安徽省桐城中学2025-2026学年高一上学期第一次质量检测（10月）英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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桐城中学2025—2026学年度上学期第一次教学质量检测高一英语试卷
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 （填涂）；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Jenny do recently?
A. She bought some clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet.
2. Why hasn’t the man taken a photo of the temple?
A. The fog is thick. B. The camera is broken. C. The temple is too far.
3. What is the man?
A. An architect. B. A fireman. C. A policeman.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a schedule. B. Planning for a meeting. C. Waiting for a train.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A hotel. B. A hospital. C. An airport.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，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. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To tell him about an email.
B To change the time to meet.
C. To invite him to attend a lecture.
7. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of developing a web page?
A Difficult. B. Boring. C. Annoying.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Get all the information online.
B. Have pizza with the woman.
C. Make a phone call to his cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.
11. What will the man have to do next year?
A. Repeat a lot of courses. B. Choose more courses. C. Finish his courses.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do himself?
A. Buy a wallet. B. Wash his clothes. C. Tidy his room.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the man go to Rome?
A. To take a vacation. B. To attend a party. C. To travel on business.
14. How long did the man stay in Paris?
A. Three days. B. Four days. C. Five days.
15. What did the man do first in Paris?
A. He had a meeting. B. He went to a museum. C. He visited the Eiffel Tower.
16. What made the man surprised about the Mona Lisa?
A. The size of the painting. B. The smile of Mona Lisa. C. The skill of the painter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine?
A. It always shows the latest movies.
B. It can provide comfortable seats.
C. It shows films near his home.
18. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?
A.30 minutes. B.60 minutes. C.80 minutes.
19. What is the truck driver responsible for?
A. Showing the film. B. Selling tickets. C. Fixing the engines.
20. How do most people in the speaker’s hometown book tickets now?
A. By going to the ticket office.
B. By making telephone calls.
C. By using the Internet.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option (选择) of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the -t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s. Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy (遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects (方言), most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each other’s accents.
1. Which of the following is a group of American words?
A. Vacation; holiday. B. Apartment; flat.
C. Vacation; apartment. D. Holiday; flat.
2. What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph?
A. They both have some strange words.
B. They are affecting people using them.
C. They connect people of the two countries.
D. Their differences have little effect on communication.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A magazine.
C. A guidebook. D. A novel.
B
A farmer, Isaiah Hofer in Manitoba, Canada, faced a big challenge earlier this year. With nearly 100,000 bags of surplus (多余的) potatoes, each weighing 100 pounds, Hofer was left thinking about what to do with millions of pounds of food. He was dysphoric and couldn’t think of a better way. It seemed that he had to let these potatoes go to waste.
Luckily, some public service organizations knew about his situation and came to help in time. The Farmlink Project was the first to offer help. It turned the potential (潜在的) waste into a lifeline for families in need across North America. The Farmlink Project has been helping solve this kind of problem since it was founded four years ago. It has successfully given 220 million pounds of fresh produce to those in need across the United States and beyond.
Hofer’s difficult situation also caught the attention of the Keystone Potato Producers Association. It quickly got in touch with Hofer and the Farmlink Project. They had a discussion about how to deal with these potatoes. To everyone’s surprise, Hofer agreed to give away those potatoes without expecting anything in return. After that, 115 trucks were sent to transport his potatoes to food banks in Toronto, British Columbia, San Diego, and New Mexico.
Kate Nelson chief marketing officer and co-founder of the Farmlink Project, took part in the event and saw the whole process. He said this was one of the largest donations (捐赠) the project has ever met.
Reflecting on the experience, Hofer expressed his gratitude to these public service organizations and his happiness in being able to give back. “When you are blessed with so much, it’s just good to give back ... and I’m just glad we could do that,” he shared.
4. What does the underlined word “dysphoric” in the first paragraph mean?
A. Curious. B. Amazed. C. Anxious. D. Confident.
5. How did public service organizations manage to deal with Hofer’s potatoes?
A. By donating them to other countries.
B. By providing money to give them out.
C. By selling them to other areas of the country.
D. By transporting them to other organizations.
6. What does Hofer try to convey in the last paragraph?
A. His decision to help others. B. His excitement and thanks.
C. His regret about the potatoes. D. His lesson learnt from the experience.
7. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A Poor Farmer B. Help Those in Need in Time
C. Manitoba Great Potato Rescue D. Ways to Deal with Waste Potatoes
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
8. Who is the new glove intended for?
A. Translators. B. Deaf people.
C. English learners. D. Sign language users.
9. What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove?
A. Its reliability. B. Its compositions.
C. Its working principle. D. Its broad applications.
10. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition?
A. By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
B. By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
C. By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
D. By inputting more letters and words in English.
11. What will researchers do with the glove in the future?
A. Bring it to market. B. Update its outlook.
C. Extend its service life. D. Improve its performance.
D
One of the key necessary things needed for life is phosphorus (磷), and a large number of lightning strikes that happened when Earth was young 4 billion years ago may have unlocked the necessary amount of phosphorus to create the foundation for life, according to a new study.
Phosphorus is needed in the molecules (分子) that form basic cell structures, said Benjamin Hess, study author from Yale University. However,?“most phosphorus on early Earth was trapped in minerals that aren’t dissolved or inactive, meaning they couldn’t be used to make molecules needed for life,” Hess said.?“Lightning strikes provide a new mechanism for creating phosphorus in a form that’s crucial to life.”
It’s long thought that meteorites (陨石) delivered the necessary elements for life to appear on Earth. Meteorites have been known to contain schreibersite (磷铁石), a phosphorus mineral that can be dissolved in water. If enough of them crashed into Earth, that schreibersite could have provided the right amount of phosphorus. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago, and that’s when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth.
Fortunately, schreibersite has another source in fulgurite (闪电熔岩), a kind of glass that forms when lightning strikes the ground. Fulgurite has been found to contain phosphorus and it can be dissolved.
Hess and his fellow researchers studied the rate of lightning on early Earth, and found that, on Earth today, we experience about 560 million lightning flashes per year, while on early Earth, that number was anywhere between 1 and 5 billion annually. Over a billion years, that could have caused one quintillion lightning strikes and much phosphorus.
Lightning was more prevalent?on early Earth because there was more CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to the global temperature, and a higher global temperature causes more frequent and intense thunderstorms, Hess said.
Understanding the role of lightning strikes has implications in the search for life beyond Earth.?“Our findings are likely applicable to any planet with an atmosphere that produces lightning. So long as a planet has a significant amount of lightning, it’d have a source of phosphorus needed for the birth of life,” Hess said.
12. What can we know about phosphorus on early Earth?
A. It was very difficult to access. B. It was impossible to produce.
C. It was enough for life to form. D. It existed mainly in water.
13. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. How life on Earth came into being.
B. How often meteorites impacted the Earth.
C. Why life on Earth doesn’t originate from meteorites.
D. What people’s opinions on the origin of life on Earth are.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The rate of lightning on early Earth is less than today.
B. Carbon dioxide results in the higher global temperature.
C. More CO2 in the atmosphere accounted for more lightning.
D. Thunderstorms have almost nothing to do with global temperature.
15. What can we know from Hess’s words in the last paragraph?
A. He is showing the results of their study.
B. He is explaining the significance of their findings.
C. He is suggesting a way to find the origin of life on Earth.
D. He is commenting on the research methods of his team.
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。
Are you a student who always feels stressed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. School can be stressful unless you know how to manage your stress.
Learn to deal with your tasks.
___16___ But the biggest one is the tasks and learning materials students need to deal with continually. This is why one of the simplest ways to reduce (减少) stress for students is to deal with some of the work. The best choice for students is the job writing service Edubirdie. At the company, students can find expert writers who will take over some of their tasks.
Make changes in your food.
Stress management for students starts with what they eat. This might come as a surprise.___17___ What you need to manage stress and keep yourself focused on (专注于) your school tasks is a proper diet. We are talking about food rich in vegetables, fruits, meat and whole grains.
Find a way to exercise properly.
When asked why they aren’t exercising often, most students say that they don’t have the time or energy for it. ___18___ And the best part is, you don’t need to exercise for hours every day. You can try easier activities. For example, after a long day of study, taking a walk at night can make up your energy. Take the stairs instead of the lift every day. ___19___
Don’t cut down on your sleep.
When you are too worried, you cannot act at your best. The tasks have taken you more time than they should, and you simply have no time left to study or write. When this happens, most students will reduce their sleep to focus on their duties. ___20___ If you keep reducing sleep, this will make you more worried.
A. This is a great mistake.
B. Walk to school or other places.
C. Ty to avoid fatty food and sugar.
D. School is stressful for a number of reasons.
E. But your food is one of the keys to your energy levels.
F. But exercise is what will actually raise your energy levels.
G. In this way, you can have enough time to party with friends.
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)
I always described myself as a perfectionist. To me, it meant that I had high ____21____ cared about everything I did and I always did my best.
____22____ then I started to notice that I was a quitter, not a trier. I ____23____ anything I wasn’t immediately good at. Each time I made a ____24____, no matter how small, I dropped that task or interest. I was so afraid of ____25____; I wasn’t even tying anymore.
Actually there was so much I ____26____ to try, but I never had a go at. What if I failed? The idea was so ____27____ that it was easier to leave it as an unknown.
Then one day I spotted (发现) an art supply store. Before I could ____28____ myself, I bought a tiny set of paints, some paper and brushes.
I headed home full of ____29____, opened them up and started painting. And the results were really bad. ____30____, I pushed everything into a drawer (抽屉) and decided to forget the idea. But later I got the paints back and started again. I was still poor at painting, but my ____31____ this time wasn’t reduced. I decided to share my progress on social media!
Now, three years later, I paint almost every day and have ____32____ my own art business. I regularly fail and make a mess, but I ____33____ give up. Even better, I’m constantly (持续不断地) trying new subjects. I’ve had experiences that a few years ago I couldn’t have ____34____, I just keep going.
Now I’m no longer ____35____ perfection; I’m simply enjoying the process.
21. A. rates B. qualities C. standards D. degrees
22. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Thus D. Besides
23. A. brought out B. ended up C. got over D. gave up
24. A. difference B. contribution C. mistake D. decision
25. A. failure B. danger C. harm D. shame
26. A. volunteered B. agreed C. managed D. wanted
27. A. unaffordable B. unbearable C. unbelievable D. unsuitable
28. A. tell B. pull C. prevent D. question
29. A. expectations B. achievements C. beliefs D. memories
30. A. Shocked B. Light-hearted C. Worried D. Low-spirited
31. A. thought B. eagerness C. responsibility D. ability
32. A. brought up B. signed up C. set up D. picked up
33. A. never B. also C. even D. ever
34. A. removed B. prepared C. considered D. imagined
35. A. updating B. seeking C. revising D. completing
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。
Travel is one of the ____36____ (activity) people carry out most often during their spare time. Although travel may cost a lot of money, most people like to travel. Maybe, for them, to broaden ____37____ (they) horizons and to be happy and healthy ____38____ (be) more important than money. Travel can be a wonderful experience and ____39____ sweet memory. The following tips on travel may help you if you plan to travel later on.
Know more about the place you plan to visit. If you want to enjoy a wonderful trip, you should think carefully about where to go. Before ____40____ (make) a decision, you should seek others’ advice and try to know more about the place ____41____ you are going to visit, including how to get there, the cost, the sights you plan to visit, and so on.
You should consider travel insurance. Especially if you plan to take part in adventure activities, you may get injured. Once such an injury or accident happens to you, you may not have to suffer both ____42____ (physical) and financially as long as you have travel insurance.
Mind your basic safety. It’s easy ____43____ (let) your guard down when you travel. After all, you’re more ____44____ (relax) and there are so many new sights to focus _____45_____. However, nothing is more important than your life. So, watch out for your personal safety at all times.
四部分 写作 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班上了一堂劳动实践课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你参与的劳动；
（2）你的感想。
参考词汇：劳动实践课 labor practice class
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不得透露个人信息。
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race? It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her perseverance was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and the baton (接力棒) fell, with my knee scraped (擦伤). Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was touching. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dreamed of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the excitement of competition. Training hard, I desired to show my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it meant a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
桐城中学2025—2026学年度上学期第一次教学质量检测高一英语试卷
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 （填涂）；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Jenny do recently?
A. She bought some clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet.
2. Why hasn’t the man taken a photo of the temple?
A. The fog is thick. B. The camera is broken. C. The temple is too far.
3. What is the man?
A. An architect. B. A fireman. C. A policeman.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a schedule. B. Planning for a meeting. C. Waiting for a train.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A hotel. B. A hospital. C. An airport.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，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. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To tell him about an email.
B To change the time to meet.
C. To invite him to attend a lecture.
7. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of developing a web page?
A Difficult. B. Boring. C. Annoying.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Get all the information online.
B. Have pizza with the woman.
C. Make a phone call to his cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.
11. What will the man have to do next year?
A. Repeat a lot of courses. B. Choose more courses. C. Finish his courses.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do himself?
A. Buy a wallet. B. Wash his clothes. C. Tidy his room.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the man go to Rome?
A. To take a vacation. B. To attend a party. C. To travel on business.
14. How long did the man stay in Paris?
A. Three days. B. Four days. C. Five days.
15. What did the man do first in Paris?
A. He had a meeting. B. He went to a museum. C. He visited the Eiffel Tower.
16. What made the man surprised about the Mona Lisa?
A. The size of the painting. B. The smile of Mona Lisa. C. The skill of the painter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine?
A. It always shows the latest movies.
B. It can provide comfortable seats.
C. It shows films near his home.
18. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?
A.30 minutes. B.60 minutes. C.80 minutes.
19. What is the truck driver responsible for?
A. Showing the film. B. Selling tickets. C. Fixing the engines.
20. How do most people in the speaker’s hometown book tickets now?
A. By going to the ticket office.
B. By making telephone calls.
C. By using the Internet.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option (选择) of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the -t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s. Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy (遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects (方言), most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each other’s accents.
1. Which of the following is a group of American words?
A. Vacation; holiday. B. Apartment; flat.
C. Vacation; apartment. D. Holiday; flat.
2. What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph?
A. They both have some strange words.
B. They are affecting people using them.
C. They connect people of the two countries.
D. Their differences have little effect on communication.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A magazine.
C. A guidebook. D. A novel.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
A farmer, Isaiah Hofer in Manitoba, Canada, faced a big challenge earlier this year. With nearly 100,000 bags of surplus (多余的) potatoes, each weighing 100 pounds, Hofer was left thinking about what to do with millions of pounds of food. He was dysphoric and couldn’t think of a better way. It seemed that he had to let these potatoes go to waste.
Luckily, some public service organizations knew about his situation and came to help in time. The Farmlink Project was the first to offer help. It turned the potential (潜在的) waste into a lifeline for families in need across North America. The Farmlink Project has been helping solve this kind of problem since it was founded four years ago. It has successfully given 220 million pounds of fresh produce to those in need across the United States and beyond.
Hofer’s difficult situation also caught the attention of the Keystone Potato Producers Association. It quickly got in touch with Hofer and the Farmlink Project. They had a discussion about how to deal with these potatoes. To everyone’s surprise, Hofer agreed to give away those potatoes without expecting anything in return. After that, 115 trucks were sent to transport his potatoes to food banks in Toronto, British Columbia, San Diego, and New Mexico.
Kate Nelson chief marketing officer and co-founder of the Farmlink Project, took part in the event and saw the whole process. He said this was one of the largest donations (捐赠) the project has ever met.
Reflecting on the experience, Hofer expressed his gratitude to these public service organizations and his happiness in being able to give back. “When you are blessed with so much, it’s just good to give back ... and I’m just glad we could do that,” he shared.
4. What does the underlined word “dysphoric” in the first paragraph mean?
A. Curious. B. Amazed. C. Anxious. D. Confident.
5. How did public service organizations manage to deal with Hofer’s potatoes?
A. By donating them to other countries.
B. By providing money to give them out.
C. By selling them to other areas of the country.
D. By transporting them to other organizations.
6. What does Hofer try to convey in the last paragraph?
A. His decision to help others. B. His excitement and thanks.
C. His regret about the potatoes. D. His lesson learnt from the experience.
7. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A Poor Farmer B. Help Those in Need in Time
C. Manitoba Great Potato Rescue D. Ways to Deal with Waste Potatoes
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
8. Who is the new glove intended for?
A. Translators. B. Deaf people.
C. English learners. D. Sign language users.
9. What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove?
A. Its reliability. B. Its compositions.
C. Its working principle. D. Its broad applications.
10. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition?
A. By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
B. By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
C. By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
D. By inputting more letters and words in English.
11. What will researchers do with the glove in the future?
A. Bring it to market. B. Update its outlook.
C. Extend its service life. D. Improve its performance.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
One of the key necessary things needed for life is phosphorus (磷), and a large number of lightning strikes that happened when Earth was young 4 billion years ago may have unlocked the necessary amount of phosphorus to create the foundation for life, according to a new study.
Phosphorus is needed in the molecules (分子) that form basic cell structures, said Benjamin Hess, study author from Yale University. However,?“most phosphorus on early Earth was trapped in minerals that aren’t dissolved or inactive, meaning they couldn’t be used to make molecules needed for life,” Hess said.?“Lightning strikes provide a new mechanism for creating phosphorus in a form that’s crucial to life.”
It’s long thought that meteorites (陨石) delivered the necessary elements for life to appear on Earth. Meteorites have been known to contain schreibersite (磷铁石), a phosphorus mineral that can be dissolved in water. If enough of them crashed into Earth, that schreibersite could have provided the right amount of phosphorus. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago, and that’s when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth.
Fortunately, schreibersite has another source in fulgurite (闪电熔岩), a kind of glass that forms when lightning strikes the ground. Fulgurite has been found to contain phosphorus and it can be dissolved.
Hess and his fellow researchers studied the rate of lightning on early Earth, and found that, on Earth today, we experience about 560 million lightning flashes per year, while on early Earth, that number was anywhere between 1 and 5 billion annually. Over a billion years, that could have caused one quintillion lightning strikes and much phosphorus.
Lightning was more prevalent?on early Earth because there was more CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to the global temperature, and a higher global temperature causes more frequent and intense thunderstorms, Hess said.
Understanding the role of lightning strikes has implications in the search for life beyond Earth.?“Our findings are likely applicable to any planet with an atmosphere that produces lightning. So long as a planet has a significant amount of lightning, it’d have a source of phosphorus needed for the birth of life,” Hess said.
12. What can we know about phosphorus on early Earth?
A. It was very difficult to access. B. It was impossible to produce.
C. It was enough for life to form. D. It existed mainly in water.
13. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. How life on Earth came into being.
B. How often meteorites impacted the Earth.
C. Why life on Earth doesn’t originate from meteorites.
D. What people’s opinions on the origin of life on Earth are.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The rate of lightning on early Earth is less than today.
B. Carbon dioxide results in the higher global temperature.
C. More CO2 in the atmosphere accounted for more lightning.
D. Thunderstorms have almost nothing to do with global temperature.
15. What can we know from Hess’s words in the last paragraph?
A. He is showing the results of their study.
B. He is explaining the significance of their findings.
C. He is suggesting a way to find the origin of life on Earth.
D. He is commenting on the research methods of his team.
【答案】12. A 13. C 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you a student who always feels stressed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. School can be stressful unless you know how to manage your stress.
Learn to deal with your tasks.
___16___ But the biggest one is the tasks and learning materials students need to deal with continually. This is why one of the simplest ways to reduce (减少) stress for students is to deal with some of the work. The best choice for students is the job writing service Edubirdie. At the company, students can find expert writers who will take over some of their tasks.
Make changes in your food.
Stress management for students starts with what they eat. This might come as a surprise.___17___ What you need to manage stress and keep yourself focused on (专注于) your school tasks is a proper diet. We are talking about food rich in vegetables, fruits, meat and whole grains.
Find a way to exercise properly.
When asked why they aren’t exercising often, most students say that they don’t have the time or energy for it. ___18___ And the best part is, you don’t need to exercise for hours every day. You can try easier activities. For example, after a long day of study, taking a walk at night can make up your energy. Take the stairs instead of the lift every day. ___19___
Don’t cut down on your sleep.
When you are too worried, you cannot act at your best. The tasks have taken you more time than they should, and you simply have no time left to study or write. When this happens, most students will reduce their sleep to focus on their duties. ___20___ If you keep reducing sleep, this will make you more worried.
A. This is a great mistake.
B. Walk to school or other places.
C. Ty to avoid fatty food and sugar.
D. School is stressful for a number of reasons.
E. But your food is one of the keys to your energy levels.
F. But exercise is what will actually raise your energy levels.
G. In this way, you can have enough time to party with friends.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. F 19. B 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)
I always described myself as a perfectionist. To me, it meant that I had high ____21____ cared about everything I did and I always did my best.
____22____ then I started to notice that I was a quitter, not a trier. I ____23____ anything I wasn’t immediately good at. Each time I made a ____24____, no matter how small, I dropped that task or interest. I was so afraid of ____25____; I wasn’t even tying anymore.
Actually there was so much I ____26____ to try, but I never had a go at. What if I failed? The idea was so ____27____ that it was easier to leave it as an unknown.
Then one day I spotted (发现) an art supply store. Before I could ____28____ myself, I bought a tiny set of paints, some paper and brushes.
I headed home full of ____29____, opened them up and started painting. And the results were really bad. ____30____, I pushed everything into a drawer (抽屉) and decided to forget the idea. But later I got the paints back and started again. I was still poor at painting, but my ____31____ this time wasn’t reduced. I decided to share my progress on social media!
Now, three years later, I paint almost every day and have ____32____ my own art business. I regularly fail and make a mess, but I ____33____ give up. Even better, I’m constantly (持续不断地) trying new subjects. I’ve had experiences that a few years ago I couldn’t have ____34____, I just keep going.
Now I’m no longer ____35____ perfection; I’m simply enjoying the process.
21. A. rates B. qualities C. standards D. degrees
22. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Thus D. Besides
23. A. brought out B. ended up C. got over D. gave up
24. A. difference B. contribution C. mistake D. decision
25. A. failure B. danger C. harm D. shame
26. A. volunteered B. agreed C. managed D. wanted
27. A. unaffordable B. unbearable C. unbelievable D. unsuitable
28. A. tell B. pull C. prevent D. question
29. A. expectations B. achievements C. beliefs D. memories
30. A. Shocked B. Light-hearted C. Worried D. Low-spirited
31. A. thought B. eagerness C. responsibility D. ability
32. A. brought up B. signed up C. set up D. picked up
33. A. never B. also C. even D. ever
34. A. removed B. prepared C. considered D. imagined
35. A. updating B. seeking C. revising D. completing
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
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。
Travel is one of the ____36____ (activity) people carry out most often during their spare time. Although travel may cost a lot of money, most people like to travel. Maybe, for them, to broaden ____37____ (they) horizons and to be happy and healthy ____38____ (be) more important than money. Travel can be a wonderful experience and ____39____ sweet memory. The following tips on travel may help you if you plan to travel later on.
Know more about the place you plan to visit. If you want to enjoy a wonderful trip, you should think carefully about where to go. Before ____40____ (make) a decision, you should seek others’ advice and try to know more about the place ____41____ you are going to visit, including how to get there, the cost, the sights you plan to visit, and so on.
You should consider travel insurance. Especially if you plan to take part in adventure activities, you may get injured. Once such an injury or accident happens to you, you may not have to suffer both ____42____ (physical) and financially as long as you have travel insurance.
Mind your basic safety. It’s easy ____43____ (let) your guard down when you travel. After all, you’re more ____44____ (relax) and there are so many new sights to focus _____45_____. However, nothing is more important than your life. So, watch out for your personal safety at all times.
【答案】36. activities
37. their 38. are
39. a 40. making
41. that##which
42. physically
43. to let 44. relaxed
45. on
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班上了一堂劳动实践课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你参与的劳动；
（2）你的感想。
参考词汇：劳动实践课 labor practice class
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不得透露个人信息。
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
I’m writing to share an unforgettable experience from last Friday, when our class took part in a meaningful labor practice class. We were assigned to clean up the school garden and collect fallen leaves.
What made the experience special was not just the work itself, but the sense of accomplishment we all felt. This experience made me realize the importance of teamwork and caring for our environment. It also helped me understand how much effort it takes to maintain such a beautiful campus.
Looking forward to hearing your stories!???
Yours,
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。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race? It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her perseverance was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and the baton (接力棒) fell, with my knee scraped (擦伤). Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was touching. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dreamed of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the excitement of competition. Training hard, I desired to show my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it meant a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The day I looked forward to came eventually. My heart pounded with a mix of nervousness and excitement as we lined up for the relay race. As the race began, the cheers from the crowd fueled my determination. I focused on the task at hand. Each step was a testament to the weeks of practice and the support of my teammates. But it was at the moment when I took over the baton that I collapsed onto the track, due to the sudden pain from my knee, gasping for air. We were supposed to win the championship, but in the end we ended up getting the second place.
We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself. After crossing the finish line, disappointment washed over me like a cold wave. As we gathered together, I finally spoke up, my voice trembling with guilt. “It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t tripped, maybe we would have won.” However, Sarah placed a hand on my shoulder and said gently, “We’re a team, remember? Your effort and improvement are what truly matter.” Her words warmed my heart, and I realized that the true value of the sports day lay not in winning but in the bonds we had forged and the lessons we had learned.
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 （填涂）；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Jenny do recently?
A. She bought some clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet.
2. Why hasn’t the man taken a photo of the temple?
A. The fog is thick. B. The camera is broken. C. The temple is too far.
3. What is the man?
A. An architect. B. A fireman. C. A policeman.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a schedule. B. Planning for a meeting. C. Waiting for a train.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A hotel. B. A hospital. C. An airport.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，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. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To tell him about an email.
B To change the time to meet.
C. To invite him to attend a lecture.
7. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of developing a web page?
A Difficult. B. Boring. C. Annoying.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Get all the information online.
B. Have pizza with the woman.
C. Make a phone call to his cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.
11. What will the man have to do next year?
A. Repeat a lot of courses. B. Choose more courses. C. Finish his courses.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do himself?
A. Buy a wallet. B. Wash his clothes. C. Tidy his room.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the man go to Rome?
A. To take a vacation. B. To attend a party. C. To travel on business.
14. How long did the man stay in Paris?
A. Three days. B. Four days. C. Five days.
15. What did the man do first in Paris?
A. He had a meeting. B. He went to a museum. C. He visited the Eiffel Tower.
16. What made the man surprised about the Mona Lisa?
A. The size of the painting. B. The smile of Mona Lisa. C. The skill of the painter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine?
A. It always shows the latest movies.
B. It can provide comfortable seats.
C. It shows films near his home.
18. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?
A.30 minutes. B.60 minutes. C.80 minutes.
19. What is the truck driver responsible for?
A. Showing the film. B. Selling tickets. C. Fixing the engines.
20. How do most people in the speaker’s hometown book tickets now?
A. By going to the ticket office.
B. By making telephone calls.
C. By using the Internet.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option (选择) of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the -t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s. Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy (遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects (方言), most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each other’s accents.
1. Which of the following is a group of American words?
A. Vacation; holiday. B. Apartment; flat.
C. Vacation; apartment. D. Holiday; flat.
2. What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph?
A. They both have some strange words.
B. They are affecting people using them.
C. They connect people of the two countries.
D. Their differences have little effect on communication.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A magazine.
C. A guidebook. D. A novel.
B
A farmer, Isaiah Hofer in Manitoba, Canada, faced a big challenge earlier this year. With nearly 100,000 bags of surplus (多余的) potatoes, each weighing 100 pounds, Hofer was left thinking about what to do with millions of pounds of food. He was dysphoric and couldn’t think of a better way. It seemed that he had to let these potatoes go to waste.
Luckily, some public service organizations knew about his situation and came to help in time. The Farmlink Project was the first to offer help. It turned the potential (潜在的) waste into a lifeline for families in need across North America. The Farmlink Project has been helping solve this kind of problem since it was founded four years ago. It has successfully given 220 million pounds of fresh produce to those in need across the United States and beyond.
Hofer’s difficult situation also caught the attention of the Keystone Potato Producers Association. It quickly got in touch with Hofer and the Farmlink Project. They had a discussion about how to deal with these potatoes. To everyone’s surprise, Hofer agreed to give away those potatoes without expecting anything in return. After that, 115 trucks were sent to transport his potatoes to food banks in Toronto, British Columbia, San Diego, and New Mexico.
Kate Nelson chief marketing officer and co-founder of the Farmlink Project, took part in the event and saw the whole process. He said this was one of the largest donations (捐赠) the project has ever met.
Reflecting on the experience, Hofer expressed his gratitude to these public service organizations and his happiness in being able to give back. “When you are blessed with so much, it’s just good to give back ... and I’m just glad we could do that,” he shared.
4. What does the underlined word “dysphoric” in the first paragraph mean?
A. Curious. B. Amazed. C. Anxious. D. Confident.
5. How did public service organizations manage to deal with Hofer’s potatoes?
A. By donating them to other countries.
B. By providing money to give them out.
C. By selling them to other areas of the country.
D. By transporting them to other organizations.
6. What does Hofer try to convey in the last paragraph?
A. His decision to help others. B. His excitement and thanks.
C. His regret about the potatoes. D. His lesson learnt from the experience.
7. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A Poor Farmer B. Help Those in Need in Time
C. Manitoba Great Potato Rescue D. Ways to Deal with Waste Potatoes
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
8. Who is the new glove intended for?
A. Translators. B. Deaf people.
C. English learners. D. Sign language users.
9. What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove?
A. Its reliability. B. Its compositions.
C. Its working principle. D. Its broad applications.
10. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition?
A. By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
B. By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
C. By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
D. By inputting more letters and words in English.
11. What will researchers do with the glove in the future?
A. Bring it to market. B. Update its outlook.
C. Extend its service life. D. Improve its performance.
D
One of the key necessary things needed for life is phosphorus (磷), and a large number of lightning strikes that happened when Earth was young 4 billion years ago may have unlocked the necessary amount of phosphorus to create the foundation for life, according to a new study.
Phosphorus is needed in the molecules (分子) that form basic cell structures, said Benjamin Hess, study author from Yale University. However,?“most phosphorus on early Earth was trapped in minerals that aren’t dissolved or inactive, meaning they couldn’t be used to make molecules needed for life,” Hess said.?“Lightning strikes provide a new mechanism for creating phosphorus in a form that’s crucial to life.”
It’s long thought that meteorites (陨石) delivered the necessary elements for life to appear on Earth. Meteorites have been known to contain schreibersite (磷铁石), a phosphorus mineral that can be dissolved in water. If enough of them crashed into Earth, that schreibersite could have provided the right amount of phosphorus. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago, and that’s when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth.
Fortunately, schreibersite has another source in fulgurite (闪电熔岩), a kind of glass that forms when lightning strikes the ground. Fulgurite has been found to contain phosphorus and it can be dissolved.
Hess and his fellow researchers studied the rate of lightning on early Earth, and found that, on Earth today, we experience about 560 million lightning flashes per year, while on early Earth, that number was anywhere between 1 and 5 billion annually. Over a billion years, that could have caused one quintillion lightning strikes and much phosphorus.
Lightning was more prevalent?on early Earth because there was more CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to the global temperature, and a higher global temperature causes more frequent and intense thunderstorms, Hess said.
Understanding the role of lightning strikes has implications in the search for life beyond Earth.?“Our findings are likely applicable to any planet with an atmosphere that produces lightning. So long as a planet has a significant amount of lightning, it’d have a source of phosphorus needed for the birth of life,” Hess said.
12. What can we know about phosphorus on early Earth?
A. It was very difficult to access. B. It was impossible to produce.
C. It was enough for life to form. D. It existed mainly in water.
13. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. How life on Earth came into being.
B. How often meteorites impacted the Earth.
C. Why life on Earth doesn’t originate from meteorites.
D. What people’s opinions on the origin of life on Earth are.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The rate of lightning on early Earth is less than today.
B. Carbon dioxide results in the higher global temperature.
C. More CO2 in the atmosphere accounted for more lightning.
D. Thunderstorms have almost nothing to do with global temperature.
15. What can we know from Hess’s words in the last paragraph?
A. He is showing the results of their study.
B. He is explaining the significance of their findings.
C. He is suggesting a way to find the origin of life on Earth.
D. He is commenting on the research methods of his team.
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。
Are you a student who always feels stressed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. School can be stressful unless you know how to manage your stress.
Learn to deal with your tasks.
___16___ But the biggest one is the tasks and learning materials students need to deal with continually. This is why one of the simplest ways to reduce (减少) stress for students is to deal with some of the work. The best choice for students is the job writing service Edubirdie. At the company, students can find expert writers who will take over some of their tasks.
Make changes in your food.
Stress management for students starts with what they eat. This might come as a surprise.___17___ What you need to manage stress and keep yourself focused on (专注于) your school tasks is a proper diet. We are talking about food rich in vegetables, fruits, meat and whole grains.
Find a way to exercise properly.
When asked why they aren’t exercising often, most students say that they don’t have the time or energy for it. ___18___ And the best part is, you don’t need to exercise for hours every day. You can try easier activities. For example, after a long day of study, taking a walk at night can make up your energy. Take the stairs instead of the lift every day. ___19___
Don’t cut down on your sleep.
When you are too worried, you cannot act at your best. The tasks have taken you more time than they should, and you simply have no time left to study or write. When this happens, most students will reduce their sleep to focus on their duties. ___20___ If you keep reducing sleep, this will make you more worried.
A. This is a great mistake.
B. Walk to school or other places.
C. Ty to avoid fatty food and sugar.
D. School is stressful for a number of reasons.
E. But your food is one of the keys to your energy levels.
F. But exercise is what will actually raise your energy levels.
G. In this way, you can have enough time to party with friends.
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)
I always described myself as a perfectionist. To me, it meant that I had high ____21____ cared about everything I did and I always did my best.
____22____ then I started to notice that I was a quitter, not a trier. I ____23____ anything I wasn’t immediately good at. Each time I made a ____24____, no matter how small, I dropped that task or interest. I was so afraid of ____25____; I wasn’t even tying anymore.
Actually there was so much I ____26____ to try, but I never had a go at. What if I failed? The idea was so ____27____ that it was easier to leave it as an unknown.
Then one day I spotted (发现) an art supply store. Before I could ____28____ myself, I bought a tiny set of paints, some paper and brushes.
I headed home full of ____29____, opened them up and started painting. And the results were really bad. ____30____, I pushed everything into a drawer (抽屉) and decided to forget the idea. But later I got the paints back and started again. I was still poor at painting, but my ____31____ this time wasn’t reduced. I decided to share my progress on social media!
Now, three years later, I paint almost every day and have ____32____ my own art business. I regularly fail and make a mess, but I ____33____ give up. Even better, I’m constantly (持续不断地) trying new subjects. I’ve had experiences that a few years ago I couldn’t have ____34____, I just keep going.
Now I’m no longer ____35____ perfection; I’m simply enjoying the process.
21. A. rates B. qualities C. standards D. degrees
22. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Thus D. Besides
23. A. brought out B. ended up C. got over D. gave up
24. A. difference B. contribution C. mistake D. decision
25. A. failure B. danger C. harm D. shame
26. A. volunteered B. agreed C. managed D. wanted
27. A. unaffordable B. unbearable C. unbelievable D. unsuitable
28. A. tell B. pull C. prevent D. question
29. A. expectations B. achievements C. beliefs D. memories
30. A. Shocked B. Light-hearted C. Worried D. Low-spirited
31. A. thought B. eagerness C. responsibility D. ability
32. A. brought up B. signed up C. set up D. picked up
33. A. never B. also C. even D. ever
34. A. removed B. prepared C. considered D. imagined
35. A. updating B. seeking C. revising D. completing
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。
Travel is one of the ____36____ (activity) people carry out most often during their spare time. Although travel may cost a lot of money, most people like to travel. Maybe, for them, to broaden ____37____ (they) horizons and to be happy and healthy ____38____ (be) more important than money. Travel can be a wonderful experience and ____39____ sweet memory. The following tips on travel may help you if you plan to travel later on.
Know more about the place you plan to visit. If you want to enjoy a wonderful trip, you should think carefully about where to go. Before ____40____ (make) a decision, you should seek others’ advice and try to know more about the place ____41____ you are going to visit, including how to get there, the cost, the sights you plan to visit, and so on.
You should consider travel insurance. Especially if you plan to take part in adventure activities, you may get injured. Once such an injury or accident happens to you, you may not have to suffer both ____42____ (physical) and financially as long as you have travel insurance.
Mind your basic safety. It’s easy ____43____ (let) your guard down when you travel. After all, you’re more ____44____ (relax) and there are so many new sights to focus _____45_____. However, nothing is more important than your life. So, watch out for your personal safety at all times.
四部分 写作 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班上了一堂劳动实践课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你参与的劳动；
（2）你的感想。
参考词汇：劳动实践课 labor practice class
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不得透露个人信息。
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
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Yours,
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。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race? It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her perseverance was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and the baton (接力棒) fell, with my knee scraped (擦伤). Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was touching. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dreamed of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the excitement of competition. Training hard, I desired to show my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it meant a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself.
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答案版
桐城中学2025—2026学年度上学期第一次教学质量检测高一英语试卷
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 （填涂）；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Jenny do recently?
A. She bought some clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet.
2. Why hasn’t the man taken a photo of the temple?
A. The fog is thick. B. The camera is broken. C. The temple is too far.
3. What is the man?
A. An architect. B. A fireman. C. A policeman.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a schedule. B. Planning for a meeting. C. Waiting for a train.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A hotel. B. A hospital. C. An airport.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，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. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To tell him about an email.
B To change the time to meet.
C. To invite him to attend a lecture.
7. When does the conversation take place?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of developing a web page?
A Difficult. B. Boring. C. Annoying.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Get all the information online.
B. Have pizza with the woman.
C. Make a phone call to his cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.
11. What will the man have to do next year?
A. Repeat a lot of courses. B. Choose more courses. C. Finish his courses.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do himself?
A. Buy a wallet. B. Wash his clothes. C. Tidy his room.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the man go to Rome?
A. To take a vacation. B. To attend a party. C. To travel on business.
14. How long did the man stay in Paris?
A. Three days. B. Four days. C. Five days.
15. What did the man do first in Paris?
A. He had a meeting. B. He went to a museum. C. He visited the Eiffel Tower.
16. What made the man surprised about the Mona Lisa?
A. The size of the painting. B. The smile of Mona Lisa. C. The skill of the painter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine?
A. It always shows the latest movies.
B. It can provide comfortable seats.
C. It shows films near his home.
18. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?
A.30 minutes. B.60 minutes. C.80 minutes.
19. What is the truck driver responsible for?
A. Showing the film. B. Selling tickets. C. Fixing the engines.
20. How do most people in the speaker’s hometown book tickets now?
A. By going to the ticket office.
B. By making telephone calls.
C. By using the Internet.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option (选择) of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the -t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s. Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy (遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects (方言), most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each other’s accents.
1. Which of the following is a group of American words?
A. Vacation; holiday. B. Apartment; flat.
C. Vacation; apartment. D. Holiday; flat.
2. What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph?
A. They both have some strange words.
B. They are affecting people using them.
C. They connect people of the two countries.
D. Their differences have little effect on communication.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A magazine.
C. A guidebook. D. A novel.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
A farmer, Isaiah Hofer in Manitoba, Canada, faced a big challenge earlier this year. With nearly 100,000 bags of surplus (多余的) potatoes, each weighing 100 pounds, Hofer was left thinking about what to do with millions of pounds of food. He was dysphoric and couldn’t think of a better way. It seemed that he had to let these potatoes go to waste.
Luckily, some public service organizations knew about his situation and came to help in time. The Farmlink Project was the first to offer help. It turned the potential (潜在的) waste into a lifeline for families in need across North America. The Farmlink Project has been helping solve this kind of problem since it was founded four years ago. It has successfully given 220 million pounds of fresh produce to those in need across the United States and beyond.
Hofer’s difficult situation also caught the attention of the Keystone Potato Producers Association. It quickly got in touch with Hofer and the Farmlink Project. They had a discussion about how to deal with these potatoes. To everyone’s surprise, Hofer agreed to give away those potatoes without expecting anything in return. After that, 115 trucks were sent to transport his potatoes to food banks in Toronto, British Columbia, San Diego, and New Mexico.
Kate Nelson chief marketing officer and co-founder of the Farmlink Project, took part in the event and saw the whole process. He said this was one of the largest donations (捐赠) the project has ever met.
Reflecting on the experience, Hofer expressed his gratitude to these public service organizations and his happiness in being able to give back. “When you are blessed with so much, it’s just good to give back ... and I’m just glad we could do that,” he shared.
4. What does the underlined word “dysphoric” in the first paragraph mean?
A. Curious. B. Amazed. C. Anxious. D. Confident.
5. How did public service organizations manage to deal with Hofer’s potatoes?
A. By donating them to other countries.
B. By providing money to give them out.
C. By selling them to other areas of the country.
D. By transporting them to other organizations.
6. What does Hofer try to convey in the last paragraph?
A. His decision to help others. B. His excitement and thanks.
C. His regret about the potatoes. D. His lesson learnt from the experience.
7. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A Poor Farmer B. Help Those in Need in Time
C. Manitoba Great Potato Rescue D. Ways to Deal with Waste Potatoes
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
8. Who is the new glove intended for?
A. Translators. B. Deaf people.
C. English learners. D. Sign language users.
9. What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove?
A. Its reliability. B. Its compositions.
C. Its working principle. D. Its broad applications.
10. How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition?
A. By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
B. By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
C. By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
D. By inputting more letters and words in English.
11. What will researchers do with the glove in the future?
A. Bring it to market. B. Update its outlook.
C. Extend its service life. D. Improve its performance.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
One of the key necessary things needed for life is phosphorus (磷), and a large number of lightning strikes that happened when Earth was young 4 billion years ago may have unlocked the necessary amount of phosphorus to create the foundation for life, according to a new study.
Phosphorus is needed in the molecules (分子) that form basic cell structures, said Benjamin Hess, study author from Yale University. However,?“most phosphorus on early Earth was trapped in minerals that aren’t dissolved or inactive, meaning they couldn’t be used to make molecules needed for life,” Hess said.?“Lightning strikes provide a new mechanism for creating phosphorus in a form that’s crucial to life.”
It’s long thought that meteorites (陨石) delivered the necessary elements for life to appear on Earth. Meteorites have been known to contain schreibersite (磷铁石), a phosphorus mineral that can be dissolved in water. If enough of them crashed into Earth, that schreibersite could have provided the right amount of phosphorus. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago, and that’s when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth.
Fortunately, schreibersite has another source in fulgurite (闪电熔岩), a kind of glass that forms when lightning strikes the ground. Fulgurite has been found to contain phosphorus and it can be dissolved.
Hess and his fellow researchers studied the rate of lightning on early Earth, and found that, on Earth today, we experience about 560 million lightning flashes per year, while on early Earth, that number was anywhere between 1 and 5 billion annually. Over a billion years, that could have caused one quintillion lightning strikes and much phosphorus.
Lightning was more prevalent?on early Earth because there was more CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to the global temperature, and a higher global temperature causes more frequent and intense thunderstorms, Hess said.
Understanding the role of lightning strikes has implications in the search for life beyond Earth.?“Our findings are likely applicable to any planet with an atmosphere that produces lightning. So long as a planet has a significant amount of lightning, it’d have a source of phosphorus needed for the birth of life,” Hess said.
12. What can we know about phosphorus on early Earth?
A. It was very difficult to access. B. It was impossible to produce.
C. It was enough for life to form. D. It existed mainly in water.
13. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. How life on Earth came into being.
B. How often meteorites impacted the Earth.
C. Why life on Earth doesn’t originate from meteorites.
D. What people’s opinions on the origin of life on Earth are.
14. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The rate of lightning on early Earth is less than today.
B. Carbon dioxide results in the higher global temperature.
C. More CO2 in the atmosphere accounted for more lightning.
D. Thunderstorms have almost nothing to do with global temperature.
15. What can we know from Hess’s words in the last paragraph?
A. He is showing the results of their study.
B. He is explaining the significance of their findings.
C. He is suggesting a way to find the origin of life on Earth.
D. He is commenting on the research methods of his team.
【答案】12. A 13. C 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you a student who always feels stressed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. School can be stressful unless you know how to manage your stress.
Learn to deal with your tasks.
___16___ But the biggest one is the tasks and learning materials students need to deal with continually. This is why one of the simplest ways to reduce (减少) stress for students is to deal with some of the work. The best choice for students is the job writing service Edubirdie. At the company, students can find expert writers who will take over some of their tasks.
Make changes in your food.
Stress management for students starts with what they eat. This might come as a surprise.___17___ What you need to manage stress and keep yourself focused on (专注于) your school tasks is a proper diet. We are talking about food rich in vegetables, fruits, meat and whole grains.
Find a way to exercise properly.
When asked why they aren’t exercising often, most students say that they don’t have the time or energy for it. ___18___ And the best part is, you don’t need to exercise for hours every day. You can try easier activities. For example, after a long day of study, taking a walk at night can make up your energy. Take the stairs instead of the lift every day. ___19___
Don’t cut down on your sleep.
When you are too worried, you cannot act at your best. The tasks have taken you more time than they should, and you simply have no time left to study or write. When this happens, most students will reduce their sleep to focus on their duties. ___20___ If you keep reducing sleep, this will make you more worried.
A. This is a great mistake.
B. Walk to school or other places.
C. Ty to avoid fatty food and sugar.
D. School is stressful for a number of reasons.
E. But your food is one of the keys to your energy levels.
F. But exercise is what will actually raise your energy levels.
G. In this way, you can have enough time to party with friends.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. F 19. B 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)
I always described myself as a perfectionist. To me, it meant that I had high ____21____ cared about everything I did and I always did my best.
____22____ then I started to notice that I was a quitter, not a trier. I ____23____ anything I wasn’t immediately good at. Each time I made a ____24____, no matter how small, I dropped that task or interest. I was so afraid of ____25____; I wasn’t even tying anymore.
Actually there was so much I ____26____ to try, but I never had a go at. What if I failed? The idea was so ____27____ that it was easier to leave it as an unknown.
Then one day I spotted (发现) an art supply store. Before I could ____28____ myself, I bought a tiny set of paints, some paper and brushes.
I headed home full of ____29____, opened them up and started painting. And the results were really bad. ____30____, I pushed everything into a drawer (抽屉) and decided to forget the idea. But later I got the paints back and started again. I was still poor at painting, but my ____31____ this time wasn’t reduced. I decided to share my progress on social media!
Now, three years later, I paint almost every day and have ____32____ my own art business. I regularly fail and make a mess, but I ____33____ give up. Even better, I’m constantly (持续不断地) trying new subjects. I’ve had experiences that a few years ago I couldn’t have ____34____, I just keep going.
Now I’m no longer ____35____ perfection; I’m simply enjoying the process.
21. A. rates B. qualities C. standards D. degrees
22. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Thus D. Besides
23. A. brought out B. ended up C. got over D. gave up
24. A. difference B. contribution C. mistake D. decision
25. A. failure B. danger C. harm D. shame
26. A. volunteered B. agreed C. managed D. wanted
27. A. unaffordable B. unbearable C. unbelievable D. unsuitable
28. A. tell B. pull C. prevent D. question
29. A. expectations B. achievements C. beliefs D. memories
30. A. Shocked B. Light-hearted C. Worried D. Low-spirited
31. A. thought B. eagerness C. responsibility D. ability
32. A. brought up B. signed up C. set up D. picked up
33. A. never B. also C. even D. ever
34. A. removed B. prepared C. considered D. imagined
35. A. updating B. seeking C. revising D. completing
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
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。
Travel is one of the ____36____ (activity) people carry out most often during their spare time. Although travel may cost a lot of money, most people like to travel. Maybe, for them, to broaden ____37____ (they) horizons and to be happy and healthy ____38____ (be) more important than money. Travel can be a wonderful experience and ____39____ sweet memory. The following tips on travel may help you if you plan to travel later on.
Know more about the place you plan to visit. If you want to enjoy a wonderful trip, you should think carefully about where to go. Before ____40____ (make) a decision, you should seek others’ advice and try to know more about the place ____41____ you are going to visit, including how to get there, the cost, the sights you plan to visit, and so on.
You should consider travel insurance. Especially if you plan to take part in adventure activities, you may get injured. Once such an injury or accident happens to you, you may not have to suffer both ____42____ (physical) and financially as long as you have travel insurance.
Mind your basic safety. It’s easy ____43____ (let) your guard down when you travel. After all, you’re more ____44____ (relax) and there are so many new sights to focus _____45_____. However, nothing is more important than your life. So, watch out for your personal safety at all times.
【答案】36. activities
37. their 38. are
39. a 40. making
41. that##which
42. physically
43. to let 44. relaxed
45. on
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班上了一堂劳动实践课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）你参与的劳动；
（2）你的感想。
参考词汇：劳动实践课 labor practice class
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不得透露个人信息。
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!
I’m writing to share an unforgettable experience from last Friday, when our class took part in a meaningful labor practice class. We were assigned to clean up the school garden and collect fallen leaves.
What made the experience special was not just the work itself, but the sense of accomplishment we all felt. This experience made me realize the importance of teamwork and caring for our environment. It also helped me understand how much effort it takes to maintain such a beautiful campus.
Looking forward to hearing your stories!???
Yours,
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。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race? It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her perseverance was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and the baton (接力棒) fell, with my knee scraped (擦伤). Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was touching. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dreamed of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the excitement of competition. Training hard, I desired to show my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it meant a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
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We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself.
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【答案】The day I looked forward to came eventually. My heart pounded with a mix of nervousness and excitement as we lined up for the relay race. As the race began, the cheers from the crowd fueled my determination. I focused on the task at hand. Each step was a testament to the weeks of practice and the support of my teammates. But it was at the moment when I took over the baton that I collapsed onto the track, due to the sudden pain from my knee, gasping for air. We were supposed to win the championship, but in the end we ended up getting the second place.
We lost the game, and I blamed our failure on myself. After crossing the finish line, disappointment washed over me like a cold wave. As we gathered together, I finally spoke up, my voice trembling with guilt. “It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t tripped, maybe we would have won.” However, Sarah placed a hand on my shoulder and said gently, “We’re a team, remember? Your effort and improvement are what truly matter.” Her words warmed my heart, and I realized that the true value of the sports day lay not in winning but in the bonds we had forged and the lessons we had learned.
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