46. 假定你是李华，你班的英语报要增设一个栏目。外教 Jenny 提出“Fun at my school”和“Guess who I am”两个选项供大家选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： (1)你的选择； (2)说明理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jenny, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our English newspaper. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Jenny, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our English newspaper. I’m writing to express that my predilection goes to “Guess who I am”, which capitalizes on an object clause to signal its potential contents. The column will serve as a catalyst for closer bonds between students. Redoubling efforts to boost academic performance, we pay little heed to other classmates’ personalities, hobbies, strengths, and even aspirations. Such an inviting column, adopting a “description and guess” approach, must expose everyone to others’ characteristics, thus strengthening mutual understanding. More importantly, more friendships will be forged, since the column enables us to befriend someone on the same wavelength. This eye-catching column, I’m firmly convinced, won’t fail to grant the whole class a harmonious atmosphere. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就外教Jenny提出的校英文报增设一个栏目，在“Fun at my school”和“Guess who I am”两个选项中给出自己的推荐，并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 表达：express → convey 利用：capitalize on → use 担当：serve as → act as 注意：pay heed to → take notice of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Such an inviting column, adopting a “description and guess” approach, must expose everyone to others’ characteristics, thus strengthening mutual understanding. 拓展句：Such an inviting column, which adopts a “description and guess” approach, must expose everyone to others’ characteristics, thus strengthening mutual understanding. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to express that my predilection goes to “Guess who I am”, which capitalizes on an object clause to signal its potential contents.（运用了that引导的宾语从句，which引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】More importantly, more friendships will be forged, since the column enables us to befriend someone on the same wavelength.（运用了since引导的状语从句） 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共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。 With three little babies, I never took a break, completely ignoring any self-care. When I was too tired to make myself dinner, I’d just eat the kids’ leftover cereal (麦片粥). I thought this was a great plan to lose some weight and called it the “Cereal for Diet.” Back then,I knew nothing about nutrition. Of course, the Cereal for Diet failed, as did all my other attempts. One day, after cleaning up all the mess my kids had made, I went out for a walk. I passed a gym. I looked away.Healthy people went there, but this was not me. While turning away,I saw an ad for a six-month fitness challenge. I continued my fast walk in the opposite direction, but that sign just stayed on my mind. I still remember what finally motivated me to sign up for the challenge. It was a ten-minute period in which my son threw his spaghetti plate straight up, sending noodles and sauce flying everywhere. As soon as my husband got home,I said, “You’re in charge.” I made a beeline for the gym, marched straight in and said, “Fix me.” And I was assigned a young and fit trainer, Emily. She asked what my goals were for the six-month challenge. At that moment, I was speechless. Noticing my embarrassment, Emily just handed me the heaviest weights I had in my life and said, “Okay, so in six months you will compete in a body-building show.” I tried explaining, “No, I don’t want to do a show. That sounds scary.” She ignored my fear, and we jumped into strict workouts and nutrition planning. Over the next six months, Emily forced me to focus on myself — my wants and my needs. I learned to see food as strength and sweat as progress. I learned how to fuel my body instead of starving it, balancing proteins, carbs, and fats. Emily pushed me past my limits, correcting my form, timing my breaks, and cheering me on when I wanted to quit. I improved every day in the gym. 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。 One day, Emily handed me an application form. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, I jumped into weeks of preparation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One day, Emily handed me an application form. “You’re ready,” she said with a confident smile. It was for a local body-building show, the very thing I’d once feared. My heart raced as I looked at the form, but then I thought of all the progress I'd made. I took a deep breath and filled it out, determined to face my fear. I knew this was a chance to prove to myself that I could achieve something I never thought possible. Soon, I jumped into weeks of preparation. Every day, I spent hours in the gym, following Emily’s strict workout plan. I also paid close attention to my diet, making sure I got the right nutrients. As the show day drew near, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. But with Emily’s constant encouragement and support, I felt more and more confident. Finally, the big day arrived, and I stepped onto the stage, ready to show the world what I’d accomplished. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为三个孩子的妈妈，一直忽视自我照顾，减肥尝试均失败。一次看到健身房广告后，在孩子调皮的刺激下决定报名参加健身挑战，在教练艾米丽的严格训练和营养规划下，作者逐渐进步并克服恐惧，并报名参加健美比赛，最终迎来比赛日的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“一天，艾米丽递给我一张申请表。”可知，第一段可描写作者面对申请表时的心理活动，最终决定报名参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“很快，我投入到了数周的准备工作中。”可知，第二段可描写作者为比赛所做的准备，以及比赛当天作者的表现。 2.续写线索：收到申请表——犹豫——决定报名——准备比赛——比赛当天——展示成果 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①深呼吸：take a deep breath/breathe deeply ②关注：pay attention to/focus on/concentrate on ③确保：make sure/ensure/guarantee 情绪类 ①紧张：nervousness/anxiety ②自信的：confident/self-assured 【点睛】【高分句型1】My heart raced as I looked at the form, but then I thought of all the progress I’d made.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句，that或which引导的限定性定语从句，that或which被省略) 【高分句型2】Finally, the big day arrived, and I stepped onto the stage, ready to show the world what I’d accomplished.(运用了what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does Mike want to be in the future? A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. A writer. 2.What are the speakers discussing? A. A washing machine. B. A toy bear. C. A mined sweater. 3.What are the speakers discussing? A. A part-time job. B. Vacation plans. C. A swimming course. 4.What made the man feel uncomfortable? A. The hot weather. B. The culture shock. C. The long journey. 5.What are the speakers discussing? A. A TV programme. B. The president. C. A national holiday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is special about the art event? A. The number of artworks on show. B. The variety of art on display. C. The masterpieces displayed. 7.What is the man’s opinion on the displays in the museum? A. Attractive. B. Famous. C. Unimaginative. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student. 9.What will the woman do probably? A. Find some information about ants. B. Help the man with his report. C. Learn about honeybees. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 11.What makes the woman find it difficult to study at Oxford? A. Large classes. B. Learning style. C. Heavy work. 12.What have students been encouraged to do at Oxford? A. Give opinions. B. Train to memorise answers. C. Know about the teachers’ plans. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Why are the speakers excited in the beginning? A. They park near the shopping mall. B. They are lucky to take the umbrella. C. They find the shopping mall easily. 14.What would the man like to have for lunch? A. Fries. B. Chicken sandwiches. C. The lamb burger. 15.What will the speakers do right after lunch? A. Learn Spanish. B. Do some shopping. C. Go to the museum. 16.How will the speakers go to the museum probably? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.When did the magician first perform professionally? A. In 1964. B. In 1968. C. In 1972. 18.What made the magician world famous? A. His TV show. B. His global tours. C. His teaching job. 19.Which does the magician think is his greatest achievement? A. Project Magic. B. Box-office records. C. The Magic of ABC. 20.How is the magician different from other magicians? A. He practises hard. B. He believes in wonder. C. He started his career early. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A The past year has been full of tragedies and tears, but we still have music—which can both reflect the times and lift us up when we're down. We picked three songs from Time magazine's Top 10 Best Songs of 2020. People I've Been Sad “If you fall apart, then I'm falling behind you/ You know the feeling/ You know the feeling.” These words were written by Heloise Letissier as she grieved the death of her mother. A lot of people resonated with (和...产生共鸣) the lyrics in this troubling year. “It's a principle of acceptance of common suffering and of making peace with tragedy — and her open voice makes it nearly impossible not to hum along.” Time wrote. WAP WAP is a hip-hop song by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. It was Cardi B's fourth No.1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in the Us. “As a track, WAP is simple yet effective: a juicy bassline (低音声线)... of Cardi and Megan trading verses (歌曲的段落), with barely a break to catch a breath. It is infectious.” Time wrote. Think About Things This Icelandic pop song became popular on social media after a special quarantine (隔离) dance challenge set to the song spread rapidly. “The song showcases parental love with a modern twist，making the song instantly palatable and attractive regardless of the song's meaning.” Maggie McHale wrote on At Wood Magazine. 1. When did Heloise Letissier write the lyrics of People I've Been Sad? A. After her mother's death. B. Before the troubling year 2020. C. During the period of her quarantine. D. When accepting the common suffering. 2. What makes the song Think About Things attractive? A. The speed of spreading. B. A special dance challenge. C. The parental love it shows. D. The meaning of the song. 3. What is the similarity among the three songs? A. They are all hip-hop. B. They can cheer us up. C. They are all from Time. D. They all show sad feelings. B I grew up in a poor family with a single mom addicted to drugs. Often there was no money for food, and I was always hungry. On my fifth birthday, some close family members were invited to go to a park to celebrate my birthday. No cake. No presents. Except for my auntie, she had an envelope in her hand. Before everyone sang Happy Birthday, I saw a little boy, probably my age, and a woman, digging in the park dustbin for food. I begged my mom to invite them to my party but my mother was not a fan of strangers. She said no. I was attracted by them. I didn't know others struggled like me, and it hurt my heart. I watched them as everyone sang. I watched them when my auntie handed me the envelope. I watched them as I opened it until I saw the contents, a one hundred-dollar bill. My mother was enraged because my auntie gave me such a large amount of money. Maybe she thought my auntie trusted me more than her with cash. We were poor. I didn't eat 3 days a week and I had a very hard childhood. But I had never dug in a dustbin for food. My auntie kept talking it over with my mother. Finally, she told me I could do anything I wanted with that money. So I did. I walked to the boy and his mother. I explained to the boy that it was my birthday and my present was $100, and I wanted to give it to them. There were so many tears and thanks. I, and my auntie, understood how powerful it was to give the only money I'd ever seen away. My mother never did. I paid dearly for the action that night. But it was worth it. I think about that boy and his mother often. 4. Why did the author's mother refuse to invite the boy and the mother to the party? A. She thought they were too dirty. B. She didn't like staying with strangers. C. She thought it was a waste of money. D. She didn't prepare enough food for them. 5. Why did the author always observe the boy and his mother? A. He failed to join in his family's talking. B. He was curious about what they were doing. C. He was touched seeing them struggling like him. D. He was sad because his mom refused his invitation. 6. What does the underlined word “enraged” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Admired. B. Delighted. C. Frightened. D. Annoyed. 7. What can we infer from the author's behavior? A. It was worthless to pay such a high price. B. All his family supported his behavior. C. His kindness was more important than money. D. He had a deep effect on the boy and his mother. C Heavy smoke. Burned-down houses. Burnt land. These were a common sight in Australia because of bush fires that lasted from September 2019 to March 2020. Around 1.25 billion animals died in the fires, Vox reported. Since last September, at least 109,265 square kilometers of land have burned in Australia in one of the country’s worst fire seasons on record. That’s an area larger than Portugal. The fires killed at least 29 people and destroyed some 2,500 homes. Like millions of others around the world, 18-year-old Rachel Ratelle from the US saw news of the fires. She felt down as she watched an injured koala trying to climb a tree to safety. She cried for a long time that night. But unlike many people, she decided to do something about it. She researched wildlife rescue (救援) organizations in Australia to find out what they needed most. Many groups were asking for hand-sewn pouches (手工缝制的育儿袋) for animals like koalas and kangaroos that lost their homes and parents in the fires. Ratelle wanted to provide these things, but there was just one problem. “I’d never sewn in my life,” Ratelle said. “Giving money seemed like something too simple. I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself, so I decided to learn how to sew.” Over the next month, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew by watching online videos. She sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and sent them to wildlife rescue organizations in Australia. A week later, she received a photo from an organization with a baby kangaroo in one of her pouches. She said it was a great feeling. “I did what I am supposed to do, and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way,” Ratelle said. “I plan to use my new sewing skills to help animals and people who have suffered from natural disasters (自然灾害).” 8. What can we learn about the bush fires in Australia? A. Portugal was influenced by them. B. They lasted many years. C. Their influence was very serious. D. Many animals died out because of them. 9. Why did Ratelle choose to sew pouches for animals? A. Because she knew how to sew. B. Because she wanted to offer direct help. C. Because she has always wanted to learn how to sew. D. Because very few people donated hand-sewn pouches. 10. From the story, we know that Ratelle ________. A. will keep sewing to help others B. did nothing to help actually C. wants more people to learn how to sew D. was sad that she could not help more animals 11. Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A. Why Is Sewing So Popular? B. Different Opinions on Wildlife C. How Do Fires Influence Our Lives? D. Small Acts Can Help in a Huge Way D We are living in a streaming paradox (悖论). As both an entertainment business model and a consumer experience, streaming has become a victim of its own success. It is a pattern shift that is beloved for giving us more choices than ever before, while also making it harder than ever to actually enjoy that abundance. At first, streaming felt revolutionary and attractive. For a while, Netflix, like any good tech product, simply worked — on your laptop, your phone, even a stranger’s TV. Soon after, platforms and studios entered expensive bidding wars over new titles and funded more shows and movies than ever before in attempts to acquire new sign-ups. Executives felt they had no choice but to adapt to the on-demand subscription model, while confessing that the business of streaming seemed shaky. Now we are living through the contraction (缩减). The simple truth is that it is incredibly expensive to produce and distribute content at Netflix scale and without a head start. Streaming platforms are dealing with subscription fatigue: Only so many people are willing to pay for so many platforms. Although the streaming arms race has unlocked more studio back catalogs and resulted in more original content, actually accessing all the options means shelling out more money. Cutthroat studios may behave as if streaming is a zero-sum game, but for most consumers, it’s not. Multiple acquaintances of mine have been reduced to once-unthinkable practices, like keeping spreadsheets to track how much money they’re spending on all their different streaming subscriptions. For the studios, writers, and actors themselves, the streaming model is taking away the money that creative people used to make off reruns, among other things. It’s possible that the promise of streaming — and the instability it introduced — may hold back the entire film and TV industry for years to come. In the long run it’s entirely possible that the model is unprofitable. What is left is a feeling of being presented with limitless choice while also experiencing a vague sense of loss. A fundamental experience of being alive on the internet in 2024 is getting everything you asked for and realizing that the end product is not what it seems. 12. How did streaming appeal to users at first? A. By replacing TVs. B. By acquiring sign-ups. C. By offering rich choices. D. By winning subscription models. 13. What does the underlined word “fatigue” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Users are tired of too many shows. B. Platforms are worried about their cost. C. Platforms are fed up with the arms race. D. Users are unwilling to pay for the platforms. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The impact of streaming. B. The challenge of studios. C. The complaint of viewers. D. The confusion of consumers. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of streaming? A. Dismissive. B. Unclear. C. Positive. D. Concerned. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Ah, punctuality — the art of being precisely on time. It’s a concept so deeply rooted in some cultures that even being a minute late can cause a small-scale panic attack. ____16____ Let’s examine whether punctuality is the defining feature of a superior society or merely another subjective construct. Each part of the world has a unique relationship with time, enriching the fabric of global culture. In Japan, for example, you’re always expected to arrive on time, and preferably a few minutes early. ____17____ Tough luck, but the next one will be there precisely on the dot. In contrast, the Philippines has a more relaxed approach to time. If someone says 3 o’clock, arriving around 3:30 is common and expected. This isn’t laziness, but a cultural preference for living in the moment. But does being punctual make a culture more advanced? The Swiss are celebrated for their precision and punctuality, often cited as a perfect example of efficiency. Their trains run on time, and their watches are the gold standard. ____18____ And Switzerland is often ranked as one of the most developed and happiest countries in the world, but let’s wait a bit to conclude. Consider the case of Brazil, where “Brazilian time” is a well-known concept. ____19____ If you attend a party at the specified time, you’ll likely find the host still in their bathrobe. Many Brazilians have a laid-back approach to life. They don’t sweat the small stuff like running five minutes late because they’re busy enjoying life. Many live by the motto, “Tudo bem”, which means “It’s all good.” Honestly, they seem to be onto something. So, is punctuality essential? It depends on what cultures you are in. Whether you’re a stickler for punctuality or more laid-back, what truly matters is how you spend your time. ____20____ Let’s try to find the middle ground where we can respect others’ time while embracing the joy of living in the moment. Ultimately, time is just a construct, and life is too short to stress about being late. A. Miss a train by a minute? B. Punctuality is timeless art. C. But is punctuality essential? D. In this context, punctuality is flexible. E. You could set your clock by their daily routine. F. There, being late is not only accepted but expected. G. Are you enjoying the journey or constantly watching the clock? 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 You can find Jacob Reno at his neighborhood market on Sundays. He doesn’t sell produce. Instead, he offers portraits (肖像) — ____21____ ones. He sits behind a table with a sign that reads: “TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS, $5, 5 TERRIBLE MINUTES.” Every week, people ____22____ for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait that might look like them — or not. Since May, Reno has ____23____ more than 500 people. His pictures are ____24____ yet charming. Reno first tried his hand at ____25____ at a party where Reno and a friend thought it would be ____26____ to draw each other. When Reno turned his drawing around for his friend, they both burst into laughter. Reno realized he might have ____27____ a hidden talent. He did not ____28____ drawing until this past spring. He left his media job and bought a piece of poster board to ____29____ his services. He set up shop for the first time in May. To his ____30____, a stream of strangers stopped for their “terrible portrait”. Indeed, Reno doesn’t just draw — he ____31____. He chats with his subjects and tries to get to know them. He sets a(n) ____32____ for five minutes, but he always goes over. Reno said what he loves about his project is that it allows him to interact with people in his ____33____ and make them laugh. In a world that is increasingly digital, Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and ____34____. “What I try to provide is just an incredibly ____35____ experience,” he said. 21. A. bad B. fake C. old D. usual 22. A. look out B. call in C. line up D. stand in 23. A. drawn B. invited C. gathered D. helped 24. A. elegant B. offensive C. delicate D. awkward 25. A. sculpture B. painting C. poster D. calligraphy 26. A. touching B. inspiring C. exhausting D. entertaining 27. A. unearthed B. polished C. evaluated D. applied 28. A. practice B. study C. pursue D. appreciate 29. A. document B. advertise C. expand D. improve 30. A. delight B. relief C. amusement D. admiration 31. A. teaches B. quits C. performs D. reflects 32. A. experiment B. timer C. scene D. record 33. A. company B. organization C. family D. community 34. A. escape B. connect C. compete D. imagine 35. A. virtual B. charitable C. human D. collective 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共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。 Maybe you have never heard of such a kind of food. Called “the world’s hardest dish” — ____36____ (literal) — a traditional stir-fry featuring stones as its key ingredient has aroused cooking ____37____ (curious) on Chinese social media. Customers are supposed to suck (吮吸) on the small rocks to enjoy the rich and spicy flavor of the dish, ____38____ originated in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei. They are instructed to suck off the flavors, then spit out the rocks — hence the dish’s name suodiu, meaning “suck and throw away.” Videos of internet users ____39____ (sample) suodiu have sprung up all over Chinese social media platforms over ___40___ past week. The videos also show ____41____ street vendors (小贩) cook up the unusual dish: vendors pour chili oil onto boiling hot pebbles (鹅卵石) on a grill, shake garlic sauce all over them, then stir-fry everything ____42____ a mix of garlic pieces and diced peppers. Then customers ____43____ (serve) the flavored stones in palm-sized boxes, each of which costs about 16 yuan (US$2.30). Suodiu is believed to date back hundreds of years and was passed down for ____44____ (generation) by boatmen through their oral history. Back in the old days, boatmen could become trapped in the middle of a river and run out of food while delivering goods. ____45____ (find) happiness in the bitterness, they would find stones to cook with other seasonings to make a dish. 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 46. 假定你是李华，你班的英语报要增设一个栏目。外教 Jenny 提出“Fun at my school”和“Guess who I am”两个选项供大家选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： (1)你的选择； (2)说明理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jenny, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our English newspaper. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共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。 With three little babies, I never took a break, completely ignoring any self-care. When I was too tired to make myself dinner, I’d just eat the kids’ leftover cereal (麦片粥). I thought this was a great plan to lose some weight and called it the “Cereal for Diet.” Back then,I knew nothing about nutrition. Of course, the Cereal for Diet failed, as did all my other attempts. One day, after cleaning up all the mess my kids had made, I went out for a walk. I passed a gym. I looked away.Healthy people went there, but this was not me. While turning away,I saw an ad for a six-month fitness challenge. I continued my fast walk in the opposite direction, but that sign just stayed on my mind. I still remember what finally motivated me to sign up for the challenge. It was a ten-minute period in which my son threw his spaghetti plate straight up, sending noodles and sauce flying everywhere. As soon as my husband got home,I said, “You’re in charge.” I made a beeline for the gym, marched straight in and said, “Fix me.” And I was assigned a young and fit trainer, Emily. She asked what my goals were for the six-month challenge. At that moment, I was speechless. Noticing my embarrassment, Emily just handed me the heaviest weights I had in my life and said, “Okay, so in six months you will compete in a body-building show.” I tried explaining, “No, I don’t want to do a show. That sounds scary.” She ignored my fear, and we jumped into strict workouts and nutrition planning. Over the next six months, Emily forced me to focus on myself — my wants and my needs. I learned to see food as strength and sweat as progress. I learned how to fuel my body instead of starving it, balancing proteins, carbs, and fats. Emily pushed me past my limits, correcting my form, timing my breaks, and cheering me on when I wanted to quit. I improved every day in the gym. 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。 One day, Emily handed me an application form. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, I jumped into weeks of preparation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $