广东省茂名市电白区2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试 英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语
（满分：130分 时间：120分钟）
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分42.5分）
第一节 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题2.5分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
It was a week after my mom had passed away and I didn’t know how to go on with life. So when I received an email from a friend about a race benefiting cancer research, I ignored it. It seemed to prick my heart, as cancer was the disease that had taken my mother away from me.
But something about my friend’s words-“I can help organize the whole thing”-stuck with me. I felt obliged (有义务的) to agree. In the weeks to come, I managed to re-enter the world of the living, I checked our team’s website daily, feeling proud each time a donation ticked up our total. I knew my mom would have wanted it that way. She was the type who never got defeated. It was this very spirit that helped me get by.
When the race ended, I noticed the runners all had one thing in common: There were big smiles on their faces. They made it look so rewarding and effort-less. I wanted in.
So I enrolled in another race two months later. Considering I could barely run a mile, it was challenging. But my friend and I made a training plan so I wouldn’t come in last. I followed it religiously and didn’t let anything get in my way.
Running up and down the city’s hills, I was flooded with memories. I had lived there after college and my mother had visited often. I passed Bloomingdale’s, recalling the time she and I had gotten into a screaming argument there.
I was about to beat myself up when I remembered what Mom had said after her diagnosis (诊断) of cancer. “I don’t want you to feel guilty about anything.” Her paper-thin hands had held me tightly. A weight lifted from my shoulders.
When the race day arrived, I gave it my all for my mom and for all she had taught me and continued to teach me. As I ran, whenever I felt like slowing down, I pictured her cheering me on. Crossing the finish line, I was filled with her love and a sense of peace.
1. Why did the author ignore the email in the beginning
A. She was reminded of her mother’s death. B. She had no time to join in the event.
C. She thought the research meaningless. D. She felt it hard to finish the race.
2. What mainly helped the author recover from her mom’s death
A. The company of her friends. B. The pleasure in going for a run.
C. The inspiration from her mom. D. The success in organizing an event.
3. Which of the words can best describe the author’s mom
A. Considerate and polite. B. Brave and humorous.
C. Outgoing and patient. D. Strong—willed and caring.
4. What might be the best title for the passage
A. The Loss of Sweet Memories B. How I Got Healed in Running
C. What Matters Most in Running D. The Rewards of Great Friendship
B
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Stuns (震惊) the World
January 20, 2025, a Chinese tech company named DeepSeek made a new AI called DeepSeek-R1. This smart program can solve math problems, write code (代码), and answer questions like top models such as OpenAI’s GPT-40, but it costs much less to build. The team spent only $5.58 million (1/70 of OpenAI’s cost) and used 2,048 computer chips for two months. This shows that good ideas can beat big money.
DeepSeek-R1 learns by trying many times and getting better, like how students practice maths. Other AIs need lots of prepared examples, but R1 improves by itself. For example, in a global math test, it got 79.8% right, slightly higher than OpenAI’s model. A simple version of R1 can even run on low-cost computers, helping schools and small companies.
DeepSeek-R1 is free to use and change. On its first day online, over 19,000 programmers worldwide started projects to study it. A German scientist said experiments with R1 cost $10 instead of $300 with other AIs. Even Meta (a famous U.S. tech company) top scientist said, “This kind of free AI could change the world.”
U.S. tech companies are worried. Meta plans to spend $65 billion more on AI research. Experts say China is catching up fast. A report in Nature magazine called R1 a “big step forward”, proving that smart ideas beat expensive tools.
As a DeepSeek engineer said, “We want AI to be a friend, not something only rich people can use.” With R1, China shows the world that great things come from new ideas and hard work, not just money.
5. What is the main purpose of the article
A. To compare Chinese and American AI technologies.
B. To encourage students to become programmers.
C. To explain how computer chips work.
D. To introduce a low-cost AI model from China.
6. What does the underlined “improves by itself” mean in paragraph 2
A. It needs programmers to fix mistakes. B. It copies answers from other AIs.
C. It becomes better through practice. D. It only works with expensive tools.
7. Why did Meta plan to spend more money on AI research
A. To help Chinese companies. B. Because they were worried about DeepSeek-R1.
C. To build more computer chips. D. To hire German scientists.
8. What does the writer think is the most important for success
A. Creativity and hard work. B. Having enough money.
C. Using the latest computer chips. D. Copying other countries ideas.
C
It’s one of the most common questions adults ask children: what do you want to be when you grow up Although childhood is supposed to be fun, kids also discuss important topics regarding their futures. Now, a new study finds that children who set big goals regarding their future status (地位) and education often set themselves up for success as they age.
The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, are the first to reveal (揭示) a connection between life goal development and future success in school or the workplace. Rodica Damian, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and other researchers discovered that as children grow up, their goals naturally begin to change. However, as some childhood goals fall away, other goals related to a family stay strong. These include being close to relatives, building more friendships or finding a romantic partner, and even becoming more involved in your community or helping others.
During the study, researchers compared how their goals changed as children moved from adolescence to adulthood and how a person’s goals impacted their success in school and as an employee later on. Overall, a child’s goals focusing on their education and future status were the most consistent predictors (一致的预测因素) of income in adulthood. Simply put, when a child dreams big about doing well in school or achieving great success as an adult, these goals accurately (精准地) paint a picture of how successful these children will be. So, the message is simple: dream big and dream of success, kids! Those goals can drive you to success when you grow up!
“Our work proves a strong connection between a child’s life goals, educational achievement, and future occupational outcomes (职业结果). This information is valuable for parents and educators who can use it to encourage children to set ambitious goals. Additionally, it helps develop strategies to support individuals in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential (潜力),” Damian concludes.
9. What does the study mainly focus on
A. Why children change their dreams over time.
B. Whether early education determines future career.
C. Whether childhood goals relate to future success.
D. How childhood experiences impact a person’s choice.
10. Which of the following goals remains strong as children grow up
A. Achieving academic success. B. Connecting with others.
C. Hunting for a high-salary job D. Improving personal social status.
11. What message does the author express in paragraph 3
A. Adjusting goals can create new opportunities for success
B. Childhood achievements greatly affect future careers.
C. Educational goals may be more achievable than others.
D. Dreaming big is potentially associated with success.
12. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To stress the significance of the study. B. To offer suggestions for future studies.
C. To explain the purpose of the study. D. To point out the limitations of the study.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media is a double-edged sword (双刃剑). It can be good or bad, depending on how people use it. Here are several ways to help one use it responsibly.
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Social media can be a big waste of time if you spend most of your day looking through what other people post, commenting on and liking things, or looking at every message on your device. Instead, you should learn to practice some self-control and limit your usage every day. 14 Afterward, set an amount of time for your social media use, such as 10 minutes every time.
Think twice before posting something.
Materials posted on social media are often more lasting than you think. And even if your post is deleted, words and images you upload on these platforms can remain online and be difficult to remove. 15 Therefore, before posting something online, consider if it would negatively affect others. If it is, then don’t post it. 16 This can destroy your reputation or others’.
Learn to check the truth of things that you see.
Some of the things you see on social media might not necessarily be true, especially when it comes to news and information. You may immediately believe what you see and read. The danger of this behavior is that you might be spreading misinformation if you share what you have seen before checking the truth of the post. 17 Check from other sources whether what you have seen and read is true. Ask opinions from other people.
A. Follow those that matter to you.
B. Don’t let social media eat all your time.
C. And you never know where they might end up.
D. What’s more, avoid posting unprofessional photos or bad comments.
E. Social media can have a powerful impact on a person’s emotional state.
F. Just make it a practice to research the accuracy (精准) of any information or image.
G. For example, try setting specific times per day when you check your social media accounts.
第二部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The crew (工作人员) of a Russian helicopter saved a baby polar bear in the Arctic. The young bear had become 18 from its mother and was in great hunger, almost starving (挨饿) to death.
The helicopter (直升飞机) was on a daily transport 19 delivering goods in the Arctic zone, when one of the crew saw a lone baby polar bear 20 along the shore. The crew carried out several 21 of the area, but the baby bear’s mother was nowhere to be found. The decision was therefore taken to 22 the baby bear.
The crew 23 the helicopter and spread out in search of the baby bear. When they found it, it was 24 and showed no sign of aggression (攻击性). In fact, it moved towards them. After giving it some 25 , the helicopter crew took it on board. The crew said the baby bear was 26 during the flight. It walked around inside the helicopter, looked here and there, and made friends with the people who 27 it. They named it Umka after a well-known Russian cartoon about a young polar bear Umka who was also 28 about its surroundings. After landing, the crew 29 environmental protection officials and 30 the baby bear to them.
The crew helped support the 31 of this endangered animal, registered in Russia’s Red Book of endangered species. The young polar bear is now in a care center on Wrangel Island for wildlife 32 .
18. A. presented B. separated C. combined D. connected
19. A. business B. fight C. research D. exploration
20. A. playing B. racing C. hunting D. moving
21. A. repairs B. searches C. experiments D. tests
22. A. leave out B. give up C. pick up D. drive away
23. A. landed B. checked C. escaped D. loaded
24. A. bored B. angry C. weak D. shy
25. A. clothes B. food C. praise D. order
26. A. hungry B. shy C. cold D. calm
27. A. rescued B. trained C. owned D. studied
28. A. confident B. careful C. clear D. curious
29. A. contacted B. joined C. refused D. aided
30. A. sold B. donated C. delivered D. recommended
31. A. discovery B. population C. investigation D. behavior
32. A. production B. management C. protection D. introduction
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本题的答案写在答题卡上。
Today I thought I’d blog about a question that has been asked many times—how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet I’m not an expert, 33.______ many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two.
First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that 34.______ (make) you feel uncomfortable, leave the site 35.______ (immediate). Don’t post comments or click on anything. Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information 36.______ (steal) your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse 37.______ being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person 38.______ posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false 39.______ (name) so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post 40.______ (embarrass) photos and information about those people. However, the 41.______ (polite) you are, the less likely it is you 42.______ (attack).
第三部分 课本知识考查（共两节，满分17.5分）
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请根据所给中文提示或所给英语单词的正确形式填空。
43. In my opinion, students can ______ (受益) a lot from doing some housework.
44. She is ______ (渴望的) for her parents’ approval.
45. ______ (祝贺) on your exam results!
46. Last winter, three friends and I performed an ______ (原创的) song at a school party.
47. The headmaster ______ (授予) the first prize to me for my good writing.
48. This club is ______ (particular) popular with the native.
49. The school made an ______ (announce) about holding an English speech contest next Monday.
50. Before you leave the office, please ______ (sure) that you have turned off the lights.
51. Just then Mario remembered his mother’s words: “You are ______ (talent) in cooking.
52. Communication is of ______ (significant) in our daily life, especially in modern society.
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题1.5分，每空0.5分，满分7.5分）
请根据所给中文完成句子。
53. 已被证明，整理你的桌子可以提高你的学习和工作效率。
It ______ ______ ______ that sorting out your desk can improve your learning and working efficiency.
54. 老人安慰那个被他人取笑的孩子。
The old man comforted the child ______ ______ ______ by others.
55. 当我走进房间时，我发现他专心致志于阅读中。
When I entered the room, I ______ him ______ ______ his reading.
56. 你在这样短的时间内把英语学得这么好，真令人吃惊！
It ______ ______ ______ you should have learned English so well in such a short time.
57. 被他鼓舞人心的话语所感动，她潸然泪下。
______ ______ his ______ words, she burst into tears.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
请将本部分题的答案写在答题卡上
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
58. 假定你是李华，你将参加你校举办的“Music and Me”？主题英语演讲比赛，请撰写一份演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 分享你和音乐的故事；
2. 音乐对你的影响。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯；
3. 开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Hello everyone,
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That’s all. Thank you!
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
59. 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。
One hot Saturday afternoon I was about to go into the music store on White Avenue when I saw a dog standing in front of the entrance (入口处). As I moved toward the door, it suddenly fell to the ground and lay still, whimpering (呜咽) softly.
“That dog suffers from the heat,” said a man behind me. I picked it up. It lay like a baby in my arms, looking at me with large, trusting eyes. I opened the door and walked inside. “Do you have some water I can give this dog ” I asked. The shop owner shook his head. “Just leave it alone. It doesn’t belong here. Someone will come back for it.”
I knew I had never seen the dog before, but the way it looked at me gave me a memory of the past. It needed me. I carried it to my car. As I drove I could feel it looking at me. In the comfortable silence, I drove it to my home and gave it a name — Lucy.
When we arrived home, I bathed her and dried her long, curly white fur, Then I placed an old quilt (被子) inside a box in the kitchen. Lucy seemed to know it was for her. Later in the afternoon, the children came home.
“Wow, a cute ball of fur!” they said. Lucy turned over onto her back, and my children played with her happily. “We’re glad she found us,” the children said.
However, three days later, an advertisement appeared: “Lost. One small white dog. Answers to the name of Augy. Reward.”
The address was for a traditional clothing shop. When I arrived at the shop later that evening I had an uneasy feeling. A young man greeted the dog warmly, and thanked me very much for taking such good care of her. I knew this man loved his dog. He had paid for an ad and offered a reward. I was sure I had done the right thing by bringing her back, but I was sick at heart to think that I would never meet her again.
注意：
1、续写词数应为150左右；
2、段首语已给出。
Paragraph 1:
I refused the reward, and left the shop alone. ________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
The young man’s words were totally unexpected. ____________________________________________________
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2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语参考答案
一、阅读理解
1-4 ACDB 5-8 DCBA 9-12 CBDA 13-17 BGCDF
二、完形填空
18-22 BADBC 23-27ACBDA 28-32 DACBC
三、语法填空
33. but 34. makes 35. immediately 36. to steal 37. for 38. who
39. names 40. embarrassing 41. more polite 42. will be attacked
四、课本知识考查
43. benefit 44. eager 45. Congratulations 46. original 47. awarded
48. particularly 49. announcement 50. ensure 51. talented 52. significance
53. has been proved 54. made fun of 55. found, absorbed\buried\lost in
56. is surprising that 57. Moved\Touched by; encouraging\inspiring
五、应用文写作
Hello everyone,
I’m Li Hua, and I’m honored to stand here to talk about “Music and Me”. Music is everywhere in our lives, and it has been an inseparable part of my life.
When I was preparing for an important exam, I was under great pressure. One day, I accidentally heard a song named “Hall of Fame”. The inspiring lyrics and energetic melody deeply touched me. From then on, it has become my motivation. Music also helps me relax. After a long day of study, I lose myself in my favorite songs, and all the stress just fades away.
In a word, music lights up my life. It’s a source of comfort, motivation, and joy. I hope all of you can also explore the magic of music.
That’s all. Thank you!
六、读后续写
I refused the reward, and left the shop alone. The next two weeks, I could not keep Lucy out of my thoughts. Then one evening when I returned late from work, my son was waiting for me at the door. “That man phoned,” he said. It could have been anyone, yet I surprised even myself when I said, “You mean the man from the clothing shop ” My son said yes. I phoned back immediately.
The young man’s words were totally unexpected. “We have to move to an apartment and can’t take the dog. I think since you took such good care of her, you might like to keep her.” Lucy was waiting at the door when I reached the shop. She stood up to greet me and gave me a knowing look. Then I bent down to pet her softly. As people say, nothing happens by chance. Some things are just meant to be. I thought Lucy knew that all along.
【导语】本文以动物为线索展开，讲述了作者在一家音像店门口捡到一只小狗并把它带回家取名叫Lucy，作者和孩子们都非常喜欢Lucy，小狗和作者一家玩得很开心，然而三天后狗的主人悬赏找Lucy，作者带着Lucy去见她的主人，想到要和Lucy分开，作者万分不舍。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我拒绝了赏金，独自离开了商店。”可知，第一段可描写作者把Lucy归还主人后非常想念她的过程和某一天儿子说狗主人打电话来。
②由第二段首句内容“那个年轻人的话完全出乎意料。”可知，第二段可描写那个年轻人准备搬家将Lucy又送给作者的过程。
2. 续写线索：想念小狗Lucy——那个年轻人打电话——准备搬家——把狗狗送给作者照顾——感悟