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2025—2026学年度高二第一学期期中学业水平质量监测英语试题
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一、阅读理解（共20小题 满分50分）
A
The Chinese animation is becoming more popular in recent years. As the new decade unfolds, the Chinese animation industry looks promising and is likely to deliver more to the world.
Here’s our list of Chinese animation movies that people should give a try and watch.
Big Fish and Begonia
This fantasy Chinese animated film was released in 2016. It succeeds in various elements
in its story such as the cycle of life, death, and what’s beyond; the natural order, unconditional love, the yin and yang, the actions and the results, and a beautiful tale of family, love, and friendship. Beyond these remarkable themes is a breathtaking animation with vivid visuals that made watching the whole film a magical and dramatic experience.
The Legend of Hei
Humanity’s greed for development and urbanization and what are the consequences of these actions are some of the main themes in this fantastic adventure film. And it even gained the praise of Japanese animators when released in Japan in 2019.
This film has a vivid style of flashy animation with great fight scenes, and lovable characters to follow. Besides, it delivers an amazing and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and coexistence that will teach the viewers so many important lessons in life.
Jiang Ziya: The Legend of Deification
Jiang Ziya or The Legend of Deification is the second installment of the Chinese mythology series after Nezha: The Demon’s Rebirth. However, this time, the story follows Jiang Ziya, a god with great sympathy. The movie is a visual feast for the viewers, and was able to deliver a satisfying experience. Nevertheless, the story touches on several important traditions and beliefs among Chinese people.
1. Which one is not suitable to describe the film The Legend of Hei
A. Adventurous. B. Meaningful. C. Heartbreaking. D. Affecting
2. What’s the text aimed at
A. Praising Chinese animation. B. Analyzing Chinese animation.
C. Appreciating Chinese animation. D. Recommending Chinese animation.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A guidebook to a library. B. An introduction to modern movies.
C. A course on movie making. D. An essay on the art of storytelling.
B
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Zhen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, passed away in Beijing on October 18 due to illness at the age of 103.
Born in 1922 Yang was brought up surrounded by the Tsinghua campus, where his father was a math professor. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he obtained his master’s degree from Tsinghua. He enrolled in the University of Chicago in the United States to pursue a doctorate in 1946 and was strongly influenced by Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi, who had won the same Nobel Prize in 1938. He later became a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
Yang won the Nobel Prize in 1957 with Tsung-Dao Lee for their investigation of the so-called parity laws that led to “important discoveries regarding the elementary particles,” according to the Nobel Prize website. They were the first Chinese-born Nobel Prize winners in physics.
Professor Yang was deeply devoted to his homeland, making remarkable contributions to China’s scientific and educational developments. His visit to China in 1971 led to a wave of visits by overseas scholars, earning him recognition as the pioneer in building the bridge of academic exchange between China and the United States. He later proposed the restoration and strengthening of basic scientific research to China’s central leadership. He also raised funds to establish the “Committee on Educational Exchange with China”, which has continuously sponsored nearly 100Chinese scholars for advanced studies in the United States. These scholars later became the backbone of China’ s scientific and technological development. He undertook extensive work to promote China’s scientific and technological exchange and progress, offering advice and exercising significant influence on major Chinese scientific projects and the formulation (制定) of science and education policies.
After returning to Tsinghua University in 1999, he took on developing the Institute for Advanced Study as his new mission. He poured enormous effort into advancing fundamental disciplines like physics and cultivating talents at Tsinghua, making remarkable contributions that greatly impacted the reform and development of Chinese higher education.
Professor Yang’s life stands as a timeless chapter in human history — one that shines not only for China but for the global community of thinkers and innovators.
4. What is the article mainly about
A. Yang’s lifelong contributions to China. B. Yang’s research on elementary particles.
C. Yang’s influence on global science policy. D. Yang’s educational background in America.
5. Why was Yang’s 1971 visit significant
A. It focused on political dialogue. B. It promoted cultural activities in China.
C. It aimed to win a Nobel Prize for China. D. It initiated academic exchanges with the US.
6. What did Yang do for Chinese scholars
A. He funded their advanced studies abroad. B. He helped them win international awards.
C. He taught them advanced physics personally. D. He offered them jobs in American universities.
7. How does the author view Yang’s contributions
A. It is primarily for Chinese scientists. B. It belongs to the whole world.
C. It lies in his Nobel Prize achievement. D. It is mainly about educational reform.
C
Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence — the opposite of humility and a source of social conflicts. But is it According to psychologist Jessica Tracy, pride can have many boons. She argues that pride, like other human emotions, is part of our evolutionary heritage, helping us to survive and thrive in cooperative societies by inspiring us to be the best human we can be.
Pride makes us feel good, and it’s an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way consistent with the values of our society. Tracy argues that those who regularly experience pride tend to be “outgoing, friendly, agreeable, calm and honest”, and “are generally communally oriented, meaning they place a high value on their relationships and friendships”. In this way, having pride makes people want to gain approval and respect from their communities.
But that doesn’t mean that pride is all for the good. It has a dark side, too, when it leads to hubris. Hubris is pride that has been falsely assumed without merit in order to drive away an inner sense of insecurity. If individuals exaggerate their importance, take credit for others’ achievements, bully others, or act aggressively toward anyone who questions them, it’s a sign that pride has turned to hubris. Moreover, people having hubris are more likely to be prejudiced and less likely to show empathy.
Can authentic pride lead to hubris It depends, says Tracy. If you feel authentic pride and it inspires you to do good by your community’s standards, great. But if you start feeling the need to live up to others’ expectations and earn their admiration by cheating, chalices are you are leaning toward hubris.
To avoid pride slipping toward hubris, Tracy warns people not to lose their heads over the positive regard they receive for their accomplishments. “When we start to receive the gains — be they increased status, fame, or fortune — it becomes exceedingly easy to forget that these outcomes are indirect consequences of striving to be a good person,” says Tracy. “We should always remind ourselves that these accomplishments are not our primary goals.”
8. What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 1 mean
A. benefits. B. limitations. C. forms. D. controversies.
9. Why can pride help people develop good moral characters
A. Pride can encourage people to work harder. B. Pride can make people value social recognition.
C. Pride can give people a sense of responsibility. D. Pride can help people better control their emotions.
10. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A. To offer a solution to hubris. B. To describe specific behavior of hubris.
C. To explain the motivation behind hubris. D. To stress the terrible consequences of hubris.
11. Which of the following can make authentic pride turn into hubris
A. Trying to win other people’s admiration. B. Lowering expectations for achievements.
C. Failing to receive the well-deserved rewards. D. Regarding external rewards as the ultimate pursuit.
D
Like previous leaps in technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will make the economy more productive but will also probably hurt some workers whose skills have been devalued. But this time around, how quickly will these effects come about History may provide an answer.
Consider the effects of previous advances in computing. Gordon Moore was famous for his prediction that the number of transistors (晶体管) on a computer chip would double every two years. The consequences of Moore’s Law are most obvious in the powerful computers and smartphones that almost everyone carries around these days. However, for at least two decades after Moore’s Law kicked in, America suffered from a productivity slowdown. The boom kicked in only during the 1990s.
Why did the advancement in computing power take so long to pay off for the economy In 1990, the economic historian Paul David published The Dynamo and the Computer. It drew a parallel between the effects of information technology and those of an earlier tech revolution, the electrification of industry.
As David noted, electric motors became widely available in the 1890s. But to take full advantage of electrification, manufacturers had to rethink the design of factories. Pre-electric factories were multistory buildings with crowded working spaces, because that was necessary to make efficient use of a steam engine in the basement driving the machines in the production system. It took a long time to realize that having each machine driven by its own motor made it possible to have one-story factories with wide space allowing easy movement-of-materials. As a result, the big productivity gains from electrification didn’t materialize until after World War II.
Sure enough, as David, in effect, predicted, the economic payoff from information technology finally kicked in during the 1990s. But this history still presents a few puzzles. One is why the first productivity boom from information technology was so short-lived; basically it lasted only around a decade. And even while it lasted, productivity growth during the IT boom was not higher than it was during the generation-long boom after World War II, which didn’t seem to be driven by any new technology.
In 1969, Peter Drucker published The Age of Discontinuity, whose title implies that the previous period of extraordinary economic growth was actually an age of continuity. Or to put it another way, the great boom from the 1940s to around 1970 seems to have been largely based on the use of technologies that had been around for decades, which should make us less confident in trying to use recent technological developments to predict economic growth.
That’s not to say that artificial intelligence won’t have huge economic impacts. But history suggests that they won’t come quickly. ChatGPT and whatever follows are probably an economic story for the 2030s, not for the next few years.
12. When was Gordon Moore’s prediction most likely made
A. In 1945. B. In 1965. C. In 1985. D. In 1995.
13. What can be inferred from Paul David’s account of the electrification of industry
A. People tend to reject a new-technology when it first emerges.
B. Manufacturers are usually reluctant to adopt new technologies.
C. The design of workspace depends on the number of workers involved.
D. The availability of a technology does not guarantee its effective application.
14. What was the primary driver of the prolonged economic boom after World War II
A. Fuller use of already available technologies.
B. An era defined by technological discontinuity.
C. The launch of revolutionary new technologies.
D. Postwar recovery and global rebuilding efforts.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Impact of AI, Great but Slow
B. Tech Predictions, a Reliable Guide
C. AI, Promise of Instant Productivity
D. Computing Power, an Economic Booster
E
Are you an “I person” or an “E person” These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. ____16____ “I” and “E” refer to “introverted” and “extroverted”， respectively.
___17___ This is a common point in many online discussions. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an “E” person.
According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called “masking”. ____18____ “Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so,” wrote the MasterClass website.
Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone’s personality seems fun. ____19____ My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that “P people” don’t like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, “You don’t seem like a ‘P person’.” “Why ” she asked back. “Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do ” It was then I realized I’d taken the result too seriously.
The MBTI personality test may show something you don’t know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. ____20____ Knowing someone’s MBTI result doesn’t mean you really know this person. And those four letters of yours don’t define who you are.
A. And that’s all it is — for fun.
B. However, I went too far at one time.
C. Unfortunately, I was once misled by it myself.
D. That is hiding your true personality in specific situations.
E. Even someone who is typically quiet can act outgoing at times.
F. There are 16 results in total, all of which consist of four letters.
G. Therefore, it is essential to remember that these labels are not absolute.
二、完形填空（共15小题满分15分）
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____21____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____22____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____23____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____24____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____25____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____26____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____27____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____28____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____29____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____30_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____31_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____32_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____33_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____34_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____35_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
21. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
22. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
23. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
24. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
25. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
26. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
27. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
28. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
29. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
30. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
31. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
32. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
33. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
34. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
35. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
三、语法填空（共10小题满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the oldest umbrella in China, the oiled paper umbrella has been in use for over a thousand years and ____36____ (perceive) as the living fossil of Chinese umbrella art nowadays. ____37____ (consist) of a bamboo frame and a ____38____ (delicate) painted paper surface, the oiled paper umbrella is a symbol of China’s tradition of cultural craftsmanship and poetic beauty.
According to legend, the umbrella was first invented by Yun, the wife of Lu Ban. Back in the late Spring and Autumn period, Lu Ban, a famous carpenter in ancient China, used to work in the field so Yun wanted to make something ____39____ (keep) out the rain. It was not until the Tang and Song dynasties ____40____ oiled paper umbrellas became widely used. After the appearance of modern mechanical umbrellas, the sales of traditional oiled paper umbrellas was ____41____ decline.
As China’s intangible cultural heritage, the oil paper umbrella has a rich cultural significance in its own right, in addition to being a shelter from the wind and rain. The process of making oiled paper umbrellas is particularly complex, ____42____ is said to be twenty-seven and a half steps. The umbrella frame is made of bamboo, which has an ____43____ (imply) meaning of high rise; the shape is round, which means reunion. The ____44____ (employ) of tung oil is to keep away evil spirits. Its elegant and heavenly beauty is ____45____ (represent) of the charm of classical Chinese beauty.
四、书面表达（15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你们班在上周学校举办的运动会中获得团体第一名，本周一你代表你们班在升旗仪式上发表一个演讲，主题围绕体育运动精神，演讲的主要内容包括：1. 体育运动精神(不少于两点)；2. 你的倡议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 生词：体育运动精神sportsmanship；3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone! I’m Li Hua.
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Thanks for your listening!
五、读后续写（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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答案版
2025—2026学年度高二第一学期期中学业水平质量监测英语试题
注意事项
1. 本试卷共10页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
2. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在答题卡的规定位置。
3. 作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。作答非选择题，必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效。
一、阅读理解（共20小题 满分50分）
A
The Chinese animation is becoming more popular in recent years. As the new decade unfolds, the Chinese animation industry looks promising and is likely to deliver more to the world.
Here’s our list of Chinese animation movies that people should give a try and watch.
Big Fish and Begonia
This fantasy Chinese animated film was released in 2016. It succeeds in various elements
in its story such as the cycle of life, death, and what’s beyond; the natural order, unconditional love, the yin and yang, the actions and the results, and a beautiful tale of family, love, and friendship. Beyond these remarkable themes is a breathtaking animation with vivid visuals that made watching the whole film a magical and dramatic experience.
The Legend of Hei
Humanity’s greed for development and urbanization and what are the consequences of these actions are some of the main themes in this fantastic adventure film. And it even gained the praise of Japanese animators when released in Japan in 2019.
This film has a vivid style of flashy animation with great fight scenes, and lovable characters to follow. Besides, it delivers an amazing and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and coexistence that will teach the viewers so many important lessons in life.
Jiang Ziya: The Legend of Deification
Jiang Ziya or The Legend of Deification is the second installment of the Chinese mythology series after Nezha: The Demon’s Rebirth. However, this time, the story follows Jiang Ziya, a god with great sympathy. The movie is a visual feast for the viewers, and was able to deliver a satisfying experience. Nevertheless, the story touches on several important traditions and beliefs among Chinese people.
1. Which one is not suitable to describe the film The Legend of Hei
A. Adventurous. B. Meaningful. C. Heartbreaking. D. Affecting
2. What’s the text aimed at
A. Praising Chinese animation. B. Analyzing Chinese animation.
C. Appreciating Chinese animation. D. Recommending Chinese animation.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A guidebook to a library. B. An introduction to modern movies.
C. A course on movie making. D. An essay on the art of storytelling.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Zhen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, passed away in Beijing on October 18 due to illness at the age of 103.
Born in 1922 Yang was brought up surrounded by the Tsinghua campus, where his father was a math professor. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he obtained his master’s degree from Tsinghua. He enrolled in the University of Chicago in the United States to pursue a doctorate in 1946 and was strongly influenced by Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi, who had won the same Nobel Prize in 1938. He later became a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
Yang won the Nobel Prize in 1957 with Tsung-Dao Lee for their investigation of the so-called parity laws that led to “important discoveries regarding the elementary particles,” according to the Nobel Prize website. They were the first Chinese-born Nobel Prize winners in physics.
Professor Yang was deeply devoted to his homeland, making remarkable contributions to China’s scientific and educational developments. His visit to China in 1971 led to a wave of visits by overseas scholars, earning him recognition as the pioneer in building the bridge of academic exchange between China and the United States. He later proposed the restoration and strengthening of basic scientific research to China’s central leadership. He also raised funds to establish the “Committee on Educational Exchange with China”, which has continuously sponsored nearly 100Chinese scholars for advanced studies in the United States. These scholars later became the backbone of China’ s scientific and technological development. He undertook extensive work to promote China’s scientific and technological exchange and progress, offering advice and exercising significant influence on major Chinese scientific projects and the formulation (制定) of science and education policies.
After returning to Tsinghua University in 1999, he took on developing the Institute for Advanced Study as his new mission. He poured enormous effort into advancing fundamental disciplines like physics and cultivating talents at Tsinghua, making remarkable contributions that greatly impacted the reform and development of Chinese higher education.
Professor Yang’s life stands as a timeless chapter in human history — one that shines not only for China but for the global community of thinkers and innovators.
4. What is the article mainly about
A. Yang’s lifelong contributions to China. B. Yang’s research on elementary particles.
C. Yang’s influence on global science policy. D. Yang’s educational background in America.
5. Why was Yang’s 1971 visit significant
A. It focused on political dialogue. B. It promoted cultural activities in China.
C. It aimed to win a Nobel Prize for China. D. It initiated academic exchanges with the US.
6. What did Yang do for Chinese scholars
A. He funded their advanced studies abroad. B. He helped them win international awards.
C. He taught them advanced physics personally. D. He offered them jobs in American universities.
7. How does the author view Yang’s contributions
A. It is primarily for Chinese scientists. B. It belongs to the whole world.
C. It lies in his Nobel Prize achievement. D. It is mainly about educational reform.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence — the opposite of humility and a source of social conflicts. But is it According to psychologist Jessica Tracy, pride can have many boons. She argues that pride, like other human emotions, is part of our evolutionary heritage, helping us to survive and thrive in cooperative societies by inspiring us to be the best human we can be.
Pride makes us feel good, and it’s an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way consistent with the values of our society. Tracy argues that those who regularly experience pride tend to be “outgoing, friendly, agreeable, calm and honest”, and “are generally communally oriented, meaning they place a high value on their relationships and friendships”. In this way, having pride makes people want to gain approval and respect from their communities.
But that doesn’t mean that pride is all for the good. It has a dark side, too, when it leads to hubris. Hubris is pride that has been falsely assumed without merit in order to drive away an inner sense of insecurity. If individuals exaggerate their importance, take credit for others’ achievements, bully others, or act aggressively toward anyone who questions them, it’s a sign that pride has turned to hubris. Moreover, people having hubris are more likely to be prejudiced and less likely to show empathy.
Can authentic pride lead to hubris It depends, says Tracy. If you feel authentic pride and it inspires you to do good by your community’s standards, great. But if you start feeling the need to live up to others’ expectations and earn their admiration by cheating, chalices are you are leaning toward hubris.
To avoid pride slipping toward hubris, Tracy warns people not to lose their heads over the positive regard they receive for their accomplishments. “When we start to receive the gains — be they increased status, fame, or fortune — it becomes exceedingly easy to forget that these outcomes are indirect consequences of striving to be a good person,” says Tracy. “We should always remind ourselves that these accomplishments are not our primary goals.”
8. What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 1 mean
A. benefits. B. limitations. C. forms. D. controversies.
9. Why can pride help people develop good moral characters
A. Pride can encourage people to work harder. B. Pride can make people value social recognition.
C. Pride can give people a sense of responsibility. D. Pride can help people better control their emotions.
10. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A. To offer a solution to hubris. B. To describe specific behavior of hubris.
C. To explain the motivation behind hubris. D. To stress the terrible consequences of hubris.
11. Which of the following can make authentic pride turn into hubris
A. Trying to win other people’s admiration. B. Lowering expectations for achievements.
C. Failing to receive the well-deserved rewards. D. Regarding external rewards as the ultimate pursuit.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D
D
Like previous leaps in technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will make the economy more productive but will also probably hurt some workers whose skills have been devalued. But this time around, how quickly will these effects come about History may provide an answer.
Consider the effects of previous advances in computing. Gordon Moore was famous for his prediction that the number of transistors (晶体管) on a computer chip would double every two years. The consequences of Moore’s Law are most obvious in the powerful computers and smartphones that almost everyone carries around these days. However, for at least two decades after Moore’s Law kicked in, America suffered from a productivity slowdown. The boom kicked in only during the 1990s.
Why did the advancement in computing power take so long to pay off for the economy In 1990, the economic historian Paul David published The Dynamo and the Computer. It drew a parallel between the effects of information technology and those of an earlier tech revolution, the electrification of industry.
As David noted, electric motors became widely available in the 1890s. But to take full advantage of electrification, manufacturers had to rethink the design of factories. Pre-electric factories were multistory buildings with crowded working spaces, because that was necessary to make efficient use of a steam engine in the basement driving the machines in the production system. It took a long time to realize that having each machine driven by its own motor made it possible to have one-story factories with wide space allowing easy movement-of-materials. As a result, the big productivity gains from electrification didn’t materialize until after World War II.
Sure enough, as David, in effect, predicted, the economic payoff from information technology finally kicked in during the 1990s. But this history still presents a few puzzles. One is why the first productivity boom from information technology was so short-lived; basically it lasted only around a decade. And even while it lasted, productivity growth during the IT boom was not higher than it was during the generation-long boom after World War II, which didn’t seem to be driven by any new technology.
In 1969, Peter Drucker published The Age of Discontinuity, whose title implies that the previous period of extraordinary economic growth was actually an age of continuity. Or to put it another way, the great boom from the 1940s to around 1970 seems to have been largely based on the use of technologies that had been around for decades, which should make us less confident in trying to use recent technological developments to predict economic growth.
That’s not to say that artificial intelligence won’t have huge economic impacts. But history suggests that they won’t come quickly. ChatGPT and whatever follows are probably an economic story for the 2030s, not for the next few years.
12. When was Gordon Moore’s prediction most likely made
A. In 1945. B. In 1965. C. In 1985. D. In 1995.
13. What can be inferred from Paul David’s account of the electrification of industry
A. People tend to reject a new-technology when it first emerges.
B. Manufacturers are usually reluctant to adopt new technologies.
C. The design of workspace depends on the number of workers involved.
D. The availability of a technology does not guarantee its effective application.
14. What was the primary driver of the prolonged economic boom after World War II
A. Fuller use of already available technologies.
B. An era defined by technological discontinuity.
C. The launch of revolutionary new technologies.
D. Postwar recovery and global rebuilding efforts.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Impact of AI, Great but Slow
B. Tech Predictions, a Reliable Guide
C. AI, Promise of Instant Productivity
D. Computing Power, an Economic Booster
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. A
E
Are you an “I person” or an “E person” These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. ____16____ “I” and “E” refer to “introverted” and “extroverted”， respectively.
___17___ This is a common point in many online discussions. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an “E” person.
According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called “masking”. ____18____ “Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so,” wrote the MasterClass website.
Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone’s personality seems fun. ____19____ My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that “P people” don’t like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, “You don’t seem like a ‘P person’.” “Why ” she asked back. “Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do ” It was then I realized I’d taken the result too seriously.
The MBTI personality test may show something you don’t know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. ____20____ Knowing someone’s MBTI result doesn’t mean you really know this person. And those four letters of yours don’t define who you are.
A. And that’s all it is — for fun.
B. However, I went too far at one time.
C. Unfortunately, I was once misled by it myself.
D. That is hiding your true personality in specific situations.
E. Even someone who is typically quiet can act outgoing at times.
F. There are 16 results in total, all of which consist of four letters.
G. Therefore, it is essential to remember that these labels are not absolute.
【答案】16. F 17. E 18. D 19. B 20. A
二、完形填空（共15小题满分15分）
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____21____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____22____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____23____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____24____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____25____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____26____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____27____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____28____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____29____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____30_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____31_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____32_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____33_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____34_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____35_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
21. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
22. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
23. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
24. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
25. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
26. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
27. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
28. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
29. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
30. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
31. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
32. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
33. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
34. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
35. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
三、语法填空（共10小题满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the oldest umbrella in China, the oiled paper umbrella has been in use for over a thousand years and ____36____ (perceive) as the living fossil of Chinese umbrella art nowadays. ____37____ (consist) of a bamboo frame and a ____38____ (delicate) painted paper surface, the oiled paper umbrella is a symbol of China’s tradition of cultural craftsmanship and poetic beauty.
According to legend, the umbrella was first invented by Yun, the wife of Lu Ban. Back in the late Spring and Autumn period, Lu Ban, a famous carpenter in ancient China, used to work in the field so Yun wanted to make something ____39____ (keep) out the rain. It was not until the Tang and Song dynasties ____40____ oiled paper umbrellas became widely used. After the appearance of modern mechanical umbrellas, the sales of traditional oiled paper umbrellas was ____41____ decline.
As China’s intangible cultural heritage, the oil paper umbrella has a rich cultural significance in its own right, in addition to being a shelter from the wind and rain. The process of making oiled paper umbrellas is particularly complex, ____42____ is said to be twenty-seven and a half steps. The umbrella frame is made of bamboo, which has an ____43____ (imply) meaning of high rise; the shape is round, which means reunion. The ____44____ (employ) of tung oil is to keep away evil spirits. Its elegant and heavenly beauty is ____45____ (represent) of the charm of classical Chinese beauty.
【答案】36. is perceived
37. Consisting
38. delicately
39. to keep
40. that 41. in
42. which 43. implied
44. employment
45. representative
四、书面表达（15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你们班在上周学校举办的运动会中获得团体第一名，本周一你代表你们班在升旗仪式上发表一个演讲，主题围绕体育运动精神，演讲的主要内容包括：1. 体育运动精神(不少于两点)；2. 你的倡议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 生词：体育运动精神sportsmanship；3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone! I’m Li Hua.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
【答案】
Good morning, everyone! I’m Li Hua. I feel honored to share the spirit of sportsmanship that led our class to victory in last week’s sports meet.
Firstly, sportsmanship means respect—respect for opponents, teammates, and rules. Even in fierce competition, we cheered for rivals and accepted outcomes gracefully. Secondly, it embodies perseverance. Despite injuries or setbacks, every member pushed their limits, embodying the motto “Never give up.” Lastly, teamwork was vital. Each person’s effort, from runners to supporters, created unstoppable synergy.
Let’s carry this spirit beyond the field. Face challenges with courage, support others with kindness, and uphold fairness in daily life. Together, we can turn sportsmanship into a lifelong attitude!
Thanks for your listening!
五、读后续写（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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