山东省淄博市高青县第一中学2025届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案）

2022级高三第一学期期中考试
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s probably the woman’s job
A. A hotel receptionist. B. A librarian. C. A customs officer.
2. Why does the woman make the call
A. To make an application. B. To give information. C. To answer a question.
3. How does Linda feel
A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Shocked.
4. What makes Jim hurry
A. Attending a lecture. B. Doing business. C. Meeting assistants.
5. Which does the man prefer
A Beef stew. B. Fried eggs. C. Fish soup.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman dislike
A. Playing football. B. Watching football. C. Going skating.
7. How often does the man skate
A. Never. B. Occasionally. C. Regularly.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. At home.
9. What seems to be the problem for the woman
A. She was overcharged. B. She got the wrong food. C. She lost the bill.
10. How is the man’s service
A. Disappointing. B. Annoying. C. Satisfying.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.
12. How is the man’s way of describing the math problem
A. Amusing. B. Simple. C. Complicated.
13. What does Mr. Williams teach
A. Maths. B. History. C. English.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the woman doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Organizing a meeting. C. Treating a guest.
15. What makes the man’s tea different
A. Being blended. B. Being pure. C. Being processed.
16. Why does the company buy their tea directly from the growers
A. To reduce the price. B. To guide the growers. C. To track the growing process.
17. What will the man talk about in the end
A. The source of their tea.
B. The kinds of their tea.
C. The characteristics of their tea.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. A tradition. B. A performance. C. China town.
19. Who will make speeches in the gathering
A. Railroad workers. B. Entertainers. C. Government officials.
20. What will people do after the afternoon performance
A. Buy clothes. B. Have dinner. C. Visit the museum.
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
Which fruit personality are you
In the workplace, we have to be able to deal with people who aren’t like us. No one will change for you, so you just have to respect their differences. When identifying personality types, I like to talk in terms of fruit. Nobody is just one fruit, but we all have a preference. And we tend to emphasize our top two, especially under pressure. Here are some fruit personalities and how best to deal with them.
Types Introduction & Management
Apple: Hard Core Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. 1. Always stand up to them.
2. Get to the point.
3. Don’t take it personally.
4. Watch and learn from them.
Mango: Juicy and Messy Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. 1. Talk big picture avoid details.
2. Give them false deadlines.
3. Don’t micro-manage.
Lemon: Concentrated Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Respect their need for space.
2. Don’t surprise them.
3. Listen with respect.
4. Show your pace.
Banana: Sweet and Gentle Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Don’t pressure them, motivate.
2. Create a positive environment.
3. Encourage regular feedback.
4. Be nice to them.
1. What do people of Mango and Lemon personalities have in common
A. They both prefer private space and specific deadlines.
B. They both dislike being restricted by excessive rules.
C. They both serve as good ice-breakers of the workplace.
D. They both need regular feedback and being motivated.
2. Who probably favors the Banana Personality
A. Jack an innovative thinker who is willing to face challenges.
B. Adam, a brilliant planner who always sticks to his daily routines.
C. Nancy, a patient worker who prioritizes harmonious relationships.
D. Robin, an open-minded leader who advocates the value of diversity.
3. Where can the passage probably be found
A. In an academic paper. B. In an entertainment book.
C. In a book review. D. In a psychology magazine.
B
Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments, all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer, and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However, the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost $40,000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things, and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family’s kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition, he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown, and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle, who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn’t have done that all by himself.
Bekele’s award-winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it’s charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface, which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps, the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body’s immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said, “I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research, so this money will definitely help me achieve it.”
4. Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap
A. Because he thought it was a fun project.
B. Because he wanted to win a science competition.
C. Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.
D. Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.
5. What can we learn from Bekele’s preparations for the final
A. Well begun is half done. B. Learn humbly, ask willingly.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
6. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. What features the soap has. B. How the soap is used.
C. What chemicals the soap contains. D. How the soap is produced.
7. Which words can be used to describe Bekele according to the passage
A. Patient and talented. B. Friendly and ambitious.
C. Cautious and generous. D. Caring and devoted.
C
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
9. What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
10. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
D
Nocturnal (夜间的) exposure to blue light containing short wavelength emissions (450-500 nm) — the kind of light produced by the screens of many devices raises blood sugar levels and increases sugar intake, according to a study performed on Sudanian grass rats.
“Much of the artificial light we are exposed to comes from LED lights and screens, which emit high levels of blue light,” said Anayanci Masis-Vargas from the Universities of Strasbourg and Amsterdam and his colleagues. According to their study, retinal (网膜的) cells of the eye are sensitive to this blue light and directly convey information to areas of the brain that control appetite.
In the study, the scientists exposed diurnal Sudanian grass rats to nighttime blue light (490 nm) and measured their food consumption and glucose (葡萄糖) tolerance the following day. “In order to better model human light exposure, the rats were diurnal, meaning awake during the day and asleep at night, rather than the typical nocturnal laboratory rats which are awake during nighttime hours,” the researchers explained. They found that after only one hour of nocturnal blue light exposure, glucose tolerance was changed in the rats, a warning sign of pre-diabetes.
To investigate what happens with appetite control and food choice after exposure to blue light at night, in the follow-up study, the rats were given the option to choose among a nutritionally balanced food, water, pig fat, and sugar water. After the exposure to blue light, the study authors observed that the rats preferred sugar water and drank more of it that night than during the nights with no blue light exposure. As the experiment continued, the researchers noticed more exposure to blue light caused rats’ heavier bodies as well.
“Limiting the amount of time that we spend in front of screens at night is, for now, the best measure to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of blue light,” Masis-Vargas said. “In case it is necessary to be exposed to device s at night, I would recommend the night mode features on the devices, which turn the screens more orange and less blue or the use of blue light filtering glasses that are already available in the market.”
12. According to the study,nocturnal exposure to blue light will ________.
A. affect blood pressure B. influence appetite
C. disturb the delivery of information D. decrease retinal cells of the eye
13. Why were diurnal rats used instead of nocturnal rats in the study
A. Their sleep model is simpler to follow.
B. Their sugar intake is easier to measure.
C. Their light contact is similar to that of humans.
D. Their glucose tolerance is close to that of humans.
14. Which was NOT considered in the follow-up study
A. Food choice. B. Animal weight.
C. Food consumption. D. Animal gender.
15. Which is the most effective way to lessen the harm of blue light according to Masis-Vargas
A. Upgrading phone mode. B. Changing the color of the screen.
C. Restricting night screen time. D. Wearing blue light filtering glasses.
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。
Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether. ____16____ So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.
Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime. ____17____
Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能). ____18____ Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit. Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night. By listening to music, the mind has something else to focus on. With time, the practice of listening to music at bedtime becomes more effective as the brain positively associates music with sleep.
____19____ Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep. What we do know is that researchers have typically used either a self-made playlist or one that has been designed especially with sleep in mind. One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences. ____20____ For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.
A. It can guarantee sufficient sleep.
B. It’s natural to wonder about the best type of music for sleep.
C. The quality and quantity of our sleep become poor as we age.
D. Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.
E. This can have a serious effect on a person’s quality of life if it continues.
F. People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to soft music.
G. Useful personal playlists may include relaxing songs that have helped with sleep in the past.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a beautiful summer evening. My friend and I decided to go out for a drive. But suddenly, our night turned into disaster with a cruel head-on ____21____.
I was ____22____ to hospital. What followed were months of pain and despair. The doctor walked in and said, “Due to the ____23____ of your injuries, you’ll probably have difficulty walking, let alone be able to dance, or be ____24____ sports.” I cried uncontrollably, imagining the very worst for my future.
With ____25____ and the support of my family and friends, I began the long and challenging road to recovery. I ____26____ had to learn how to walk again.
During long days sitting ____27____, I started self-reflecting. I examined my life’s choices and where my life was heading. I’d made a(n) ____28____ of worrying about future events that has not happened yet. My negative thoughts ____29____ anxiety, headaches, and lack of self-esteem.
What began as a nightmare (噩梦) gave me time and space to learn about personal ______30______. With time, not only did I dance and play basketball again, I also ______31______ my entire way of life. I learned to ______32______ despair with hope.
Inspired by my positive changes, thirty years later, I founded my company Splendid Inspiration, helping others create lives filled with ______33______ and happiness.
I realise that every twist and every turn is an opportunity for growth. If we are ______34______ to change, our journeys, no matter how ______35______, can lead us to discover new perspectives on life.
21. A. crash B. motivation C. contact D. opportunity
22. A. informed B. exchanged C. rushed D. managed
23. A. fitness B. seriousness C. weakness D. carelessness
24. A. satisfied with B. loaded with C. burdened with D. involved with
25. A. qualification B. determination C. experience D. performance
26. A. differently B. conveniently C. literally D. strangely
27. A. conventional B. alternative C. ambitious D. immobile
28. A. habit B. zone C. objective D. boom
29. A. imagined B. predicted C. gained D. caused
30. A. commitment B. development C. requirement D. experiment
31. A. transformed B. forgave C. protected D. shared
32. A. associate B. confuse C. replace D. identify
33. A. proposal B. purpose C. reward D. liberation
34. A. massive B. contrary C. practical D. open
35. A. overwhelming B. shocking C. appealing D. embarrassing
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。
The Analects of Confucius (《论语》) records the words and deeds of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, ___36___ (write) somewhere between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago. It ___37___ (highlight) the political and moral ideas of Confucius and Confucianism.
Ren is a core concept in the book adopted by Confucius with original meaning of loving others. ___38___ (represent) a high moral standard, it includes all virtues. Confucius stresses that self-discipline is ___39___ must for practicing the rules of propriety (礼) and achieving ren.
Society has developed greatly and huge changes ___40___ (occur) as well after the birth of the Analects of Confucius. Nevertheless, it contains lots of ideas beyond the passage of time, some of ___41___ are still relevant today. For example, Confucius analyzes the relationship between learning and thinking by saying that learning without thinking leads to confusion while thinking without learning ends in puzzlement. Besides, the Analects of Confucius also ___42___ (vivid) shows the images of Confucius’s students. Zi Lu is straightforward, Zi Gong is smart, and Yan Hui is mild and capable. Confucius insists on treating students ___43___ individuals to achieve full potential, which is consistent with some of the modern ___44___ (education) thoughts.
The Analects of Confucius is a fine example of world literature, and the publication of its ____45____ (version) in various languages will further enhance cultural exchanges between China and the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，为了激发学生的英文阅读热情，你校英语俱乐部将举行“英文读书月(English Reading Month) ”活动，现面向全校学生征求活动建议。请你写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 描述活动内容和推荐理由；
3.表达期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club,
I’m Li Hua, from or Class 1, Senior 3.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
Eight-year-old Evan stood by the sidewalk watching as Mrs. Carter opened her flower shop. He felt relieved that the shop hadn’t closed forever. Two days ago, when he passed by, there was a closed sign on the door and a note saying Mrs. Carter was sick. Evan was worried that he would never be able to get his “dream job” if the shop remained closed for too long.
Mrs. Carter, an 85-year-old woman, spotted Evan looking in her shop’s direction and waved hello to him. Excitedly, Evan ran up to her and expressed his desire to work at the shop. Mrs.Carter laughed quietly, finding it amusing that an eight-year-old wanted a job. Evan confidently explained that since his dad passed away, he had learned how to do various tasks, like taking out the rubbish, making sandwiches, and assisting his mom, Stacey, with groceries. He didn’t want any payment for his work; instead, he simply wanted a bouquet (花束) for his mom’ s upcoming birthday. He believed in working hard for what he wanted, just as his mom had taught him.
Impressed by Evan’s determination, Mrs. Carter agreed to hire him. She asked if he knew how to tie ribbons around flowers, and when she heard Evan’s affirmative(肯定的) response, they got down to making bouquets. Evan was excited to assist Mrs. Carter every evening for a whole week, and his presence brought joy to her boring work.Customers found Evan adorable and entertaining, which resulted in increased flower purchases and booming business for Mrs. Carter.
On Evan’s last day, Mrs.Carter felt emotional. Their bond had grown strong, and she saw him as a grandchild. As she prepared a splendid bouquet for Evan’s mother, tears welled up in her eyes. She invited him to visit her shop in the future, and Evan promised to tell his mom about her.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
With the bouquet in hand, Evan rushed home to celebrate Mom’s birthday.
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As Evan handed his mom the bouquet, they were surprised to discover an envelope with several hundred-dollar bills inside.
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答案版
2022级高三第一学期期中考试
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s probably the woman’s job
A. A hotel receptionist. B. A librarian. C. A customs officer.
2. Why does the woman make the call
A. To make an application. B. To give information. C. To answer a question.
3. How does Linda feel
A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Shocked.
4. What makes Jim hurry
A. Attending a lecture. B. Doing business. C. Meeting assistants.
5. Which does the man prefer
A Beef stew. B. Fried eggs. C. Fish soup.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman dislike
A. Playing football. B. Watching football. C. Going skating.
7. How often does the man skate
A. Never. B. Occasionally. C. Regularly.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. At home.
9. What seems to be the problem for the woman
A. She was overcharged. B. She got the wrong food. C. She lost the bill.
10. How is the man’s service
A. Disappointing. B. Annoying. C. Satisfying.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.
12. How is the man’s way of describing the math problem
A. Amusing. B. Simple. C. Complicated.
13. What does Mr. Williams teach
A. Maths. B. History. C. English.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the woman doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Organizing a meeting. C. Treating a guest.
15. What makes the man’s tea different
A. Being blended. B. Being pure. C. Being processed.
16. Why does the company buy their tea directly from the growers
A. To reduce the price. B. To guide the growers. C. To track the growing process.
17. What will the man talk about in the end
A. The source of their tea.
B. The kinds of their tea.
C. The characteristics of their tea.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. A tradition. B. A performance. C. China town.
19. Who will make speeches in the gathering
A. Railroad workers. B. Entertainers. C. Government officials.
20. What will people do after the afternoon performance
A. Buy clothes. B. Have dinner. C. Visit the museum.
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
Which fruit personality are you
In the workplace, we have to be able to deal with people who aren’t like us. No one will change for you, so you just have to respect their differences. When identifying personality types, I like to talk in terms of fruit. Nobody is just one fruit, but we all have a preference. And we tend to emphasize our top two, especially under pressure. Here are some fruit personalities and how best to deal with them.
Types Introduction & Management
Apple: Hard Core Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport. 1. Always stand up to them.
2. Get to the point.
3. Don’t take it personally.
4. Watch and learn from them.
Mango: Juicy and Messy Mango types love life and can’t afford to miss a minute. They love variety because they tend to be easily distracted and naturally rule breakers. 1. Talk big picture avoid details.
2. Give them false deadlines.
3. Don’t micro-manage.
Lemon: Concentrated Lemon types love structure and order. They are worriers who like security and predictability. They excel at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can also be frustrating. 1. Respect their need for space.
2. Don’t surprise them.
3. Listen with respect.
4. Show your pace.
Banana: Sweet and Gentle Banana types enjoy peace and shy away from conflicts. They are kind to react to others’ requests. However, when they are too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive. 1. Don’t pressure them, motivate.
2. Create a positive environment.
3. Encourage regular feedback.
4. Be nice to them.
1. What do people of Mango and Lemon personalities have in common
A. They both prefer private space and specific deadlines.
B. They both dislike being restricted by excessive rules.
C. They both serve as good ice-breakers of the workplace.
D. They both need regular feedback and being motivated.
2. Who probably favors the Banana Personality
A. Jack an innovative thinker who is willing to face challenges.
B. Adam, a brilliant planner who always sticks to his daily routines.
C. Nancy, a patient worker who prioritizes harmonious relationships.
D. Robin, an open-minded leader who advocates the value of diversity.
3. Where can the passage probably be found
A. In an academic paper. B. In an entertainment book.
C. In a book review. D. In a psychology magazine.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
Hem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments, all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer, and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that encourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However, the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost $40,000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things, and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.
A lot of his research and development started in his family’s kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition, he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown, and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle, who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn’t have done that all by himself.
Bekele’s award-winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it’s charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it has a rough surface, which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps, the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body’s immune cells to defend cancer.
Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said, “I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research, so this money will definitely help me achieve it.”
4. Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soap
A. Because he thought it was a fun project.
B. Because he wanted to win a science competition.
C. Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.
D. Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.
5. What can we learn from Bekele’s preparations for the final
A. Well begun is half done. B. Learn humbly, ask willingly.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
6. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. What features the soap has. B. How the soap is used.
C. What chemicals the soap contains. D. How the soap is produced.
7. Which words can be used to describe Bekele according to the passage
A. Patient and talented. B. Friendly and ambitious.
C. Cautious and generous. D. Caring and devoted.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
C
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
9. What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
10. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Nocturnal (夜间的) exposure to blue light containing short wavelength emissions (450-500 nm) — the kind of light produced by the screens of many devices raises blood sugar levels and increases sugar intake, according to a study performed on Sudanian grass rats.
“Much of the artificial light we are exposed to comes from LED lights and screens, which emit high levels of blue light,” said Anayanci Masis-Vargas from the Universities of Strasbourg and Amsterdam and his colleagues. According to their study, retinal (网膜的) cells of the eye are sensitive to this blue light and directly convey information to areas of the brain that control appetite.
In the study, the scientists exposed diurnal Sudanian grass rats to nighttime blue light (490 nm) and measured their food consumption and glucose (葡萄糖) tolerance the following day. “In order to better model human light exposure, the rats were diurnal, meaning awake during the day and asleep at night, rather than the typical nocturnal laboratory rats which are awake during nighttime hours,” the researchers explained. They found that after only one hour of nocturnal blue light exposure, glucose tolerance was changed in the rats, a warning sign of pre-diabetes.
To investigate what happens with appetite control and food choice after exposure to blue light at night, in the follow-up study, the rats were given the option to choose among a nutritionally balanced food, water, pig fat, and sugar water. After the exposure to blue light, the study authors observed that the rats preferred sugar water and drank more of it that night than during the nights with no blue light exposure. As the experiment continued, the researchers noticed more exposure to blue light caused rats’ heavier bodies as well.
“Limiting the amount of time that we spend in front of screens at night is, for now, the best measure to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of blue light,” Masis-Vargas said. “In case it is necessary to be exposed to device s at night, I would recommend the night mode features on the devices, which turn the screens more orange and less blue or the use of blue light filtering glasses that are already available in the market.”
12. According to the study,nocturnal exposure to blue light will ________.
A. affect blood pressure B. influence appetite
C. disturb the delivery of information D. decrease retinal cells of the eye
13. Why were diurnal rats used instead of nocturnal rats in the study
A. Their sleep model is simpler to follow.
B. Their sugar intake is easier to measure.
C. Their light contact is similar to that of humans.
D. Their glucose tolerance is close to that of humans.
14. Which was NOT considered in the follow-up study
A. Food choice. B. Animal weight.
C. Food consumption. D. Animal gender.
15. Which is the most effective way to lessen the harm of blue light according to Masis-Vargas
A. Upgrading phone mode. B. Changing the color of the screen.
C. Restricting night screen time. D. Wearing blue light filtering glasses.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
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。
Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether. ____16____ So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.
Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime. ____17____
Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能). ____18____ Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit. Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night. By listening to music, the mind has something else to focus on. With time, the practice of listening to music at bedtime becomes more effective as the brain positively associates music with sleep.
____19____ Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep. What we do know is that researchers have typically used either a self-made playlist or one that has been designed especially with sleep in mind. One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences. ____20____ For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.
A. It can guarantee sufficient sleep.
B. It’s natural to wonder about the best type of music for sleep.
C. The quality and quantity of our sleep become poor as we age.
D. Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.
E. This can have a serious effect on a person’s quality of life if it continues.
F. People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to soft music.
G. Useful personal playlists may include relaxing songs that have helped with sleep in the past.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. D 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a beautiful summer evening. My friend and I decided to go out for a drive. But suddenly, our night turned into disaster with a cruel head-on ____21____.
I was ____22____ to hospital. What followed were months of pain and despair. The doctor walked in and said, “Due to the ____23____ of your injuries, you’ll probably have difficulty walking, let alone be able to dance, or be ____24____ sports.” I cried uncontrollably, imagining the very worst for my future.
With ____25____ and the support of my family and friends, I began the long and challenging road to recovery. I ____26____ had to learn how to walk again.
During long days sitting ____27____, I started self-reflecting. I examined my life’s choices and where my life was heading. I’d made a(n) ____28____ of worrying about future events that has not happened yet. My negative thoughts ____29____ anxiety, headaches, and lack of self-esteem.
What began as a nightmare (噩梦) gave me time and space to learn about personal ______30______. With time, not only did I dance and play basketball again, I also ______31______ my entire way of life. I learned to ______32______ despair with hope.
Inspired by my positive changes, thirty years later, I founded my company Splendid Inspiration, helping others create lives filled with ______33______ and happiness.
I realise that every twist and every turn is an opportunity for growth. If we are ______34______ to change, our journeys, no matter how ______35______, can lead us to discover new perspectives on life.
21. A. crash B. motivation C. contact D. opportunity
22. A. informed B. exchanged C. rushed D. managed
23. A. fitness B. seriousness C. weakness D. carelessness
24. A. satisfied with B. loaded with C. burdened with D. involved with
25. A. qualification B. determination C. experience D. performance
26. A. differently B. conveniently C. literally D. strangely
27. A. conventional B. alternative C. ambitious D. immobile
28. A. habit B. zone C. objective D. boom
29. A. imagined B. predicted C. gained D. caused
30. A. commitment B. development C. requirement D. experiment
31. A. transformed B. forgave C. protected D. shared
32. A. associate B. confuse C. replace D. identify
33. A. proposal B. purpose C. reward D. liberation
34. A. massive B. contrary C. practical D. open
35. A. overwhelming B. shocking C. appealing D. embarrassing
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Analects of Confucius (《论语》) records the words and deeds of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, ___36___ (write) somewhere between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago. It ___37___ (highlight) the political and moral ideas of Confucius and Confucianism.
Ren is a core concept in the book adopted by Confucius with original meaning of loving others. ___38___ (represent) a high moral standard, it includes all virtues. Confucius stresses that self-discipline is ___39___ must for practicing the rules of propriety (礼) and achieving ren.
Society has developed greatly and huge changes ___40___ (occur) as well after the birth of the Analects of Confucius. Nevertheless, it contains lots of ideas beyond the passage of time, some of ___41___ are still relevant today. For example, Confucius analyzes the relationship between learning and thinking by saying that learning without thinking leads to confusion while thinking without learning ends in puzzlement. Besides, the Analects of Confucius also ___42___ (vivid) shows the images of Confucius’s students. Zi Lu is straightforward, Zi Gong is smart, and Yan Hui is mild and capable. Confucius insists on treating students ___43___ individuals to achieve full potential, which is consistent with some of the modern ___44___ (education) thoughts.
The Analects of Confucius is a fine example of world literature, and the publication of its ____45____ (version) in various languages will further enhance cultural exchanges between China and the world.
【答案】36. written
37. highlights
38. Representing
39. a 40. have occurred
41. which 42. vividly
43. as 44. educational
45. versions
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，为了激发学生的英文阅读热情，你校英语俱乐部将举行“英文读书月(English Reading Month) ”活动，现面向全校学生征求活动建议。请你写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 描述活动内容和推荐理由；
3.表达期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club,
I’m Li Hua, from or Class 1, Senior 3.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear English Club,
I’m Li Hua, from or Class 1, Senior 3. Knowing that the English Club of our school will hold an activity of “English Reading Month”, I am writing to express my ideas.
During the activity, we should agree on a time, then recommend books to each other and exchange opinions and thoughts. I recommend reading Helen Keller’s books, which can help us improve our English and inspire us to work hard.
I hope all members can actively take part in the activity and get both knowledge and fun from reading.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
Eight-year-old Evan stood by the sidewalk watching as Mrs. Carter opened her flower shop. He felt relieved that the shop hadn’t closed forever. Two days ago, when he passed by, there was a closed sign on the door and a note saying Mrs. Carter was sick. Evan was worried that he would never be able to get his “dream job” if the shop remained closed for too long.
Mrs. Carter, an 85-year-old woman, spotted Evan looking in her shop’s direction and waved hello to him. Excitedly, Evan ran up to her and expressed his desire to work at the shop. Mrs.Carter laughed quietly, finding it amusing that an eight-year-old wanted a job. Evan confidently explained that since his dad passed away, he had learned how to do various tasks, like taking out the rubbish, making sandwiches, and assisting his mom, Stacey, with groceries. He didn’t want any payment for his work; instead, he simply wanted a bouquet (花束) for his mom’ s upcoming birthday. He believed in working hard for what he wanted, just as his mom had taught him.
Impressed by Evan’s determination, Mrs. Carter agreed to hire him. She asked if he knew how to tie ribbons around flowers, and when she heard Evan’s affirmative(肯定的) response, they got down to making bouquets. Evan was excited to assist Mrs. Carter every evening for a whole week, and his presence brought joy to her boring work.Customers found Evan adorable and entertaining, which resulted in increased flower purchases and booming business for Mrs. Carter.
On Evan’s last day, Mrs.Carter felt emotional. Their bond had grown strong, and she saw him as a grandchild. As she prepared a splendid bouquet for Evan’s mother, tears welled up in her eyes. She invited him to visit her shop in the future, and Evan promised to tell his mom about her.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
With the bouquet in hand, Evan rushed home to celebrate Mom’s birthday.
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As Evan handed his mom the bouquet, they were surprised to discover an envelope with several hundred-dollar bills inside.
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【答案】范文
With the bouquet in hand, Evan rushed home to celebrate Mom’s birthday. On seeing the gift, his mom was astonished. The bouquet was huge and looked expensive. Rather than being happy about it, she wondered where Evan had gotten it. “Evan Where did you get the money for this ” she asked, worried. With a big smile on his face, Evan told her the whole story and explained that he had once overheard Stacey’s conversations, learning she didn’t buy herself things to save money for him, so he made up his mind to give Mom a special gift for her birthday. Hearing the heartfelt words, mom was moved. She embraced him tightly, expressing her love and gratitude.
As Evan handed his mom the bouquet, they were surprised to discover an envelope with several hundred-dollar bills inside. Worried that Mrs. Carter had made a mistake, Evan suggested returning the money. They went to the flower shop immediately and handed the envelope back to Mrs. Carter. Smiling warmly, Mrs. Carter explained that it wasn’t a mistake but a birthday gift for Evan’s mother. She insisted they keep it, saying it was Evan’s affection for his mom that touched her and that she decided to lend a hand. Moved by Mrs. Carter’s kindness, mom invited her for dinner that night and they celebrated Stacey’s birthday together.
第二段落范文二：
As Evan handed his mom the bouquet, they were surprised to discover an envelope with several hundred-dollar bills inside. They hurriedly returned to the flower shop to let Mrs. Carter know how they appreciated her kindness but couldn’t accept the money because of mom’s firm belief－one should stand on his own feet. Mrs. Carter’s eyes were filled with admiration for the Stacey’s independence. She proposed a solution: Stacey could work at the flower shop whenever it was convenient. Mom’s face lit up with joy as she gladly accepted the offer. Stacey invited Mrs. Carter to dinner, not just as a birthday celebration but also as a way to express her gratitude to Mrs. Carter for everything she had done.