柳州市高一年级下学期期末联合考试高一英语试卷
满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What will the man do tomorrow
A．Design a poster. B．Buy a ticket. C．Attend the concert.
2．What’s troubling the man
A．Leading a team. B．Being in a new team. C．Playing basketball poorly.
3．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Lecturer and listener. C．Guide and tourist.
4．How can a lost language might be preserved
A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more.
5．What should be the guidelines of our society according to the man
A．Social values. B．Fast-paced life. C．Technical progress.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 did the man do at the festival
A．He tried Ethiopian food. B．He learned a new dance. C．He joined in a local community.
7．What’s a real challenge for the man
A．Tracking the history.
B．Respecting other cultures.
C．Understanding language differences.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What was the woman looking for online yesterday
A．Information of some old bands.
B．Videos about old friends.
C．News from home and abroad.
9．What did the woman discover unexpectedly
A．A virtual concert. B．A digital album. C．A photo of a singer.
10．How does Liam find the woman’s experience
A．It’s doubtful B．It’s natural. C．It’s interesting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the old market
A．It has a history of a hundred years.
B．It’s turned into a sports center.
C．It’s well protected as a historic site.
12．Where does the conversation take place
A．At the library. B．In the cinema. C．In the office.
13．How much of city funds does the man suggest for heritage protection
A．10%. B．15%. C．60%.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What still appears in the woman’s dreams
A．Her burned cakes. B．Her dad’s pancakes. C．Food at an Italian restaurant.
15．What do the man and Mary like
A．Cooking new food at home.
B．Finding something to celebrate.
C．Cleaning up the mess at home.
16．Who taught the woman to bake
A．Mary. B．Mark. C．Her father.
17．What will the speakers do after work
A．Buy some cakes. B．Have some coffee. C．Attend a cooking class.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How quickly do people typically form a first impression
A．7-30 seconds. B．1-5 minutes. C．5-10 minutes.
19．What does “Impression Mastery” include
A．A language training. B．Speech competitions. C．Role-plays and lectures.
20．What is the text
A．A lecture at a meeting. B．A speech about impression. C．An introduction to a course.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Garibaldi Lake: The Complete Guide
Garibaldi Lake, a famous hiking place in southern British Columbia, lies near Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler. Part of Garibaldi Provincial Park, it is 4,869 feet above sea level and has a beautiful light blue-green color.
Things to Do
The lake offers various activities. Hiking is popular for hikers. Fishing requires a license, and swimming is a choice, but remember the water is cold and there are no lifeguards.
Best Hikes & Trails
The Garibaldi Lake Hike is an 11-mile, round trip. It takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours each way and is the shortest route to the base of the lake. This hike is able to be reached from July to October when the snow has turned into water. There are also more challenging trails like Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge for experienced hikers in summer.
Where to Camp & Getting There & Tips
There are three campgrounds around the lake. Bring your own cooking equipment and take away your rubbish. You can drive a car from Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway, and when you’re around 23 miles north of Squamish, take the Rubble Creek exit to Garibaldi Lake Road on your right, and then follow the road for 1.6 miles to reach the parking lot. Remember, the weather there is changeable, parking lot fills up fast, and prepare for snow in winter. Also, bring your own toilet paper for backcountry hikes.
1. What can people do at Garibaldi Lake
A. Go fishing with a license. B. Watch protected wildlife.
C. Skate on the lake in winter. D. Swim with lifeguards’ help.
2. When can visitors go hiking in Garibaldi Lake
A. In February. B. In June. C. In August. D. In December.
3. How can people reach the lake
A. By train. B. By car. C. By boat. D. By air.
B
Among those who walk the Great Wall of China in northern Beijing daily is Liu Hongyan, a 45-year-old resident in Shixia village and a guardian (守护者) of this long-lasting cultural treasure.
As a child, Liu enjoyed stories and views shared by her uncle, Mei Jingtian, who had been devoted to protecting the Great Wall.
In 2019, Liu was chosen as one of the guardians after a strict selection process—a written exam, interview and physical test—that got rid of many. She proudly shared the news with her uncle, who was glad to hand over the responsibility to his niece.
With the early morning sun, Liu walks around to guard a 20-kilometer section of the Great Wall with her team members every weekday for six to seven hours. She walks on the stony mountain road and climbs with things they need on her back, including food and water.
Her tasks include collecting rubbish, clearing grass that is not wanted and recording signs of damage to the Great Wall’s structure. The greatest challenge, however, is dealing with illegal visitors. Some tourists, not knowing the rules for protecting the Great Wall, try to climb the non-public sections and set up tents on the wall. She always tries to be patient with them.
Her role is more than protecting the Great Wall—she is also an educator. Over time, she has seen improvements in how people treat the Great Wall. “Drawings on the wall and rubbish are less common now. More volunteers join in cleanup events with an increased awareness of protecting it,” she said.
“My uncle passed the responsibility to me,” she said. “I’ll pass it on in the future. Protecting the Great Wall is more than a job for me - it’s part of who I am. It’s home.”
4. Why did Liu’s uncle feel happy in 2019
A. Liu gave up her earlier job. B. Liu was chosen as a guardian.
C. Liu passed the written exam. D. Liu joined a volunteer team.
5. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A Liu’s job is rather difficult. B. Liu dislikes the mountain road.
C. Liu often gets injured on the job. D. Liu has a large team of women members.
6. What are Liu’s daily tasks on the Great Wall
A. Taking photos of the wall and illegal visitors.
B. Growing grass and recording weather change.
C. Collecting rubbish and recording signs of damage.
D. Cleaning the wall and repairing non-public sections.
7. Which words can best describe Liu Hongyan
A. Strict and careful. B. Brave and outgoing.
C. Patient and humorous. D. Hard-working and responsible.
C
“Ready ” I asked my husband AJ as we stood at our first 5K race. Newly married, we were opposites. He loved pizza and weightlifting while I preferred sports but hated running. Though I’d played college volleyball, AJ had recently started jogging to lose weight.
When the starting gun fired, AJ ran ahead while I settled into a slow jog. To my surprise, I caught up with him soon. I sped up, leaving him behind. I finished in 25 minutes without training; AJ arrived later, a little shocked. “Just train more,” I encouraged. “You’ve got this.”
That defeat changed everything. AJ replaced TV nights with training, asking my marathon-running father for advice. They practiced pacing strategies and speed workouts during visits. When AJ completed his first marathon six months later, he announced a wild goal: run a marathon in all 50 states by age 50.
His challenges grew with our family I was pregnant with our third child and struggling with our sleepless first two children, while AJ trained for a 100-mile race near our home. On race day, my children and I cheered as friends took turns pacing him. For nearly 24 hours, AJ battled exhaustion and falls, finishing with skinned knees and torn clothes. “I wanted to quit,” he admitted later, “but I couldn’t let our girls see me give up.”
That muddy finish line taught our family about courage. AJ proved ordinary people can achieve great things through determination. Though he still had 25 states left in his marathon quest, completing that 100-mile race showed what happens when you refuse to quit.
Years after that first 5K where I accidentally sparked this journey, AJ still jokes that beating him was my best advice. But watching him change from a reluctant (不情愿的) jogger to an ultramarathon runner taught us both that true growth begins where comfort zones end.
8. How did AJ feel after his first 5K race
A. Proud. B. Surprised. C. Excited. D. Confused.
9. What changed AJ’s attitude towards marathon
A. His defeat in the first 5K race. B. Pressure from family responsibilities.
C. A desire to improve his health issues. D. His father-in-law’s marathon experience.
10. What does the author believe her husband can achieve
A. Becoming a professional athlete. B. Fixing his unhealthy lifestyle.
C. Completing marathons worldwide. D. Great things through determination.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Importance of Losing: A Race to Success
B. Family First: How Marathons Strengthen Bonds
C. Beyond Comfort Zones: A Marathon of Growth
D From Pizza to Marathon: A Weightlifter’s Journey
D
As we know, bees play an important role in ecosystem. Not only do many of them make honey, but they also pollinate (授粉) local plants, which is good for plant life worldwide to continue. However, habitat loss and environmental changes are threatening these bees. In Australia, 23-year-old biology student Clancy Lester, known as “The Bee Man”, is trying to protect over 2,000 native bee species.
Lester’s passion for nature began in childhood. While researching bad honey harvests with a local group, he realized the urgent need to protect native bees, so he created a website teaching people to build “bee hotels”—rooms that provide shelter for solitary bees, which make up most bee species. Unlike honeybees in hives (蜂房), solitary bees live alone and need sate spaces to nest and lay eggs.
Bee hotels are like natural habitats. They can be made using hollow bamboo, wooden blocks with small holes, or even sand-clay mixtures. Key requirements include morning sunlight and nearby flowers for food. These simple structures offer temporary homes for bees facing habitat loss. Lester stresses that even small efforts, like building a bee hotel, can make a difference: “For humans, it’s a quick project, but for bees, it could save their species.”
Beyond bee hotels, Lester calls on changing city’s green spaces into bee-friendly zones. Grasslands or unused city areas could become gardens filled with native plants, linking parks and bee-friendly zones to create “habitat corridors” for insects. This way can help solve the problem while making cities greener.
Climate change has become a threat to bees, but Lester’s work shows individual actions do matter. Protecting pollinators isn’t just about saving bees—it’s about preserving ecosystems that humans rely on. By building bee hotels or planting flowers, everyone can contribute to a healthier planet. As Lester proves, small steps can lead to a significant change, ensuring these tiny pollinators continue their irreplaceable work.
12. What does Clancy Lester make efforts to do
A. Reduce pollution in Australian cities. B. Breed honeybees for money.
C Study the effects of climate change. D. Protect native bee species.
13. What is a must for Clancy Lester’s bee hotels
A. Morning sunlight and nearby flowers. B. Access to rich water sources.
C. Special materials like metal tubes. D. Protection from human activities.
14. What does the underlined phrase “this way” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Building bee hotels with bamboo. B. Covering empty spaces with trees.
C. Creating more bee-friendly zones. D. Educating people about climate change.
15. What does Lester’s work mean to us
A. Urbanization must be stopped for nature. B. Individual actions can protect ecosystems.
C. Advanced technology is key to saving bees. D. Governments should take insect protection seriously.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people get bored easily when they’re working out. ____16____ With a little bit of effort, you can turn the time of watching TV time into a workout!
The first step is to prepare for the exercise. ____17____ If you hold your neck in a strange position while you work out, you could injure yourself. Adjust your TV to allow you to see the screen comfortably. Here are some good exercises while you watch TV.
Do some sit-ups. Lie on the floor with your back straight and your knees bent. Cross your hands over your chest and sit up using your stomach muscles. Slowly lower yourself back to the floor. Repeat this process ten times to complete a set. ____18____
Do some jumping. ____19____ Stand with your back straight and your arms at your side. Jump into the air, lifting your straight arms above you and landing with your feet a shoulders-width apart. In this position, your body will be in an “X” shape. Jump again, returning to your original position. Repeat these moves quickly to raise your heart rate and burn calories (卡路里).
____20____ Exercise games include specific TV shows and actions the viewer has to complete when specific big events take place. For example, if you watch Game of Thrones, you could do twenty jumping every time one of your favorite characters dies. That would be a super tiring workout!
A. Use exercise games.
B. Copy what the characters do.
C. If the floor is hard, prepare a mat in advance.
D. However, exercising in front of a television can be a joy.
E. Try to do two or three sets during each commercial break.
F. This exercise builds muscle while allowing you to sleep well.
G. Jumping is an excellent way to burn calories while you watch TV.
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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Recently, I drove into a personal gas station. I was filling up gas when I ____21____ an ‘Excuse me, sir ’ behind me. I ____22____ and saw a woman nearing me. She was very apologetic and nervous. So I asked what she ____23____.
She said she was almost out of ____24____ but her wallet was gone. However, she ____25____ to get home to Jackson, Mississippi, 320 miles away.
I told her to pull in behind me. Her eyes got wide and she did so. I ____26____ my card against the reader, pushed the button (按钮), and told her to fill it up. She was extremely ____27____. Then I gave her another $20 for food. When she received the ____28____, her eyes were filled with tears. She kept thanking me over and over again, her voice shaking with thanks. It was clear that this ____29____ meant the world to her. At that moment, I felt a (n) _____30_____ feeling inside me. Helping her wasn’t a big _____31_____ for me, but seeing the _____32_____ and happiness on her face made it all worthwhile. It made me remember how a simple _____33_____ can have a huge influence on someone’s life. I _____34_____ the gas station with a heart full of joy, knowing that I had made a _____35_____, no matter how small, on her long journey home.
21. A. heard B. repeated C. mentioned D. requested
22. A. rose B. turned C. recalled D. greeted
23. A. signed B. discovered C. needed D. tricked
24. A. patience B. mind C. food D. gas
25. A. started B. forgot C. refused D. wanted
26. A. placed B. recognized C. lost D. painted
27. A. impressive B. responsible C. embarrassed D. grateful
28. A. prize B. money C. honor D. interview
29. A. kindness B. power C. solution D. praise
30. A. painful B. warm C. empty D. sad
31. A. goal B. level C. deal D. schedule
32. A. disappointment B. pride C. worry D. relief
33. A. treatment B. act C. meal D. adventure
34. A. rang B. doubted C. left D. explored
35. A. difference B. decision C. ceremony D. change
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As China’s economy grows, low-priced and high-quality coffee is becoming popular in smaller counties. In Huojia County, Henan Province, a Lucky Cup cafe sells drinks for 6 yuan each, ____36____ (attract) an increasing number of customers. Using 5 kilograms of beans daily, the shop ____37____ (earn) nearly 800,000 yuan in the past 10 months. The owner is planning ____38____ (open) another two stores this year.
Founded in 2017, Lucky Cup now has over 5,000 stores nationwide. As ____39____ (many) coffee shops crowd into big cities than before, it turns to smaller markets. International brands are also focusing on these markets, and one reports that it has ____40____ (successful) entered over 1,000 county-level markets.
Data show coffee delivery ____41____ (order) in counties jumped by 97% in 2024, while the number of shops increased by 159%. About half of China’s counties now have basic coffee consciousness, and it is predicted that county economies would account ____42____ more than 66% of China’s personal consumption ____43____ (grow). Low-priced choices like Lucky Cup, ____44____ can get its beans 30 yuan per kilogram lower than the market price, are meeting the demand.
Anyway, the rise of coffee scene in small markets is not only a result of people’s rising incomes but also ____45____ signal of evolving (演变) consumer trends in China’s lower-tier markets.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Johnson发邮件询问你上高中以来的感受，请你回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．生活情况；
2．学习中的主要困惑；
3．你的打算。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Johnson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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 was raised in a music-centered home. I did well in classical music and saved my competitive nature for the stage, not in the athletic field. Everyone knew “Emily doesn’t do sports”. I chose the safety of the cheering roles, far removed from balls. Staying on the sidelines meant I was in control and would never injure myself to look like a fool.
That changed when our family moved to the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The activity of choice in my new community was tennis. If I wanted a social life, I would have to play the sport I had never tried before. I cheered myself on, telling myself that I enjoyed trying new things, and tennis skirts were pretty.
However, it was not just a concept (概念) but also learning to move my body in new and completely foreign ways. With arms, legs, hands and feet all speeding up in different directions, I would celebrate at the end of the each lesson when I hadn’t thrown out my back. My movements were awkward and childish, like a baby just learning to walk, struggling to put one foot in front of the other.
In the following weeks, I spent hours on the court, hitting ball after ball against the practice wall. Though I practiced hard, I didn’t make great progress. I still couldn’t control my body’s movements better. Being blamed for the wrong movement was my daily routine. Without expectation, what waited for me was the moments of frustration because the ball would go wildly off-course.
One day, an elderly man named Mr. Thompson, noticed my struggles. He approached me and offered some gentle advice. “It’s not just about the strength but the rhythm (节奏) and your confidence,” he said with a kind smile. His words were like a guiding light. Under his guidance, I started to focus on the paces of my movements. Gradually, I began to see improvements. The ball started to land where I intended it to more often.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team.
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Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________柳州市高一年级下学期期末联合考试高一英语试卷
满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What will the man do tomorrow
A．Design a poster. B．Buy a ticket. C．Attend the concert.
2．What’s troubling the man
A．Leading a team. B．Being in a new team. C．Playing basketball poorly.
3．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Lecturer and listener. C．Guide and tourist.
4．How can a lost language might be preserved
A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more.
5．What should be the guidelines of our society according to the man
A．Social values. B．Fast-paced life. C．Technical progress.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 did the man do at the festival
A．He tried Ethiopian food. B．He learned a new dance. C．He joined in a local community.
7．What’s a real challenge for the man
A．Tracking the history.
B．Respecting other cultures.
C．Understanding language differences.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What was the woman looking for online yesterday
A．Information of some old bands.
B．Videos about old friends.
C．News from home and abroad.
9．What did the woman discover unexpectedly
A．A virtual concert. B．A digital album. C．A photo of a singer.
10．How does Liam find the woman’s experience
A．It’s doubtful B．It’s natural. C．It’s interesting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the old market
A．It has a history of a hundred years.
B．It’s turned into a sports center.
C．It’s well protected as a historic site.
12．Where does the conversation take place
A．At the library. B．In the cinema. C．In the office.
13．How much of city funds does the man suggest for heritage protection
A．10%. B．15%. C．60%.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What still appears in the woman’s dreams
A．Her burned cakes. B．Her dad’s pancakes. C．Food at an Italian restaurant.
15．What do the man and Mary like
A．Cooking new food at home.
B．Finding something to celebrate.
C．Cleaning up the mess at home.
16．Who taught the woman to bake
A．Mary. B．Mark. C．Her father.
17．What will the speakers do after work
A．Buy some cakes. B．Have some coffee. C．Attend a cooking class.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How quickly do people typically form a first impression
A．7-30 seconds. B．1-5 minutes. C．5-10 minutes.
19．What does “Impression Mastery” include
A．A language training. B．Speech competitions. C．Role-plays and lectures.
20．What is the text
A．A lecture at a meeting. B．A speech about impression. C．An introduction to a course.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Garibaldi Lake: The Complete Guide
Garibaldi Lake, a famous hiking place in southern British Columbia, lies near Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler. Part of Garibaldi Provincial Park, it is 4,869 feet above sea level and has a beautiful light blue-green color.
Things to Do
The lake offers various activities. Hiking is popular for hikers. Fishing requires a license, and swimming is a choice, but remember the water is cold and there are no lifeguards.
Best Hikes & Trails
The Garibaldi Lake Hike is an 11-mile, round trip. It takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours each way and is the shortest route to the base of the lake. This hike is able to be reached from July to October when the snow has turned into water. There are also more challenging trails like Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge for experienced hikers in summer.
Where to Camp & Getting There & Tips
There are three campgrounds around the lake. Bring your own cooking equipment and take away your rubbish. You can drive a car from Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway, and when you’re around 23 miles north of Squamish, take the Rubble Creek exit to Garibaldi Lake Road on your right, and then follow the road for 1.6 miles to reach the parking lot. Remember, the weather there is changeable, parking lot fills up fast, and prepare for snow in winter. Also, bring your own toilet paper for backcountry hikes.
1. What can people do at Garibaldi Lake
A. Go fishing with a license. B. Watch protected wildlife.
C. Skate on the lake in winter. D. Swim with lifeguards’ help.
2. When can visitors go hiking in Garibaldi Lake
A. In February. B. In June. C. In August. D. In December.
3. How can people reach the lake
A. By train. B. By car. C. By boat. D. By air.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
Among those who walk the Great Wall of China in northern Beijing daily is Liu Hongyan, a 45-year-old resident in Shixia village and a guardian (守护者) of this long-lasting cultural treasure.
As a child, Liu enjoyed stories and views shared by her uncle, Mei Jingtian, who had been devoted to protecting the Great Wall.
In 2019, Liu was chosen as one of the guardians after a strict selection process—a written exam, interview and physical test—that got rid of many. She proudly shared the news with her uncle, who was glad to hand over the responsibility to his niece.
With the early morning sun, Liu walks around to guard a 20-kilometer section of the Great Wall with her team members every weekday for six to seven hours. She walks on the stony mountain road and climbs with things they need on her back, including food and water.
Her tasks include collecting rubbish, clearing grass that is not wanted and recording signs of damage to the Great Wall’s structure. The greatest challenge, however, is dealing with illegal visitors. Some tourists, not knowing the rules for protecting the Great Wall, try to climb the non-public sections and set up tents on the wall. She always tries to be patient with them.
Her role is more than protecting the Great Wall—she is also an educator. Over time, she has seen improvements in how people treat the Great Wall. “Drawings on the wall and rubbish are less common now. More volunteers join in cleanup events with an increased awareness of protecting it,” she said.
“My uncle passed the responsibility to me,” she said. “I’ll pass it on in the future. Protecting the Great Wall is more than a job for me - it’s part of who I am. It’s home.”
4. Why did Liu’s uncle feel happy in 2019
A. Liu gave up her earlier job. B. Liu was chosen as a guardian.
C. Liu passed the written exam. D. Liu joined a volunteer team.
5. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A Liu’s job is rather difficult. B. Liu dislikes the mountain road.
C. Liu often gets injured on the job. D. Liu has a large team of women members.
6. What are Liu’s daily tasks on the Great Wall
A. Taking photos of the wall and illegal visitors.
B. Growing grass and recording weather change.
C. Collecting rubbish and recording signs of damage.
D. Cleaning the wall and repairing non-public sections.
7. Which words can best describe Liu Hongyan
A. Strict and careful. B. Brave and outgoing.
C. Patient and humorous. D. Hard-working and responsible.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
“Ready ” I asked my husband AJ as we stood at our first 5K race. Newly married, we were opposites. He loved pizza and weightlifting while I preferred sports but hated running. Though I’d played college volleyball, AJ had recently started jogging to lose weight.
When the starting gun fired, AJ ran ahead while I settled into a slow jog. To my surprise, I caught up with him soon. I sped up, leaving him behind. I finished in 25 minutes without training; AJ arrived later, a little shocked. “Just train more,” I encouraged. “You’ve got this.”
That defeat changed everything. AJ replaced TV nights with training, asking my marathon-running father for advice. They practiced pacing strategies and speed workouts during visits. When AJ completed his first marathon six months later, he announced a wild goal: run a marathon in all 50 states by age 50.
His challenges grew with our family I was pregnant with our third child and struggling with our sleepless first two children, while AJ trained for a 100-mile race near our home. On race day, my children and I cheered as friends took turns pacing him. For nearly 24 hours, AJ battled exhaustion and falls, finishing with skinned knees and torn clothes. “I wanted to quit,” he admitted later, “but I couldn’t let our girls see me give up.”
That muddy finish line taught our family about courage. AJ proved ordinary people can achieve great things through determination. Though he still had 25 states left in his marathon quest, completing that 100-mile race showed what happens when you refuse to quit.
Years after that first 5K where I accidentally sparked this journey, AJ still jokes that beating him was my best advice. But watching him change from a reluctant (不情愿的) jogger to an ultramarathon runner taught us both that true growth begins where comfort zones end.
8. How did AJ feel after his first 5K race
A. Proud. B. Surprised. C. Excited. D. Confused.
9. What changed AJ’s attitude towards marathon
A. His defeat in the first 5K race. B. Pressure from family responsibilities.
C. A desire to improve his health issues. D. His father-in-law’s marathon experience.
10. What does the author believe her husband can achieve
A. Becoming a professional athlete. B. Fixing his unhealthy lifestyle.
C. Completing marathons worldwide. D. Great things through determination.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Importance of Losing: A Race to Success
B. Family First: How Marathons Strengthen Bonds
C. Beyond Comfort Zones: A Marathon of Growth
D From Pizza to Marathon: A Weightlifter’s Journey
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
As we know, bees play an important role in ecosystem. Not only do many of them make honey, but they also pollinate (授粉) local plants, which is good for plant life worldwide to continue. However, habitat loss and environmental changes are threatening these bees. In Australia, 23-year-old biology student Clancy Lester, known as “The Bee Man”, is trying to protect over 2,000 native bee species.
Lester’s passion for nature began in childhood. While researching bad honey harvests with a local group, he realized the urgent need to protect native bees, so he created a website teaching people to build “bee hotels”—rooms that provide shelter for solitary bees, which make up most bee species. Unlike honeybees in hives (蜂房), solitary bees live alone and need sate spaces to nest and lay eggs.
Bee hotels are like natural habitats. They can be made using hollow bamboo, wooden blocks with small holes, or even sand-clay mixtures. Key requirements include morning sunlight and nearby flowers for food. These simple structures offer temporary homes for bees facing habitat loss. Lester stresses that even small efforts, like building a bee hotel, can make a difference: “For humans, it’s a quick project, but for bees, it could save their species.”
Beyond bee hotels, Lester calls on changing city’s green spaces into bee-friendly zones. Grasslands or unused city areas could become gardens filled with native plants, linking parks and bee-friendly zones to create “habitat corridors” for insects. This way can help solve the problem while making cities greener.
Climate change has become a threat to bees, but Lester’s work shows individual actions do matter. Protecting pollinators isn’t just about saving bees—it’s about preserving ecosystems that humans rely on. By building bee hotels or planting flowers, everyone can contribute to a healthier planet. As Lester proves, small steps can lead to a significant change, ensuring these tiny pollinators continue their irreplaceable work.
12. What does Clancy Lester make efforts to do
A. Reduce pollution in Australian cities. B. Breed honeybees for money.
C Study the effects of climate change. D. Protect native bee species.
13. What is a must for Clancy Lester’s bee hotels
A. Morning sunlight and nearby flowers. B. Access to rich water sources.
C. Special materials like metal tubes. D. Protection from human activities.
14. What does the underlined phrase “this way” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Building bee hotels with bamboo. B. Covering empty spaces with trees.
C. Creating more bee-friendly zones. D. Educating people about climate change.
15. What does Lester’s work mean to us
A. Urbanization must be stopped for nature. B. Individual actions can protect ecosystems.
C. Advanced technology is key to saving bees. D. Governments should take insect protection seriously.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people get bored easily when they’re working out. ____16____ With a little bit of effort, you can turn the time of watching TV time into a workout!
The first step is to prepare for the exercise. ____17____ If you hold your neck in a strange position while you work out, you could injure yourself. Adjust your TV to allow you to see the screen comfortably. Here are some good exercises while you watch TV.
Do some sit-ups. Lie on the floor with your back straight and your knees bent. Cross your hands over your chest and sit up using your stomach muscles. Slowly lower yourself back to the floor. Repeat this process ten times to complete a set. ____18____
Do some jumping. ____19____ Stand with your back straight and your arms at your side. Jump into the air, lifting your straight arms above you and landing with your feet a shoulders-width apart. In this position, your body will be in an “X” shape. Jump again, returning to your original position. Repeat these moves quickly to raise your heart rate and burn calories (卡路里).
____20____ Exercise games include specific TV shows and actions the viewer has to complete when specific big events take place. For example, if you watch Game of Thrones, you could do twenty jumping every time one of your favorite characters dies. That would be a super tiring workout!
A. Use exercise games.
B. Copy what the characters do.
C. If the floor is hard, prepare a mat in advance.
D. However, exercising in front of a television can be a joy.
E. Try to do two or three sets during each commercial break.
F. This exercise builds muscle while allowing you to sleep well.
G. Jumping is an excellent way to burn calories while you watch TV.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. E 19. G 20. A
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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Recently, I drove into a personal gas station. I was filling up gas when I ____21____ an ‘Excuse me, sir ’ behind me. I ____22____ and saw a woman nearing me. She was very apologetic and nervous. So I asked what she ____23____.
She said she was almost out of ____24____ but her wallet was gone. However, she ____25____ to get home to Jackson, Mississippi, 320 miles away.
I told her to pull in behind me. Her eyes got wide and she did so. I ____26____ my card against the reader, pushed the button (按钮), and told her to fill it up. She was extremely ____27____. Then I gave her another $20 for food. When she received the ____28____, her eyes were filled with tears. She kept thanking me over and over again, her voice shaking with thanks. It was clear that this ____29____ meant the world to her. At that moment, I felt a (n) _____30_____ feeling inside me. Helping her wasn’t a big _____31_____ for me, but seeing the _____32_____ and happiness on her face made it all worthwhile. It made me remember how a simple _____33_____ can have a huge influence on someone’s life. I _____34_____ the gas station with a heart full of joy, knowing that I had made a _____35_____, no matter how small, on her long journey home.
21. A. heard B. repeated C. mentioned D. requested
22. A. rose B. turned C. recalled D. greeted
23. A. signed B. discovered C. needed D. tricked
24. A. patience B. mind C. food D. gas
25. A. started B. forgot C. refused D. wanted
26. A. placed B. recognized C. lost D. painted
27. A. impressive B. responsible C. embarrassed D. grateful
28. A. prize B. money C. honor D. interview
29. A. kindness B. power C. solution D. praise
30. A. painful B. warm C. empty D. sad
31. A. goal B. level C. deal D. schedule
32. A. disappointment B. pride C. worry D. relief
33. A. treatment B. act C. meal D. adventure
34. A. rang B. doubted C. left D. explored
35. A. difference B. decision C. ceremony D. change
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As China’s economy grows, low-priced and high-quality coffee is becoming popular in smaller counties. In Huojia County, Henan Province, a Lucky Cup cafe sells drinks for 6 yuan each, ____36____ (attract) an increasing number of customers. Using 5 kilograms of beans daily, the shop ____37____ (earn) nearly 800,000 yuan in the past 10 months. The owner is planning ____38____ (open) another two stores this year.
Founded in 2017, Lucky Cup now has over 5,000 stores nationwide. As ____39____ (many) coffee shops crowd into big cities than before, it turns to smaller markets. International brands are also focusing on these markets, and one reports that it has ____40____ (successful) entered over 1,000 county-level markets.
Data show coffee delivery ____41____ (order) in counties jumped by 97% in 2024, while the number of shops increased by 159%. About half of China’s counties now have basic coffee consciousness, and it is predicted that county economies would account ____42____ more than 66% of China’s personal consumption ____43____ (grow). Low-priced choices like Lucky Cup, ____44____ can get its beans 30 yuan per kilogram lower than the market price, are meeting the demand.
Anyway, the rise of coffee scene in small markets is not only a result of people’s rising incomes but also ____45____ signal of evolving (演变) consumer trends in China’s lower-tier markets.
【答案】36. attracting
37. has earned
38. to open
39. more 40. successfully
41. orders 42. for
43. growth 44. which
45. a
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Johnson发邮件询问你上高中以来的感受，请你回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．生活情况；
2．学习中的主要困惑；
3．你的打算。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Johnson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Johnson,
Thanks for your concern about my high school life. I am more than delighted to share my life and feelings with you.
Since I started high school my life has been both exciting and challenging. I share a room with three friendly roommates, and we have fun chatting and sharing stories before going to bed. However, I’m struggling with the study. I find math particularly difficult, especially the advanced functions. I often get confused in class and have trouble with homework.
To solve this, I plan to ask the teacher for extra help after class and join a math study group. I believe with efforts, I can catch up.
How about your school life Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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 was raised in a music-centered home. I did well in classical music and saved my competitive nature for the stage, not in the athletic field. Everyone knew “Emily doesn’t do sports”. I chose the safety of the cheering roles, far removed from balls. Staying on the sidelines meant I was in control and would never injure myself to look like a fool.
That changed when our family moved to the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The activity of choice in my new community was tennis. If I wanted a social life, I would have to play the sport I had never tried before. I cheered myself on, telling myself that I enjoyed trying new things, and tennis skirts were pretty.
However, it was not just a concept (概念) but also learning to move my body in new and completely foreign ways. With arms, legs, hands and feet all speeding up in different directions, I would celebrate at the end of the each lesson when I hadn’t thrown out my back. My movements were awkward and childish, like a baby just learning to walk, struggling to put one foot in front of the other.
In the following weeks, I spent hours on the court, hitting ball after ball against the practice wall. Though I practiced hard, I didn’t make great progress. I still couldn’t control my body’s movements better. Being blamed for the wrong movement was my daily routine. Without expectation, what waited for me was the moments of frustration because the ball would go wildly off-course.
One day, an elderly man named Mr. Thompson, noticed my struggles. He approached me and offered some gentle advice. “It’s not just about the strength but the rhythm (节奏) and your confidence,” he said with a kind smile. His words were like a guiding light. Under his guidance, I started to focus on the paces of my movements. Gradually, I began to see improvements. The ball started to land where I intended it to more often.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team.
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Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life.
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【答案】 My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team. Stepping onto the competitive court for the first time was horrible. Other players looked so confident and skilled, which made me doubt my ability. But the gentle advice appeared in my mind suddenly and my unhealthy feelings disappeared. I focused on the game, every shot and every movement. I gave it my all and won the match in the end. I felt a sense of achievement wash over me, proving that I could face challenges head-on and achieve success.
Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life. I became more outgoing and sociable and started to take part in tennis-related social events. I made friends from all walks of life and we bonded over our shared love for the sport. These new friendships broadened my way of seeing things and made me feel more connected to the community. Tennis has become more than just a sport for me. It’s a teacher, always reminding me of the importance of confidence, not giving up, and the joy of learning.
