河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中模拟英语试题（含答案）

新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月份期中模拟考试英语试题
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一、听力(共两节，满分30分)略
二、阅读理解(共两节，共20小题.每小题2.5分，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分)
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The market reaction was cruel. On January 27, 2025, when people realized how good DeepSeek’s “V3” and “R1” AI models were, Nvidia (英伟达), a chip company, lost $600 billion in value. Even though DeepSeek’s success worried some investors, it shows that competition and creation can make AI cheaper and more useful.
DeepSeek’s models are as good as those from Google and OpenAI but cost much less. Stopped by American from using advanced chips, Chinese companies’ hard work has paid off. The cost of DeepSeek competing with the best has dropped quickly. Within days, DeepSeek became the most downloaded app on iPhones.
Sam Altman, the boss of OpenAI, has spent years telling investors they should keep ahead of AI field. However, DeepSeek put their profits at risk. Nvidia was once the world’s most valuable company because people thought the best AI needed very expensive chips. This is why DeepSeek’s success led to a stock(股票) market dropping on January 27th.
DeepSeek created more winners than losers. Apple is glad that it did not spend billions on AI projects. It can choose the best models like DeepSeek. However, the real winners will be consumers. For AI to change society, it needs to be cheap, popular and out of the control of any one country or company. DeepSeek’s success makes this possible.
Some have begun to doubt that DeepSeek improved by copying American technology. In fact, it is an important new creation, causing more competition in AI field.
For years, top U. S. AI labs have been devoted to using advanced chips to improve performance, rather than making models cheaper and faster. But DeepSeek shows there is a better way to improve algorithm (算法) based on common chips.
21．What directly caused Nvidia’s sharp value drop on January 27th
A．Apple’s cooperation with DeepSeek. B．The U. S. government’s restrictions.
C．DeepSeek’s powerful and cheaper models. D．Investors’ lack of confidence in AI’s future.
22．What are DeepSeek’s advantages compared to OpenAI’s models
A．More useful and cheaper. B．More advanced and powerful.
C．More expensive and smarter. D．More reliable and profitable.
23．What does Apple’s reaction to DeepSeek’s success imply
A．Its plan to copy DeepSeek’s methods. B．Its concern about losing market share.
C．Its regret for missing AI investment opportunities. D．Its satisfaction with avoiding expensive AI projects.
24．What can we infer about DeepSeek from the last paragraph
A．Copying American models’ technology.
B．Cooperating with global companies to gain the chance.
C．Focusing on common chips and creative ways to improve.
D．Depending on advanced chips to reach computing power.
B
Tariffs: Protection or Hindrance (妨碍)
In the complex world of international trade, tariffs play a significant role. A tariff, simply put, is a tax imposed by a government on goods imported into a country. But are tariffs really beneficial Let’s explore.
For many countries, tariffs have been a tool for protecting domestic industries. For instance, a country might impose high tariffs on imported steel. By doing so, the price of imported steel in the local market increases. This makes domestic steel more competitive, as it becomes relatively cheaper compared to the now-pricier imported steel. This can help local steel producers sell more, keep their workers employed, and even invest in expanding their operations.
However, tariffs also have their downsides. When a country imposes tariffs on imports, it can lead to retaliation (报复) from other countries. Consider a situation where Country A puts high tariffs on the cars imported from Country B．In response, Country B may impose its own tariffs on the agricultural products imported from Country A．As a result, farmers in Country A may find it difficult to sell their products in Country B, leading to financial losses for them.
Moreover, tariffs can increase the cost of living for consumers. When imported goods become more expensive due to tariffs, consumers may have to pay more for everyday items. For example, if a country puts tariffs on imported clothing, the price of clothes in local stores will likely go up, squeezing consumers’ wallets.
Another drawback is that tariffs can disrupt the global supply chain. Many products today are made with components from different countries. When tariffs are imposed, it becomes more expensive to move these components across borders. This can slow down production and increase costs for businesses.
In conclusion, while tariffs can offer some protection to domestic industries in the short-term, they also bring about a host of negative consequences. As the world becomes more interconnected through trade, finding a balance between protecting domestic interests and maintaining a healthy global trading environment is crucial.
25．What is the main definition of a tariff
A．A tax on exported goods B．A tax on imported goods
C．A subsidy for domestic industries D．A fee for using international shipping routes
26．Why do some countries impose tariffs on imported steel
A．To increase the price of domestic steel B．To make imported steel more competitive
C．To protect domestic steel producers D．To encourage more imports of steel
27．What is one of the negative effects of tariffs on consumers
A．They can reduce the quality of products.
B．They can lead to a decrease in product variety.
C．They can cause job losses in domestic industries.
D．They can increase the cost of living.
28．What does the author think about the long-term impact of tariffs
A．They are always beneficial for domestic industries.
B．They have both positive and negative aspects, and a balance is needed.
C．They are mainly harmful and should be abolished.
D．They are the best way to protect a country’s economic interests.
C
Sometimes I buy coins from online auctions (拍卖) as a hobby. After a long month of waiting, I finally got a package from the auction company. But this box was way too heavy. My name was on the shipping (运送) package, but the contents and bill inside were not mine — way more stuff than I even spent on.
It was after business hours, and I couldn’t call the auction company, so I messaged the buyer’s phone number on the bill. He got my coins — in a 5,000 lot online auction, half a country away, what’s that chance
He said he had called and e-mailed the company and had no response, and thought his coins were just lost. His address was on the bill, and we’re only 3 hours away from each other. So, I suggested we meet halfway for an exchange, and he agreed.
We met, exchanged coins, and while we were talking, I mentioned that I didn’t usually buy from auctions, I liked to get rolled coins from the bank, and two of my grandkids and I searched coins to fill collection books and looked for wrong coins.
As we were about to go back, this guy tore open one roll of pennies and handed me three coins — without even looking at them! — and said “this is for you and your grandkids”.
I was absolutely, completely blown away. Those coins could have been worth thousands each, but he never looked at them, just handed them to me, shook my hand, and left... he paid huge extra money for that roll of coins. I know that because I saw the bill.
I have put the coins in protecting bags, wrote dates and names of this guy on them, and I couldn’t wait to give them to my grandkids and told them this story. And I hope this story is one they can remember.
29．How did the author find something wrong with his package
A．Someone called to tell the truth.
B．Its weight didn’t match his package.
C．The name on the package was not correct.
D．Its value was less than the coins he bought.
30．What information did the author share after they met halfway
A．The lovely coins he had lost. B．Proper ways he shipped coins.
C．His coin-collecting partners. D．Trouble his grandkids brought to him.
31．Which of the following can best describe the coin owner
A．Honest. B．Careful. C．Humorous. D．Generous.
32．What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Bags. B．Coins. C．Dates. D．Names.
D
City Library Notice
We are excited to inform you about some important updates and events at City Library.
New Book Arrivals
A large number of new books have recently arrived at our library. In the fiction section, you can find the latest best-selling novels from famous authors. For non-fiction lovers, there are new releases on history, science, and self-e and explore the new collections on the second floor.
Library Renovation
To provide you with a better reading environment, the library will undergo a partial renovation starting next Monday. The first-floor reading area will be closed for about two weeks. During this time, please use the reading areas on the second and third floors. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Upcoming Events
Book Club Meeting: Our monthly book club will meet on the 15th of this month at 3 p.m. in the meeting room on the third floor. This month's book is To Kill a Mockingbird. All are welcome to join the discussion.
Storytelling for Kids: Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., we will have a storytelling session for kids aged 5-10 in the children's section. Bring your little ones to enjoy fun stories and activities.
We hope you will make the most of these offerings at City Library. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask our friendly staff at the information desk.
33．Where can users find the new books
A．On the first floor. B．On the second floor.
C．In the history section. D．In the children's section.
34．How long will the first-floor reading area be closed
A．For about one week. B．For about 5-10 hours.
C．For about 14 days. D．For about two months.
35．When is the book club meeting this month
A．On the 15th at 3 p.m. B．Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
C．Next Monday. D．On the 15th at 10 a.m.
第二节七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
Reading nonfiction books can help build determination and establish routines for many people. And this improved lifestyle will reduce their anxiety. When it comes to fiction, on the other hand, people often refuse to accept the idea. 36
The important benefit of reading fiction is that it will help change your angles. When you read a self-help book, you often consume a series of lessons with examples and practical advice. 37 Fiction, in contrast, gives you access to the struggles, and ideas of various characters. The exchange of information is multi-sided. When considering different angles on an event, you’ll realize you can’t control everything.
38 When we’re dealing with daily stress factors, we feel like the world is falling upon us. Characters in novels face challenges, but we as readers are separate from their experiences. As such, we have a bird’s eye view over what’s happening in the story. And this view is what we need to reduce our anxiety in the real world.
Fiction stories help us understand the power of change in both stories and real life. Through stories, you are beginning a journey and witnessing progress in a fictional world. These changes are imaginary. 39 The Alchemist, for example, the main character is traveling for months to find a treasure. He believes that finding the prize will give him joy. Throughout his voyage, he experiences many setbacks, and his vision of the treasure changes. The boy’s evolution in The Alchemist reflects life. 40 But after many attempts, we realize that our heart wasn’t in it.
A．We want something and we spend years chasing it.
B．But they often mirror events that could happen in real life.
C．We also experience many failures when pursuing our dreams.
D．Consequently, most of the knowledge is passed on one-sidedly.
E．Reading nonfiction is a well-established weapon against anxiety.
F．Fiction gives us a precious chance to see the entire world from distance.
G．In actual fact, reading fiction can also help you overcome your anxiety.
第三节完形填空(共15小题.每小题1分，满分15分)
Although she told me not to talk to strangers, my mother always did. Whether we were at the checkout line, during a slow elevator 41 or at the airports, football games or the beach, she would start conversations with people next to her.
While this habit may bring a 42 to my eyes now, it was rather embarrassing during my teenage years. Not everyone 43 warmly to my mother when she tried to start a brief discussion. Some people would 44 offer her a tight-lipped smile before turning away. A few completely 45 her. Whenever I was with her during those times, I could see a hint of 46 in her eyes, but she’d simply shrug it off and we’d continue on our way.
More often than not, however, I would 47 off, only to return and find her chatting with someone 48 . There were occasions when I was concerned that I’d lost her in the crowd, but then her singsong laugh would 49 me back to her side. Through these spontaneous (自发的) interactions, my mother taught me a valuable lesson — that even in the 50 exchanges, there exist common bonds that connect us.
One sad memory that is carved in my mind is of my mother in the hospital, 51 the breast cancer that had 52 her to mere 85 pounds. Although her life was nearing its end, she was smiling 53 and talking to her nurse about how to best plant tulip bulbs. I stood silently in the doorway, wanting to cry but feeling such a surge of love and warmth.
Now, whenever I find myself sharing a moment with someone, “Don’t you just love it when …”, I am 54 of my mother and the lessons she taught me about connection, kindness, and finding 55 in the simplest of interactions.
41．A．path B．ride C．box D．rise
42．A．tear B．pain C．smile D．view
43．A．responded B．referred C．signaled D．listened
44．A．even B．hardly C．ever D．only
45．A．annoyed B．ignored C．embarrassed D．noticed
46．A．hurt B．anger C．fear D．anxiety
47．A．set B．turn C．wander D．die
48．A．special B．familiar C．well-known D．new
49．A．hold B．transfer C．guide D．push
50．A．simplest B．biggest C．easiest D．coolest
51．A．changing B．forgotten C．ensured D．battling
52．A．reduced B．trapped C．limited D．threatened
53．A．immediately B．weakly C．voluntarily D．awkwardly
54．A．informed B．reminded C．tired D．scared
55．A．peace B．truth C．relief D．joy
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共55分)
第一部分语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分；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(注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效)。
On January 28, 2025, a special show called YangBOT amazed audiences at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. 56 (direct) by famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show mixed traditional Chinese yangko dance with modern robot technology.
In the 57 (perform), humanoid robots (robots shaped like humans ) dressed in colorful costumes danced yangko, 58 joyful folk dance from northern China often seen during festivals. They spun handkerchiefs skillfully and formed 59 (create) group patterns. These robots 60 (design) by Unitree, a Chinese robotics company.
The robots learned dance moves through Al and used laser navigation 61 (move) safely on the stage. Their strong joints (like knees with 360N·m power) helped 62 (they) balance perfectly during fast steps. Zhang Yimou explained. “This dance isn’t just fun — it shows how technology can bring new life 63 traditions.”
Thanks to these innovations, the robots won the hearts of millions. On social media, 64 (topic) like “Robot Yangko” trended quickly. Young viewers called it “cool.” while older audiences loved its humor and festive spirit.
The YangBOT program is a perfect combination of China’s tech progress and cultural pride. 65 one fan said, “It’s like watching the future and past dance together!”
第二部分书面表达(满分40分)
66．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。
On a bright, sunny day, my friend and I decided to have a hike up the nearby mountain. The weather was fine, with a gentle breeze (微风) and a clear blue sky overhead. We were having a great time in nature, looking at all the green plants and colorful flowers around us. As we climbed higher, we chatted about our plans for the future and shared laughter at our shared memories.
Suddenly, we heard a weak sound coming from a nearby bush. Curious, we approached as quietly as a mouse and discovered a small bird with an injured wing. It was clear that the bird was in trouble, and we really wanted to help. However, every time we tried to approach the bird, it would fly away in fear, staying away from us.
Deciding to save the little bird, my friend had an idea. He reached into his backpack and pulled out a small piece of fruit and bread that he had packed for our hike. Gently, he placed the foods near the bush, hoping they would get the bird to come closer.
At first, the bird remained careful, its eyes darting (转动) between us and the foods. Slowly, hunger seemed to overcome its fear, and it hopped towards the foods, carefully pecking at (啄食) the foods. My friend and I stayed very still, not wanting to frighten it away again.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After a few minutes, the bird seemed to realize that we were not a threat.
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At home, we took good care of the bird.
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67．以The Person I Admire为题，写一个你敬佩的人。内容包括：
1.人物简介；
2.他或她值得你钦佩的原因。
注意：写作词数应为80字左右，短文题目已为你写好。
The Person I Admire
Everyone has someone admirable in his or her mind.
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参考答案
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A D C B C D B B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A B C A G D F B A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C A D B A C D C A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D A B B D
56．Directed 57．performance 58．a 59．creative 60．were designed 61．to move 62．them 63．to 64．topics 65．As
66．
After a few minutes, the bird seemed to realize that we were not a threat. It began to eat more freely, and we were able to get closer within arm’s reach. At this time, my friend caught the bird quickly. The bird struggled in the hand, trying to fly away. Gently, we examined its injury, and then we wrapped a soft cloth around the bird. We decided to give up walking forward and take the bird home.
At home, we took good care of the bird. First, we cleaned the bird’s wound, and then we provided it with food and water. Over the next few days, the bird’s trust in us grew. It would allow us to touch its feathers and seemed to rely on our care. As the bird’s wing healed, we knew that eventually, we would have to release it back into the wild. On another fine day for hiking, we set the bird free at the same place where we saved it. We cherished the bond we had formed. Our mountain adventure was a journey of friendship and a reminder of the fine connection between humans and the natural world.
67． The Person I Admire
Everyone has someone admirable in his or her mind. The Person I Admire is Yuan Longping, China’s renowned agronomist and the “Father of Hybrid Rice.”
Born into a farming family, he dedicated his life to developing high-yield rice varieties. What inspires me most is his unwavering perseverance and selfless devotion. Despite numerous failures, he never gave up, even continuing research in his 90s. His innovation not only fed billions but also demonstrated the power of science to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.
From him, I learned that true greatness lies in combining passion with purpose. His humility and lifelong commitment remind me to stay grounded while pursuing meaningful goals.