2024-2025学年下学期期中质量监测高一英语
2025.4
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do this year
A. Visit patients. B. Donate blood. C. Teach English.
2. Where did Andy plan to go tomorrow
A. The hospital. B. His grandmother’s house. C. The nursing home.
3. How much will Kelly pay for the museum visit on her birthday
A.$21. B.$49. C.$60.
4. What did Jane do to remember the words
A. She read them aloud.
B She saw them repeatedly.
C. She studied with her father.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A video. B. A writer. C. A novel.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is wrong with the jacket
A. It is not clean. B. It is too large. C. It is a bit short.
7. What does the man offer to do
A. Check the jacket. B. Give a discount. C. Find another jacket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man talking to Diana
A. To ask for help. B. To make a plan. C. To confirm information.
9. What will the man be responsible for
A. Editing a textbook. B. Ordering a textbook. C. Publishing a textbook.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At an airport. B. At a hotel. C. At a post office.
11. What will the man do next
A. Meet his boss. B. Look for his packages.
C. Leave his letters to the woman.
12. How does the woman sound
A. Helpful. B. Grateful. C. Anxious.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will Judy do with her parents on Saturday
A. Attend a party. B. Make some food. C. Enjoy a meal outdoors.
14. Where will Judy go after she leaves the park
A. Her home. B. Her aunt’s place. C. A shopping center.
15. What does Sam advise Judy to do
A. Wear more formal clothes. B. Ask her dad to give her a lift.
C. Change clothes in a room at the park.
16. How does Judy feel in the end
A. Disappointed. B. Relaxed. C. Worried.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A teacher. B. A librarian. C. An author.
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. An experiment. B. A workbook. C. A schedule.
19. What can you find in the experiment part
A. Directions for all experiments.
B. Exercises to choose from freely.
C. Colored pictures for instruments.
20. How are the activities different from experiments
A. The activities take less time.
B. No equipment is needed in activities.
C. No specific instructions are given for activities.
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
JETBOAT INTERLAKEN, SUMMER
Jetboat rides offer beautiful natural views and informative tours of Lake Brienz. Both young and old guests can enjoy exciting 360°turns as they travel in a boat along attractive green waters, learn about the local region from their knowledgeable captain, and appreciate up-close views of the famous Giessbach Falls.
What to expect
When you arrive at our Jetboat base, we’ll hand out high-quality, waterproof (防水的) equipment to keep you dry and comfortable during the tour. After everyone is dressed, the captain will lead you to the boat, appoint the seats, and your lake adventure will begin. As you boat out of the harbor, the captain will begin with a safety talk before turning up the speed. You’ll enjoy a fun and informative tour on the lake and then return to the Jetport.
Prices
Adult $119
Child (until 15 years) $89
Family Ticket (2 Adults +2 Children) $374
Requirements
Height, age, and medical information
·A minimum (最小的) height 110 cm applies.
·Child prices apply to children aged 3 — 15.
·All children (3 — 12) must travel with a charge-paying adult.
·Please speak with one of our team if you have any medical conditions including back or neck problems and they will make a judgement about your suitability.
·We don’t have a weight limit but you must be able to fit into one of our life jackets to ride and you must be able to get into and out of the jet boat unassisted.
1. What can visitors experience in the Jetboat rides
A. Hiking around Lake Brienz. B. Professionally guided Tours.
C. 360°walks along green waters. D. Swimming near Giessbach Falls.
2. What is the lowest ticket price for 2 adults and 2 children under 15
A. $208. B. $238. C. $374. D. $416.
3. What is required for children aged 10 to take part in the ride
A. A light weight. B. An adult’s company.
C. A self-carried life jacket. D. A health examination report.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
In the old libraries of Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, a 21-year-old computer student named Zhang Wei found something amazing. While studying 50,000 ancient papers scanned (扫描) into computers since 2020, she noticed that 30% had strange marks no one could read. These marks came from old languages once used along the Silk Road. This led her to create “SilkRoad AI” — a computer program that mixes language studies with smart machines to understand forgotten writing.
Zhang’s success came from studying stone markers in Xi’an. These stones had the same message in Chinese and two other ancient languages. Her program looked at how the marks were drawn and what they might mean. After months of work, the AI guessed 82% of the unknown marks correctly by matching them to known sounds. But some experts voiced different opinions. Professor Li from Beijing University said, “Computers can’t understand the hidden stories in old writings.”
In 2023, Zhang’s team tested their AI at an international history meeting. They used it to read a 1,200-year-old medical book from an ancient kingdom. The computer translated plant names and found 17 types still used in traditional medicine. When scientists checked these findings against modern plant records, they were proved correct. The test helped Zhang get UNESCO’s support to protect disappearing local languages.
Now working with the British Museum on ancient Indian writings, Zhang’s AI has helped experts understand 4,000-year-old business records. Her newest idea uses phone cameras — when visitors point their phones at damaged paintings in the Mogao Caves, they can see repaired pictures with computer-translated explanations. “We’re not just solving word puzzles,” Zhang says. “We’re helping people from different times and places talk to each other again.”
4. What led Zhang Wei to create “SilkRoad AI”
A. A program about the Silk Road.
B. Her interest in computer science.
C. Strange marks on ancient papers.
D. Amazing libraries of Mogao Caves.
5. What was Professor Li’s attitude towards Zhang Wei’s methods
A. Doubtful. B. Uninterested. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. A study on traditional medicine.
B. An international history meeting.
C. The effectiveness of SilkRoad AI.
D. The protection of local languages.
7. What can we learn from Zhang’s words in the last paragraph
A. Her newest idea is creative.
B. Her work easily solves word puzzles.
C. Her AI helps understand business records.
D. Her program connects the past and present.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
The plants of the South African Fynbos region are no stranger to fire. Many species have adapted to dealing with and even depending on fire to complete their lifecycles. There is one species, however, that takes this to the extreme. It is named the fire lily. This plant provides wonderful flower shows during its brief flowering time after summer fires. Through its “phoenix-like” (凤凰涅槃的) habit, it is a source of interest and wonder, especially when seen in the wild against a blackened, ashy (布满灰烬的) background.
For most of the year, the plant is only a small group of narrow, long leaves. As the dry months of summer approach, the leaves senesce and the plant more or less disappears until its time to flower. However, unlike other plants in this region, the fire lily lies in wait for a very special flowering cue (暗示) —smoke. It has been noted that fire lilies only seem to want to reproduce after a fire. No other environmental factor seems to cause flowering. This has made them quite annoying for their lovers. Only after a fire burns over the landscape, will a scape (花梗) appear, topped with anywhere from 1 to 12 red flowers.
This dependence on fire for flowering has attracted the attention of a few scientists concerned with protection of this kind of plant. Obviously, if we care about protecting species like the fire lily, it is extremely important that we understand how they reproduce.
By experimenting with various burn and smoke treatments, researchers found out that it wasn’t heat that caused flowering but rather something in the smoke itself. Though researchers were not able to separate out the exact chemical(s) (化学物质) responsible, at least we now know that we can make fire lilies flower using smoke alone.
8. What can we know about the fire lily from the first paragraph
A. It is totally strange to fire. B. Its lifecycle depends on fire.
C. It has a long flowering time. D. Its flowers look like phoenixes.
9. What does the underlined word “senesce” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Fade. B. Grow. C. Dance. D. Shine.
10. What is probably the key factor for fire lily flowering
A. Heat. B. Smoke. C. Weather. D. Chemical.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Fire Lily: Out of the Ashes
B. Fire Lily: Away from Smoke
C. A Plant Driving Its Lovers Crazy
D. An Endangered Species in the Wild
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. A
D
You probably know the feeling of having a hearty meal at a restaurant, and feeling full and satisfied ... only to take a look at the dessert (甜点) menu and decide the cheesecake looks just mouthwatering. So why is it that you just absolutely couldn’t have another bite, but you somehow make an exception for a sweet treat
Scientists now have a better understanding of the neural (神经的) origins of this urge (强烈欲望) thanks to a recent study. Working with mice, researchers tried to set up a scene similar to the human experience described above. They started by offering a standard food diet to mice who hadn’t eaten since the previous day. That “meal” period lasted for 90 minutes, and the mice ate until they couldn’t eat any more.
Then it was time for a 30-minute “dessert” period. The first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice more food for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more. The second time around, during the “dessert” period, they offered a high sugar feed to the mice for 30 minutes. The mice really went for the sugary feed, eating six times more calories than when they had in the first round.
In the mice, researchers tracked the activity of neurons (神经元) that are connected with feelings of fullness, called POMC neurons. They found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released a chemical produced within your body. “When we taste something sweet, it’s not just the sugar we’re taking in — it’s setting off a system in the brain that connects the sweet taste with pleasure, which makes us want to keep eating,” says Dr. Paule Joseph, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health.
Fenselau, one of the study authors, says studying this neural system further could throw light on how taking in too much sugar may contribute to the development of fatness.
12. What does the experiment with the mice aim to do
A. Compare the diets of mice and humans.
B. Measure how much the mice need in a meal.
C. Explore why there’s always room for dessert.
D. Test mice’s preference for different types of food.
13. What did the mice do in the second round of “dessert period”
A. They took longer to enjoy dessert.
B. They refused to eat any more food.
C. They ate much more high-sugar feed.
D. They showed no interest in sweet treats.
14. What does paragraph 4 focus on
A. The feelings of fullness.
B. Definition of POMC neurons.
C. The harm of keeping eating dessert.
D. Connection between sweets and pleasure.
15. What is the significance of further study according to Fenselau
A. To change people’s eating habits.
B. To help make wiser food choices.
C. To know the neural science better.
D. To uncover how sugar affects fatness.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. D
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。
Breaking up with your phone isn’t easy. It’s your alarm clock, your news source, your window into everyone else’s seemingly perfect lives. But what about putting your phone down ____16____ A few small changes can help you focus better, clear your mind, and remind you of what life feels like without endless scrolling (滑动屏幕).
Your phone is a battlefield for your attention, and some apps are the enemy. Social media, news updates, and games you don’t even remember downloading. ____17____ The simplest way to stop being distracted (分神) is to remove them. The more unnecessary apps you remove, the fewer distractions you face.
Need something to remind you Check your phone’s usage history. Most phones now have built-in tracking tools that show exactly how much time you’re spending on each app. ____18____ Use this data to set proper goals — maybe cutting social media time in half or reducing evening phone use. Small, measurable changes lead to long-term improvements.
Ever check your phone just out of habit ____19____ Pick up a book instead of scrolling or try learning a new skill — playing an instrument, cooking, or drawing. Get outside — take a walk, hit the gym, or explore a new part of your city
____20____ That habit creates a mix of work and personal time. Instead, try this: As soon as you enter your house, put your phone in a box, or in another room. This simple move shows that your focus has changed — away from work and toward relaxing and spending time with others.
A. Fill that space with something better.
B. That’s where the real magic happens.
C. They’re all designed to keep you addicted.
D. Download it today and start making real changes.
E. That’s a direct invitation to check emails at midnight.
F. Seeing the numbers in black and white can be eye-opening.
G. People often arrive home and immediately check their phone.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
It was the day of the Unity Festival at Crestwood Academy, and this year’s theme was about improving the community. Emily felt a deep ____21____ to make a difference.
Her booth (书摊), filled with donated books, sat near the heart of the festival. The ____22____ read: “Give a Book, Give a Future.” She was ____23____, though no one could tell. She’d seen many students come and go, ____24____ none seemed interested in her booth. They were more ____25____ to the games, food, and music.
Just as Emily’s hope began to ____26____, a girl named Sarah paused at the booth. “Are these for free ” Sarah asked. Emily nodded, trying to ____27____ her relief. “Yes, they’re for children who need them.”
Sarah took a book, a picture of a girl standing on a mountain with a bright sun in the background. “I love stories about people who fight for their ____28____.” she said. Emily’s heart warmed, but before she could ____29____, Sarah disappeared into the crowd.
The ____30____ point came when Sarah returned — along with friends. “I told them about your ____31____,” Sarah said. “They want to help too.” Sarah’s friends surrounded the booth, offering books and sharing ____32____ to start a reading program. The quiet space around her felt a little less ____33____.
Emily ____34____ over 200 books — well above her original goal. But more than that, she saw how a single act of kindness could ____35____ something greater.
21. A. risk B. pull C. goal D. principle
22. A. sign B. entrance C. activity D. classmate
23. A. proud B. flexible C. energetic D. nervous
24. A. but B. or C. so D. for
25. A. devoted B. related C. drawn D. limited
26. A. change B. increase C. approach D. fail
27. A. express B. find C. hide D. share
28. A. rights B. dreams C. chances D. wealth
29. A. notice B. respond C. wait D. believe
30. A. turning B. joking C. following D. winning
31. A. hobby B. duty C. game D. project
32. A. excuses B. lessons C. plans D. joys
33. A. empty B. convenient C. noisy D. natural
34. A. offered B. collected C. bought D. promoted
35. A. deal with B. make up C. reflect on D. snowball into
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Two years ago, I was told I suffered from a serious disease that was hard ____36____ (cure). My body ____37____ (ache) day and night. I was worried I didn’t have much longer to live. During that time, I felt ____38____ (discourage), as if everything was in darkness.
After going through ____39____ two-hour medical treatment one day, the doctor tried to make me relaxed, ____40____ (advise) me to listen to some music. The song “Happy” made me so much better ____41____ from then on I began to listen to music, which ____42____ (real) helped me recover.
When I listened to music, it brought me happiness, strength and relief. Moreover, it gave me hope and a sense of ____43____ (satisfy). As a result, music became my best friend and helped me get through those hard times.
If you go through various ____44____ (period) when you feel down or alone, I hope music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I’m sure you will begin to treasure music and make ____45____ a part of your life.
【答案】36. to cure
37. ached 38. discouraged
39. a 40. advising
41. that 42. really
43. satisfaction
44. periods
45. it
第三节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
46. A virtual choir helps connect o______ (普通的) people together. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】ordinary##rdinary
47. I a________ (绝对地) enjoyed the archery, but the horse races were my favorite part. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】absolutely##bsolutely
48. Eric asked his fans to make videos, which he joined together into one p________ (表演). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】performance##erformance
49. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival f______ (以……为特色) a parade and a great feast with music, dancing and sports. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】featured##eatured
50. Everywhere you go in UK, you will be surrounded by e ______ (证据) of four different groups of people who took over at different times through history. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】evidence##vidence
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了主题为“我为家乡做实事”的公益活动。请你写一篇短文，向学校的“英语园地”投稿。内容包括：
1.你的经历：
2.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Last week, I participated in the “Doing Practical Things for My Hometown” public welfare activity. Along with classmates, we cleaned up the community park by picking up litter and sorting recyclables. We also taught elderly residents how to use smartphones for medical appointments.
This experience made me realize everyone can contribute to society through small actions. I felt proud to improve my hometown’s environment and help bridge the digital gap for seniors. Such activities strengthen our social responsibility while creating visible changes. I’ll definitely join more volunteer work in the future.
第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
I worked with a group of junior students. They could only read some materials at the third-grade level. I found it difficult to teach them, and I often felt helpless in trying to tutor (辅导) these kids. They were absent from school every now and then. I tutored them in small groups, but the results were not encouraging.
There was another problem — almost no reading materials were suitable for my students at such a low level. They wanted to read about relationships, dating, clothes and cars, not materials like “Run, Spot, run! See the ball.” The kids thought my materials were too babyish. Unfortunately, more interesting materials were too difficult for them to understand. One boy said, “Hey, man, this material is boring. And it’s foolish, too! Why do we get to read this junk (无用的东西)？”
One day, an idea suddenly came into my mind: I could raise some money to start a tutoring project. We didn’t get a lot of money, but it was enough for the project.
Nearby was a primary school. The third-grade students needed help with reading. I “hired” my students as reading tutors. I promised to pay anyone who’d help with those younger children. “You’ve got to know, that if you don’t show up, you won’t get paid. As a tutor, if you don’t work with care, it will be very disappointing to a young child. And I am sure every one of you will make a good tutor.”
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。
All my students agreed to have a try.
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As expected, the results were satisfying.
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【答案】 All my students agreed to have a try. They prepared lessons carefully, selecting simple stories and designing interesting activities. When tutoring, they were patient and enthusiastic, using vivid gestures and humorous language to explain reading content. Gradually, they found the joy of teaching. One girl even said, “I didn’t expect helping others to be so much fun!” They began to understand the importance of reading and learning, and their attitudes towards study changed significantly.
As expected, the results were satisfying. The younger students’ reading abilities improved remarkably, and they developed a strong interest in reading. My students, who used to dislike studying, became more motivated. They not only enhanced their own reading skills while tutoring but also gained self-confidence. They were no longer absent-minded in class. The tutoring project not only bridged the reading gap between the two groups of students but also inspired a positive learning atmosphere, showing that sometimes a new approach can bring unexpected good results.2024-2025学年下学期期中质量监测高一英语
2025.4
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do this year
A. Visit patients. B. Donate blood. C. Teach English.
2. Where did Andy plan to go tomorrow
A. The hospital. B. His grandmother’s house. C. The nursing home.
3. How much will Kelly pay for the museum visit on her birthday
A.$21. B.$49. C.$60.
4. What did Jane do to remember the words
A. She read them aloud.
B She saw them repeatedly.
C. She studied with her father.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A video. B. A writer. C. A novel.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is wrong with the jacket
A. It is not clean. B. It is too large. C. It is a bit short.
7. What does the man offer to do
A. Check the jacket. B. Give a discount. C. Find another jacket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man talking to Diana
A. To ask for help. B. To make a plan. C. To confirm information.
9. What will the man be responsible for
A. Editing a textbook. B. Ordering a textbook. C. Publishing a textbook.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At an airport. B. At a hotel. C. At a post office.
11. What will the man do next
A. Meet his boss. B. Look for his packages.
C. Leave his letters to the woman.
12. How does the woman sound
A. Helpful. B. Grateful. C. Anxious.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will Judy do with her parents on Saturday
A. Attend a party. B. Make some food. C. Enjoy a meal outdoors.
14. Where will Judy go after she leaves the park
A. Her home. B. Her aunt’s place. C. A shopping center.
15. What does Sam advise Judy to do
A. Wear more formal clothes. B. Ask her dad to give her a lift.
C. Change clothes in a room at the park.
16. How does Judy feel in the end
A. Disappointed. B. Relaxed. C. Worried.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A teacher. B. A librarian. C. An author.
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. An experiment. B. A workbook. C. A schedule.
19. What can you find in the experiment part
A. Directions for all experiments.
B. Exercises to choose from freely.
C. Colored pictures for instruments.
20. How are the activities different from experiments
A. The activities take less time.
B. No equipment is needed in activities.
C. No specific instructions are given for activities.
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
JETBOAT INTERLAKEN, SUMMER
Jetboat rides offer beautiful natural views and informative tours of Lake Brienz. Both young and old guests can enjoy exciting 360°turns as they travel in a boat along attractive green waters, learn about the local region from their knowledgeable captain, and appreciate up-close views of the famous Giessbach Falls.
What to expect
When you arrive at our Jetboat base, we’ll hand out high-quality, waterproof (防水的) equipment to keep you dry and comfortable during the tour. After everyone is dressed, the captain will lead you to the boat, appoint the seats, and your lake adventure will begin. As you boat out of the harbor, the captain will begin with a safety talk before turning up the speed. You’ll enjoy a fun and informative tour on the lake and then return to the Jetport.
Prices
Adult $119
Child (until 15 years) $89
Family Ticket (2 Adults +2 Children) $374
Requirements
Height, age, and medical information
·A minimum (最小的) height 110 cm applies.
·Child prices apply to children aged 3 — 15.
·All children (3 — 12) must travel with a charge-paying adult.
·Please speak with one of our team if you have any medical conditions including back or neck problems and they will make a judgement about your suitability.
·We don’t have a weight limit but you must be able to fit into one of our life jackets to ride and you must be able to get into and out of the jet boat unassisted.
1. What can visitors experience in the Jetboat rides
A. Hiking around Lake Brienz. B. Professionally guided Tours.
C. 360°walks along green waters. D. Swimming near Giessbach Falls.
2. What is the lowest ticket price for 2 adults and 2 children under 15
A. $208. B. $238. C. $374. D. $416.
3. What is required for children aged 10 to take part in the ride
A. A light weight. B. An adult’s company.
C. A self-carried life jacket. D. A health examination report.
B
In the old libraries of Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, a 21-year-old computer student named Zhang Wei found something amazing. While studying 50,000 ancient papers scanned (扫描) into computers since 2020, she noticed that 30% had strange marks no one could read. These marks came from old languages once used along the Silk Road. This led her to create “SilkRoad AI” — a computer program that mixes language studies with smart machines to understand forgotten writing.
Zhang’s success came from studying stone markers in Xi’an. These stones had the same message in Chinese and two other ancient languages. Her program looked at how the marks were drawn and what they might mean. After months of work, the AI guessed 82% of the unknown marks correctly by matching them to known sounds. But some experts voiced different opinions. Professor Li from Beijing University said, “Computers can’t understand the hidden stories in old writings.”
In 2023, Zhang’s team tested their AI at an international history meeting. They used it to read a 1,200-year-old medical book from an ancient kingdom. The computer translated plant names and found 17 types still used in traditional medicine. When scientists checked these findings against modern plant records, they were proved correct. The test helped Zhang get UNESCO’s support to protect disappearing local languages.
Now working with the British Museum on ancient Indian writings, Zhang’s AI has helped experts understand 4,000-year-old business records. Her newest idea uses phone cameras — when visitors point their phones at damaged paintings in the Mogao Caves, they can see repaired pictures with computer-translated explanations. “We’re not just solving word puzzles,” Zhang says. “We’re helping people from different times and places talk to each other again.”
4. What led Zhang Wei to create “SilkRoad AI”
A. A program about the Silk Road.
B. Her interest in computer science.
C. Strange marks on ancient papers.
D. Amazing libraries of Mogao Caves.
5. What was Professor Li’s attitude towards Zhang Wei’s methods
A. Doubtful. B. Uninterested. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. A study on traditional medicine.
B. An international history meeting.
C. The effectiveness of SilkRoad AI.
D. The protection of local languages.
7. What can we learn from Zhang’s words in the last paragraph
A. Her newest idea is creative.
B. Her work easily solves word puzzles.
C. Her AI helps understand business records.
D. Her program connects the past and present.
C
The plants of the South African Fynbos region are no stranger to fire. Many species have adapted to dealing with and even depending on fire to complete their lifecycles. There is one species, however, that takes this to the extreme. It is named the fire lily. This plant provides wonderful flower shows during its brief flowering time after summer fires. Through its “phoenix-like” (凤凰涅槃的) habit, it is a source of interest and wonder, especially when seen in the wild against a blackened, ashy (布满灰烬的) background.
For most of the year, the plant is only a small group of narrow, long leaves. As the dry months of summer approach, the leaves senesce and the plant more or less disappears until its time to flower. However, unlike other plants in this region, the fire lily lies in wait for a very special flowering cue (暗示) —smoke. It has been noted that fire lilies only seem to want to reproduce after a fire. No other environmental factor seems to cause flowering. This has made them quite annoying for their lovers. Only after a fire burns over the landscape, will a scape (花梗) appear, topped with anywhere from 1 to 12 red flowers.
This dependence on fire for flowering has attracted the attention of a few scientists concerned with protection of this kind of plant. Obviously, if we care about protecting species like the fire lily, it is extremely important that we understand how they reproduce.
By experimenting with various burn and smoke treatments, researchers found out that it wasn’t heat that caused flowering but rather something in the smoke itself. Though researchers were not able to separate out the exact chemical(s) (化学物质) responsible, at least we now know that we can make fire lilies flower using smoke alone.
8. What can we know about the fire lily from the first paragraph
A. It is totally strange to fire. B. Its lifecycle depends on fire.
C. It has a long flowering time. D. Its flowers look like phoenixes.
9. What does the underlined word “senesce” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Fade. B. Grow. C. Dance. D. Shine.
10. What is probably the key factor for fire lily flowering
A. Heat. B. Smoke. C. Weather. D. Chemical.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Fire Lily: Out of the Ashes
B. Fire Lily: Away from Smoke
C. A Plant Driving Its Lovers Crazy
D. An Endangered Species in the Wild
D
You probably know the feeling of having a hearty meal at a restaurant, and feeling full and satisfied ... only to take a look at the dessert (甜点) menu and decide the cheesecake looks just mouthwatering. So why is it that you just absolutely couldn’t have another bite, but you somehow make an exception for a sweet treat
Scientists now have a better understanding of the neural (神经的) origins of this urge (强烈欲望) thanks to a recent study. Working with mice, researchers tried to set up a scene similar to the human experience described above. They started by offering a standard food diet to mice who hadn’t eaten since the previous day. That “meal” period lasted for 90 minutes, and the mice ate until they couldn’t eat any more.
Then it was time for a 30-minute “dessert” period. The first round of the experiment, researchers offered mice more food for dessert, and the mice ate just a little bit more. The second time around, during the “dessert” period, they offered a high sugar feed to the mice for 30 minutes. The mice really went for the sugary feed, eating six times more calories than when they had in the first round.
In the mice, researchers tracked the activity of neurons (神经元) that are connected with feelings of fullness, called POMC neurons. They found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released a chemical produced within your body. “When we taste something sweet, it’s not just the sugar we’re taking in — it’s setting off a system in the brain that connects the sweet taste with pleasure, which makes us want to keep eating,” says Dr. Paule Joseph, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health.
Fenselau, one of the study authors, says studying this neural system further could throw light on how taking in too much sugar may contribute to the development of fatness.
12. What does the experiment with the mice aim to do
A. Compare the diets of mice and humans.
B. Measure how much the mice need in a meal.
C. Explore why there’s always room for dessert.
D. Test mice’s preference for different types of food.
13. What did the mice do in the second round of “dessert period”
A. They took longer to enjoy dessert.
B. They refused to eat any more food.
C. They ate much more high-sugar feed.
D. They showed no interest in sweet treats.
14. What does paragraph 4 focus on
A. The feelings of fullness.
B. Definition of POMC neurons.
C. The harm of keeping eating dessert.
D. Connection between sweets and pleasure.
15. What is the significance of further study according to Fenselau
A. To change people’s eating habits.
B. To help make wiser food choices.
C. To know the neural science better.
D. To uncover how sugar affects fatness.
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。
Breaking up with your phone isn’t easy. It’s your alarm clock, your news source, your window into everyone else’s seemingly perfect lives. But what about putting your phone down ____16____ A few small changes can help you focus better, clear your mind, and remind you of what life feels like without endless scrolling (滑动屏幕).
Your phone is a battlefield for your attention, and some apps are the enemy. Social media, news updates, and games you don’t even remember downloading. ____17____ The simplest way to stop being distracted (分神) is to remove them. The more unnecessary apps you remove, the fewer distractions you face.
Need something to remind you Check your phone’s usage history. Most phones now have built-in tracking tools that show exactly how much time you’re spending on each app. ____18____ Use this data to set proper goals — maybe cutting social media time in half or reducing evening phone use. Small, measurable changes lead to long-term improvements.
Ever check your phone just out of habit ____19____ Pick up a book instead of scrolling or try learning a new skill — playing an instrument, cooking, or drawing. Get outside — take a walk, hit the gym, or explore a new part of your city
____20____ That habit creates a mix of work and personal time. Instead, try this: As soon as you enter your house, put your phone in a box, or in another room. This simple move shows that your focus has changed — away from work and toward relaxing and spending time with others.
A. Fill that space with something better.
B. That’s where the real magic happens.
C. They’re all designed to keep you addicted.
D. Download it today and start making real changes.
E. That’s a direct invitation to check emails at midnight.
F. Seeing the numbers in black and white can be eye-opening.
G. People often arrive home and immediately check their phone.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
It was the day of the Unity Festival at Crestwood Academy, and this year’s theme was about improving the community. Emily felt a deep ____21____ to make a difference.
Her booth (书摊), filled with donated books, sat near the heart of the festival. The ____22____ read: “Give a Book, Give a Future.” She was ____23____, though no one could tell. She’d seen many students come and go, ____24____ none seemed interested in her booth. They were more ____25____ to the games, food, and music.
Just as Emily’s hope began to ____26____, a girl named Sarah paused at the booth. “Are these for free ” Sarah asked. Emily nodded, trying to ____27____ her relief. “Yes, they’re for children who need them.”
Sarah took a book, a picture of a girl standing on a mountain with a bright sun in the background. “I love stories about people who fight for their ____28____.” she said. Emily’s heart warmed, but before she could ____29____, Sarah disappeared into the crowd.
The ____30____ point came when Sarah returned — along with friends. “I told them about your ____31____,” Sarah said. “They want to help too.” Sarah’s friends surrounded the booth, offering books and sharing ____32____ to start a reading program. The quiet space around her felt a little less ____33____.
Emily ____34____ over 200 books — well above her original goal. But more than that, she saw how a single act of kindness could ____35____ something greater.
21. A. risk B. pull C. goal D. principle
22. A. sign B. entrance C. activity D. classmate
23. A. proud B. flexible C. energetic D. nervous
24. A. but B. or C. so D. for
25. A. devoted B. related C. drawn D. limited
26. A. change B. increase C. approach D. fail
27. A. express B. find C. hide D. share
28. A. rights B. dreams C. chances D. wealth
29. A. notice B. respond C. wait D. believe
30. A. turning B. joking C. following D. winning
31. A. hobby B. duty C. game D. project
32. A. excuses B. lessons C. plans D. joys
33. A. empty B. convenient C. noisy D. natural
34. A. offered B. collected C. bought D. promoted
35. A. deal with B. make up C. reflect on D. snowball into
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Two years ago, I was told I suffered from a serious disease that was hard ____36____ (cure). My body ____37____ (ache) day and night. I was worried I didn’t have much longer to live. During that time, I felt ____38____ (discourage), as if everything was in darkness.
After going through ____39____ two-hour medical treatment one day, the doctor tried to make me relaxed, ____40____ (advise) me to listen to some music. The song “Happy” made me so much better ____41____ from then on I began to listen to music, which ____42____ (real) helped me recover.
When I listened to music, it brought me happiness, strength and relief. Moreover, it gave me hope and a sense of ____43____ (satisfy). As a result, music became my best friend and helped me get through those hard times.
If you go through various ____44____ (period) when you feel down or alone, I hope music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I’m sure you will begin to treasure music and make ____45____ a part of your life.
第三节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
46. A virtual choir helps connect o______ (普通的) people together. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. I a________ (绝对地) enjoyed the archery, but the horse races were my favorite part. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
48. Eric asked his fans to make videos, which he joined together into one p________ (表演). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival f______ (以……为特色) a parade and a great feast with music, dancing and sports. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50. Everywhere you go in UK, you will be surrounded by e ______ (证据) of four different groups of people who took over at different times through history. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了主题为“我为家乡做实事”的公益活动。请你写一篇短文，向学校的“英语园地”投稿。内容包括：
1.你的经历：
2.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
I worked with a group of junior students. They could only read some materials at the third-grade level. I found it difficult to teach them, and I often felt helpless in trying to tutor (辅导) these kids. They were absent from school every now and then. I tutored them in small groups, but the results were not encouraging.
There was another problem — almost no reading materials were suitable for my students at such a low level. They wanted to read about relationships, dating, clothes and cars, not materials like “Run, Spot, run! See the ball.” The kids thought my materials were too babyish. Unfortunately, more interesting materials were too difficult for them to understand. One boy said, “Hey, man, this material is boring. And it’s foolish, too! Why do we get to read this junk (无用的东西)？”
One day, an idea suddenly came into my mind: I could raise some money to start a tutoring project. We didn’t get a lot of money, but it was enough for the project.
Nearby was a primary school. The third-grade students needed help with reading. I “hired” my students as reading tutors. I promised to pay anyone who’d help with those younger children. “You’ve got to know, that if you don’t show up, you won’t get paid. As a tutor, if you don’t work with care, it will be very disappointing to a young child. And I am sure every one of you will make a good tutor.”
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。
All my students agreed to have a try.
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As expected, the results were satisfying.
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