江苏省徐州市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1．What does the man want to do
A．Write a book.
B．Choose a new subject.
C．Give the woman some advice.
2．What is the woman planning to do on Saturday
A．Go for a bike ride. B．Clean up the beach. C．Look after her brother.
3．Where was the boy’s baseball
A．In his bag. B．In his bedroom. C．Behind the sofa.
4．Why will the woman go to the U. S.
A．To visit her family. B．To work abroad. C．To go sightseeing.
5．When did the man go to a concert last time
A．One year ago. B．Two years ago. C．Three years ago.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What will the weather be like during their trip according to the woman
A．Cold. B．Warm. C．Hot.
7．How many people are going camping together
A．Two. B．Five. C．Seven.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the woman help the man do
A．Do some shopping. B．Borrow a book. C．Fix his phone.
9．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Friends.
B．Shop worker and customer.
C．Grandfather and granddaughter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．How long does the football coaching last
A．One hour. B．Two hours. C．Three hours.
11．What will the man do
A．Walk his dog. B．Have a shower. C．Prepare dinner.
12．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．On a beach. C．On a football field.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman think of the math problem
A．It is interesting.
B．It is quite difficult.
C．It is similar to a previous one.
14．What did the man do yesterday
A．He drew some circles.
B．He won a prize in math.
C．He worked on a school task.
15．What time will the speakers meet later on today
A．At 3:00 p. m. B．At 3:30p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
16．What will the man do before meeting the woman
A．Book a room in the library.
B．Call Professor Green.
C．Go to a lecture.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the plan mentioned in the talk
A．Teaching the public new traffic rules.
B．Attracting more customers to shops.
C．Reducing car use in the city.
18．Who is positive about the plan
A．City officials. B．Shop owners. C．The general public.
19．Why don’t people come into the city according to the research
A．It is noisy. B．It is polluted. C．It is crowded.
20．When will the new plan begin
A．In spring. B．In autumn. C．In winter.
二、阅读理解
STEM Camp is a Canadian nonprofit organization founded in 2013, with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Recently, it has partnered with the Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre at University of Toronto to assist them with a research study. STEM Camp’s role is to inform and invite Canadian families to participate.
Who Can Participate
Adolescents aged 14 17 can participate in the study.
How to Participate
·Participation requires parental permission in the first place.
·Participants should complete a 15-minute online survey, related to mental health and their experiences in physical activity.
·Following the survey, participants will talk with a researcher in an interview.
Benefits of Participating
·Participants can stay enrolled (加入 )for additional activities if they would like to.
·Participants will be entered into a draw to win one of ten $25 e-gift cards.
How to Contact Us
If you are interested, sign up online or come directly to our location,123 Huron St. Embro, Ontario NOJ 1J0.For further information, visit our website www.InnoSTEMExploreordial 519-475-6600.
We look forward to having you join us!
21．What is the main purpose of the article
A．To promote a Canadian STEM learning program.
B．To inspire more youths to join the STEM Camp.
C．To invite teenagers to participate in a research study.
D．To introduce the partnership of a camp and a university.
22．What is a requirement of the participation
A．Collecting ten $25 e-gift cards.
B．Asking for parents’ approval first.
C．Completing a 15-minute offline survey.
D．Joining in all additional activities.
23．Where is the article probably taken from
A．A professional essay.
B．A university research report.
C．A youth learning journal.
D．A teenage education review.
In the current world of music, few artists are as universally recognized as Ed Sheeran. Best known for global hits like “Shape of You”, the British singer-songwriter has now released his second album of the year, Autumn Variations, a collection inspired by the people in his life.
The record marks a significant milestone for Sheeran: it was released through his own record company. Freed from the major company’s pressure to produce “hit after hit”, he says he finally “doesn’t care what people think”. In an interview with CBS Mornings, he admitted that sales would likely fall short of his other albums, “but you can’t stay on top of the charts forever. You have to make music because you want to.”
Autumn Variations sets a calm, seasonal mood, stimulating a sense of warmth. A standout song, American Town, captures a slice of everyday joy:
We get Chinese food in small white boxes,
Live the life we saw in Friends.
Across the album, similar snapshots (快照) turn simple routines into gentle stories, centered around “cherished moments” with friends and family.
Although Sheeran is eager to share his personal life, his new album has drawn mixed reactions. Two-star reviewers criticized the songs as “all sound similar”. Three-star reviewers pointed out the absence of memorable tunes. Four-star critics appreciated Sheeran’s skill in filling everyday life with genuine emotion. Five-star reviewers highlighted its artistic growth from his earlier work.
Will Autumn Variations join the ranks of his enduring albums He now has something to prove that his skill and imagination remain strong enough to do so. Listeners and the charts will decide in the months ahead. For Sheeran himself, though, the project is already a win: music created on his own terms and at his own pace.
24．What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A．Sheeran’s shift in career.
B．Sheeran’s popularity.
C．Sheeran’s new album.
D．Sheeran’s constant pressure.
25．What’s the theme of the new album
A．The pace of everyday life.
B．The depth of love in gentle stories.
C．The truth of simple routines.
D．The value of friends and family.
26．Why does the author mention the mixed reactions to Sheeran’s new album
A．To illustrate his popularity.
B．To invite more comments.
C．To prove his success in career.
D．To indicate the challenges he faces.
27．What does Sheeran value most
A．High ranks. B．Huge sales.
C．Creative freedom. D．Widespread approval.
It’s assumed that the best way to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down is to do something nice for yourself. However, research suggests that altruistic acts (利他行为) work better. In one study, participants were set tasks that benefited either themselves, other individuals or the whole of humanity. Those who acted in the interest of others experienced an increase in positive emotions and psychological well-being, while those who were tasked with treating themselves kindly did not.
I did not know this when I signed up with the conservation group four years ago. Nor did I know that volunteering is associated with greater self-esteem (自尊) and better self-reported health and life satisfaction, or that helping others activates the brain’s “reward” system. What I did know was that I was feeling very worried about the ecological and climate crises. I was surrounded by hopelessness and helplessness.
A counselor (辅导员) changed me on to volunteering. As I cried about turtle doves, which were most likely to be the next extinction in the UK, he said, “Do something.” He gave me three rules: make it simple, immediate and cooperative.
That’s how, a week later, I found myself in Victoria Park in Ashford, Kent, fishing old carrier bags out the river. Our band of volunteers put up bat-boxes, created new paths, and surveyed for amphibians (两栖动物)。
Psychologists call the mental improvement from volunteering the “helper’s high”. And I did get high. I’d soon signed up to volunteer at a wildlife reserve, where we managed habitat for butterflies, built leaky dams and so on.
I’ve not stopped since. Every time I volunteer, I come home strengthened by the fresh air, the natural environment and the company and, perhaps most of all, by having acted in line with what I value.
28．Which may make one more cheerful according to the study
A．Obtaining a higher social status.
B．Saving money for the future life.
C．Treating oneself to a big meal.
D．Participating in voluntary services.
29．What could be learned about the author from paragraph 2
A．He got much self-esteem.
B．He achieved great satisfaction.
C．He worried about ecological crises.
D．He was desperate about his future.
30．What does the underlined phrase “helper’s high” probably refer to
A．The helper’s pressure.
B．The pleasure of giving help.
C．The volunteers’ spirits.
D．The joy of pleasing oneself.
31．What message does the text mainly intend to convey
A．Psychological well-being is very important.
B．Volunteering makes a difference to our society.
C．Helping others brings emotional improvement.
D．Environmental conservation makes a good world.
I used to fear my kids’ soccer games, standing on the sidelines with parents I barely know, chatting about how nice the coaches are and how nice someone is for bringing oranges. These days it can feel harder than ever to connect with people beyond our inner circle. We’re worried we might hurt someone. We’re worried we might be hurt.
But as a neuroscientist, I’ve come to see how small talk can be useful — not only for passing the time harmlessly but also for finding the common ground necessary for more interesting and engaging interactions.
We know that people sometimes mirror the tone and body language of the person they are talking to. In the lab, we see this mirroring in the brain, too. Scans show that when people have similar views, their brains activate in similar ways. This can be helpful in creating a shared understanding. But does it also lead to better conversations
To test this question, my coworkers and I gave pairs of strangers a game called Fast Friends, which involves taking turns asking and answering questions about themselves. The questions start with icebreakers and slowly become more personal. We found that the game encouraged the brains of strangers to synchronize (同步). When the game was over, they reported high levels of enjoyment.
Finding common ground is clearly valuable, but it’s best to see small talk as a beginning for something else. The participants who enjoyed the Fast Friends game most used the comfort created by the icebreaker questions to dive deeper and cover a wider range of topics.
Instead of disliking small talk, I now see it as a gateway to a more meaningful connection. After some comfortable casual chats, I now feel more confident about taking risks and asking questions that I might have once worried were off the point.
32．Why does the author mention his experience in the first paragraph
A．To stress how he dislikes chatting.
B．To show how he fears strangers.
C．To express worries of hurting others.
D．To introduce his new findings.
33．How does the author prove his idea as a neuroscientist
A．By making assumptions.
B．By doing experiments.
C．By giving examples.
D．By studying reports.
34．What is the main idea of paragraph 5
A．Talks lead to great happiness.
B．Common ground is the most valuable.
C．Small talks can be a beginning.
D．Icebreakers include various topics.
35．What’s the passage mainly about
A．How to be a parent good at chatting.
B．How to start a conversation with others.
C．How people can find common ground.
D．How small talks open up connection.
How To Change Your Mindset Today
Ready to make some changes to your negative mindset Once you shift your perspective, you will start feeling better, and you can continue onto the path toward a successful and happy life.
Develop A Routine
36 The morning is the time of the day that can significantly impact you. If you have free time in the morning, make a good breakfast and get in a quick meditation session if possible.
Change Self-Talk
When learning how to change your mindset, do you have negative thoughts Instead of negative emotions, focus on the language you use to change your mindset. This, again, comes back to how you start your day. Rid your life of negative self-talk. When you wake up, start planting positive affirmations and language into your head. 37
Challenge Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are a roadblock. 38 If you can challenge those limiting beliefs, you can remove negative patterns and move forward toward achieving your goals. Limiting beliefs are just stories we tell ourselves that hold no truth or value.
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In order to change your mindset for success, you must first overcome your fears. This may seem demanding, but it is critical in the process. 40 When you have faced and conquered your fears, you will be able to move on to the next steps of changing your mindset.
Once you change your mindset, you will be able to make those changes and start seeking out the positive. Doing this can often turn your entire life around.
A．Face Your Fears
B．Stick to your fixed mindset
C．It will be a long step for you to work through.
D．Leave your place of fear and face new opportunities.
E．Start your day by developing a more intentional routine.
F．It will help you feel more focused and energized for the day.
G．It prevents you from achieving your dreams and changing your mindset.
三、完形填空
Last summer, my wife and I decided to take our eight-year-old daughter, Lily, on a camping trip. We thought it would be a great opportunity to disconnect from technology and 41 as a family. Little did we know that this trip would become a great lesson in 42 .
As soon as we arrived at the campsite, she ran around, 43 far and wide, while my wife and I set up the tent. But as the sun began to 44 , Lily was scared of the dark and the strange noises of the forest. She clung (依偎) to us, her little body trembling.
At first, I wanted to tell her there was nothing to be afraid of. But then I realized that simply 45 her fears wouldn’t help. So, I sat down with her, held her hand, and asked the reason. As she poured out her worries, I 46 attentively, validating (认同) her feelings. Then, we came up with a(n) 47 together. We gathered some sticks and made a “magic 48 circle” around the tent. I told her that this circle would keep all the scary things away. She seemed a little 49 .
That night, lying in the tent, Lily asked me, “Dad, are you scared of anything ” I thought for a moment and then said, “Yes, I’m scared of not being a good enough dad for you.” She hugged me 50 and said, “You’re the best dad ever.” In that simple 51 , I realized that parenting is not just about protecting our children from the world, but also about being 52 with them, showing them that it’s okay to be 53 , and teaching them how to face their fears.
This camping trip was 54 a fun adventure. It was a(n) 55 that every moment with our children is a chance to learn, grow, and connect on a deeper level.
41．A．support B．bond C．combine D．fight
42．A．camping B．travelling C．parenting D．teaching
43．A．dancing B．singing C．searching D．exploring
44．A．shine B．rise C．set D．burn
45．A．adding B．ignoring C．explaining D．hiding
46．A．stared B．observed C．listened D．reflected
47．A．answer B．plan C．theory D．conclusion
48．A．protection B．decoration C．signal D．game
49．A．frightened B．depressed C．relaxed D．excited
50．A．slightly B．tightly C．rapidly D．enthusiastically
51．A．argument B．exchange C．question D．answer
52．A．satisfied B．friendly C．open D．generous
53．A．angry B．afraid C．curious D．upset
54．A．more than B．far from C．anything but D．not nearly
55．A．belief B．fact C．opportunity D．reminder
四、语法填空
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。
A century-old tailor-made Qipao store in Chongqing continues to attract large numbers of customers from across China and around the globe, all of 56 are fascinated by the tailors’ outstanding skills and devotion to maintaining traditional techniques.
Jiang Lingjun, a 61-year-old businesswoman, gave up her clothing factory and opened a Qipao shop in Chongqing, which was 57 surprising turn for her. After several years of running her business, Jiang came to realize that 58 mass-produced clothing may be trendy, it often lacks the unique features and personal touch that 59 (true) make a piece of clothing special.
Jiang’s decision 60 (close) her factory was inspired by her mother and grandmother, who continued hand-made Qipao with accuracy and care. Since then, Jiang 61 (become) an accomplished tailor and designer, carrying on the family tradition.
According to Jiang, Chongqing, famously known 62 China’s “mountain city”, has a special landscape. This has influenced a unique Qipao style, which sets it apart from other regional styles.
“The Qipao pattern 63 (come) from Chongqing is made from a complete set of cloth, because women in Chongqing need to walk uphill and downhill within the city. If their clothes are too loose, they do not show the body shapes and if they are too tight, they reduce the freedom of 64 (move). Women need to work and this kind of Qipao allows them to move around comfortably,” she said.
Even though it takes as long as 15 days to make a Qipao, Li Shenyuan isn’t discouraged. She is very enthusiastic about the detailed skills 65 (need) to make these traditional clothes.
五、书信写作
66．假如你是李华，你们班在英语课上就“写作练习中能否使用AI”展开讨论，请你用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
(1)表达观点；
(2)陈述理由。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you for listening!
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One cold morning, the air was biting, and the ground was covered with a thin layer of frost. Two good friends, Nate and Kris, decided to go for their regular morning jo g near the pond. As they approached the pond, they noticed a small crowd gathered by the water’s edge. Curious, they ran over to see what was happening.
There, they saw an old blind man, clearly distressed. “My cat, Mittens! She’s out on the ice,” he cried, his voice trembling with fear. Nate and Kris looked out onto the pond and saw a small, gray cat struggling on the thin ice. The ice was cracking (破裂) under the cat’s weight, and it was clear that Mittens was in grave danger.
Kris immediately took out his phone and called Westford Animal Control. “We need help! There’s a cat trapped on the ice at the pond near Elm Street,” he said urgently. The operator on the other end assured them that a rescue team was on the way.
As they waited for the rescue team, the situation grew more serious. The ice was breaking further, and Mittens was now partially in the icy water. Time was critical and every passing second could be the cat’s last. Nate and Kris knew that they couldn’t just stand by and wait. Looking around, Nate spotted an old rowboat near the bank. It was in poor condition, but seemed solid enough.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Nate and Kris were on the move.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B C B B A C A C A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A B C C A C A B A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B C A D D C D C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C D B C D E F G A C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C D C B C B A C B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B C B A D
1．C
【原文】W: I think that my history paper is quite good, but I know I can do a better job.
M: Hey, why not let me read it I’ll try to give you some suggestions. I finished this subject last year.
2．B
【原文】W: I’m going to take part in a beach cleanup this Saturday. Do you want to come along
M: Yes. What time are you going I’ll bring my kid brother as well!
W: Great! Let’s meet by the bike shop at 11:00 a.m., and we can walk from there.
3．C
【原文】M: Mom, have you seen my new baseball I can’t find it in my room or my bag.
W: Have you checked behind the sofa You were sitting with it there yesterday.
M: Of course. Here it is. Thanks, Mom.
4．B
【原文】M: Do you have any vacation plans for this summer I’m going sightseeing in Europe.
W: Wow, cool! I’m going to work at a camp for high school kids in America, teaching them Chinese. It’s the first time I’ve ever visited the U.S., although I have some family there.
5．B
【原文】W: I’m so excited that we are going to the concert. It will last for about three hours.
M: I missed going to concerts so much. We haven’t seen live music for two years.
W: Yes, let’s enjoy it.
6．A 7．C
【原文】W: OK, I’m just putting together the things we need for the camping trip.
M: So, what do we have to get
W: We’ll need to take sleeping bags to keep warm. It’s not going to rain, but it will be cold. I also need to do a big food shop — kids will eat a lot!
M: Yep. How many cars shall we take There are five of us, plus Jamie and Beth.
W: I think both of us will have to drive and share the five kids between the two cars! I’m afraid if we were stuck in the wild, we would not have a car big enough to take all of us.
8．A 9．C
【原文】W: Hi, it’s Rose. I’m going to the library and then to the store with a friend this afternoon. Do you need me to buy anything for you
M: Oh, thank you, my dear. Could you wait for a moment while I get my shopping list
W: Of course. I’m just getting used to my new phone. This is the first call I’ve made!
M: I’m honored! Now, could you please buy some milk, apples, and salt for me
W: Is that all OK, Grandpa. I’ll get them as soon as I’ve been to the store.
10．A 11．B 12．A
【原文】M: Guess what That was the dog owner on the phone. We can visit him this evening.
W: Great, I’m looking forward to getting a new pet.
M: Well, the dog is three months old, and he sounds like a friendly, healthy dog.
W: OK. I’m just preparing dinner, then I’m doing football coaching from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., so we could go and see the dog after that
M: I forgot about football, but that’s fine. Then, I’m going to take a shower. How about we drive straight there from the football field
W: Wonderful! The dog owner lives just near the beach. We could go for a walk before coming home if I’ve got the energy!
13．B 14．C 15．C 16．A
【原文】M: Have you seen the task given by Professor Green
W: Yes. It is a very difficult math problem, unlike anything I’ve ever done before.
M: I spent an hour trying to solve it yesterday at home, but I just kept going around in circles.
W: Perhaps if we work on it together, we can solve it. Two heads are better than one.
M: I know, but the professor said only one student can get the prize.
W: I’ll be happy to share it with you.
M: I guess if we don’t help one another, we stand no chance of winning the prize.
W: Exactly.
M: OK. Let’s meet in the library at 3:00 p.m.
W: I have a physics lecture at 3:00 p.m. How about meeting at 4:30 p.m. instead
M: OK. I’ll go early and book a room so we can work in private.
W: Good idea. See you later.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．A
【原文】
Cars are not welcome in the city, as traffic officials are trying to make the city cleaner and better for shoppers. At least, that’s the idea, but it has proved unpopular with the general public and shop owners. They fear that their stores will have no customers if people can’t use their cars. City officials are eager to point out the plan’s good points, while promising to listen to the public’s idea. In an interview with this newspaper, one traffic planning officer said that they know shop owners are worried whether customers will continue to come into the city, if they cannot drive. However, according to the research, the opposite is likely to be true, as many people avoid driving to the city because of pollution. Fewer cars mean less pollution, and hopefully more people want to return to the city center. The city’s autumn festivals and Christmas shopping are safe, because the traffic plan is on hold during the colder months, and it is set to begin in spring next year.
56．whom 57．a 58．while/though/although 59．truly 60．to close 61．has become 62．as 63．coming 64．movement 65．needed
66．[Possible version 1]
Good morning, everyone!
I think we shouldn’t depend on AI too much. Although AI can give us well-written essays very quickly, this ease of use isn’t good for our learning.
First of all, writing helps us think and learn how to express our thoughts clearly. But if we use AI, we miss this important way of training our minds. Also, if we rely too much on AI, we won’t know what we’re bad at. Finally, we may lose the motivation to improve on our own.
So, let’s face the difficulties of writing. That’s how we can really get better at English.
Thank you for listening!
[Possible version 2]
Good morning, everyone!
Personally, I strongly support its application. First, AI serves as an efficient writing tool. It can quickly correct grammar mistakes and offer suggestions on sentence structures, helping us learn from errors. Second, AI provides instant inspiration. This helps us think in different ways and makes our writing better. Also, if we look at what AI writes and compare it with our own work, we can see where we need to improve.
In conclusion, using AI in writing practice is beneficial, and we should embrace this useful tool.
Thank you for listening!
67．
Nate and Kris were on the move. Together they jumped onto the boat and rowed it towards the struggling cat. The ice cracked with every movement, adding to the tension. As they got closer, they could see the fear in Mittens’ eyes. The cat was trembling violently. Reaching out, Nate grabbed the cat by the neck. She was saved! The crowd cheered as they safely reached the bank. Thrilled, the old man came forward, his hands outstretched. “Thank you, thank you so much,” he said, his voice choked with emotion as he held Mittens close. Nate and Kris smiled, feeling a sense of pride and relief. They had faced their fears and taken a risk to save a life.
