铁人中学 2024级高一下学期期中英语试题 考试时间： 2025年 5月
铁人中学 2024 C. It attracts mainly young customers.级高一下学期期中 10. When will the wedding take place
A. In one week. B. In four weeks. C. In one year.
英语试题
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。 11. Who is the man
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。 A. Amanager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 12. Which line of business is the company in
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 A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
答题卡上。 13. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分） A. It might be an issue.
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 B. It won’t be a problem.
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。 C. She needs more information.
1. Where did the woman probably go on vacation 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches. 14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
2. What does the man advise the woman to do A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly. C. Drive to another park. B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
3. What will the speakers probably do next C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant. 15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man A. Introduce her to others.
A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She forgot his name. B. Prepare some food for her.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about C. Show her around the room.
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job. 16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
第二节(共 15小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分) A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
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 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
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，各小题将给 A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 18. What does the man give the speech for
6. How does the woman suggest the man travel A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
7. Why will the man go to the city center C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend. 19. What will the listeners receive today
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。 A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
8. Where are the speakers 20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company. A. The teamwork of the employees.
9. What does the woman say about her business B. The development of their product.
A. It focuses on personal needs. C. The performance of the team.
B. It only provides formal clothing. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
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第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分） film that I could relate to. The film illustrates the push-pull that many immigrant families face: how much
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。 of their culture to keep and how much to assimilate (融入). There are beautiful traces of Chinese culture
A throughout this film, including gorgeous food, time around the table, relationships with extended family,
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21. What do the Science Center field trips offer 25. What does the underlined word “repression” in the third paragraph mean
A. Tailored lessons. B. Animal training. A. Disturbance. B. Control. C. Wellness. D. Expression.
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast. D. A half-hour Makerspace activity. 26. What does the author think of the ending of the film
22. . How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay A. Bittersweet. B. Idealized. C. Realistic. D. Cheesy.
A. $108. B. $114. C. $120. D. $126. 27. What is the central dilemma faced by Meilin in Turning Red
23. What type of writing is the text A. “Can I embrace my true self ”
A. Amuseum guide. B. An online ad. B. “Should I prioritize my family ”
C. A commercial report. D. An activity review. C. “Can I uncover the curse’s secret ”
B D. “Should I explore diverse cultures ”
I had a great time with the film Turning Red, which follows Meilin, a thirteen-year-old girl who C
suddenly begins turning into a giant red panda. If you ever feel that the world is against you, you are not alone. We all have a tendency to assume that
The film was set in 2002 when I would’ve been around Meilin’s age. It was a joy for me to watch a when anything goes wrong, the fault lies within some great intrigue (诡计) against us. If a co-worker fails
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the deadline, they must be trying to ruin career. When WiFi in a coffee shop is not working, the staff must tiny life.
be lying about having it to attract you in. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the
But the simple fact is that these explanations, which we tend to jump to, are barely true. Maybe your complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying
co-worker thought today was Tuesday, not Wednesday. Maybe the WiFi router was just broken. This is sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain
where Hanlon’s razor comes in — a useful mental model that never credits to intentional harm that can be bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge
fully explained by ignorance. filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a
Applying Hanlon’s razor, a useful tool for rapid decision-making and intelligent comprehension, in state of satisfaction.
our day-to-day lives allows us to become less judgmental, and improve reasoning skills. Meanwhile, Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well.
Hanlon’s razor allows us to give people the benefit of the doubt, have more empathy (同理心) and teaches Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question
us not to assume the worst intention in the actions of others, the value of which is most pronounced in is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about
relationships, business matters, and personal happiness. In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges
We all lead complex lives where things are constantly going wrong. When this occurs, a common from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in
response is to blame the nearest person and assume they have bad intention. However, when someone humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of
messes up around us, we forget how many times we, too, have done the same. Instead, the perpetrator bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan.
becomes a source of intense annoyance. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have
To assume intention in such a situation is likely to worsen the problem. None of us can ever know some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be
what someone else wants to happen. Inability or ignorance is far more likely to be the cause than the desire separated from kitchen sponges.”
to hurt. When a situation causes us to become angry or upset, it can be valuable to consider if those This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s
emotions are justified. Often, the best way to react to other people causing us problems is by seeking to special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the
educate them, not to dismiss them. In this way, we can avoid repeats of the same situation. case.
28. How do people typically react to failures according to the text 32. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Face true ill intention. B. Shift current situations. A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen.
C. Misplace blame on others. D. Seek trustworthy persons. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment.
29. What does Hanlon’s razor refer to C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria.
A. It identifies who is to blame. B. It is a device for router repair. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance.
C. It avoids assuming harm by ignorance. D. It is an approach for colleague’s fault. 33. What did Lingchong You find in his study
30. What does the underlined word “perpetrator” in paragraph 4 mean A. How sponges are exactly structured.
A. An error maker. B. An issue fixer. C. A blame sharer. D. A familiar person. B. What encourages bacterial growth.
31. What will probably be discussed next in the text C. How bacteria react to the environment.
A. How to control the bad emotions. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other.
B. How to instruct others effectively. 34. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges
C. How to change the nervous relationship. A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive,
D. How to avoid reappearance of the same situation. C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed.
D 35. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph
Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria.
prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria.
very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of 第二节 （共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
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铁人中学 2024级高一下学期期中英语试题 考试时间： 2025年 5月
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。 The most astonishing thing about her was that she never thought about ____49____ . “I’m not old,”
THE FACE-DOWN GENERATION she said at 75. The same at 85 and 95. She read newspapers every day to make sure that she got
If you’re reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s, the 21st century. That would make you _____50_____ about what was happening in the world. Her husband Walter fell and died four years ago,
young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right 36 and just before then, she began to have dementia ( 痴 呆 ), but we decided to never tell her the
Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around _____51_____. Because of that, she felt Walter was still beside her. It was not until she was 105 that she
you. They think of you as the “face-down generation” because you use your phone so much. 37 said, “I think I’m done,” and then she ____52____ she should be home, not in a hospital, with all her
Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life — or “IRL”, as loving family members ____53____ her.
you would say My mother-in-law taught me the____54____ of living an active life. I think only in this way can one
38 Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter parents” who _____55_____ their whole life.
were always there to guide and plan everything for them. 39 With parents who do everything 41. A. attracted B. ignored C. praised D. assisted
for them, today’s youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s. 42. A. future B. preference C. hobby D. advantage
Does the face-down generation need a heads-up Well, probably not. The fact is that many of 43. A. enthusiastic B. uneasy C. curious D. strict
today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be 44. A. brought up B. kicked out C. dressed up D. taken in
enthusiastic and willing to become leaders. 40 There are also brave young people such as 45. A. safely B. hesitantly C. badly D. actively
Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to 46. A. pick up B. laugh at C. give up D. set aside
school. 47. A. discussion B. argument C. symbol D. copy
If you are one of the face-down generation, there’s reason to be hopeful about the future. Chances 48. A. common B. determined C. talented D. learned
are that you will do great and laugh out loud. 49. A. remaining B. aging C. disappearing D. competing
A. Moreover, how do you think of the digital world 50. A. concerned B. doubtful C. informed D. excited
B. But what do other people think about your generation 51. A. truth B. rule C. sign D. excuse
C. Children are free to play computer games on weekends. 52. A. imagined B. guaranteed C. feared D. insisted
D. They wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family. 53. A. blaming B. accompanying C. saving D. persuading
E. They are scheduled with homework and extra-curricular activities every day. 54. A. exception B. trend C. wisdom D. challenge
F. Others think that today’s youth don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. 55. A. spare B. pass C. start D. cherish
G. An increasing number of young individuals volunteer to contribute to their communities. 第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30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。
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分） At the 2024 China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum 56 (hold) in Harbin on
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Friday, Harbin Ice and Snow World was recognized by Guinness World Records as 57 largest ice
My mother-in-law was a typical and traditional urban housewife but special in a way. and snow park in the world, with an area of 816,682.5 square meters.
She resisted being ____41____ by others until she was over 100 years old. I imagined I’d see her The park, 58 combines ice, snow, sound and lights, is in its 25th year of operation. Visitors
____42____: sitting in a wheelchair and staring into space, along with the condition of losing her mind. can appreciate more than 1,000 artworks 59 enjoy a range of other activities, including a
However, it didn’t happen. She was____43____ about life. She insisted on getting ____44____ every day, 521-meter ice slide, the longest built at the park so far. A giant Ferris wheel (摩天轮) in the shape of a
and in fact, whenever there was a fashion show competition, she would ____45____ enter it. She liked snowflake has also been set 60 to provide the experience of an 61 (impress) landscape
keeping her hair in the same bouffant (蓬松的 ) style and in bright orange, which I used to secretly after dark.
____46____. Suddenly, it became a (n) ____47____ of who she was and it looked attractive to me then. In Also on Friday, the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival — the city’s annual winter gala
addition, she established a bodybuilding group in the community, in which she was the most____48____ — 62 (open) at the park, welcoming visitors from around the world.
member and leader; she was never absent, rain or shine. Liang Huiling, governor of Heilongjiang, said at the opening ceremony: “Heilongjiang has
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abundant ice and snow 63 (resource) and is also the birthplace of China’s modern ice and snow “It seems like you’re really into gardening,” David said as he rang up the book. “I hope it helps you
industry. The province is 64 (energetic) developing characteristic cultural tourism and 65 grow your garden. Plants are like people. They need care, but they can really bloom if you give them the
(carry) out a series of activities to promote the ice and snow economy.” right environment.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分） “Yes, gardening has been such a peaceful escape for me and it has also helped me reach out to
第一节 （满分 15分） people in my town,” Sophie replied with a big smile and proudly showed David a photo of her pretty
最近全国部分高中学校掀起双休热潮，人们对此褒贬不一。请你以“Should we have two-day garden which was filled with vibrant flowers and lush greenery. “It has become a community garden in my
weekends off ”为题，根据以下要点进行论述。要点： neighborhood!”
1.双休的好处； Before she left the store, she added seriously. “By the way, there’s something special about your
2.双休的坏处； bookstore. Maybe it is not the most attractive place I have visited, but it has an undeniable charm. I hope
3.你的看法。 you can give it a right environment, too. Maybe it can grow into a place where people find comfort and
注意：1. 词数 80左右； connection in an otherwise big but passionless city.”
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Should we have two-day weekends off David still stood there after Sophie left and disappeared in the rain.
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第二节 （满分 25分） The next day, David decided to make a change.
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。 _____________________________________________________________________________________
A few months ago, David was persuaded to run his father’s bookstore in the neighborhood. Each
morning when David opened the door, he felt discouraged since online stores had been taking over the _____________________________________________________________________________________
market and few people walked into the store. Although he had always believed in the magic of physical _____________________________________________________________________________________
books, he was beginning to lose hope as bills kept piling up and his savings were running low. _____________________________________________________________________________________
One rainy afternoon, as David was sitting behind the counter in the deserted store, thinking about
how to rescue the dying bookstore, a young woman entered and introduced herself as Sophie. _____________________________________________________________________________________
“I’m visiting one of my friends in this neighborhood,” Sophie said. “She recommended your _____________________________________________________________________________________
bookstore for rare books and I decided to check it out.”
Sophie then wandered through the bookshelves, running her fingers along the books. After a while, _____________________________________________________________________________________
she picked out a book on gardening — a topic she was passionate about — and brought it to the counter. _____________________________________________________________________________________
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铁人中学 2024级高一下学期期中英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分)
1-5 BACBA 6-10 CCBAB 11-15 CCBBA 16-20 AABCA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
21-23 ACB 24-27 ABCA 28-31 CCAB 32-35 CBAA 36-40 BDFEG
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）
41-45 DAACD 46-50 BCBBC 51-55 ADBCD
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
57. held 57. the 58. which 59. and 60. up 61. impressive 62. opened 63. resources
64. energetically 65. carrying
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节 （满分 15分）
Should we have two-day weekends off
Recently, some high schools have started to offer two-day weekends, which has sparked heated debate.
First, two-day weekends have benefits. Students can relax and reduce stress after busy school days. They also have
more time to spend with family or pursue personal interests, such as reading or sports. However, there are drawbacks. With
fewer days for study, some students might fall behind if they fail to manage their time well. Additionally, long weekends
could lead to procrastination, making it harder to catch up on schoolwork. In my opinion, two-day weekends can be
beneficial if students plan their time wisely. By balancing rest and study, they can refresh their minds and improve
productivity.
In conclusion, while two-day weekends have pros and cons, their success depends on personal discipline and
effective time management.
第三节 （满分 25分）
David still stood there after Sophie left and disappeared in the rain. Her words kept coming back to him. For the first
time in months, he didn’t feel the heavy weight of worry. Instead, he thought about Sophie’s words. “Sophie is right. A
bookstore shouldn’t be just about books. It should be like her garden that brings the community together. What I should do
is create an environment where people can bond-and then the bookstore will grow on its own!” David thought.
The next day, David decided to make a change. He set up a corner for authors to showcase their books and share their
stories. Then he started to host weekly book clubs, inviting people to share their love for their own favorite books. He even
set aside a place furnished with comfortable chairs and soft lighting for people to relax, drink tea and talk. To his delight,
more and more people started to show up.
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1. 听力原文：【原文】W: Hey, Bill. Did it feel great to travel somewhere warm
M: Oh, yes. I love New Year’s celebrations in the city, but visiting small island beaches was perfect.
W: That sounds great. I left town to go skiing — the weather in the mountains was so snowy and cold!
2. M: To ensure your safety, please wear protective equipment when riding bicycles in this park.
W: You’re right. I’ll put on something to protect my head and knees.
3. W: I miss the food in my hometown. My mom cooks noodles and dumplings very well.
M: There are some pretty good restaurants in Chinatown. Why don’t we try the dishes there
W: Good idea! I’ll book a table! Let’s go now!
4. W: Oh, my. I almost made you drop your bags! I didn’t see you turning the corner — I’m so sorry for crashing into you!
M: That’s all right, Miss. Accidents happen. At least no one is hurt!
5. W: Tim, never consider anyone as an enemy. Whether they’re your friends, family or even strangers, forgiving others is
always better.
M: That’s a great lesson. I first learned this at my job. I learned never to hold things against co-workers.
W: Exactly!
6-7. M: This afternoon, I must get to Jacob’s house on 14th Street in the city center. But I don’t want to drive in the rush
hour.
W: Oh, it’s easy! Go to the 96th Street station and take the subway downtown. You’ll arrive at the 14th Street station in 20
minutes. And you won’t even have to change to a bus.
M: That’s the new subway line.
W: Indeed. Was Jacob your friend from school
M: Yes. He was my classmate in high school. Now, he wants to tell me about his new job.
W: Cool. Have fun!
8-10. M: Excuse me. I need formal clothing for an event. Can you help me select something
W: Of course, sir. We have a wide range of clothing for you to choose from.
M: OK. I’ve heard your clothing store is the best one in the neighborhood!
W: We’ve been in business for only one year. We can’t serve as many customers as large companies, but we care more about
individual needs.
M: Great. I’m invited to my younger brother’s wedding. And I’ll be on stage at the party.
W: I see — this suit looks perfect. But it could take a week to make some changes to fit you.
M: That’s fine. They are going to have the wedding in a month, so I’ll have plenty of time.
11-13.M: Good morning, madam. I have an interview at 9:00 a.m. with Ms. Thompson.
W: Oh, yes. She’s the hiring manager for our company. I’ll call you into her office when she comes back a few minutes later.
For now, please wait in this seating area.
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M: Great, thanks. By the way, is there any person like me interviewed for this position today
W: Not really. Our company carefully chooses new staff members to interview. We look closely at their education and work
history.
M: I only worked in clothing stores and restaurants when I was in college. This would be my first job after graduation and
my first position at an electronics company. Would this be an issue
W: Oh, no. We accept many recent graduates. Unfortunately, the other secretaries and I can’t offer much more specific
information on this subject.
M: I see. Thanks for your advice.
14-17. M: Thanks for accepting the invitation to my sister’s birthday party, Melissa. Would you like to go and wish her a
happy birthday
W: Sure. But she might be surprised to see me since we’ve never met before. So, I feel slightly nervous about talking to her.
M: Relax. She has heard a lot about you from me. She’s really looking forward to seeing you.
W: Oh, that’s so sweet.
M: Let me introduce you to everyone first. Then I’ll show you around the room and we’ll get some food.
W: Great. So, could you introduce me to your sister first
M: Absolutely! She’s just over there with my dad. I know it’s a little crowded here and it might be hard to talk as the music
is being played loudly. But don’t worry, everyone will love you!
W: I hope so.
M: Trust me. By far, the best thing about this party is the people here. Everyone is so nice and friendly!
18-20. May I have your attention, please I know it’s the end of the day, and everyone is eager to begin your holiday. But I
want to give a short speech about the past year. Since the summer, we all have been focusing our efforts on the goal of
creating three new products by Chinese New Year. Now, it’s just before Christmas, and we’ve already achieved this goal. So,
as this office’s general manager, I’d like to congratulate you all first.
Second, I’ve communicated with the board members over the last few days, and we have decided that everyone will be
going home with a holiday gift. I still remember the extra vacation days we got last year. But by the end of today, everyone
will receive a significant holiday bonus. It will be twice as much as last year. We all should be proud of our product
development and sales figures. This extra payment is given for your excellent performance. But more than the money, my
greatest honor was watching everyone work well together as a team.
So, before we all leave for the day, our sales and marketing director will say a few words. Please, put your hands
together for her…
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