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湖南省三湘名校教育联盟2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、听力选择题
1．Why does the boy look so worried
A．He failed his math exam.
B．He will have a math exam.
C．His parents will criticize him.
2．What will the family do this weekend
A．Buy some food and drink.
B．Have a picnic in the park.
C．Look after the kids at home.
3．How much does the woman pay for the phone
A．$400. B．$640. C．$800.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Summer swimming lessons.
B．Summer vacation experiences.
C．Making friends at summer camp.
5．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Student and professor. B．Doctor and patient. C．Boss and employee.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the project focus on
A．Air pollution. B．Information age. C．Social problems.
7．How will the speakers do the project
A．By visiting a museum.
B．By interviewing experts.
C．By doing online research.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the woman do
A．A clerk. B．A researcher. C．A student.
9．What is mostly considered for the woman to buy a laptop
A．Its battery. B．Its size. C．Its processor.
10．What will the man offer
A．A free mouse. B．An extra charger. C．A discount.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What activity will be held this weekend
A．A household cleaning.
B．A family gathering.
C．A volunteer work.
12．What makes the woman feel unfair
A．Her parents ask her to clean the house.
B．Her parents forbid her to join in any activities.
C．Her parents force her to study the whole night.
13．What will the woman’s sister do
A．Improve her communication skills.
B．Talk to the woman’s parents.
C．Go to the local park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Why does the man talk to the woman
A．To invite her to a book fair.
B．To borrow a book from her.
C．To share good news with her.
15．What does the man think of Whispers in the Shadows
A．It’s interesting. B．It’s boring. C．It’s imaginative.
16．What kind of book is Echoes of Eternity
A．A thriller. B．A fiction book. C．A non-fiction book.
17．What will the speakers do this afternoon
A．Buy books. B．Attend class. C．Explore the library.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．Why do people sell the old items online
A．To earn some money.
B．To help people in need.
C．To replace the offline sale.
19．What is the advantage of the app
A．Chatting on the platform.
B．Providing delivery services.
C．Ensuring the smooth deal.
20．What can we know about the app
A．It is totally free to use it.
B．It is designed for shop owners.
C．It can present some advertisements.
二、阅读理解
The most popular talks of 2024
Greta Thunberg: The disarming case to act right now on climate change
This 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why, in August 2024, she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise the awareness of global warming, protesting outside the Swedish parliament and attracting the world’s attention. “The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions,” Thunberg says. “All we have to do is to wake up and change.”
Carole Cadwalladr: Facebook’s role in Brexit—and the threat to democracy
In an open talk, journalist Carole Cadwalladr digs into one of the most misleading events in recent times: the UK’s super-close 2024 vote to leave the European Union. Tracking the result to a series of misleading Facebook ads targeted at vulnerable Brexit swing voters—and linking the same players and tactics (战术) to the 2024 US presidential election—Cadwalladr calls out the “gods of Silicon Valley” for being on the wrong side of history and asks: Are free and fair elections a thing of the past
Lydia Machova: The secrets of learning a new language
Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin You don’t need some special talent or a “language gene”, says Lydia Machova, a reporter in Daily News. In an inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots(people who speak multiple languages)and bilingual learners(people who speak two languages)and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent. Besides, she also points out the most important element is that learners should hold on to their learning.
21．Which one is about the environmental protection
A．Lydia Machova. B．Carole Cadwalladr.
C．Greta Thunberg. D．None of them.
22．What do Carole Cadwalladr and Lydia Machova have in Common
A．They have the same social identity.
B．They come from the same country.
C．They can reveal the misleading events.
D．They have a good command of English.
23．What is the most important for learning a new language
A．Learners should never quit learning.
B．Learners should know how to begin.
C．Learners must have a language talent.
D．Learners must speak many languages.
This new school year, I wanted my love for my students to be super adaptive, a little bit blind, and similar to the kind of love a mother gives to her children. I wanted a love that could put up with unappealing personalities and behaviors, which had the ability to lead to my “I wish he or she was not in my class” response, with humor, peace, and curiosity.
I decided to go toward the most difficult students with additional kindness, rather than backing away in frustration when my former attempts to change them failed. The changes in my education were faint yet definite. I had always taken students aside when they made poor decisions. But my new plan asked questions that were free of scolding or shame, and more gentle and sincere. Are you feeling all right Is something bothering you What happened last night These questions rarely led to any big “ah ha” moments, but I treated each repeated conversation with patience.
Although my love plan was designed to improve my students’ school experience, it completely improved mine as well. It worked magic on my relationships with students and energised me for the school day. My difficult students represented puzzles to solve and relationships to improve, not frightening trouble that would exhaust my joy. Letting go of the assumption that their behaviors must be purposive choices, I was able to avoid feelings of resentment (怨恨) when my students made mistakes. I felt more peaceful and less angry.
Loving my students also got easier as the year progressed. I wondered whether my approach would work in the long run. Now it turns out that love brings love.
24．What was the author’s desire in the new term
A．To seek students’ shining points.
B．To respect students’ suggestions.
C．To be more tolerant of students.
D．To show an interest in teaching.
25．What was the change in the author’s education
A．She cared about students’ sleep quality.
B．She took badly-behaved students aside.
C．She made efforts to lift students’ spirits.
D．She offered students chances to explain.
26．What was the impact of the author’s love plan
A．It enabled her to find self-worth.
B．It made her feel more composed.
C．It guided students to be honest.
D．It gave students more spare time.
27．What can we learn from the author’s experience
A．One action can bring two gains.
B．There is some light in the dark.
C．All the worries are for nothing.
D．Facts speak louder than words.
Fromancient epics (史诗) like Homer’s The Iliad, which recorded the heroism and tragedy of the Trojan War, to modern novels like All Quiet on the Western Front or The Things They Carried, war narratives (叙事) often focus on the human cost of battle.
As is known to us all, before a war, stories might center on romance, family, or nature adventure. However, once war suddenly breaks out, the focus changes accordingly. Writers and storytellers begin to present the real emotions of fear, loss, and survival. The tone (语气) becomes darker and tends to examine inner feelings, as the characters struggle with hard choices, sufferings, and the uncertainty of life in the middle of destruction.
Personally, I think war doesn’t just change how stories are told; it also changes what stories are told. Themes of heroism, common in pre-war literature, give way to themes of disappointment, loss of innocence, and the questioning of authority, making people aware of the real society in war literature. Both soldiers returning from war and other people often struggle to fit back into a society that no longer understands their experiences, which serves as a powerful theme in post-war literature. For example, in J.D．Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the loneliness of Holden Caulfield can be seen as a reflection of post-World War II society, where many people including Holden Caulfield hated wars and felt isolated due to the horrors they had observed.
Stories are not only a way to document history; they are also a way for people to process sufferings. War is disastrous, and for those who have lived through it, literature often becomes a tool for curing. Writing allows authors to process their pain, sadness, and confusion. For readers, stories about war offer a way to understand reality and they can find themselves relating to the struggles of others so that they can be inspired by those characters.
28．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．The various reasons of war breakout.
B．The bad outcomes of war expansion.
C．The role of wars in literary revolution.
D．The influence of wars on storytelling.
29．What kind of topic is a hit in war literature
A．Heroism. B．Romanticism.
C．Realism. D．Collectivism.
30．What does the underlined word “isolated” mean in paragraph 3
A．Peaceful. B．Separated.
C．Proud. D．Angry.
31．Why does literature become a tool for curing
A．It helps writers see positive sides.
B．It makes readers ignore the reality.
C．It well connects writers with readers.
D．It serves both writers and readers well.
Is it possible to bring back animals that are extinct Can we revive (复活) the species that once existed on the earth Well, it is a very tricky process but not impossible. We have made major advancements in using certain technologies to copy or culture DNA．Every animal species has a specific genetic impression in its DNA．
To revive ancient extinct animals, the first thing we will need is their DNA samples. We will have to take out their DNA in sound form. Only the most significant DNA samples will increase the chance of reviving these animals. Put simply, we need 100% genetic information or genome (基因组) to bring back a species. Even if it is 95%, we will not be able to process it. A genome is like a book. We cannot lose any of its chapters.
The biggest issue is that when an animal dies, its genome starts to break down due to natural causes. We have learned that it takes 521 years on average for 50% degradation of an animal’s DNA．Therefore, it is very hard to create and de-extinct animals we lost in the prehistoric era. We have found excellent fossils of mammoths (猛犸象化石). One such example is Yuka. It is a mammoth fossil that existed 39,000 years ago in Siberia. Even if we take out its fullest genome, there is a chance that we will not be able to make extinct animals alive. As the mammoths developed from such a genome will be of the same kind, they will tend to develop serious diseases.
Therefore, to revive a species, we need genetic diversity. This diversity creates stronger species and the probability of survival increases. Actually, even the best naturally restored samples will not contain the full genome or genetic impression of a species. That is the point that all the researchers should make efforts to achieve.
32．How does the idea of reviving animals sound according to paragraph 1
A．Unachievable.
B．Unnecessary.
C．Difficult but possible.
D．Easy but time-consuming.
33．What is the function of paragraph 2
A．To offer the analysis of genetic information.
B．To tell the discovery of genetic information.
C．To explain the basis for reviving extinct animals.
D．To introduce the tool for reviving extinct animals.
34．What is implied in the example of Yuka
A．Siberia served as its best habitat.
B．Collecting its genome is difficult.
C．Degradation of its genes is unavoidable.
D．Genetic uniformity lowers its life quality.
35．What might count most for animal revival
A．Survival rates. B．Various samples.
C．Genetic diversity. D．Genetic impression.
South China Normal University is an excellent academic institution, where professors and students at SCNU really care about one another, resulting in a strong feeling of cooperation and an obvious lack of competitiveness. 36 I remember being inspired and surprised by the quality of my classmates’ work.
Moreover, SCNU’s amount of activities and clubs accessible to students truly sticks out to me. There is a society for just about any random interest or passion you may have, and they are constantly hosting interesting events. I recalled tea tasting sessions being part of our college’s off-campus activities. 37 So when I heard about the event, I was overjoyed.
38 I knew how to “taste” tea, why Chinese people enjoy drinking tea, and what mood to be in when drinking tea. I discovered that tea comes in a wide variety of flavors, even within one type of tea, with slight differences in taste. Chinese tea culture, in my opinion, is mostly a continuation of the magnificent traditional Chinese culture. 39 Tea can also be used as a way for individuals to relax in today’s busy world, allowing the spirit, body, and mind to unwind a little and deal with life’s hardships.
Apart from that, our university also hosts a cultural festival. It appeals to international students from various countries to perform music, dance, costumes, and traditional crafts (手艺) that reflect the culture of their home countries, as well as bring different flavors and specialties from various regions. 40
A．Certainly, everyone is motivated.
B．In fact, all students like to attend lectures.
C．It is more complex and ceremonial than only drinking tea.
D．That day, I gained a better understanding of Chinese tea culture.
E．Personally, I enjoy tea and am interested in learning more about it.
F．Still, foreign students can’t totally grasp the essence of Chinese culture.
G．Actually, Chinese and foreign friends can taste the cuisine of various countries.
三、完形填空
I’ve been attending weekly tai chi classes with my instructor, Arlene Faulk, for 13 years. This amazes me, because it is far longer than anything I’ve ever 41 besides my career. I have come to a level of 42 and confidence in my ability to do this physical thing, and to learn the many steps of a 43 .
Two years into my training, while learning the Sun style, I had a(n) 44 experience. After being late to a rural bus station in northern MA, I found myself alone. Breathing in fresh air, I did my tai chi 45 . I realized I could practice anywhere, anytime, with no 46 of special clothes or shoes. That’s when I 47 fell in love with tai chi. Since then, we’ve learned various forms of tai chi.
Now I’m 13 years older. My 48 have come and gone. I’m one of the rare few who 49 it to the end. After a knee (膝盖) replacement, my 50 isn’t good. On several occasions, I have started to trip and fall, only to 51 myself by planting my other foot “like the roots of a tree” as Arlene always encourages us to do. I have a firm belief that I will 52 this workout.
What has not 53 Arlene has been encouraging us to breathe in 54 and peace when doing tai chi. Besides, we can feel the life force 55 flowing through our body.
41．A．understood B．designed C．identified D．pursued
42．A．comfort B．admiration C．basis D．repetition
43．A．record B．process C．schedule D．preparation
44．A．confusing B．familiar C．memorable D．awkward
45．A．checks B．moves C．dances D．tasks
46．A．hesitation B．awareness C．requirements D．accounts
47．A．truly B．gradually C．briefly D．lately
48．A．competitors B．friends C．relatives D．classmates
49．A．made B．avoided C．watched D．surveyed
50．A．breath B．balance C．attitude D．mood
51．A．ignore B．observe C．remind D．control
52．A．stick to B．go through C．look back on D．stand up for
53．A．existed B．improved C．changed D．benefited
54．A．determination B．generosity C．delight D．calmness
55．A．strength B．energy C．blood D．oxygen
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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With high-quality and reasonable price, we offer the 59 (popular) China tours in different categories and length for our clients, including classic tours, city tours, adventure tours, family tours and so on. You are expected 60 (surf) this website and figure out your China tours with your personal touches and we also offer tailored China tours suiting your 61 (prefer) and budget. We think you can’t wait to start your journey with us 62 then your dream vacation will come true.
Let’s take the panda tour as an example. It is 63 (wide) known that Dujiangyan Panda Base is the only place 64 is 60 KM distance from Chengdu city and there people can take picture with Chinese national treasure-Giant Panda. This special day trip will give you the chance to hold the cute panda to take photos in your arms, which will leave 65 everlasting memory and make you forget the passage of time in this base.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你所在的学校举办了主题为“学科月”(Subject Month)的系列活动。请你给外国朋友Nicole写一封邮件分享让你印象最深的一项活动，内容包括：
1.介绍活动；
2.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Nicole,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In our small town, there was a girl named Lily, who was tall and slim, with long golden hair and bright blue eyes. Lily was the standard of beauty. She was popular in school, always surrounded by friends, and was often chosen as the representative for various school events.
On the other hand, there was a new student named Ava. Ava was short and a bit overweight. Her hair was curly and she usually wore simple, unfashionable clothes. When Ava first came to our class, I, like many others, didn’t pay much attention to her. I was part of the group that was always drawn to Lily’s charm and beauty.
One day, our teacher announced a group project on environmental protection. By chance, I was grouped with Ava. At first, I was disappointed, thinking she wouldn’t contribute much. However, as we started working on the project, I began to notice something different about Ava. She was extremely knowledgeable about environmental issues. She had done a lot of research on her own and came up with creative ideas to present our findings. Her devotion was touching.
During the process, we faced some difficulties. At the beginning, our plan was criticized by the teacher. I was ready to give up, but Ava encouraged me. She said, “Don’t worry. We can figure this out. Let’s look at it from a different angle.” Her positive attitude inspired me to keep going. Ava proposed that she’d give a presentation on behalf of the team if we felt embarrassed. We nodded.
As the project neared completion, I found myself looking forward to our communication not because of the project itself, but because of Ava’s company. I realized that I had misjudged her based on her appearance. Now, I was eager to see how this newfound realization would further change my understanding of beauty.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally, the day of the project presentation arrived.
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From that day on, I started to see beauty in a whole new light.
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湖南省三湘名校教育联盟2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A B A B B A C C A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B B C A B B A B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A A C D B A D C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D C C D C A E D C G
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D A B C B C A D A B
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答案 D A C D B
1．A
【原文】W: You look really worried. What’s wrong
M: I’m so stressed. The math exam result came out, and I failed. I know my parents will comfort me instead of criticizing me.
W: Cheer up! You can work harder next time.
2．B
【原文】M: Honey, what should we do this weekend The kids are bored at home.
W: How about having a picnic in the park The weather will be great.
M: Sounds like a good idea. I’ll prepare the food and drinks on Friday.
3．A
【原文】W: I like this new smartphone. How much is it
M: It’s $800. But if you sign a two-year contract with our carrier, you can get it for $400. Or you can become our member, you will have 20 percent off.
W: OK, I’ll choose the first one.
4．B
【原文】W: I can’t believe summer vacation is almost over. What did you do during the break
M: I went to a summer camp. It was fantastic! We did all kinds of activities like hiking, swimming and making campfires. I also made a lot of new friends from different places.
5．B
【原文】W: I’ve been having a bad headache these days.
M: Let me have a look. Have you been staying up late recently
W: Yes, I’ve been busy with some work given by my boss and often go to bed after midnight.
M: That might be the cause. You should adjust your schedule.
6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Have you heard about the science project our teacher gave us It’s about air pollution.
W: Yeah, I have. To be honest, I’m a little bit worried. I don’t have much experience in this field, and I’m not sure if we can gather enough useful information.
M: Don’t be so negative. Do you have any ideas on how to begin
W: Well, I think doing research on the Internet first is a good choice. There’s a lot of information about air pollution and ways to solve it on the Internet.
M: That sounds reasonable. Also, we could try to get in touch with some social groups who address air pollution to see if they can give us any help.
W: Good idea. Let’s start with the online research first.
8．C 9．A 10．C
【原文】W: Hi, I’m looking for a laptop. I’m a college student and I need it for my schoolwork like writing essays and doing research. Also, I want to play some light games to relax.
M: This model is perfect for you. It has a powerful processor, which is great for running multiple study apps. And the graphics are decent for light gaming.
W: That sounds good, but what about the battery life I often study in the library without access to a charger.
M: It has a long-lasting battery that can last up to 6 hours on a single charge.
W: Good to know. Could you give me a mouse for free
M: Sorry. You should buy it yourself.
W: OK, but I’m a bit tight on money. Is there any discount
M: I can offer a 5% discount.
W: Wonderful! I think this is exactly what I need. I’ll take it.
11．C 12．B 13．B
【原文】W: Alex, do you know that the school volunteer activity will be held this weekend
M: Yeah, I’ve already signed up. I’ll help to clean up the local park. How about you
W: My parents won’t let me go. They consider it a waste of time. It’s so unfair because my sister often participates in these activities.
M: That’s really unfortunate. But what exactly makes them think volunteering is not worth the time
W: They’re overly concerned about my studies. They believe that every moment should be devoted to studying. However, I think volunteering offers valuable experiences that textbooks can’t provide.
M: I totally agree. Perhaps you could have another in-depth conversation with them. Mention how volunteering can improve our communication skills, introduce us to different people, and even relieve study stress.
W: I’ve already tried. I explained how it can broaden my horizons and help me grow as a person. But they were stubborn. Luckily, my sister said she’d talk to them on my behalf.
M: Hope it works out.
14．C 15．A 16．B 17．B
【原文】M: Sarah, I’ve got great news! The Urban City Library just got brand new books.
W: Really That’s awesome! What kinds of books did they add
M: A bit of everything. There’s a new mystery thriller called Whispers in the Shadows. I think it’s full of surprises and will keep you interested till the end.
W: It sounds great. I can’t wait to borrow it. What else
M: In the fiction section, there’s a new novel, Echoes of Eternity. It’s a sad story set in a war, about science, love and sacrifice.
W: I’ll check it out. Anything else
M: Yeah, there’s a non-fiction book, The Science of Happiness. It explores what makes us happy and it also discusses the methods of living a delightful life.
W: Cool! Let’s go to the library right now.
M: No problem. But do you remember we have three classes this afternoon We should go tomorrow instead. We can meet at the gate of our school and walk to the library.
W: Alright, I’m looking forward to exploring the library tomorrow.
18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】
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56．amazing 57．is thought 58．sites 59．most popular 60．to surf 61．preference 62．and 63．widely 64．that 65．an
66．Dear Nicole,
I’m excited to tell you about the most memorable activity during our school’s Subject Month — the “Science Experiment Show”!
Our physics teacher organized a competition where teams designed creative experiments using everyday materials. My team built a mini water-powered rocket from plastic bottles. Through constant efforts we successfully launched it, and it flew surprisingly far! The best part was seeing other teams’ projects, like homemade volcanoes and solar-powered toy cars.
Through this activity, I learned that science isn’t just about textbooks — it’s about hands-on creativity and teamwork. Now I feel more confident about exploring scientific ideas beyond the classroom.
Did your school ever hold such events I’d love to hear your stories!
Sincerely,
Li Hua
67．范文
Finally, the day of the project presentation arrived. Ava walked onto the stage. Her confidence and intelligence became even more evident, whose words were full of passion. She patiently explained complex environmental concepts to the audience, using simple and vivid examples. Her explanations were so clear that even one having little background knowledge could comprehend easily. After the presentation, there was a moment of silence, followed by thunderous applause. Our teacher praised her highly, many classmates coming to Ava to express their admiration. I saw the respect in their eyes, which made me feel ashamed of my initial judgment of Ava.
From that day on, I started to see beauty in a whole new light. Beauty wasn’t just about a pretty face or a perfect figure. It was about Ava’s intelligence, her perseverance, and her positive attitude. I began to notice the unique qualities in everyone around me. I made more friends with those who were often overlooked before, and I found that they had rich inner worlds. I learned that true beauty lies in a person’s character and what they bring to the table, not in their outward appearance. This experience with Ava taught me a valuable lesson that I would carry with me for the rest of my life.

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