广东省阳江市高新区2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年度第一学期高一期末测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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
I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and howl (大声喊叫) with laughter. They won’t listen to me.
I was 22 and I didn’t know what I was doing. I never wanted to teach. I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were short of teachers.
My efforts at teaching were hopeless. When the bell finally rang, I rushed to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t surprised. “That’s 4B, the worst class in school,” one said.
I dreaded our next meeting, but I couldn’t give up. I needed the job. So, I abandoned formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussions.
One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their parents. They paid attention and shared about their lives. I was fascinated (入迷的).
So I had them write about themselves. Most wrote about families with little money and big problems. As time went on, their essays became a bridge between us. I admired their humor, toughness (坚韧) and insight, and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives.
The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End, but they had never seen a live stage performance. They lived just a few subway stops from the West End, but none had ever been.
I asked if they’d like to see the musical. They thought I was joking. No teacher had ever suggested taking them out.
A few weeks later, 4B and I were sitting in a theater. They loved the music, the costumes and the characters. It was the highlight of their year, and they talked about it for days.
Near the end of the semester, someone knocked on the door of the staff room. The two most rebellious (叛逆的) girls in 4B were there — with flowers.
I was proud to know I had touched their lives, but they had also touched mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with teenagers.
When I returned to Australia several years later, I still wanted to be a writer. For the first time in my life, I stopped dreaming and started writing. My first story was titled, My Fair Ladies. Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning.
21．How was the author’s first class in 4B at the beginning
A．It was a complete mess. B．It was quite boring.
C．It was lively and interesting. D．It was full of discussions.
22．What happened after the students began to write essays
A．They had fewer arguments with their parents.
B．They gradually learned to do argumentative writing.
C．Their writing skills improved with the author’s help.
D．The author’s relationship with her students improved.
23．What can we infer from the last three paragraphs
A．The author was popular with the students’ parents.
B．The author has become a famous writer.
C．The author started to write because she was bored with teaching.
D．The author’s teaching experiences benefited her writing.
B
Dutch startup Nuwa claims to have invented the “world’s most advanced pen” that digitizes (数字化) notes written by hand. The Groningen-based company today announced a fresh cash injection of ?1. 5 million to promote the development of the product, which uses an inbuilt camera system, motion sensors, and artificial intelligence to capture text written on paper.
“Just write, and Nuwa Pen digitizes, ” Marc Tuinier, Nuwa's CEO, told us. All the notes are then stored on the startup’s app. They can then be organized, shared, and integrated with other apps. A particularly fascinating feature is intelligent notes, which scans and identifies rich text items such as dates, to-dos, and phone numbers from the notes. Users can then link the data with, for instance, their calendar, to-do app, or phone book. The feature is integrated with over 50 apps. Nuwa compares it to a personal assistant that puts you on top of your schedule.
Nuwa is targeting the product at people who still enjoy writing with a pen and notebook. While many smart pens only work on screens or digital writing systems, Nuwa promises adaptability with every type of paper. The product also uses regular ink refills. “Other smart pen brands rely on special dotted paper to recognize what the user is writing, so you’ll also be stuck buying their paper, ” Tuinier said. “Nuwa Pen can be used on any paper. ”
The Nuwa system is built around tiny design. The device weighs just 28 grams — about as much as a single AA battery — but provides enough power for two hours of continuous writing. Three tiny cameras are used to digitize the text with 2 mm×2 mm sensors. All the data is then processed directly on the device. “Capturing handwriting from these sensors in the pen itself, while a pen is constantly moving, is an extremely difficult task to get right — and we’ve done it, ” Tuinier said. By combining the trusty old ballpoint pen with the digital world, Nuwa hopes that it can solve one of those needs. The device is now available for pre-order.
24．What is the primary function of the Nuwa Pen
A．Intergrating pens with other apps. B．Organizing handwritten notes digitally.
C．Combining all apps into a single platform. D．Providing a solution for personal schedules.
25．Who is the Nuwa Pen’s main target buyer
A．People who prefer typing over handwriting.
B．People who show interest in smart ink refills.
C．People who have an extra budget for paper purchase.
D．People who appreciate traditional pen and paper writing.
26．Why does the author list a series of numbers in the last paragraph
A．To show how portable the device is. B．To explain the structure of the cameras.
C．To demonstrate the device’s operating time. D．To describe the materials used in the device.
27．What is the author’s attitude towards the Nuwa Pen
A．Doubtful. B．Uncertain. C．Neutral. D．Enthusiastic.
C
There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has chosen it as its word for the year for 2024. “Brain rot” took the title in a vote in which more than 37, 000 people participated, as well as public commentary and analysis of OUP’s language data. In a statement released Monday, OUP, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, defined “brain rot” as the supposed decline in a person‘s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of over-consumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be shallow or unchallenging.
While the use of “brain rot” rose 230% this year, it was actually first introduced more than a century ago. According to OUP, it was first used by author Henry David Thoreau in his book Walden as he criticized society’s tendency to devalue complicated ideas in favour of simple ones. All these years later, it seems brain rot is well and truly established. The term has gained attention over the past year, however, especially as worries grow about the impact of over-consuming low-quality content online.
Earlier this year, a behavioral healthcare provider in the United States began offering treatment for brain rot, describing it as a condition of confusion, tiredness, lack of focus, and weakened mental ability. The healthcare company cited endless scrolling and social media addiction as examples of brain rot behavior, which could be prevented by setting limits on screen time or doing a digital cleansing.
“ ‘Brain rot’ speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time, ” said Casper Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages. “I also find it fascinating that the word ‘brain rot’ has been adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. These communities have promoted the expression through social media channels, the very place said to cause ‘brain rot’, ” he added. “It demonstrates a somewhat humorous self-awareness in the younger generations about the harmful impact of the social media that they’ve received. ”
28．What does “brain rot” refer to according to Oxford University Press
A．A headache caused by too much screen time. B．Mental decline from meaningless viewing.
C．Low-quality online information. D．Addiction to social media.
29．Why did Thoreau use the term “brain rot” in his writing
A．To warn people about overusing the Internet.
B．To encourage readers to watch shallow content.
C．To challenge society’s preference for simple ideas.
D．To praise mental health advancements of his time.
30．What is the main idea of the third paragraph
A．Brain rot is caused by social media and can be treated.
B．Social media causes most mental health issues.
C．Screen time has no impact on mental health.
D．Brain rot is not a real mental condition.
31．Why does Casper Grathwohl describe the younger generation as humorous
A．Because they openly laugh at the mental state of older generations.
B．Because they treat low-quality online content purely as entertainment.
C．Because they completely avoid discussing brain rot and see it as a joke.
D．Because they admit the harm of social media with self-critical humor.
D
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito (蚊子), you know how frustrating their bites can be. The little red swellings appear almost immediately, creating an itch (痒) that only seems to get worse once you start scratching.
When a mosquito bites you, it goes into the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding on your blood, it puts saliva into your skin. Leslie Vosshall, a scientist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, explained that a mosquito’s saliva has a quality similar to an anesthetic (麻醉剂), so you don’t feel the bite until after the insect flies away. It also contains a component that makes your blood continue to flow without clotting (凝结).
“Mosquitoes’ saliva has lots of proteins (蛋白质) in it, and some people are allergic to them,” Vosshall said. “Our body recognizes the mosquito protein as foreign, and our immune cells (免疫细胞) spring into action to try to fight it.” It’s not the bite that causes the itch—it’s actually the body’s response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying to fight. That’s why some people may only have a slight reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign protein, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.
“Don’t scratch” is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. “As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching makes the skin itch more,” warned Daniel Markowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association.
Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief. Choosing what’s right for you can often come down to trial and error. Vosshall recommended applying hot water to the bite as soon as possible. “Very hot water — as hot as you can stand it but not so hot that you burn yourself — can relieve the itch,” she said.
While both experts said that many people prefer natural treatments or herbal products, they urged caution. There is no scientific evidence these treatments work, and they can come with their own side effects.
32．What is the function of mosquitoes’ saliva
A．To change the form of blood.
B．To prevent blood from-flowing.
C．To avoid the feeling of being bitten.
D．To discover possible clotting in time.
33．What can influence people’s reaction to mosquito bites
A．The amount of protein in mosquitoes’ saliva.
B．The level of sensitivity to the foreign protein.
C．The process of being bitten by mosquitoes.
D．The number of active immune cells.
34．What do experts advise us to do
A．To drink enough hot water.
B．To keep away from dirty places.
C．To be cautious about herbal products.
D．To compare various creams and sprays.
35．What would be the best title for the text
A．What makes mosquito bites itch
B．What problem can scratching cause
C．Why do some people attract mosquitoes more
D．How can we avoid being bitten by mosquitoes
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. 36
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. 37 It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
38 One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. 39 However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. 40 If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A．It will not do them any good to write news items.
B．To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C．To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D．An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E．The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F．Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G．Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Imagine stepping onto your long-awaited flight home, and discovering the pilot is your very own child! This was the exact delightful surprise a mother 41 when her son, a professional pilot, 42 her commercial flight.
The unsuspecting mother had no idea that her son was the one 43 the plane until his familiar voice came over the in-flight announcement. It was a moment of pure joy, mixed with the bright colors of surprise, familial affection, and a bond that 44 beyond the earth and sky.
“He’s been a pilot for some time, and it was always his 45 to fly me somewhere,” shared the mother after the flight. The son has been 46 his passion for flight to astonishing heights, and had been planning this surprise for quite a while.
This mid-air family 47 paints a charming picture of an ordinary journey transformed into an unforgettable experience. As the mother admitted, “When I recognized his 48 , I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the most 49 travel of my life.”
It’s amazing how a 50 flight can become a valuable memory, simply by 51 a touch of surprise and a lot of familial love! This uplifting event, way up above the clouds, serves as a beautiful 52 that sometimes, the best surprises come from the most unexpected moments.
In the end, it’s not just about the journey or the destination. It’s the happiness found in 53 your loved ones in the most unexpected places and times. This is 54 what occurred with this mother and her pilot son, 55 an unforgettable tale of family love soaring in the sky.
41．A．described B．remembered C．imagined D．experienced
42．A．kept up with B．set foot on C．took control of D．paid attention to
43．A．examining B．piloting C．monitoring D．testing
44．A．stretches B．expands C．continues D．appears
45．A．purpose B．ambition C．decision D．dream
46．A．keeping B．showing C．pursuing D．consuming
47．A．relationship B．reunion C．celebration D．entertainment
48．A．voice B．photograph C．handwriting D．outline
49．A．dangerous B．uncomfortable C．expensive D．incredible
50．A．unique B．smooth C．normal D．domestic
51．A．demonstrating B．adding C．causing D．catching
52．A．reminder B．promise C．memory D．message
53．A．protecting B．respecting C．contacting D．discovering
54．A．virtually B．particularly C．precisely D．obviously
55．A．repeating B．creating C．providing D．unfolding
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。
Journey to the West is a classic Chinese novel written by Wu Cheng’en during the Ming dynasty. He paints 56 amazing and vivid image for the reader. His words create a beautiful world the reader cannot help but become interested 57 .
The novel begins by telling the tale of how Monkey comes into 58 (exist) and the mischief he causes that gets him into so much trouble with the gods, which 59 (ultimate) results in him 60 (trap) under Five Element Mountain by Buddha. Then it follows the adventures of the monk Xuan Zang as he travels to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Along the way, he 61 (accompany) by Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. They encounter numerous challenges and overcome 62 (vary) obstacles.
Journey to the West is a literary masterpiece, 63 has left an unforgettable mark on Chinese culture 64 literature. It gives readers spiritual insights into a person who 65 (journey) to find peace within himself and enlightenment. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, mythology, and spiritual quests.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假如你是李华，你校交换生Tom打算寒假留在北京，请你邀请他来你家共度除夕，请你用英文写一封电子邮件，告知他相关信息。 字数100左右
1. 接他的时间地点：1月28日下午4点去地铁15号线的出口接他
2. 晚上的主要安排：包饺子，看春晚，放烟花......
提示词：
除夕： Chinese New Year’s Eve
地铁15号线： Subway Line 15
出口： entrance
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第二节 (满分25分)
67．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。
Ben was a young boy, and his parents loved him very much. He always got whatever he wanted whenever his parents went to the market. Besides, Ben was a good example for other students for his excellent studies. He did his work neatly and was always polite and helpful to everybody. The only thing was that he always managed to get whatever he liked. If he happened to like somebody’s pencils, he was quick to exchange one of his own things for it.
One morning, all the children were gathering around Daniel because everybody was appreciating his new pen with his name on it. When the bell rang, everybody rushed downstairs for the PE class. While the children were making their lines, Ben’s teacher Miss Kelly asked him to bring some chalk from the classroom.
When Ben entered the classroom, he could not stop himself from looking into Daniel’s bag. He took out the pen to see it once more because he wanted that pen very much at that time. Suddenly, he heard footsteps and quickly put the pen in his pocket. Turning around, he saw Mary entering the class because she was not feeling well. Ben ran out with the chalk in his hand and the pen in his pocket.
When everybody came back to the classroom for the next class, Daniel found his pen lost. After Daniel told Miss Kelly that, Kelly thought it must be Mary who took the pen. She punished Mary and Mary started crying.
Ben was too afraid to tell the truth and give the pen to Daniel. He could not fall asleep at night at all. When he looked at the pen again and again, the pen no longer looked beautiful to him. He could not forget Mary’s sad face. He felt sorry for Mary because she had been punished for his mistake.
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。
He decided to say sorry to Mary and return the pen to Daniel.
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Miss Kelly was surprised after hearing Ben’s words.
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2024-2025学年度第一学期高一期末测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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。
21．A 22．D 23．D
24．B 25．D 26．A 27．C
28．B 29．C 30．A 31．D
32．C 33．B 34．C 35．A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
36．C 37．G 38．F 39．B 40．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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．D 46．C 47．B 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．C 55．B
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。
56．an 57．in 58．existence 59．ultimately 60．being trapped 61．is accompanied 62．various/varied 63．which 64．and 65．journeys
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Tom,
I’m Li Hua. I heard that you plan to stay in Beijing during the winter vacation. I sincerely invite you to come to my home and spend Chinese New Year’s Eve together.
I will pick you up at 4 p.m. on January 28th at the entrance of Subway Line 15. In the evening, we will make dumplings together, which is a very important tradition in China. Then we can watch the Spring Festival Gala while enjoying the delicious dumplings. After that, if it is allowed, we can also set off some fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．
He decided to say sorry to Mary and return the pen to Daniel. The next morning, Ben nervously approached Mary in the playground. He apologized sincerely, telling her the truth about what had happened. Mary was surprised at first, but soon she smiled gently, forgiving him. After that, Ben went directly to Daniel and handed him the pen. “I’m really sorry,” he said, looking down at the floor. Daniel stared at him for a moment, then smiled and accepted the pen without saying a word. Ben felt a huge relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. Miss Kelly was surprised after hearing Ben's words. She listened carefully as Ben explained how he had taken the pen and how Mary had been wrongly punished. After a moment of silence, Miss Kelly said, “What matters most is that you took responsibility for your actions.” Ben felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders as he saw Daniel smile and forgive him. In the end, Ben realized that honesty and integrity were worth far more than any pen or possession.
2024-2025学年度第一学期高一期末测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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
I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and howl (大声喊叫) with laughter. They won’t listen to me.
I was 22 and I didn’t know what I was doing. I never wanted to teach. I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were short of teachers.
My efforts at teaching were hopeless. When the bell finally rang, I rushed to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t surprised. “That’s 4B, the worst class in school,” one said.
I dreaded our next meeting, but I couldn’t give up. I needed the job. So, I abandoned formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussions.
One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their parents. They paid attention and shared about their lives. I was fascinated (入迷的).
So I had them write about themselves. Most wrote about families with little money and big problems. As time went on, their essays became a bridge between us. I admired their humor, toughness (坚韧) and insight, and I think they appreciated my interest in their lives.
The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End, but they had never seen a live stage performance. They lived just a few subway stops from the West End, but none had ever been.
I asked if they’d like to see the musical. They thought I was joking. No teacher had ever suggested taking them out.
A few weeks later, 4B and I were sitting in a theater. They loved the music, the costumes and the characters. It was the highlight of their year, and they talked about it for days.
Near the end of the semester, someone knocked on the door of the staff room. The two most rebellious (叛逆的) girls in 4B were there — with flowers.
I was proud to know I had touched their lives, but they had also touched mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with teenagers.
When I returned to Australia several years later, I still wanted to be a writer. For the first time in my life, I stopped dreaming and started writing. My first story was titled, My Fair Ladies. Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning.
21．How was the author’s first class in 4B at the beginning
A．It was a complete mess. B．It was quite boring.
C．It was lively and interesting. D．It was full of discussions.
22．What happened after the students began to write essays
A．They had fewer arguments with their parents.
B．They gradually learned to do argumentative writing.
C．Their writing skills improved with the author’s help.
D．The author’s relationship with her students improved.
23．What can we infer from the last three paragraphs
A．The author was popular with the students’ parents.
B．The author has become a famous writer.
C．The author started to write because she was bored with teaching.
D．The author’s teaching experiences benefited her writing.
B
Dutch startup Nuwa claims to have invented the “world’s most advanced pen” that digitizes (数字化) notes written by hand. The Groningen-based company today announced a fresh cash injection of ?1. 5 million to promote the development of the product, which uses an inbuilt camera system, motion sensors, and artificial intelligence to capture text written on paper.
“Just write, and Nuwa Pen digitizes, ” Marc Tuinier, Nuwa's CEO, told us. All the notes are then stored on the startup’s app. They can then be organized, shared, and integrated with other apps. A particularly fascinating feature is intelligent notes, which scans and identifies rich text items such as dates, to-dos, and phone numbers from the notes. Users can then link the data with, for instance, their calendar, to-do app, or phone book. The feature is integrated with over 50 apps. Nuwa compares it to a personal assistant that puts you on top of your schedule.
Nuwa is targeting the product at people who still enjoy writing with a pen and notebook. While many smart pens only work on screens or digital writing systems, Nuwa promises adaptability with every type of paper. The product also uses regular ink refills. “Other smart pen brands rely on special dotted paper to recognize what the user is writing, so you’ll also be stuck buying their paper, ” Tuinier said. “Nuwa Pen can be used on any paper. ”
The Nuwa system is built around tiny design. The device weighs just 28 grams — about as much as a single AA battery — but provides enough power for two hours of continuous writing. Three tiny cameras are used to digitize the text with 2 mm×2 mm sensors. All the data is then processed directly on the device. “Capturing handwriting from these sensors in the pen itself, while a pen is constantly moving, is an extremely difficult task to get right — and we’ve done it, ” Tuinier said. By combining the trusty old ballpoint pen with the digital world, Nuwa hopes that it can solve one of those needs. The device is now available for pre-order.
24．What is the primary function of the Nuwa Pen
A．Intergrating pens with other apps. B．Organizing handwritten notes digitally.
C．Combining all apps into a single platform. D．Providing a solution for personal schedules.
25．Who is the Nuwa Pen’s main target buyer
A．People who prefer typing over handwriting.
B．People who show interest in smart ink refills.
C．People who have an extra budget for paper purchase.
D．People who appreciate traditional pen and paper writing.
26．Why does the author list a series of numbers in the last paragraph
A．To show how portable the device is. B．To explain the structure of the cameras.
C．To demonstrate the device’s operating time. D．To describe the materials used in the device.
27．What is the author’s attitude towards the Nuwa Pen
A．Doubtful. B．Uncertain. C．Neutral. D．Enthusiastic.
C
There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has chosen it as its word for the year for 2024. “Brain rot” took the title in a vote in which more than 37, 000 people participated, as well as public commentary and analysis of OUP’s language data. In a statement released Monday, OUP, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, defined “brain rot” as the supposed decline in a person‘s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of over-consumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be shallow or unchallenging.
While the use of “brain rot” rose 230% this year, it was actually first introduced more than a century ago. According to OUP, it was first used by author Henry David Thoreau in his book Walden as he criticized society’s tendency to devalue complicated ideas in favour of simple ones. All these years later, it seems brain rot is well and truly established. The term has gained attention over the past year, however, especially as worries grow about the impact of over-consuming low-quality content online.
Earlier this year, a behavioral healthcare provider in the United States began offering treatment for brain rot, describing it as a condition of confusion, tiredness, lack of focus, and weakened mental ability. The healthcare company cited endless scrolling and social media addiction as examples of brain rot behavior, which could be prevented by setting limits on screen time or doing a digital cleansing.
“ ‘Brain rot’ speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time, ” said Casper Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages. “I also find it fascinating that the word ‘brain rot’ has been adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. These communities have promoted the expression through social media channels, the very place said to cause ‘brain rot’, ” he added. “It demonstrates a somewhat humorous self-awareness in the younger generations about the harmful impact of the social media that they’ve received. ”
28．What does “brain rot” refer to according to Oxford University Press
A．A headache caused by too much screen time. B．Mental decline from meaningless viewing.
C．Low-quality online information. D．Addiction to social media.
29．Why did Thoreau use the term “brain rot” in his writing
A．To warn people about overusing the Internet.
B．To encourage readers to watch shallow content.
C．To challenge society’s preference for simple ideas.
D．To praise mental health advancements of his time.
30．What is the main idea of the third paragraph
A．Brain rot is caused by social media and can be treated.
B．Social media causes most mental health issues.
C．Screen time has no impact on mental health.
D．Brain rot is not a real mental condition.
31．Why does Casper Grathwohl describe the younger generation as humorous
A．Because they openly laugh at the mental state of older generations.
B．Because they treat low-quality online content purely as entertainment.
C．Because they completely avoid discussing brain rot and see it as a joke.
D．Because they admit the harm of social media with self-critical humor.
D
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito (蚊子), you know how frustrating their bites can be. The little red swellings appear almost immediately, creating an itch (痒) that only seems to get worse once you start scratching.
When a mosquito bites you, it goes into the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding on your blood, it puts saliva into your skin. Leslie Vosshall, a scientist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, explained that a mosquito’s saliva has a quality similar to an anesthetic (麻醉剂), so you don’t feel the bite until after the insect flies away. It also contains a component that makes your blood continue to flow without clotting (凝结).
“Mosquitoes’ saliva has lots of proteins (蛋白质) in it, and some people are allergic to them,” Vosshall said. “Our body recognizes the mosquito protein as foreign, and our immune cells (免疫细胞) spring into action to try to fight it.” It’s not the bite that causes the itch—it’s actually the body’s response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying to fight. That’s why some people may only have a slight reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign protein, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.
“Don’t scratch” is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. “As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching makes the skin itch more,” warned Daniel Markowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association.
Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief. Choosing what’s right for you can often come down to trial and error. Vosshall recommended applying hot water to the bite as soon as possible. “Very hot water — as hot as you can stand it but not so hot that you burn yourself — can relieve the itch,” she said.
While both experts said that many people prefer natural treatments or herbal products, they urged caution. There is no scientific evidence these treatments work, and they can come with their own side effects.
32．What is the function of mosquitoes’ saliva
A．To change the form of blood.
B．To prevent blood from-flowing.
C．To avoid the feeling of being bitten.
D．To discover possible clotting in time.
33．What can influence people’s reaction to mosquito bites
A．The amount of protein in mosquitoes’ saliva.
B．The level of sensitivity to the foreign protein.
C．The process of being bitten by mosquitoes.
D．The number of active immune cells.
34．What do experts advise us to do
A．To drink enough hot water.
B．To keep away from dirty places.
C．To be cautious about herbal products.
D．To compare various creams and sprays.
35．What would be the best title for the text
A．What makes mosquito bites itch
B．What problem can scratching cause
C．Why do some people attract mosquitoes more
D．How can we avoid being bitten by mosquitoes
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. 36
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. 37 It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
38 One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. 39 However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. 40 If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A．It will not do them any good to write news items.
B．To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C．To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D．An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E．The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F．Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G．Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Imagine stepping onto your long-awaited flight home, and discovering the pilot is your very own child! This was the exact delightful surprise a mother 41 when her son, a professional pilot, 42 her commercial flight.
The unsuspecting mother had no idea that her son was the one 43 the plane until his familiar voice came over the in-flight announcement. It was a moment of pure joy, mixed with the bright colors of surprise, familial affection, and a bond that 44 beyond the earth and sky.
“He’s been a pilot for some time, and it was always his 45 to fly me somewhere,” shared the mother after the flight. The son has been 46 his passion for flight to astonishing heights, and had been planning this surprise for quite a while.
This mid-air family 47 paints a charming picture of an ordinary journey transformed into an unforgettable experience. As the mother admitted, “When I recognized his 48 , I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the most 49 travel of my life.”
It’s amazing how a 50 flight can become a valuable memory, simply by 51 a touch of surprise and a lot of familial love! This uplifting event, way up above the clouds, serves as a beautiful 52 that sometimes, the best surprises come from the most unexpected moments.
In the end, it’s not just about the journey or the destination. It’s the happiness found in 53 your loved ones in the most unexpected places and times. This is 54 what occurred with this mother and her pilot son, 55 an unforgettable tale of family love soaring in the sky.
41．A．described B．remembered C．imagined D．experienced
42．A．kept up with B．set foot on C．took control of D．paid attention to
43．A．examining B．piloting C．monitoring D．testing
44．A．stretches B．expands C．continues D．appears
45．A．purpose B．ambition C．decision D．dream
46．A．keeping B．showing C．pursuing D．consuming
47．A．relationship B．reunion C．celebration D．entertainment
48．A．voice B．photograph C．handwriting D．outline
49．A．dangerous B．uncomfortable C．expensive D．incredible
50．A．unique B．smooth C．normal D．domestic
51．A．demonstrating B．adding C．causing D．catching
52．A．reminder B．promise C．memory D．message
53．A．protecting B．respecting C．contacting D．discovering
54．A．virtually B．particularly C．precisely D．obviously
55．A．repeating B．creating C．providing D．unfolding
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。
Journey to the West is a classic Chinese novel written by Wu Cheng’en during the Ming dynasty. He paints 56 amazing and vivid image for the reader. His words create a beautiful world the reader cannot help but become interested 57 .
The novel begins by telling the tale of how Monkey comes into 58 (exist) and the mischief he causes that gets him into so much trouble with the gods, which 59 (ultimate) results in him 60 (trap) under Five Element Mountain by Buddha. Then it follows the adventures of the monk Xuan Zang as he travels to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Along the way, he 61 (accompany) by Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. They encounter numerous challenges and overcome 62 (vary) obstacles.
Journey to the West is a literary masterpiece, 63 has left an unforgettable mark on Chinese culture 64 literature. It gives readers spiritual insights into a person who 65 (journey) to find peace within himself and enlightenment. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, mythology, and spiritual quests.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假如你是李华，你校交换生Tom打算寒假留在北京，请你邀请他来你家共度除夕，请你用英文写一封电子邮件，告知他相关信息。 字数100左右
1. 接他的时间地点：1月28日下午4点去地铁15号线的出口接他
2. 晚上的主要安排：包饺子，看春晚，放烟花......
提示词：
除夕： Chinese New Year’s Eve
地铁15号线： Subway Line 15
出口： entrance
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第二节 (满分25分)
67．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。
Ben was a young boy, and his parents loved him very much. He always got whatever he wanted whenever his parents went to the market. Besides, Ben was a good example for other students for his excellent studies. He did his work neatly and was always polite and helpful to everybody. The only thing was that he always managed to get whatever he liked. If he happened to like somebody’s pencils, he was quick to exchange one of his own things for it.
One morning, all the children were gathering around Daniel because everybody was appreciating his new pen with his name on it. When the bell rang, everybody rushed downstairs for the PE class. While the children were making their lines, Ben’s teacher Miss Kelly asked him to bring some chalk from the classroom.
When Ben entered the classroom, he could not stop himself from looking into Daniel’s bag. He took out the pen to see it once more because he wanted that pen very much at that time. Suddenly, he heard footsteps and quickly put the pen in his pocket. Turning around, he saw Mary entering the class because she was not feeling well. Ben ran out with the chalk in his hand and the pen in his pocket.
When everybody came back to the classroom for the next class, Daniel found his pen lost. After Daniel told Miss Kelly that, Kelly thought it must be Mary who took the pen. She punished Mary and Mary started crying.
Ben was too afraid to tell the truth and give the pen to Daniel. He could not fall asleep at night at all. When he looked at the pen again and again, the pen no longer looked beautiful to him. He could not forget Mary’s sad face. He felt sorry for Mary because she had been punished for his mistake.
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。
He decided to say sorry to Mary and return the pen to Daniel.
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Miss Kelly was surprised after hearing Ben’s words.
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2024-2025学年度第一学期高一期末测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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。
21．A 22．D 23．D
24．B 25．D 26．A 27．C
28．B 29．C 30．A 31．D
32．C 33．B 34．C 35．A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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36．C 37．G 38．F 39．B 40．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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．D 46．C 47．B 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．C 55．B
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。
56．an 57．in 58．existence 59．ultimately 60．being trapped 61．is accompanied 62．various/varied 63．which 64．and 65．journeys
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Tom,
I’m Li Hua. I heard that you plan to stay in Beijing during the winter vacation. I sincerely invite you to come to my home and spend Chinese New Year’s Eve together.
I will pick you up at 4 p.m. on January 28th at the entrance of Subway Line 15. In the evening, we will make dumplings together, which is a very important tradition in China. Then we can watch the Spring Festival Gala while enjoying the delicious dumplings. After that, if it is allowed, we can also set off some fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．
He decided to say sorry to Mary and return the pen to Daniel. The next morning, Ben nervously approached Mary in the playground. He apologized sincerely, telling her the truth about what had happened. Mary was surprised at first, but soon she smiled gently, forgiving him. After that, Ben went directly to Daniel and handed him the pen. “I’m really sorry,” he said, looking down at the floor. Daniel stared at him for a moment, then smiled and accepted the pen without saying a word. Ben felt a huge relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. Miss Kelly was surprised after hearing Ben's words. She listened carefully as Ben explained how he had taken the pen and how Mary had been wrongly punished. After a moment of silence, Miss Kelly said, “What matters most is that you took responsibility for your actions.” Ben felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders as he saw Daniel smile and forgive him. In the end, Ben realized that honesty and integrity were worth far more than any pen or possession.
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