浙江省柯桥中学2025-2026学年第二学期高一期中考英语试题

浙江省柯桥中学2025学年第二学期高一英语期中试卷 考生须知：1、本卷共四部分，66小题，满分150分，时间120分钟； 2、回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Who is Roky? A. The woman’s son. B. A pet dog. C. The man’s neighbor. 2. What does the man plan to do during his holiday? A. Tour Harbin. B. Write some fairy tales. C. Sell fruit for his family. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. In a drugstore. C. At a ticket office. 4. What does the man think of the woman’s new project? A. It’s quite successful. B. It’s worth a try. C. It could end in failure. 5. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Doing exercise. B. Preparing a present. C. Holding a birthday party. 第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Family members. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Talk with her boss. B. Buy a train ticket. C. Send a message. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What did the girl do yesterday? A. She gave a performance. B. She attended a school meeting. C. She apologized to her mother. 9. Where will the girl go next Sunday? A. To the boy’s house. B. To a museum. C. To a park. 10. What is the boy’s feeling in the end? A. Disappointment. B. Regret. C. Pleasure. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the woman want to make some drinks? A. For a picnic. B. For a barbecue party. C. For a family reunion. 12. What does Kim use to make fruit tea? A. Green tea and honey. B. Black tea and milk. C. Oolong tea and sugar. 13. How long does Kim recommend keeping the homemade drinks? A. Within 24 hours. B. Within 48 hours. C. Within a week. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. Why does the woman like using emojis? A. They are quick and easy to use. B. They can break down language barriers. C. They can add some fun to the communication. 15. How many kinds of emojis were originally created in the 1990s? A. 176. B. 190. C. 300. 16. What does the man say about emojis in 2015? A. They were first introduced to Japan. B. They were upgraded on smartphones. C. One of them was chosen as the Oxford Word of the Year. 17. What do the speakers mainly talk about in the end? A. The global popularity of emojis. B. The possible negative effects of emojis. C. The interesting design process of emojis. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What did Anina Net do when she first went into the fashion scene? A. A model. B. A designer. C. A technologist. 19. What quality should fashion technologists have in Anina Net’s opinion? A. Honesty. B. Curiosity. C. Patience. 20 What does Anina Net think is fashion technologists’ duty? A. Making fashion items useful. B. Predicting the next trend correctly. C. Designing environmentally friendly fashion items. 第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A City Central Library, located in the downtown core, is far more than a book-lending place. It provides a diverse set of specialized services for local residents across all age groups, tailored to satisfy varied reading, learning and leisure demands. For students: The library features quiet study areas equipped with comfortable desks and chairs, alongside free Wi-Fi. Abundant review materials for the college entrance examination and English proficiency certificates are also accessible, and can be borrowed with a valid student ID card. Furthermore, weekly tutoring sessions focusing on math and English writing are hosted every Friday afternoon, guided by experienced instructors, with advance reservation two days earlier being a must. For adults: Adults can gain a great deal from the library’s career development workshops, including resume drafting, interview techniques and digital office software operation. Free of charge and open to all, these workshops are held every Saturday morning. The library also has a media room equipped with computers and printers, available for low-cost use and ideal for handling official affairs. For seniors: Senior citizens are also well catered to. Free courses on computer and smartphone operation are provided every Sunday morning, assisting the elderly to adapt to the digital era. Moreover, a reading corner with soft sofas and large-print books is set up, building a cozy and inviting atmosphere for casual reading. Opening hours: 8:30-21:00 on weekdays, 9:00-18:00 on weekends. The library is closed on the first Monday of each month. To use any service, a valid ID card is needed to apply for a free library card. Contact: For further information, please dial 020-87654321 or browse the official website www.citycentrallibrary.org. 21. What should students do to attend the weekly tutoring sessions? A. Book them two days ahead. B. Borrow review materials first. C. Bring their valid student ID card. D. Show their library card directly. 22. Which of the following services is free? A. Printing learning materials. B. Reserving study areas in advance. C. Accessing its media room. D. Attending career development workshops. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To inspire people to borrow more books. B. To stress the importance of a library. C. To guide people to apply for a library card. D. To present various services of a library. B Two students on a stage held opposite ends of a long board, while at the center of the board, two others cut onions as quickly as they could, with one boy’s skillful knife work earning him a warm round of applause. Soon, these four students, as well as many others sitting in rows near the stage, were reaching for tissues to wipe away tears. “My students, why do they tear up when cutting onions? Do you know what this common phenomenon is called?” After the lively demonstration, Hu Yongxiang, a physics teacher at Third Middle School of Hongsibu district, in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, introduced the concept of thermal motion, which was the key focus of the day’s lesson. Hu’s classes are known for transforming abstract physics concepts into attractive experiments and interesting games, helping to cultivate his students with great enthusiasm for learning physics. “His classes are fun and lively. These experiments are impressed on our minds — so we don’t just memorize, but learn to apply principles,” said Wang Tao, one of Hu’s students. Beyond the classroom, Hu has also brought his interesting experiments to online platforms. He has created many short videos of his physics experiments, which have gained millions of views. “I hope my experiments can inspire more students to love science,” Hu said. He has also designed a series of creative teaching tools, such as a pegboard for showing force and pressure, and a stainless steel roller coaster to explain energy exchange. “I want to make physics visible and tangible for my students,” he added. Hu’s innovative teaching methods have not only improved students’ academic performance but also stirred up their curiosity and creativity. Many of his students have developed a strong interest in science and have taken an active part in various science competitions. 24. Why does the author describe the onion-cutting scene at the beginning? A. To introduce the topic vividly. B. To show a classroom experiment. C. To fully highlight students’ skills. D. To explain a physical phenomenon. 25. What can be inferred from Wang Tao’s words? A. He finds physics easy to learn. B. He is a top student in physics. C. He likes taking Hu’s online class. D. He gets inspired from the class. 26. What is special about Hu Yongxiang’s teaching method? A. He uses online platforms. B. He makes theories observable. C. He focuses on exam scores. D. He asks students to memorize. 27. Which of the following best describes Hu Yongxiang as a teacher? A. Strict and ambitious. B. Experienced and traditional C. Creative and inspiring. D. Patient and entertaining. C Nowadays generative (生成的) AI tools like ChatGPT are flooding into schools, promising to transform learning. But in a recent study, researchers uncovered a hidden danger: the better these tools perform, the more they might drop students’ ability to think by themselves. Nearly 1,000 students from grade 9 to 11 in Turkey joined the study. They were divided into three groups: one with no AI access (使用权) — the control group, one using ChatGPT, and one using GPT Tutor — an improved AI tutor designed by teachers which gave guidance instead of answers and included fixes for common mistakes. Over four weeks, students used these tools during practice periods, and then were followed by exams without AI help. During practice periods, students using the ChatGPT scored 48% higher than those without AI. Those using the improved GPT Tutor scored 127% higher. However, in exams without AI, ChatGPT users performed 17% worse than the control group. GPT Tutor users, on the other hand, did just as well as students who never used AI. This shows that while AI can better shortterm performance, poorly designed tools might hurt real learning. Researchers found that students using ChatGPT often asked for direct answers instead of trying to solve problems themselves. About 31% of their messages were simple requests like, “What’s the answer?” In comparison, GPT Tutor users spent more time asking for guidance or explaining their details. The safeguards in GPT Tutor — like detailed guidance — helped students think critically. Without these features, ChatGPT acted like a “crutch”, making students less prepared for their own homework. Surveys also showed another fact. ChatGPT users felt confident about their exam performance, even though their scores dropped. GPT Tutor users believed they learned more, even though their exam results were similar to the control group. This suggests that AI tools might create false confidence if not carefully designed. In short, generative AI has great promise in education, but its design matters. Tools built with teacher expertise and focus on problem-solving can help students learn. Those that prioritize speed over understanding might do more harm than good. 28. Which aspect of generative AI tools does the new research focus on? A. Its advancement. B. Its accuracy. C. Its flexibility. D. Its influence. 29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Experimental design. B. Study results. C. Research background. D. Tool functions. 30. Which request is a student using GPT Tutor likely to make? A. Grade the monthly test paper quickly. B. Provide the best title of my composition. C. Walk me through this problem step by step. D. Translate the following sentence into Chinese. 31. What do the surveys concerning AI tools present in paragraph 5? A. A misunderstanding of the product design contents. B. A mismatch between student beliefs and actual results. C. Confidence is directly affected by complexity of AI tools. D. Scores differ between ChatGPT users and the control group. D David Uttal, a scientist at Northwestern University, has always been poor at finding his way. At 13, he got lost on a Boy Scout hike for two and a half days. The world is full of people like Uttal — and their opposites, the folks who always seem to know exactly where they are and how to get where they want to go. These differences are obvious, but explaining them has proved challenging. Now, research using virtual reality suggests that to some extent, navigational (导航的) skills are shaped by upbringing. A 2020 study highlighted this. The researchers compared the performance of more than 2,600 twins as they navigated through a virtual environment to test whether navigational ability runs in families. It does, they found — but only modestly. Instead, the biggest contributor to people’s performance was what geneticists call “nonshared environmental factors” — the unique experiences each person accumulates as their life unfolds. Good navigators, it appears, are mostly made, not born. Another large-scale experiment provided further insight. Researchers developed a smartphone game, “Sea Hero Quest”, in which players navigate through a virtual environment to locate checkpoints. Based on data from nearly four million players worldwide, they discovered that cultural factors were linked to wayfinding skills. People from Nordic countries, where the navigation sport of orienteering is popular, performed slightly better. Results like these suggest that life experience may be one of the biggest determinants of navigational ability. Indeed, experience may even underlie one of the most consistent findings in navigation: that men tend to perform better than women. Turns out this gender gap is more a question of culture and experience than of born ability: Nordic countries, for example, where gender equality is greatest, show almost no gender difference in navigation. In contrast, men far outperform women in places where women face cultural restrictions on exploring their environment. To Uttal, these findings carry an optimistic implication. “The good news is that navigation is trainable,” he notes, “It’s never too late to become a better navigator. You just need to give yourself opportunities to explore and pay attention to your surroundings.” 32. What did the 2020 study on twins reveal about navigational ability? A. It is largely determined by genes. B. It is learned through experience. C. It varies little among individuals. D. It remains constant in a person’s life. 33. How was the “Sea Hero Quest” experiment conducted? A. By testing brain activity during play. B. By observing how players navigate. C. By comparing the Nordics with others. D. By analyzing smartphone game data. 34. Why do men often outperform women in navigation? A. Men benefit from practicing sports. B. Women lack interest in doing so. C. Men possess stronger space memory. D. Women have fewer chances to explore. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. What Can “Sea Hero Quest” Teach Us? B. Why Do Some People Always Get Lost? C. How Does VR Improve Navigational Skills? D. Who Are Better Navigators: Men or Women? 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。 People favor humor, as it lights up daily moments, eases awkwardness and makes every interaction warm and enjoyable. This magic of humor doesn’t just work in daily life; it also shines in the field of science, especially online. 36 Firstly, humor simplifies tough scientific knowledge. 37 For example, explaining AI in self-driving cars with a funny analogy about “machines learning like clumsy toddlers” makes abstract ideas easy for non-professional groups to understand. 38 Scientists sharing clever and humorous stories about laboratory experiments on social media often attract more interactions than dry academic posts. Additionally, humor humanizes scientists, as seen in popular science lectures where light-hearted jokes help audiences feel closer to researchers. 39 The hidden risks deserve our attention. If the content itself is untrue, humor can even replace facts, leading the audience to form wrong opinions about scientific knowledge just based on the amusing posts they see. Overusing sarcasm or negative humor also has the opposite effect, as it will quickly make scientists lose the public’s trust and damage their credibility. Proper humor use requires a balance between vivid expression and professional precision. It should neither overshadow the core scientific information nor be so shallow that it loses seriousness. 40 Scientists who master this balance can effectively narrow the divide with the public, making science more welcoming and popular. A. Overuse harms professionalism. B. It also boosts audience engagement effectively. C. It helps break the impression of scientists being cold and distant. D. A little humor can greatly enhance scientists’ communication effect. E. Humor in scientific communication is a double-edged sword, though. F. It’s a helper in making complex concepts understandable to ordinary people. G. It is believed humor needs to be used with great care in such communication. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Xia Yujie, owner of China’s first accessible pub — Pub HandyCup, had his left hand disabled in a middle school medical accident. The experience gave him a unique 41 on disability and life, fueling his wish to build a(n) 42 social space. After studying law in China and the US on a scholarship, he noticed a 43 : public places had basic accessible facilities, but the disabled lacked relaxing, barrier-free social spots. This observation 44 his dream of a pub for all. After months of preparation, it 45 on Shanghai’s Xinhua Road in May 2024. Every corner is 46 designed, with ramps, wide wheelchair passages, adjustable tables and dual-height bars for easy socializing. Practical 47 fill the space: Braille (盲文) maps, rounded table corners and free hearing-aid batteries, all 48 the visually and hearing-impaired. The pub’s name, a take on “handicap”, is a meaningful 49 of breaking barriers with inclusion. It has been a popular pub for all, including 38-year-old Fu Ming, a disabled business owner, 50 to promoting accessibility. As a loyal 51 , he moves around the pub with ease in a wheelchair and 52 Xia’s vision that accessibility means equal convenience for all. Xia sees himself as a bridge between the disabled and able-bodied. The pub frees him from the seriousness of his legal work, letting him fully 53 his sense of wonder and creativity to run his business. To him, it’s 54 just a business, but a warm space blurring 55 between people and making inclusion a daily reality. 41. A. comment B. decision C. perspective D. influence 42. A. cosy B. affordable C. inclusive D. functional 43. A. gap B. conflict C. fault D. dilemma 44. A. followed B. inspired C. realized D. recorded 45. A. floated B. boomed C. expanded D. opened 46. A. thoughtfully B. casually C. roughly D. beautifully 47. A. warnings B. approaches C. details D. demands 48. A. relying on B. providing for C. siding with D. attending to 49. A. tradition B. symbol C. dimension D. pattern 50. A. addicted B. accustomed C. exposed D. devoted 51. A. participant B. colleague C. tourist D. regular 52. A. agrees B. shares C. enjoys D. represents 53. A. hide B. ignore C. embrace D. achieve 54. A. more like B. far from C. along with D. other than 55. A. boundaries B. similarities C. friendships D. connections 第二节 语法填空（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。 Along the coast of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, lies a small fishing village 56 women wear flowers like they wear jewelry. This is Xunpu, home to a unique tradition 57 (refer) to as Zanhuawei — the art of wearing flower wreaths (花环) as headdresses. The tradition, 58 (date) back to the Tang Dynasty, 59 (believe) to have been influenced by Arab traders who brought exotic flowers along the Maritime Silk Road. For local women, these flowers are more than just 60 (decorate). They represent identity, status, and a deep connection to the sea. As an old saying goes — “Even if you have to sell your hair, you must still wear flowers.” Every morning, Xunpu women begin their day by creating delicate flower designs. They skillfully make 61 (variety) fresh seasonal flowers 62 colorful wreaths, arranging them tightly around their hair buns. The brighter the flowers, the happier the occasion — red for celebrations, yellow for blessings, and white only for mourning. What makes this practice 63 (true) remarkable is that it has survived modernization. While educated in cities, young Xunpu girls return home 64 (learn) this ancestral art from their mothers and grandmothers. In 2008, Zanhuawei was added to 65 national intangible cultural heritage list, ensuring that this “garden on the head” will boom for generations to come. 第四部分 应用文写作（满分25分） 66．假定你是李华，正在某国际文化交流平台的英语论坛上参与讨论，本期话题是：传统节日商业化是否削弱了节日的真正意义?请你用英语写一篇回帖，内容需包括： （1）描述现象；（2）阐明你的观点；（3）说明你的理由。 注意：（1）写作词数应为100个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 提示词：削弱：undermine ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 浙江省柯桥中学2025学年第二学期高一英语期中考试卷答案 听力 1-5 BCACB 6-7 BC 8-10 ABC 11-13AAB 14-17 CACB 18-20 ABA 阅读 21-23 ADD 24-27ADBC 28-31 DACB 32-35 BDDB 36-40DFBEA 完型 41-45 CCABD 46-50 ACDBD 51-55 DBCBA 语法填空 56. where 57. referred 58. dating 59. is believed 60. decorations 61. various / varied 62. into 63. truly 64. to learn 65. the Version1 Dear friends, Nowadays, traditional festivals in China are growing more commercialized. Businesses launch themed products and sales events around them, making some people worry that commercialization undermines the true meaning of festivals. From my perspective, commercialization actually helps keep festivals alive. It brings new energy to traditions and draws more people’s attention, especially the young. For example, moon cake promotions remind people of family reunions, and festive activities let more people experience our culture. The core of festivals lies in our shared values and warm connections, which are not weakened but strengthened when more people join in. All in all, as long as we keep the cultural heart, commercialization is a way to pass on our traditions to the next generation. Version2 Dear friends, Nowadays, traditional festivals in China are increasingly commercialized. Businesses flood the market with overpriced gifts and endless sales promotions, turning festivals into busy shopping rushes. From my perspective, this trend clearly undermines the true meaning of festivals. Instead of focusing on family gatherings, cultural rituals and emotional bonding, people are busy chasing discounts and exchanging expensive gifts. This shifts the focus from cultural heritage to materialism, diluting the festivals’ original warmth and significance. To sum up, I believe we should slow down and go back to the true spirit of festivals, rather than letting business take over these special days. Version 3 Nowadays, traditional festivals are flooded with numerous commercial activities, such as massive promotions and fancy gift sales, which have become an unavoidable part of festival celebrations. Personally, I firmly believe that commercialization does not weaken the true meaning of festivals. Firstly, commercial activities, spreading festival atmosphere widely, arouse more public attention to traditional customs. What matters most is that people gather to share joy and inherit culture during festivals. Meanwhile, proper business operations help preserve traditional crafts and boost cultural inheritance. As long as we cherish the inner spirits behind festivals, commercialization can coexist harmoniously with their core values. To sum up, commercialization is merely a modern carrier of traditional festivals. It will never overshadow their precious spiritual essence. Version4 Nowadays, traditional festivals are flooded with various commercial activities like shopping promotions and gift consumption, which have become a common scene accompanying festival celebrations everywhere. Personally, I firmly hold the view that commercialization will not weaken the true meaning lying behind traditional festivals. For one thing, commercial events, creating strong festive vibes, draw more people’s attention to age-old customs that we tend to ignore. What truly defines a festival is that people reunite, share happiness and pass down precious cultural spirits. For another, reasonable commercial development supports traditional handicrafts and cultural spreading. As long as we stick to the inner essence of festivals, commercial activities can perfectly complement rather than damage their original value. In short, commercialization is just an external form. As long as we keep respecting and inheriting festival essence, it will never overshadow the heartfelt cultural significance. 1．【原文】W: Roky, stop! They’re Jeff’s cookies! M: Oh my! Our son’s snacks were almost ruined. Fortunately, Jeff is playing at our neighbor’s house, or he would get angry. W: Roky was just too hungry. I forgot to feed him dog food. 2．【原文】M: Do you have any plans for the winter vacation? W: Yes. I’m going to Harbin to enjoy the snowy land. I’ve seen many of its pictures online. The city is like a fairy tale world of snow and ice. And you? M: I’ll go back to my hometown and help my family sell oranges. 3．【原文】M: Before heading for the ticket office, let’s stop by the drugstore to get some medicine. W: Okay. Is there anything we need to do before leaving home? M: The plants need to be watered. I’ll do it right away. 4．【原文】M: I don’t want to upset you, but your new project may not succeed. Our company has never worked on a project involving AI before. W: Trust me, you will eat your words sooner or later. The project has a lot of potential. 5．【原文】M: Tina, Amanda’s birthday is coming. What do you plan to get for her? W: Hmm…Maybe a pair of badminton rackets. M: But doing exercise is the last thing she wants to do in the world. W: In that case, I feel I need to think it over again. 第二节： 【原文】M: When does the Spring Festival holiday in our company start? I want to book a train ticket. I can’t wait to see my family members and childhood friends. W: I have no idea. Why not ask around? How about asking the boss? He has the final say. M: I don’t think it’s a good idea. Maybe we can ask Miss Jones. She’s well-informed. W: Good point. I’ll message her. 【原文】W: Yesterday, I was in a school play, but my mom missed it. When she picked me up after school, she apologized, explaining she was caught up in an urgent meeting at work. M: That must have been disappointing for you. But you should understand Aunt Janice. She’s the manager of her company. W: I know. It’s just that she’s so stressed and exhausted all the time. I quite worry about her. M: You should express your concerns to her. W: I actually did that at breakfast today. She was very happy that I was so considerate. She promised me a special outing next Saturday to our favorite local park. We will have a picnic there. And we’ll pay a visit to the new science museum downtown the next day. M: Sounds fantastic! I feel truly glad for you. 【原文】W: Kim, have you ever tried making fruit tea or milk tea at home? I want to make some for tomorrow’s picnic. M: Yeah, I once made some for a family reunion and a barbecue party. W: How do you make them? M: For fruit tea, I prepare some green tea, let it cool, and then mix it with some honey and fresh fruit slices, like oranges and berries. For milk tea, I heat black tea or oolong tea with some sugar, add some milk and boil them for one or two minutes. Simple and satisfying. W: Nice! How long can you keep these homemade drinks? For a day? M: Generally, I try to drink them within two days to enjoy their freshness. W: Good to know. Thanks a lot, Kim. I’ll give your recipes a shot tonight. M: Great! It’s fun to experiment with different combinations. Let me know if you find some exciting recipes! W: Okay. 【原文】M: Susan, do you like using emojis when you communicate with others online? W: Yes. They contain emotional meaning and make the communication interesting. M: And they are quick and easy to use. They even break down language barriers. A laughing face is universally understood. They’ve become a part of the digital age. Have you ever wondered about the history of emojis? W: No. How did they even start? M: Using emojis to convey emotions dates back to the 1990s in Japan. At that time, emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. Now there are more than 3,000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate. W: That’s fascinating. How did they become so popular globally? M: With the development of technology, emojis were introduced into smartphones. They spread like wildfire. Due to their popularity, the Oxford Word of the Year in 2015 adopted an emoji instead of a traditional word. W: It’s amazing. But I don’t think it’s good to rely on them so much. They might replace words and lead to a decline in language skills. M: Yes. And sometimes it can be ambiguous and misunderstood. W: Every rose has its thorn. 【原文】W: Imagine a wireless charging wallet that serves as a stylish wallet and phone charger, or a fancy customer service robot that fits the decoration of a hotel. Anina Net, a fashion technologist from the US, has made both. She started her career as a top fashion model but always had a passion for technology. Based in Beijing, she now works with a global team on fashion technology projects for her company, 360 Fashion Network. According to Anina, a fashion technologist needs to be curious and have a strong desire to make changes and create new things. “I tell my interns if they’re not blowing something up or making the system crash, then they’re not working hard enough.” “Some people think that a fashion technologist just sticks lights onto clothes, but there are a lot more skills involved,” said Anina. “Our planet needs fashion technologists,” added Anina. “A fashion item will be thrown in the dustbin as soon as the next trend comes in unless it has a real function. That’s where we come in.” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $