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高一英语期中考试
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How many people will visit New York for free
A 2. B. 3. C. 5.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. See Mr Smith. B. Check the letter. C. Type the letter again.
3. What’s wrong with Jane
A. She misses her home very much.
B. She hasn’t received her mother’s letter.
C. She is worried about her mother’s health.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Learn to play baseball. B. Organise a baseball team. C. Find a baseball player.
5. What does Susan mean
A. She had a date then.
B. She will put off the meeting.
C. She didn’t have time to prepare the speech.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman come to see Rick
A. To say goodbye. B. To ask for advice. C. To invite him to her home.
7. Which country would the woman like to visit
A. Canada. B. France. C. Germany.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The popularity of English.
B. The study pressure on students.
C.Attitudes towards learning foreign languages.
9. What percentage of students are forced to learn a foreign language
A. About 21%. B. About 27%. C. About 35%.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the room like
A. Big but old. B. Big and new. C. Small but new.
11. What will be arranged first
A. The chairs B. The bed. C. The dressing table.
12. Where win the chairs be put
A. Close to the window. B. In front of the fireplace. C. Behind the dressing table.
听第9段材料，回答第 13 至 16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Guide and tourist.
14. Where is the bank
A. Next to the coffee shop. B. Opposite the museum. C. At the end of the road.
15. What advice does the man give to the woman
A. Eating less chocolate. B. Keeping the table clean. C. Watching out for the traffic.
16. How will the speakers go to the museum
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did Murphy go to a doctor
A. He thought his wife was deaf.
B. He wanted to get his hearing back.
C. He couldn’t make himself understood.
18. What did the doctor tell Murphy to do
A. Stand about 15 metres from his wife.
B. Ask his wife some serious questions.
C. Talk to his wife at different distances.
19. What was his wife doing when Murphy got back home
A. Watching TV. B. Cooking. C. Setting the table.
20. How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paris has a fantastic collection of cafes, whether you need a cozy spot or a cup of coffee. Here are some of the best places I discovered when I was sent to the branch in Paris to cover an event.
Groundstate Café
Sitting in the heart of the city, Groundstate Café is always recommended by news reporters. You can easily enjoy a care-free day with a book and a cup of coffee. Groundstate is a popular spot for artists because of the ancient paintings collected by the shop owner. The waiters are always ready to help you.
Le Procope
Located on a downtown street, Le Procope is famous for its enthusiastic service and delicious snacks. Office workers always chat with their friends and have fun with their colleagues. You can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine because they only have seats outdoors. As a result, the owner only runs the shop during the warm seasons.
Coutume Café
Situated in the city centre, Coutume Café is popular among businessmen to meet their clients. The cafe promotes a life of luxury with fantastic decoration and comfortable chairs. Waiters who are highly educated and elegant can help visitors choose the right type of coffee.
Motors
This recently-opened coffee shop is located in the countryside. They sell delicious local desserts. The waitresses there are helpful and friendly. Some of them are college students who take part-time jobs during weekends. It is also a perfect shopping market for people to buy some coffee products and taste some local delicacies. I am sure that I will bring some products to my colleagues when I return.
1. Which place attracts art lovers
A. Le Procope. B. Groundstate Café.
C. Countume Café D. Motors.
2. What do Le Procope and Motors have in common
A. They have a long history.
B. They both offer tasty food.
C. They are located downtown.
D. They are open all year round.
3. What does the writer probably do
A. A French artist. B. A famous cook.
C. A waitress in Cafe. D. A news reporter.
B
Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢).
In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb.
During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art.
Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter.
With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life.
4. What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice
A. She focuses on the theme of nature.
B. She employs bees to create artworks.
C. She doesn’t cooperate with other artists.
D. She only uses natural materials for her art.
5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3
A. The design of different elements.
B. The complex results of art making.
C. The difficulty of bonding with bees.
D. The unique process of art creation.
6. What can we know about Roth’s work from the text
A. It highlights the exploration of nature.
B. It reflects on how nature influences people.
C. It advocates the harmony between man and nature.
D. It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation.
7. Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice
A. Far-reaching. B. Unidentifiable. C. Short-lived. D. Flexible.
C
Many people think that because freezing (冰冻) and then unfreezing food will break down vitamins (维生素), frozen vegetables and fruits must be less nutritious than fresh ones.
When fruits and vegetables are picked from plants, they still do things like “breathing”, and over time, their vitamins start to break down. That’s just how nature works. Before fruits and vegetables get to supermarkets or local markets, they have to be carried, stored, and then finally brought to people’s homes. This whole trip often takes a long time, and during this period, their vitamins slowly disappear.
But for frozen fruits and vegetables, right after they’re picked, they will be quickly frozen at -8℃．At this temperature, the “breathing” almost stops, and tiny living things can’t grow. Freezing helps keep vitamins in fruits and vegetables safe — it doesn’t hurt them, and it might even help.
Experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture looked at common things in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, polyphenols, and carotenoids. They checked products sold in markets and found that while frozen and fresh vegetables might have small differences in some things, overall, they’re not that different. In fact, sometimes frozen fruits and vegetables keep more of these vitamins than fresh ones do. Scientists from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK studied 37 kinds of food and found that both frozen green beans and fresh green beans have high levels of beta carotene after being cooked.
For these reasons, international health groups say that both frozen fruits and vegetables and fresh ones are acceptable. The old idea that “frozen fruits and vegetables are low quality” is no longer true.
8. What does the underlined word “nutritious” in the first paragraph mean
A. Popular. B. Healthy. C. Beautiful. D. Delicious.
9. What do we know about picked fruits and vegetables
A. They begin to protect peels. B. They stop breathing quickly.
C. Temperatures affect their vitamins. D. Sellers care about their appearance.
10. What do experts and scientists find about frozen produce
A. They lose vitamins once cooked. B. They are more helpful to humans.
C. They have more types of vitamins. D. They are delicious for a short time.
11. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Frozen vs. Fresh: Similar Quality B. Frozen Food: Less Safe Than Fresh
C. Storing Vegetables: Tips for Freezing. D. Markets: Selling More Frozen Foods.
D
Thanks to this new hands-free suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past. Designed by an Israeli company NUA Robotics, this “smart” suitcase will follow you everywhere you go.
The carry-on suitcase, currently a prototype (雏形), connects to a smart phone app via Bluetooth. It has a built-in camera sensor (传感器) that can “see” you and follow you around on flat surfaces like airport floors. It comes with an anti-theft alarm to prevent someone carrying it away when you’re not looking and it has a backup battery that you can use to charge all your devices.
“It can follow and carry things for people around while communicating with their smart phone, and avoiding obstacles,” explained Alex Libman, founder of NUA Robotics. “We’re combining sensor network, computer vision, and robotics. So if you download our app, press the follow-me button, the luggage recognizes the specific user and knows to follow and communicate.”
NUA is still testing the device and trying to improve features like speed and customization (定制), but they hope to make the suitcase available to customers in a year’s time. If it proves successful, they want to use the Bluetooth pairing technology to automate lots of other devices, like shopping carts at the supermarket. These devices are especially meant to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly. “Any object can be smart and robotic,” Libman said, “We want to bring robots into everyday life.”
The Israeli tech company made it clear that the finished product will look just like a regular suitcase. They’re planning to partner with a carry-on luggage maker, since the device(设备) that makes it “smart” weighs just 2.5 pounds and can be fitted on old-fashion luggage.
With NUA’s smart suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage isn’t a burden. But how their invention will handle difficult obstacles like stairs It will be interesting to wait.
12. Why can this carry-on suitcase follow you
A. Because there is a camera sensor inside.
B. Because there exists an anti-theft alarm.
C. Because it can recognize your smell.
D. Because a battery plays a key part.
13. According to the passage, the “smart” suitcase _______.
A. can go everywhere
B. is on sale now
C. can make our hands free during traveling
D. was designed by Alex Libman
14. What can we learn about NUA
A. It is an Israeli tech company producing mobile phones.
B. It has improved the features of the device.
C. It will make the suitcase available to customers in a month.
D. It wants to bring more smart and robotic devices into everyday life.
15. Where does the article probably come from
A. A text-book. B. A website. C. An advertisement. D. An entertainment Program.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Recycling(回收利用) has become more and more important in our efforts to protect the environment. While you may work hard to group, reuse, and repurpose, it can be sad when your efforts seem fruitless because of your neighbors’ carelessness.___16___However, using these ways can help encourage your neighbors to take action:
·Make recycling easy: add bins(垃圾桶) to your area.
The best way to get people to do something is to make it easy for them. Place recycling bins next to trash cans in busy areas such as parks and parking lots. Try using bins with different colors.___17___Check with your local disposal service; they may offer free bins to your neighbors and regular pickup services.
·___18___
Organize an activity to bring the community together while teaching them about the advantages of recycling. Explain how developing these small habits can help our planet. Try creating clear rules explaining local rules to homes and businesses. This can help neighbors who are unsure about which materials they can recycle or how to group them properly.
·Reward(奖励) people who recycle.
To encourage participation(参与), offer rewards for recycling efforts. Organize a friendly competition between neighborhoods or streets, and record recycling rates over a month. Encourage teams to collect lights, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and jars. To increase the competition, create a leaderboard that’s updated weekly and shown to the community.___19___
·Start small, make a big difference.___20___Start with one or two of these ideas and build from there. As more people join, your community’s influence will grow. Together, we can create cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier planet.
A. Educate your community.
B. Remember, changing habits takes time.
C. Reward the area with the most people recycling.
D. A good habit can lead to a more successful life.
E. This can keep participants encouraged throughout the month.
F. It helps your neighbors quickly know where to put different wastes.
G. Getting your community to understand why we should recycle isn’t simple.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I lost my job in early 2025. At first, I thought it was the end of the world, since so much of my identity (身份) had been tied to ____21____. For years, I had lived at a fast pace (节奏), working late, missing meals, and treating every small task ____22____ as if it were the most important thing. I believed the harder I worked, the more ____23____ I was. I thought I would work in this company forever.
Then came the ____24____ news — I was out of work. Luckily, I had a supportive family and didn’t ____25____ to find a new job at once. Even with that ____26____, I could not relax. I still woke up early, felt ashamed for resting, and even ____27____ the pressure (压力) that once drove me forward.
One afternoon, however, something ____28____. I picked up my daughter from school, and instead of ____29____, we walked home slowly. There was no plan to follow. For the first time in years, I noticed our steps, and even the noise of traffic seemed ____30____.
In the following weeks, we kept walking. I even ____31____ reading books, which I never had time to do. Now, I’m making time for the parts of myself I’d quietly ____32____.
Now, cooking becomes something I ____33____ rather than a task to “get done” by 6:15 p. m. I finally ____34____ the sentence — cooking is love made visible (可视的).
Losing my job has given ____35____, family and myself back to me. And I know: work matters, but life comes first.
21. A. work B. family C. school D. society
22. A. differently B. seriously C. fairly D. secretly
23. A. worried B. tired C. comfortable D. successful
24. A. similar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. possible
25. A. agree B. forget C. fail D. need
26. A. advantage B. standard C. advice D. doubt
27 A. feared B. avoided C. missed D. recorded
28. A. returned B. changed C. increased D. remained
29. A. rushing B. hiding C. waiting D. talking
30. A. boring B. peaceful C. natural D. strange
31. A. stopped B. continued C. suggested D. started
32. A. thought of B. looked for C. left behind D. depended on
33. A. enjoy B. mention C. refuse D. remember
34. A. cancel B. check C. rewrite D. understand
35. A. duty B. time C. pride D. trust
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Over 100 expats (侨民) from 40 countries gathered in Beijing’ s Chaoyang District to explore traditional Chinese culture through the practice of tai chi, also known ____36____ taijiquan.
Wang Shiting, Secretary of the Party Committee at China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), noted that tai chi, ____37____ form of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), has become a cultural bridge ____38____ connects people from different countries. “We are delighted to see tai chi lovers worldwide ____39____ (enthusiastic) practicing in communities, parks, sporting venues and other places, with tai chi gaining increasing ____40____ (admire) from people across the globe,” Wang added.
Her remarks ____41____ (deliver) at the Taijiquan Salon for Diplomats in China. The event, held in Beijing, was co-hosted by CFAU, the Wushu Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Asia Pacific Daily, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Chaoyang District.
Zhang Yuping, Director of the Wushu Sports Management Center, expressed hopes for collaboration with countries around the world ____42____ (advance) wushu culture and realize the vision of “building friendship through martial arts and achieving shared harmony”, ____43____ (declare) that tai chi may appear simple but is actually highly challenging ____44____ requires profound inner focus and discipline. She also expressed her hope that such events encourage friendly cooperation and help to ____45____ (deep) mutual (相互的) understanding.
During the event, participants moved outdoors to practice tai chi together. Many said they had learned a lot from the experience.
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节　(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的好友Peter将作为交换生来你校学习，他来信询问你们每天的学习生活是如何安排的。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
(1)作息时间；(2)课程设置；(3)课余生活。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad that you will come to study in our school as an exchange student.
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第二节　(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I faced a tight budget when I was nine. On November Ist, I used up most of the money I saved. With a small amount of pocket money left before Christmas I didn’t have enough to buy presents for the family.
I was seriously considering going to my dad and asking for an advance on the next year’s pocket money, so I could at least buy gifts for my family members. But then, one evening, I was sitting in my room reading advertisements in the back of a magazine. Several greeting-card companies were telling us how people could make money by selling their cards and stationery (文具). Normally, I would have passed right over the ads, but this time my situation was so difficult that I felt I had nothing to lose.
The ad that attracted me most was one by a well-known greeting-card company in my nation, whose products were of high quality. With my parents’ help, I contacted the company, although they preferred adults or older kids to advertise their products. After my sincere request, they agreed to give me, a nine-year-old boy, a chance.
My sales materials arrived within the week. I had expected something small and neat, but the package looked like a dinosaur’s shoebox it was close to three feet long and nearly a foot wide, full of stuff. There was a thick binder (活页夹) containing a complete selection of the cards and some writing paper, which I would be selling for around $3 per box.
Although my parents supported my try to make money by myself, they had little confidence in my success; after all, instead of an outgoing kid, I was somewhat shy. However, I was determined to have a try to challenge myself.
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。
Wasting no time, I set off and knocked on doors in my neighborhood.
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Eventually, I earned over $20, a large sum of money for a 9-year-old kid in 1954.
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高一英语期中考试
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How many people will visit New York for free
A 2. B. 3. C. 5.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. See Mr Smith. B. Check the letter. C. Type the letter again.
3. What’s wrong with Jane
A. She misses her home very much.
B. She hasn’t received her mother’s letter.
C. She is worried about her mother’s health.
4. What does the man want to do
A. Learn to play baseball. B. Organise a baseball team. C. Find a baseball player.
5. What does Susan mean
A. She had a date then.
B. She will put off the meeting.
C. She didn’t have time to prepare the speech.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman come to see Rick
A. To say goodbye. B. To ask for advice. C. To invite him to her home.
7. Which country would the woman like to visit
A. Canada. B. France. C. Germany.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The popularity of English.
B. The study pressure on students.
C.Attitudes towards learning foreign languages.
9. What percentage of students are forced to learn a foreign language
A. About 21%. B. About 27%. C. About 35%.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the room like
A. Big but old. B. Big and new. C. Small but new.
11. What will be arranged first
A. The chairs B. The bed. C. The dressing table.
12. Where win the chairs be put
A. Close to the window. B. In front of the fireplace. C. Behind the dressing table.
听第9段材料，回答第 13 至 16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Guide and tourist.
14. Where is the bank
A. Next to the coffee shop. B. Opposite the museum. C. At the end of the road.
15. What advice does the man give to the woman
A. Eating less chocolate. B. Keeping the table clean. C. Watching out for the traffic.
16. How will the speakers go to the museum
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did Murphy go to a doctor
A. He thought his wife was deaf.
B. He wanted to get his hearing back.
C. He couldn’t make himself understood.
18. What did the doctor tell Murphy to do
A. Stand about 15 metres from his wife.
B. Ask his wife some serious questions.
C. Talk to his wife at different distances.
19. What was his wife doing when Murphy got back home
A. Watching TV. B. Cooking. C. Setting the table.
20. How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paris has a fantastic collection of cafes, whether you need a cozy spot or a cup of coffee. Here are some of the best places I discovered when I was sent to the branch in Paris to cover an event.
Groundstate Café
Sitting in the heart of the city, Groundstate Café is always recommended by news reporters. You can easily enjoy a care-free day with a book and a cup of coffee. Groundstate is a popular spot for artists because of the ancient paintings collected by the shop owner. The waiters are always ready to help you.
Le Procope
Located on a downtown street, Le Procope is famous for its enthusiastic service and delicious snacks. Office workers always chat with their friends and have fun with their colleagues. You can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine because they only have seats outdoors. As a result, the owner only runs the shop during the warm seasons.
Coutume Café
Situated in the city centre, Coutume Café is popular among businessmen to meet their clients. The cafe promotes a life of luxury with fantastic decoration and comfortable chairs. Waiters who are highly educated and elegant can help visitors choose the right type of coffee.
Motors
This recently-opened coffee shop is located in the countryside. They sell delicious local desserts. The waitresses there are helpful and friendly. Some of them are college students who take part-time jobs during weekends. It is also a perfect shopping market for people to buy some coffee products and taste some local delicacies. I am sure that I will bring some products to my colleagues when I return.
1. Which place attracts art lovers
A. Le Procope. B. Groundstate Café.
C. Countume Café D. Motors.
2. What do Le Procope and Motors have in common
A. They have a long history.
B. They both offer tasty food.
C. They are located downtown.
D. They are open all year round.
3. What does the writer probably do
A. A French artist. B. A famous cook.
C. A waitress in Cafe. D. A news reporter.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
B
Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢).
In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb.
During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art.
Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter.
With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life.
4. What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice
A. She focuses on the theme of nature.
B. She employs bees to create artworks.
C. She doesn’t cooperate with other artists.
D. She only uses natural materials for her art.
5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3
A. The design of different elements.
B. The complex results of art making.
C. The difficulty of bonding with bees.
D. The unique process of art creation.
6. What can we know about Roth’s work from the text
A. It highlights the exploration of nature.
B. It reflects on how nature influences people.
C. It advocates the harmony between man and nature.
D. It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation.
7. Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice
A. Far-reaching. B. Unidentifiable. C. Short-lived. D. Flexible.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Many people think that because freezing (冰冻) and then unfreezing food will break down vitamins (维生素), frozen vegetables and fruits must be less nutritious than fresh ones.
When fruits and vegetables are picked from plants, they still do things like “breathing”, and over time, their vitamins start to break down. That’s just how nature works. Before fruits and vegetables get to supermarkets or local markets, they have to be carried, stored, and then finally brought to people’s homes. This whole trip often takes a long time, and during this period, their vitamins slowly disappear.
But for frozen fruits and vegetables, right after they’re picked, they will be quickly frozen at -8℃．At this temperature, the “breathing” almost stops, and tiny living things can’t grow. Freezing helps keep vitamins in fruits and vegetables safe — it doesn’t hurt them, and it might even help.
Experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture looked at common things in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, polyphenols, and carotenoids. They checked products sold in markets and found that while frozen and fresh vegetables might have small differences in some things, overall, they’re not that different. In fact, sometimes frozen fruits and vegetables keep more of these vitamins than fresh ones do. Scientists from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK studied 37 kinds of food and found that both frozen green beans and fresh green beans have high levels of beta carotene after being cooked.
For these reasons, international health groups say that both frozen fruits and vegetables and fresh ones are acceptable. The old idea that “frozen fruits and vegetables are low quality” is no longer true.
8. What does the underlined word “nutritious” in the first paragraph mean
A. Popular. B. Healthy. C. Beautiful. D. Delicious.
9. What do we know about picked fruits and vegetables
A. They begin to protect peels. B. They stop breathing quickly.
C. Temperatures affect their vitamins. D. Sellers care about their appearance.
10. What do experts and scientists find about frozen produce
A. They lose vitamins once cooked. B. They are more helpful to humans.
C. They have more types of vitamins. D. They are delicious for a short time.
11. What is the suitable title for the text
A. Frozen vs. Fresh: Similar Quality B. Frozen Food: Less Safe Than Fresh
C. Storing Vegetables: Tips for Freezing. D. Markets: Selling More Frozen Foods.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. A
D
Thanks to this new hands-free suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past. Designed by an Israeli company NUA Robotics, this “smart” suitcase will follow you everywhere you go.
The carry-on suitcase, currently a prototype (雏形), connects to a smart phone app via Bluetooth. It has a built-in camera sensor (传感器) that can “see” you and follow you around on flat surfaces like airport floors. It comes with an anti-theft alarm to prevent someone carrying it away when you’re not looking and it has a backup battery that you can use to charge all your devices.
“It can follow and carry things for people around while communicating with their smart phone, and avoiding obstacles,” explained Alex Libman, founder of NUA Robotics. “We’re combining sensor network, computer vision, and robotics. So if you download our app, press the follow-me button, the luggage recognizes the specific user and knows to follow and communicate.”
NUA is still testing the device and trying to improve features like speed and customization (定制), but they hope to make the suitcase available to customers in a year’s time. If it proves successful, they want to use the Bluetooth pairing technology to automate lots of other devices, like shopping carts at the supermarket. These devices are especially meant to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly. “Any object can be smart and robotic,” Libman said, “We want to bring robots into everyday life.”
The Israeli tech company made it clear that the finished product will look just like a regular suitcase. They’re planning to partner with a carry-on luggage maker, since the device(设备) that makes it “smart” weighs just 2.5 pounds and can be fitted on old-fashion luggage.
With NUA’s smart suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage isn’t a burden. But how their invention will handle difficult obstacles like stairs It will be interesting to wait.
12. Why can this carry-on suitcase follow you
A. Because there is a camera sensor inside.
B. Because there exists an anti-theft alarm.
C. Because it can recognize your smell.
D. Because a battery plays a key part.
13. According to the passage, the “smart” suitcase _______.
A. can go everywhere
B. is on sale now
C. can make our hands free during traveling
D. was designed by Alex Libman
14. What can we learn about NUA
A. It is an Israeli tech company producing mobile phones.
B. It has improved the features of the device.
C. It will make the suitcase available to customers in a month.
D. It wants to bring more smart and robotic devices into everyday life.
15. Where does the article probably come from
A. A text-book. B. A website. C. An advertisement. D. An entertainment Program.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Recycling(回收利用) has become more and more important in our efforts to protect the environment. While you may work hard to group, reuse, and repurpose, it can be sad when your efforts seem fruitless because of your neighbors’ carelessness.___16___However, using these ways can help encourage your neighbors to take action:
·Make recycling easy: add bins(垃圾桶) to your area.
The best way to get people to do something is to make it easy for them. Place recycling bins next to trash cans in busy areas such as parks and parking lots. Try using bins with different colors.___17___Check with your local disposal service; they may offer free bins to your neighbors and regular pickup services.
·___18___
Organize an activity to bring the community together while teaching them about the advantages of recycling. Explain how developing these small habits can help our planet. Try creating clear rules explaining local rules to homes and businesses. This can help neighbors who are unsure about which materials they can recycle or how to group them properly.
·Reward(奖励) people who recycle.
To encourage participation(参与), offer rewards for recycling efforts. Organize a friendly competition between neighborhoods or streets, and record recycling rates over a month. Encourage teams to collect lights, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and jars. To increase the competition, create a leaderboard that’s updated weekly and shown to the community.___19___
·Start small, make a big difference.___20___Start with one or two of these ideas and build from there. As more people join, your community’s influence will grow. Together, we can create cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier planet.
A. Educate your community.
B. Remember, changing habits takes time.
C. Reward the area with the most people recycling.
D. A good habit can lead to a more successful life.
E. This can keep participants encouraged throughout the month.
F. It helps your neighbors quickly know where to put different wastes.
G. Getting your community to understand why we should recycle isn’t simple.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. B
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I lost my job in early 2025. At first, I thought it was the end of the world, since so much of my identity (身份) had been tied to ____21____. For years, I had lived at a fast pace (节奏), working late, missing meals, and treating every small task ____22____ as if it were the most important thing. I believed the harder I worked, the more ____23____ I was. I thought I would work in this company forever.
Then came the ____24____ news — I was out of work. Luckily, I had a supportive family and didn’t ____25____ to find a new job at once. Even with that ____26____, I could not relax. I still woke up early, felt ashamed for resting, and even ____27____ the pressure (压力) that once drove me forward.
One afternoon, however, something ____28____. I picked up my daughter from school, and instead of ____29____, we walked home slowly. There was no plan to follow. For the first time in years, I noticed our steps, and even the noise of traffic seemed ____30____.
In the following weeks, we kept walking. I even ____31____ reading books, which I never had time to do. Now, I’m making time for the parts of myself I’d quietly ____32____.
Now, cooking becomes something I ____33____ rather than a task to “get done” by 6:15 p. m. I finally ____34____ the sentence — cooking is love made visible (可视的).
Losing my job has given ____35____, family and myself back to me. And I know: work matters, but life comes first.
21. A. work B. family C. school D. society
22. A. differently B. seriously C. fairly D. secretly
23. A. worried B. tired C. comfortable D. successful
24. A. similar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. possible
25. A. agree B. forget C. fail D. need
26. A. advantage B. standard C. advice D. doubt
27 A. feared B. avoided C. missed D. recorded
28. A. returned B. changed C. increased D. remained
29. A. rushing B. hiding C. waiting D. talking
30. A. boring B. peaceful C. natural D. strange
31. A. stopped B. continued C. suggested D. started
32. A. thought of B. looked for C. left behind D. depended on
33. A. enjoy B. mention C. refuse D. remember
34. A. cancel B. check C. rewrite D. understand
35. A. duty B. time C. pride D. trust
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Over 100 expats (侨民) from 40 countries gathered in Beijing’ s Chaoyang District to explore traditional Chinese culture through the practice of tai chi, also known ____36____ taijiquan.
Wang Shiting, Secretary of the Party Committee at China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), noted that tai chi, ____37____ form of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), has become a cultural bridge ____38____ connects people from different countries. “We are delighted to see tai chi lovers worldwide ____39____ (enthusiastic) practicing in communities, parks, sporting venues and other places, with tai chi gaining increasing ____40____ (admire) from people across the globe,” Wang added.
Her remarks ____41____ (deliver) at the Taijiquan Salon for Diplomats in China. The event, held in Beijing, was co-hosted by CFAU, the Wushu Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Asia Pacific Daily, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Chaoyang District.
Zhang Yuping, Director of the Wushu Sports Management Center, expressed hopes for collaboration with countries around the world ____42____ (advance) wushu culture and realize the vision of “building friendship through martial arts and achieving shared harmony”, ____43____ (declare) that tai chi may appear simple but is actually highly challenging ____44____ requires profound inner focus and discipline. She also expressed her hope that such events encourage friendly cooperation and help to ____45____ (deep) mutual (相互的) understanding.
During the event, participants moved outdoors to practice tai chi together. Many said they had learned a lot from the experience.
【答案】36. as 37. a
38. that/ which
39. enthusiastically
40. admiration
41. were delivered
42. to advance
43 declaring
44. and 45. deepen
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节　(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的好友Peter将作为交换生来你校学习，他来信询问你们每天的学习生活是如何安排的。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
(1)作息时间；(2)课程设置；(3)课余生活。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad that you will come to study in our school as an exchange student.
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【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m glad that you will come to study in our school as an exchange student. The daily schedule of Chinese school life is quite different from yours.
In our school, the morning classes are from 8 am to 12 pm. Afternoon classes are from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. Chinese, English, math are the major courses with minor courses like science, social sciences, music, art, PE, etc. Most of the morning classes are reserved for the major courses. However, our everyday life is not that boring and tiring. We can take many after-class activities and there are many student organizations and clubs that we can join.
Thank you for your time if you read down here. Hope it helps.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节　(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I faced a tight budget when I was nine. On November Ist, I used up most of the money I saved. With a small amount of pocket money left before Christmas I didn’t have enough to buy presents for the family.
I was seriously considering going to my dad and asking for an advance on the next year’s pocket money, so I could at least buy gifts for my family members. But then, one evening, I was sitting in my room reading advertisements in the back of a magazine. Several greeting-card companies were telling us how people could make money by selling their cards and stationery (文具). Normally, I would have passed right over the ads, but this time my situation was so difficult that I felt I had nothing to lose.
The ad that attracted me most was one by a well-known greeting-card company in my nation, whose products were of high quality. With my parents’ help, I contacted the company, although they preferred adults or older kids to advertise their products. After my sincere request, they agreed to give me, a nine-year-old boy, a chance.
My sales materials arrived within the week. I had expected something small and neat, but the package looked like a dinosaur’s shoebox it was close to three feet long and nearly a foot wide, full of stuff. There was a thick binder (活页夹) containing a complete selection of the cards and some writing paper, which I would be selling for around $3 per box.
Although my parents supported my try to make money by myself, they had little confidence in my success; after all, instead of an outgoing kid, I was somewhat shy. However, I was determined to have a try to challenge myself.
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。
Wasting no time, I set off and knocked on doors in my neighborhood.
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Eventually, I earned over $20, a large sum of money for a 9-year-old kid in 1954.
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【答案】 Wasting no time, I set off and knocked on doors in my neighborhood. Gathering my courage, I introduced myself as the young representative of the well-known greeting-card company. The initial responses were mixed — some were hesitant, while others were fascinated by the idea of a child engaged in such a venture. As I showcased the high-quality cards and shared the story behind each design, the doubt began to fade away, replaced by genuine interest. Surprisingly, my shy character transformed into enthusiasm, and I found myself engaging in conversations that extended beyond the purpose of sales.
Eventually, I earned over $20, a large sum of money for a 9-year-old kid in 1954. The community’s response exceeded my expectations, and the support I received went beyond mere financial transactions. Neighbors were not just buying cards; they were encouraging a young entrepreneur. This unexpected journey into sales not only alleviated my financial concerns for Christmas but also instilled a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. It broadened my horizons and laid the foundation for a newfound belief in the possibilities that determination and courage could unfold, regardless of age.

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