湛江市2024--2025学年度第二学期期末调研考试高一英语
试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival in Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village, a charming destination in Pennsylvania, USA, hosts one of the most beloved festivals in the Northeast — Scarecrow Festival. During each autumn harvest season, the village transforms into an imaginative wonderland filled with handcrafted scarecrows, autumn decorations, and seasonal cheer.
What to Expect During Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Exhibits — The heart of the festival is the scarecrow display. Local residents and organizations design scarecrows. Themes range from classic farm-style scarecrows to pop culture works, superheroes, and even political figures.
Competitions & Awards — A scarecrow competition is held and the scarecrows are judged in several categories. Visitors are invited to vote (投票) for their favorite scarecrows through the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Prizes encourage friendly competition and inspire incredible designs.
Family-Friendly Activities — Beyond scarecrow viewing, other activities often include pumpkin carving and face painting, hayrides winding through the village, live music, dance performances, and storytelling.
Workshops & DIY Stations — Visitors who want to bring their scarecrow ideas to life can try making their own scarecrows, perfect for a fun souvenir, or entering them into the village’s scarecrow competition.
Seasonal Shopping & Dining — Peddler’s Village is known for its boutique (精品的) shops, so visitors can enjoy fall-themed shopping. Local food stalls, restaurants and cafés offer autumn specialties like apple cider and pumpkin treats.
Why Visit
Free Admission — Unlike some festivals, this one gives visitors free access.
Pictures for Days — You’ll find perfect photo spots around every corner.
Perfect Fall Atmosphere — If you love cool autumn air, colorful leaves, and seasonal fun, this festival is a must-visit.
1. What can visitors do during Scarecrow Festival in Peddler’s Village
A. Create their own scarecrows to take home.
B. Design unique scarecrows for the display.
C. Enjoy all the apple cider and pumpkin treats for free.
D. Determine the judges for the scarecrow competition.
2. What is a tip for experiencing the Scarecrow Festival
A. Visitors pay to join in the scarecrow competition.
B. The scarecrow designs are limited to traditional styles.
C. Photography is encouraged due to its nice backgrounds.
D. Scarecrows from workshops are refused in the competition.
3. What is the text
A. A study about a festival. B. An announcement for an event.
C. A report on a celebration. D. An introduction to a tradition.
B
When I was younger, I would walk around everywhere in a Cinderella dress and a knight’s helmet (头盔), thinking that I looked incredibly mature (成熟的). My mom and I were going to the grocery store. So was the costume (戏服). Time to pick my sister up at school. Costume time. I guess it’s no wonder that theatre is such a major part of my life!
The first production I was ever in was my second-grade musical, in which I played one of Cinderella’s mice. I had one line (台词) and practiced it over and over again with my parents, thinking it was going to be the most important moment of my entire life. The line came and passed without mistakes, and I was very proud of myself.
In fourth grade, I joined a theatre group and worked with about five other girls to create what could be described as the worst play in the world; I swear (发誓) it was that terrible. The play was about a group of girls who were having a sleepover and were transported into a television, and I can remember being jealous of the girl who got to play the attractive girl of the group while I was the reserved bookworm. Looking back upon it, I’m glad that I had this experience, because it helped me to learn that in the theatre world, you’re not always going to get the part that you think you deserve. You can’t let that disappointment distract you from doing your best with the role you were given.
Theatre changed my life because it helped me to learn that it’s okay to be different. My theatre teacher rolled around on the ground the first day of class, and it was joyful. We all had to sing a few verses of a song, whether we were good or bad singers, and let me tell you, I am a horrific singer .Nevertheless, I got up in front of my whole class and belted out “Part of Your World, ” unashamed, because theatre creates an environment in which everyone feels accepted.
4. What did the author’s behaviour in paragraph 1 indicate
A. She had a great sense of fashion.
B. She had great enthusiasm for acting.
C. Her time was filled with various performances.
D. Her mental age was greater than her physical age.
5. Which of the following words can best describe the author’s second-grade musical
A. Traditional. B. Challenging. C. Successful. D. Informative.
6. What does the underlined word “jealous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Afraid. B. Mindful. C. Independent. D. Envious.
7. What would be the best title for this text
A. How theatre has changed my life.
B. How Cinderella has inspired my creativity.
C. How theatre helped me become a better singer.
D. How I transformed the worst play into something better.
C
Ten years after introducing “Google Glass”, Alphabet Inc. has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses.The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.
A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public this week during the yearly Google I/O developer conference. Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.
The first Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw. That caused widespread privacy concerns. The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look. The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.
A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability, but did not provide additional details. The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera. A demonstration explained that a person, wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language, can see the spoken words in their own language. The description showed translations involving English, Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language.
The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world. This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps, as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Eddie Chung, a director of product management at Google, spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses. “What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers, taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,” he said.
8 What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses
A. Concerned. B. Critical.
C. Indifferent. D. Positive.
9. What led to widespread privacy concerns
A. The wearable camera. B. The latest glasses device.
C. The science fiction look. D. The virtual maps.
10. What can we learn about the new device from paragraph 4
A. It won’t be equipped with a camera.
B. It has more precise translation abilities.
C. It can translate certain languages into oral Japanese.
D. It can help certain people remove language barriers.
11. What’s the passage mainly about
A. A great breakthrough has been made in AI.
B. A new kind of smart eyeglasses will go on sale.
C. A new kind of smart translating eyeglasses is in development.
D. Different languages can be translated in real time.
D
No civilization is complete without legends about outer space. Our need to challenge the limits of what we know has made humans try to discover new worlds. However, outer space exploration can’t be carried out without heavy investments (投资), which can sometimes become a burden for any country or institution. But this could be about to change.
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by American Jeff Bezos, made history on Nov23, 2015. It successfully launched a rocket to the edge of space and brought it back to Earth for a safe landing. The rocket, named New Shepard, may very well be the first successful reusable rocket in space flight history. The next step is to prove it can fly again, making sure it is indeed reusable.
“We’re getting closer to a new era of space tourism,” commented a US magazine. Reusable rockets will help companies such as Blue Origin to achieve “a cost-saving means” of transporting humans into space and back, said the magazine.
Previously, whenever a rocket had been sent into orbit, it had always been destroyed or lost in the process. Even the space shuttle, which returned to the ground undamaged and on its own power, was only partly reusable. This problem has made a single launch mission extremely expensive. A completely reusable system will make space travel more affordable and sustainable (可持续的).
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX in private space exploration, called the idea of a reusable system“the breakthrough needed to completely change access to space”.
According to an article in The Atlantic magazine, New Shepard’ s success has ended “a private space race” between Bezos and Musk. However, according to Emily Calandrelli, host and producer of Exploration Outer Space on Fox, it is not completely fair “to compare the two companies’ achievements to date” because “their successes could be considered separate unique milestones on two different paths”. Blue Origin is aiming to sell directly to buyers(wealthy space tourists) while SpaceX is aiming to sell to large companies and the government (NASA, the Air Force). These two ideas require very different rockets.
12. Why is outer space exploration difficult to achieve according to the text
A. There are no legends about it. B. It needs a lot of money.
C. There are no good rockets. D. Humans don’t have the technology
pared with the past, what does reusable rockets enable companies like Blue Origin to achieve
A. A newer means of running a business. B. A safer landing back to Earth.
C. A smaller investment to make profits. D. A less competition with other companies.
14. What did Emily Calandrelli mean about the two companies in the last paragraph
A. They have the same goals. B. They are similar in technologies.
C. They haven’t ended their space race. D. They have different target customers.
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. The New Form of Space Travel
B. The Rise of Private Space Exploration Companies
C. Comparing Achievements in Private Space Exploration
D. The First Successful Reusable Rocket in Space Flight History
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Perhaps you love listening to a happy song when you need to cheer up. Or maybe you have an inspiring song that pumps you up whenever you have an important meeting or a job interview. But music can go even further than giving you a more positive mental attitude ____16____.
It helps regulate your mood
____17____, stress hormone cortisol (皮质醇激素) levels drop and your mood brightens. Therefore, regularly listening to happy music can improve your brain chemistry, helping you achieve greater mental and emotional balance.
It reduces stress
Regulating your cortisol levels with music can help relieve stress and make you feel more grounded. ____18____, including acute stress and chronic (长期的) stress. Listening to music on regular basis can relieve acute stress and prevent it from turning into chronic stress w more troublesome.
____19____
Anxiety affects some people in the US, many of whom also suffer from depression (抑郁症). If you are one of them, your doctor maybe consider adding music as a complete to your medical treatments. This is because listening to music releases a chemical that activities your brain’s reward and pleasure centers.
It can increase your motivation
In one study, researchers wanted to test the effect of music on the motivation levels of cyclists on bikes. To do this, they changed the speed of the music without the participants’ knowledge. When they increased the speed, the cyclists’ performance increased in terms of distance, speed, and power. ____20____. This suggested that the higher-speed music increased their motivation.
A. When you listen to upbeat music
B. It helps with physical treatments
C. It relieves anxiety and depression
D. There are different types of stress
E. If you keep mental and emotional balance
F. It’s also a great way to support your mental fitness
G. Decreasing the speed of the music had the opposite effect
第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was our first day to explore the city of Paris on our own. We had completed a week-long tour with a friend and felt ____21____ that we could find the streets by ourselves now. With a map in hand, we enjoyed a full day of ____22____ when we suddenly realized that the sky had turned from clear blue to ____23____. Soon the first ____24____ began to hit our heads. As the rain and wind ____25____, so did our footsteps. But it wasn’t long before we realized we were ____26____!
Just then, a car pulled up and a woman got out of the car who was ____27____ to see me wet through. But later she seemed to relax as she ____28____ us and asked us where we were going. She gave us ____29____ but we were still confused.
The woman suddenly _____30_____ mid-sentence and began to laugh. “Get in my car. I am taking you home,” she said. “We don’t want to get your car all _____31_____,” we responded.
But our rescuer insisted and we were both so grateful and tired and didn’t _____32_____ further. As the car turned into our neighborhood, a sense of _____33_____ filled me. I thanked her, telling her that she was the angel we had _____34_____ just moments before.
She looked at me in _____35_____ and said, “Your dream has come true. My last name is Angel. My family owns all the Angel bakery stores in the city!”
21. A. confident B. cautious C. generous D. active
22. A. contribution B. exploration C. impression D. expression
23. A. yellow B. red C. gray D. blue
24. A. raindrops B. clouds C. winds D. thunders
25. A. arrived B. depressed C. reduced D. increased
26. A. warned B. helped C. disturbed D. lost
27. A. pleased B. amazed C. shocked D. annoyed
28. A. inspected B. interviewed C. comforted D. required
29. A. rewards B. directions C. demands D. praises
30. A. stopped B. corrected C. changed D. cried
31. A. bright B. broken C. wet D. noisy
32. A. agree B. argue C. choose D. return
33. A. pride B. relief C. pain D. fear
34. A. knocked off B. taken over C. turned into D. dreamt of
35. A. achievement B. establishment C. amusement D. disappointment
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C
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。
Standing 1.67 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms, a humanoid (仿生的) robot named Morning professionally introduces and recommends the ____36____ (late) car models to clients at a Chery automobile 4S store in Malaysia. ____37____ (power) by advanced devices such as 3D lidar, panoramic (全景的) camera and large language model, Morning can independently plan its walking routes and actively respond ____38____ consumer inquiries.
In late April, the first batch (批次) of 220 such robots developed by Moga Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary (子公司) of Chinese carmaker Chery, ____39____ (deliver) to clients worldwide officially. Zhang Guibin, president of Moga Technology, said the robots will first be deployed at 4S store, then in public service places such as ____40____ (supermarket), before finally ____41____ (enter) households.
China’s robotics industry is expected to see ____42____ market boom in the coming years, ____43____ is expected to reach 870 billion yuan by 2030. Regions across China are investing heavily to foster this industry. Hefei, capital of Anhui Province, ____44____ (establish) a 10-billion-yuan fund so far to promote its smart robotics industry. Similar initiatives (方案) are underway in some other provinces. The smart robotics industry requires joint efforts _____45_____ (build) shared technology platforms and a more robust industrial ecosystem.
第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是校英语报记者李华，近期你校举办了一年一度的英语戏剧节（English Drama Festival）， 请你为此次活动写一篇新闻报道。内容包括：
1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动反响
注意：
1.词数 80 词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Annual English Drama Festival Successfully Held
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
For those students in city, the road to school might mean the convenience of their dad’s cars, where the heater keeps them comfortable and the radio plays music. But for Tom, who lived in a remote village, it meant a dangerous journey through strong winds and piles of snow.
It was a cold morning. The snow blanketed every rooftop and weighed on the branches of big trees. Tom woke up early, with the howling wind outside his small cabin (小木屋). He put on lots of clothes, including his thickest wool socks and warmest coat. As he was about to go, there was a knock on the door. It’s his classmate Peter in the same village. “Hey, Tom,” Peter said. “Do you think we should go to school today ” “I know it’s tough,” Tom replied, looking at the heavy snow outside, “but missing school means we’ll fall behind.” Finally, they decided to go to school.
The snow had been falling for days, building up on the narrow path that led to school. Tom and Peter stepped out into the snowstorm, with boots sinking deep into the snow. Tom used his arms to push the snow away, and his heart was pounding as he worked hard. He fell down a few times, but each time he got up again. “I must go to school!” Tom said firmly. Thinking about the other kids in the village who insisted on going to school, he knew they were facing the same challenge. But they were all trying to learn and grow.
The wind had blown snow all over the path, making it hard to see where they were going. Not far away, Tom heard someone crying from behind a tree. “Peter, do you hear that ” Tom asked in a puzzled tone. “Let’s go and have a look.” Peter answered.
注意：
1．续写的词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As they got closer, they spotted that it was their classmate, Sarah.
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After a long journey, they finally arrived at the school gate.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________湛江市2024--2025学年度第二学期期末调研考试高一英语
试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival in Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village, a charming destination in Pennsylvania, USA, hosts one of the most beloved festivals in the Northeast — Scarecrow Festival. During each autumn harvest season, the village transforms into an imaginative wonderland filled with handcrafted scarecrows, autumn decorations, and seasonal cheer.
What to Expect During Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Exhibits — The heart of the festival is the scarecrow display. Local residents and organizations design scarecrows. Themes range from classic farm-style scarecrows to pop culture works, superheroes, and even political figures.
Competitions & Awards — A scarecrow competition is held and the scarecrows are judged in several categories. Visitors are invited to vote (投票) for their favorite scarecrows through the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Prizes encourage friendly competition and inspire incredible designs.
Family-Friendly Activities — Beyond scarecrow viewing, other activities often include pumpkin carving and face painting, hayrides winding through the village, live music, dance performances, and storytelling.
Workshops & DIY Stations — Visitors who want to bring their scarecrow ideas to life can try making their own scarecrows, perfect for a fun souvenir, or entering them into the village’s scarecrow competition.
Seasonal Shopping & Dining — Peddler’s Village is known for its boutique (精品的) shops, so visitors can enjoy fall-themed shopping. Local food stalls, restaurants and cafés offer autumn specialties like apple cider and pumpkin treats.
Why Visit
Free Admission — Unlike some festivals, this one gives visitors free access.
Pictures for Days — You’ll find perfect photo spots around every corner.
Perfect Fall Atmosphere — If you love cool autumn air, colorful leaves, and seasonal fun, this festival is a must-visit.
1. What can visitors do during Scarecrow Festival in Peddler’s Village
A. Create their own scarecrows to take home.
B. Design unique scarecrows for the display.
C. Enjoy all the apple cider and pumpkin treats for free.
D. Determine the judges for the scarecrow competition.
2. What is a tip for experiencing the Scarecrow Festival
A. Visitors pay to join in the scarecrow competition.
B. The scarecrow designs are limited to traditional styles.
C. Photography is encouraged due to its nice backgrounds.
D. Scarecrows from workshops are refused in the competition.
3. What is the text
A. A study about a festival. B. An announcement for an event.
C. A report on a celebration. D. An introduction to a tradition.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
When I was younger, I would walk around everywhere in a Cinderella dress and a knight’s helmet (头盔), thinking that I looked incredibly mature (成熟的). My mom and I were going to the grocery store. So was the costume (戏服). Time to pick my sister up at school. Costume time. I guess it’s no wonder that theatre is such a major part of my life!
The first production I was ever in was my second-grade musical, in which I played one of Cinderella’s mice. I had one line (台词) and practiced it over and over again with my parents, thinking it was going to be the most important moment of my entire life. The line came and passed without mistakes, and I was very proud of myself.
In fourth grade, I joined a theatre group and worked with about five other girls to create what could be described as the worst play in the world; I swear (发誓) it was that terrible. The play was about a group of girls who were having a sleepover and were transported into a television, and I can remember being jealous of the girl who got to play the attractive girl of the group while I was the reserved bookworm. Looking back upon it, I’m glad that I had this experience, because it helped me to learn that in the theatre world, you’re not always going to get the part that you think you deserve. You can’t let that disappointment distract you from doing your best with the role you were given.
Theatre changed my life because it helped me to learn that it’s okay to be different. My theatre teacher rolled around on the ground the first day of class, and it was joyful. We all had to sing a few verses of a song, whether we were good or bad singers, and let me tell you, I am a horrific singer .Nevertheless, I got up in front of my whole class and belted out “Part of Your World, ” unashamed, because theatre creates an environment in which everyone feels accepted.
4. What did the author’s behaviour in paragraph 1 indicate
A. She had a great sense of fashion.
B. She had great enthusiasm for acting.
C. Her time was filled with various performances.
D. Her mental age was greater than her physical age.
5. Which of the following words can best describe the author’s second-grade musical
A. Traditional. B. Challenging. C. Successful. D. Informative.
6. What does the underlined word “jealous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Afraid. B. Mindful. C. Independent. D. Envious.
7. What would be the best title for this text
A. How theatre has changed my life.
B. How Cinderella has inspired my creativity.
C. How theatre helped me become a better singer.
D. How I transformed the worst play into something better.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
C
Ten years after introducing “Google Glass”, Alphabet Inc. has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses.The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.
A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public this week during the yearly Google I/O developer conference. Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.
The first Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw. That caused widespread privacy concerns. The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look. The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.
A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability, but did not provide additional details. The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera. A demonstration explained that a person, wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language, can see the spoken words in their own language. The description showed translations involving English, Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language.
The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world. This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps, as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Eddie Chung, a director of product management at Google, spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses. “What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers, taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,” he said.
8 What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses
A. Concerned. B. Critical.
C. Indifferent. D. Positive.
9. What led to widespread privacy concerns
A. The wearable camera. B. The latest glasses device.
C. The science fiction look. D. The virtual maps.
10. What can we learn about the new device from paragraph 4
A. It won’t be equipped with a camera.
B. It has more precise translation abilities.
C. It can translate certain languages into oral Japanese.
D. It can help certain people remove language barriers.
11. What’s the passage mainly about
A. A great breakthrough has been made in AI.
B. A new kind of smart eyeglasses will go on sale.
C. A new kind of smart translating eyeglasses is in development.
D. Different languages can be translated in real time.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
No civilization is complete without legends about outer space. Our need to challenge the limits of what we know has made humans try to discover new worlds. However, outer space exploration can’t be carried out without heavy investments (投资), which can sometimes become a burden for any country or institution. But this could be about to change.
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by American Jeff Bezos, made history on Nov23, 2015. It successfully launched a rocket to the edge of space and brought it back to Earth for a safe landing. The rocket, named New Shepard, may very well be the first successful reusable rocket in space flight history. The next step is to prove it can fly again, making sure it is indeed reusable.
“We’re getting closer to a new era of space tourism,” commented a US magazine. Reusable rockets will help companies such as Blue Origin to achieve “a cost-saving means” of transporting humans into space and back, said the magazine.
Previously, whenever a rocket had been sent into orbit, it had always been destroyed or lost in the process. Even the space shuttle, which returned to the ground undamaged and on its own power, was only partly reusable. This problem has made a single launch mission extremely expensive. A completely reusable system will make space travel more affordable and sustainable (可持续的).
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX in private space exploration, called the idea of a reusable system“the breakthrough needed to completely change access to space”.
According to an article in The Atlantic magazine, New Shepard’ s success has ended “a private space race” between Bezos and Musk. However, according to Emily Calandrelli, host and producer of Exploration Outer Space on Fox, it is not completely fair “to compare the two companies’ achievements to date” because “their successes could be considered separate unique milestones on two different paths”. Blue Origin is aiming to sell directly to buyers(wealthy space tourists) while SpaceX is aiming to sell to large companies and the government (NASA, the Air Force). These two ideas require very different rockets.
12. Why is outer space exploration difficult to achieve according to the text
A. There are no legends about it. B. It needs a lot of money.
C. There are no good rockets. D. Humans don’t have the technology
pared with the past, what does reusable rockets enable companies like Blue Origin to achieve
A. A newer means of running a business. B. A safer landing back to Earth.
C. A smaller investment to make profits. D. A less competition with other companies.
14. What did Emily Calandrelli mean about the two companies in the last paragraph
A. They have the same goals. B. They are similar in technologies.
C. They haven’t ended their space race. D. They have different target customers.
15. What can be the best title of the text
A. The New Form of Space Travel
B. The Rise of Private Space Exploration Companies
C. Comparing Achievements in Private Space Exploration
D. The First Successful Reusable Rocket in Space Flight History
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Perhaps you love listening to a happy song when you need to cheer up. Or maybe you have an inspiring song that pumps you up whenever you have an important meeting or a job interview. But music can go even further than giving you a more positive mental attitude ____16____.
It helps regulate your mood
____17____, stress hormone cortisol (皮质醇激素) levels drop and your mood brightens. Therefore, regularly listening to happy music can improve your brain chemistry, helping you achieve greater mental and emotional balance.
It reduces stress
Regulating your cortisol levels with music can help relieve stress and make you feel more grounded. ____18____, including acute stress and chronic (长期的) stress. Listening to music on regular basis can relieve acute stress and prevent it from turning into chronic stress w more troublesome.
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Anxiety affects some people in the US, many of whom also suffer from depression (抑郁症). If you are one of them, your doctor maybe consider adding music as a complete to your medical treatments. This is because listening to music releases a chemical that activities your brain’s reward and pleasure centers.
It can increase your motivation
In one study, researchers wanted to test the effect of music on the motivation levels of cyclists on bikes. To do this, they changed the speed of the music without the participants’ knowledge. When they increased the speed, the cyclists’ performance increased in terms of distance, speed, and power. ____20____. This suggested that the higher-speed music increased their motivation.
A. When you listen to upbeat music
B. It helps with physical treatments
C. It relieves anxiety and depression
D. There are different types of stress
E. If you keep mental and emotional balance
F. It’s also a great way to support your mental fitness
G. Decreasing the speed of the music had the opposite effect
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. G
第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was our first day to explore the city of Paris on our own. We had completed a week-long tour with a friend and felt ____21____ that we could find the streets by ourselves now. With a map in hand, we enjoyed a full day of ____22____ when we suddenly realized that the sky had turned from clear blue to ____23____. Soon the first ____24____ began to hit our heads. As the rain and wind ____25____, so did our footsteps. But it wasn’t long before we realized we were ____26____!
Just then, a car pulled up and a woman got out of the car who was ____27____ to see me wet through. But later she seemed to relax as she ____28____ us and asked us where we were going. She gave us ____29____ but we were still confused.
The woman suddenly _____30_____ mid-sentence and began to laugh. “Get in my car. I am taking you home,” she said. “We don’t want to get your car all _____31_____,” we responded.
But our rescuer insisted and we were both so grateful and tired and didn’t _____32_____ further. As the car turned into our neighborhood, a sense of _____33_____ filled me. I thanked her, telling her that she was the angel we had _____34_____ just moments before.
She looked at me in _____35_____ and said, “Your dream has come true. My last name is Angel. My family owns all the Angel bakery stores in the city!”
21. A. confident B. cautious C. generous D. active
22. A. contribution B. exploration C. impression D. expression
23. A. yellow B. red C. gray D. blue
24. A. raindrops B. clouds C. winds D. thunders
25. A. arrived B. depressed C. reduced D. increased
26. A. warned B. helped C. disturbed D. lost
27. A. pleased B. amazed C. shocked D. annoyed
28. A. inspected B. interviewed C. comforted D. required
29. A. rewards B. directions C. demands D. praises
30. A. stopped B. corrected C. changed D. cried
31. A. bright B. broken C. wet D. noisy
32. A. agree B. argue C. choose D. return
33. A. pride B. relief C. pain D. fear
34. A. knocked off B. taken over C. turned into D. dreamt of
35. A. achievement B. establishment C. amusement D. disappointment
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C
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。
Standing 1.67 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms, a humanoid (仿生的) robot named Morning professionally introduces and recommends the ____36____ (late) car models to clients at a Chery automobile 4S store in Malaysia. ____37____ (power) by advanced devices such as 3D lidar, panoramic (全景的) camera and large language model, Morning can independently plan its walking routes and actively respond ____38____ consumer inquiries.
In late April, the first batch (批次) of 220 such robots developed by Moga Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary (子公司) of Chinese carmaker Chery, ____39____ (deliver) to clients worldwide officially. Zhang Guibin, president of Moga Technology, said the robots will first be deployed at 4S store, then in public service places such as ____40____ (supermarket), before finally ____41____ (enter) households.
China’s robotics industry is expected to see ____42____ market boom in the coming years, ____43____ is expected to reach 870 billion yuan by 2030. Regions across China are investing heavily to foster this industry. Hefei, capital of Anhui Province, ____44____ (establish) a 10-billion-yuan fund so far to promote its smart robotics industry. Similar initiatives (方案) are underway in some other provinces. The smart robotics industry requires joint efforts _____45_____ (build) shared technology platforms and a more robust industrial ecosystem.
【答案】36. latest
37. Powered
38. to 39. was delivered
40. supermarkets
41. entering
42. a 43. which
44. has established
45. to build
第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是校英语报记者李华，近期你校举办了一年一度的英语戏剧节（English Drama Festival）， 请你为此次活动写一篇新闻报道。内容包括：
1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动反响
注意：
1.词数 80 词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Annual English Drama Festival Successfully Held
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【答案】 Annual English Drama Festival Successfully Held
Our school recently held its annual English Drama Festival, aiming to improve students’ spoken English and stage confidence while enriching campus life.
Students from different grades staged wonderful performances. Classic plays like Romeo and Juliet and creative modern stories were presented.
The festival received enthusiastic applause from both teachers and students. It was widely praised as a valuable opportunity to learn English through fun activities and teamwork.
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
For those students in city, the road to school might mean the convenience of their dad’s cars, where the heater keeps them comfortable and the radio plays music. But for Tom, who lived in a remote village, it meant a dangerous journey through strong winds and piles of snow.
It was a cold morning. The snow blanketed every rooftop and weighed on the branches of big trees. Tom woke up early, with the howling wind outside his small cabin (小木屋). He put on lots of clothes, including his thickest wool socks and warmest coat. As he was about to go, there was a knock on the door. It’s his classmate Peter in the same village. “Hey, Tom,” Peter said. “Do you think we should go to school today ” “I know it’s tough,” Tom replied, looking at the heavy snow outside, “but missing school means we’ll fall behind.” Finally, they decided to go to school.
The snow had been falling for days, building up on the narrow path that led to school. Tom and Peter stepped out into the snowstorm, with boots sinking deep into the snow. Tom used his arms to push the snow away, and his heart was pounding as he worked hard. He fell down a few times, but each time he got up again. “I must go to school!” Tom said firmly. Thinking about the other kids in the village who insisted on going to school, he knew they were facing the same challenge. But they were all trying to learn and grow.
The wind had blown snow all over the path, making it hard to see where they were going. Not far away, Tom heard someone crying from behind a tree. “Peter, do you hear that ” Tom asked in a puzzled tone. “Let’s go and have a look.” Peter answered.
注意：
1．续写的词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As they got closer, they spotted that it was their classmate, Sarah.
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After a long journey, they finally arrived at the school gate.
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【答案】One possible version:
As they got closer, they spotted that it was their classmate, Sarah. She huddled against a tree, struggling to keep warm, obviously injuring her ankle. Without hesitation, Tom helped her up cautiously. But the ground was so slippery that he stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. Tom and Peter took turns to carry Sarah on their backs. Overwhelmed with heartfelt gratitude, she couldn’t utter a word. Exhausted as they were, they didn’t stop. The snow grew heavier, but with friends by their sides, all of them felt something warm inside.
After a long journey, they finally arrived at the school gate. The snow glistened in the light as they walked into the warm classroom, where their classmates and teacher were waiting for them anxiously. The teacher gave them a thumbs up and Sarah said, “I couldn’t thank you enough.” Touched deeply, the class burst into thunderous applause with smiles and cheers. The snowflakes were still swirling but the cozy atmosphere filled the classroom. It suddenly dawned on Tom that despite all the challenges, a small act of kindness is like a warm breeze blowing into everyone’s heart, which melted the ice and made a difference.
