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2025北京人大附中高一（下）期中
英 语
2025年 4月 24日
说明：本试卷共 8 页，共 100 分；考试时间 90 分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形
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第一题 完形填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，
并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Several years ago, I was waiting for my adult ballet class when I heard a voice behind me. “So,do
you have this perfect life ” My first reaction was to __1__ who was being asked such an odd question.
Then I remembered there were only two of us in the room. When I turned around, the other woman
was looking straight at me.
I had no idea how to answer it. Was she __2__ Who has a perfect life Sure, occasionally I did
find the perfect dress or the perfect pair of shoes, but never would I use that word to describe anything
about me or my life. I felt a twinge of guilt for somehow giving her that __3__.
She watched me. I finally managed to whisper a quick “No”.
By then, the teacher had entered the room and turned on the music to start class. With a sigh of
__4__. I moved my feet into the best position. But I realized my concentration had been disturbed.
This woman's words wouldn't stop echoing in my thoughts.
I wanted to know how she came up with her very mistaken __5__. If she knew anything about my
life, she never would have had the urge to ask me that question.
I did my best to do our floor exercises in front of the mirror. For a few moments,I didn't see the
usual __6__ of my older self attempting to use a beautiful art form to improve my gracefulness. I only
saw the girl whose father died when she was two, the child who walked home from elementary school
every day to an empty house, who learned to sew her own clothes to __7__ money.
Perfect. My life had been far from it.
When those memories faded, I was left with a vision of the woman I had become, the woman
__8__ by all those things I considered imperfect. I now saw the woman who had learned to be self-
reliant, who didn't take life for granted. Was that the “perfect” this woman had detected
I still don't know, but I no longer feel __9__ or feel like I must keep track of all the difficult times
to prove my life isn't perfect. If ever again asked whether my life is perfect, I would have a different
__10__. Because now I see that, despite all its imperfection, it is.
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1. A. notice B. wonder C. understand D. expect
2. A. fair B. anxious C. serious D. wise
3. A. intention B. instruction C. impression information
4. A. sadness B. surprise C. pleasure D. relief
5. A. idea B. advice C. reason D. theory
6. A. reflection B. preference C. appearance D. expression
7. A. collect B. earn C. spend D. save
8. A. buried B. shaped C. watched D. followed
9. A. worried B. guilty C. cautious D. desperate
10. A. solution B. message C. approach D. answer
第二题 语法填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分)
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在
给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
On 1 June, 1910, Captain Robert Scott left London __11__(begin) his journey to Antarctica. While
he was on the way, he __12__(receive) a message from the Norwegian explorer Ronald Amundsen
__13__ said he was going south, too. Then the race to the South Pole began! During the polar summer,
both teams organized food bases in preparation for their journeys the next year.
B
The scream __14__ (paint) by Edvard Munch in 1893. __15__makes it striking is that it shows a
thin figure with an expression of fear—the figure's mouth is wide open and letting out a __16__(power)
scream. The figure covers his or her cars and looks directly at the viewer. This figure is set on a bridge
above a dark, stormy sea, and __17__ a burning orange-red sky.
C
A Minecraft Movie is now playing all around the country. You may experience a strange
phenomenon in the theatre: Kids __18__ (recite) the lines along with the movie and bursting into
spontaneous applause even though none of these kids __19__(see) the movie before.__20__ Jack Black
shouts “Chicken jockey!”, half the audience shouts along with him, then erupts into cheers. It feels like
the real Jack Black has just walked into the room.
第三题 阅读理解 (共 16 小题；每小题 2 分，共 32 分)
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答
题纸上将该项涂黑。 (共 11 小题；每小题 2 分，共 22 分)
A
When her grandmother's health began to worsen last autumn, Mary would make the drive from
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Washington. DC to Winchester, VA every few days.
She hated highway driving, finding it ugly and boring. She preferred to take winding country roads
to her grandmother's hospital. When she drove through the rocky town of Harpers Ferry, the beauty of
the rough waters was always appealing to her.
Toward the end of her journey, Mary had to get on highway 81. It was here that she discovered a
surprising bit of beauty during one of her trips. Along the shoulder of the highway, there was a long
stretch of wild flowers. They were thin and delicate and purple, and moved back and forth in the wind
as if whispering poems to each other.
The first time she saw the flowers, Mary was seized by an uncontrollable urge to pull over on the
highway and pull a bunch from the soil. She carried them into her grandmother's room when she arrived
at the hospital and placed them in a vase by her bed.
For a moment her grandmother seemed more lucid (清醒的) than usual. She thanked Mary for the
flowers, commented on their beauty and asked where she had gotten them. Mary was overjoyed by the
ability of the flowers to wake something up inside her sick grandmother.
Afterwards, Mary began carrying scissors in the car during her trips to visit her grandmother.She
would quickly glide onto the shoulder, jump out of the car, and clip a bunch of flowers. Each time
Mary placed the flowers in the vase, her grandmother's eyes would light up and they would have a
splendid conversation.
One morning in late October, Mary got a call that her grandmother had taken a turn for the worse.
Mary was in such a hurry to get to her grandmother that she sped past her flower spot. She decided to
turn around, head several miles back, and cut a bunch.
Mary arrived at the hospital to find her grandmother very weak and unresponsive. She placed the
flowers in the vase and sat down to hold her grandmother's hand. She felt a squeeze on her fingers. It
was the last conversation they had.
21. Mary preferred to take country roads to the hospital because she could ____.
A. get on highway 81 more easily
B. enjoy the natural view along the roads
C. pick wild flowers for her grandmother
D. spend less time driving to the destination
22. When Mary placed the flowers by her grandmother's bed, her grandmother ____.
A. was overjoyed by the flowers
B. commented on Mary's beauty
C. came alive at the sight of the flowers
D. was curious about the type of the flowers
23. What does the passage convey to us
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A. Beauty in nature can be powerful.
B. Love has no beginning or ending.
C. Life is as beautiful as summer flowers.
D. Flowers have the magic to cure diseases.
B
A fascinating question in human evolution is, when did we first begin to think critically In other
words, when did we turn from animals focused only on the daily struggle to avoid starvation to humans
who could think symbolically about the world around us However, answering this question is not
easy as thinking leaves no fossils to discover.
A commonsense assumption is that higher levels of thought go hand-in-hand with verbal language,
because higher thinking, such as creative thought, would naturally seek a means of expression. So
tracing the development of language could give an approximate idea of when humans began to think
critically.
Interestingly, we do have some fossil evidence related to speech. Animals whose larynx (voice
box) is placed high in their throats are unable to produce the variety of sounds necessary for speech.
Fossil bones tell us that in early humans, the larynx was originally high in the throat. However, by
about 200,000 years ago, it had moved lower in the throat. This lowering provided a larger sound
chamber (the space in the throat and the mouth) in which passing air could be controlled by the tongue,
making a wide range of sounds and rhythms possible-So humans were physically able to speak around
200,000 years ago, but when did they actually start doing so Estimates range from 35,000 to 100,000
years ago. But with no physical evidence of ancient language use, we need another approach to
determine more precisely when humans began to speak— and to think critically.
Professor Richard Klein of Stanford University suggests that art may be the key. After all, ability
to create or appreciate art is a uniquely human trait. If ancient humans had the imagination to create a
work of art (which in itself is a means of communication), then it seems highly likely that they would
possess the primary means of communication: language. This suggests that the first works of art can
be considered indicators of when language and critical thought began.
Until recently the earliest art was believed to be cave paintings, carved figures, and jewelry found
in southwestern Europe and thought to date from about 40,000 years ago. This suggested that humans
first became capable of critical thought about 40,000 years ago. However, this time frame was recently
overturned by an exciting discovery in South Africa. Anthropologist Christ Henshilwood spent more
than ten years exploring a cave there. He found many well-made tools, but more intriguing were the
8,000 pieces of ochre, a soft stone that can be turned into paint. Hensilwood's breakthrough came in
1999 when he found an ochre piece with lines cut in a careful pattern. In other words, it was deliberate
artistic design. Henshilwood had found the oldest piece of art yet, its date of origin set at 70,000
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years— nearly 30,000 years before the art in Europe.
Based on Henshilwood's discovery, it seems that humans began to speak and think critically at
least 70,000 years ago.
24.____ made humans physically able to speak.
A. The higher thinking
B. The lowering of the larynx
C. The evolution of the tongue
D. The appearance of various sounds
25. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Humans haven't found fossils of leaves.
B No other animals than humans can enjoy art.
C. Without creative thought, humans would be unable to speak.
D. Evidence of ancient language use was once found in Europe.
26. According to the passage, the oldest deliberate artistic design dates back to ____ years ago.
A.30,000 B.40,000 C.70,000 D.200,000
27. Which of the following issue does the author mainly intend to deal with
A. When humans began to think.
B. When humans became able to create art.
C. How humans communicated more freely.
D. How humans stopped struggling for starvation.
C
Are we worthy of special attention from advanced species in the Milky Way We may be a
phenomenon as uninteresting to them as ants are to us; after all, when we' re walking down the sidewalk
we rarely, if ever, examine every ant along our path.
Our sun formed at the tail end of the star formation history of the universe. Most stars are billions
of years older than ours. Half of all sun like stars host an Earth-size planet in their habitable zone,
allowing for liquid water and for the chemistry of life. Since the dice of life were rolled in billions of
other locations within the Milky Way under similar conditions to those on Earth, life, as we know it,
is likely common. A question may arise: Where is everybody then That's Fermi's paradox (悖论).
The silence between our neighbors and us may mean that we are not the most attention-worthy
cookies in the jar.
As a first approximation(类似事物) to what humans look like, it is reasonable to glance at the
mirror, for each of us shares a common genetic ancestry with all people. But this might not be the case
for life that developed independently on other planets. For example, vegetation on the nearest habitable
exoplanet, Proxima Centauri b. could be shockingly different from those on Earth. vegetation on the
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planet's surface would adapt to harvesting infrared light, showing a “red edge” at a longer wavelength
than plants on Earth. As a result, the grass in our neighbor's yard may be dark red and not green like
ours.
It is even more difficult to forecast what technologies that are billions of years old would look like.
In searching for them, we must not ignore unexpected signals seen through the telescopes. If our
instruments are not sensitive enough or our search techniques are inadequate, we will not discover
techno signatures. Processing data without suitable machine-learning algorithms may resemble casting
an ineffective fishing net that never catches fish because its holes are too big.
As we imagine new technologies, we may ultimately find the one that would allow us to detect
many other species who use it. However, we should take caution with anecdotal observations that are
not up to the standards of scientific evidence. This includes conspiracy theories without supporting
evidence, which appear once in a while, or reports about UFOs, which do not stand up to the scrutiny
of reproducibility. Since our recording devices have improved considerably over time, one would
expect that a fuzzy photo taken by an old camera from 50 years ago would turn into a clear image in
today's advanced cameras, thus providing conclusive evidence beyond any reasonable doubt. To
achieve scientific credibility, any finding of an unusual object must be followed by studying it or other
objects of its type through well-documented scientific procedures. Scientific evidence restricts our
imagination and saves us from far-fetched ideas.
Fermi's paradox assumes we humans have some sort of cosmic significance. The reality may be
that we are ordinary and doomed to disappear, just like the dinosaurs. Why would our galactic
neighbors care about how green our grass is Given that dwarf stars like Proxima Centauri are much
more abundant than the sun, most habitable planets might be covered with dark red grass, which would
be as soothing to the infrared eyes of most exo-vacationers as green grass is to us. As a result,
interstellar tourist agencies may find Proxima b to be a more attractive destination than Earth. We could
wonder, as Enrico Fermi did, why no exo-tourists have shown up to admire us. But better yet, we could
get in touch with Proxima b and invite the locals to visit and share a water-based drink with us.
28. According to Paragraph 1 and 2, ____.
A. liquid water is an essential resource for life to start
B. lives from other planets are planning to prey on earth
C. the solar system formed right after the universe began
D. ants by the street are easily noticed by people passing by
29. The underlined word “fish” in paragraph 4 is used to refer to ____.
A. infrared light
B. Search techniques
C. UFOs passing the earth
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D. messages from outer space
30. The reported cases in which people claim to witness aliens
A. restrict imagination.
B. take place very often.
C. are yet to be verified.
D. are thoroughly studied.
31. What might be the best title for the passage
A What are lives on other planets like
B. Where do aliens live in the universe
C. When will humans be able to travel in space
D. Why would we believe our neighbors want to visit us
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分)
根据短文内容，从七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You're faced with a lot of decisions in everyday work. There are multiple tasks calling for your
focus, and you are burning daylight or even burn out trying to decide what comes first. __32__
If you' re going to think smarter about how you prioritize (排序) tasks, you have to invest a little
time away from your to-do list. Here's the thing: what you work on confirms your values. You may
think it's no big thing to work overtime for a little while, but something will be sacrificed with this
decision. If you' re a parent, you might spend less time with your kids. Similarly, if you choose not to
work much or effectively, you' re deciding that your values lie outside your career.__33__
Write all the tasks down and create four boxes containing all of things you care about. This could
be: helps the community, helps one-to-one relationships, makes money, and things you find personally
fulfilling. Then place them in the boxes and see how many of the boxes each one takes up. Anything
that fills just one box has to be reconsidered. Anything that fills nothing should not be considered at
all. __34__From here, the rest of the prioritization gets a little easier. You now have a better idea where
the efforts are really paying off. You also know when you are wasting your own time.
In order to figure out a plan for yourself, the first thing you should be doing is gathering all of
your tasks, large and small.__35__Other people are counting on you or your future self will depend on
them somehow. These are actually easier to prioritize. Then break down large tasks into smaller pieces.
That helps put things in order. Part of the reason we do the small things first is that being productive
feels good. Acknowledging accomplishments makes you more likely to keep going and pushes you
through the more complicated tasks.
__36__ Notice when your energy levels are high and when they are weak. Be aware when you' re
more productive for social activities and when you're better off. The more you study yourself, the easier
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planning becomes.
Now that you have your priorities in order, go ahead and you will boost your productivity.
A. You can also prioritize based on energy levels.
B. The good news is that some tasks can keep you motivated.
C. So how can you figure out what's most important to work on first
D. This activity allows you to see where you really want to invest your energy.
E. If you want to make a new list, you need to turn to your colleagues for help.
F. There are some tasks that are pretty straightforward and you need to do the thing.
G. Where you invest your time is not just about what you value but also what you don't value.
第四题 词汇(每小题 1 分，共 11 分)
根据中文提示或单词首字母，用该单词的正确形式完成句子，在答题纸填写完整单词。
37. The c______ written by the English teacher on our essays are really encouraging.
38. Under labor laws, all employees deserve e______ opportunities for promotion.
39. Architects must carefully m______ each angle before finalizing the building's design.
40. The scientist's ______(探索) of Arctic ecosystems provided groundbreaking climate data.
41. Her ______(有创意的) marketing campaign increased sales by 150% in just three months.
42. Freshwater is becoming a scarce ______(资源) in many parts of the world due to droughts.
43. We should avoid j______ people based solely on first impressions.
44. His lifelong p______ for classical music led him to become a renowned conductor.
45. The organization continues to a______(倡导) for better working conditions across all industries.
46. Modern video games use stunning v______(视觉的) effects to create realistic virtual worlds.
47. When she saw the child in danger, she rushed into the burning building without h______.
第五题 书面表达(共两节，27 分)
第一节(共 4 小题; 第 48、49 题各 2 分, 第 50 题 3 分, 第 51 题 5 分, 共 12 分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
The last thing I wanted to hear when my government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn during
my final year of college was. “Things are working out for your own good. Just give them some time,
those words just stirred-a lot of anger in me.
Then I read the story of the Chinese bamboo farmer, which gave me a different view on life. The
seed of the Chinese bamboo is planted in the ground like every seed. It is watered, and fed with
nutrients daily, but it shows no immediate physical response and doesn't appear to grow. The farmer
continues to water and feed the seed in year one, year two, and year three. No growth is seen until the
fourth year, when the seed finally breaks through the ground. Then, in the space of just five weeks, it
grows ninety feet tall. The Chinese bamboo grows to its full capacity within 5 years.
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Despite not seeing an immediate result, the farmer had trust in what he was doing. He continued
to water and feed the plant for four years, because he believed that if he played his own role and did
all that a farmer was supposed to do, then he would be given his reward at the right time. That trust
and patience is what kept the farmer persistently feeding his seed for four years before enjoying the
reward in the end.
Life is not always straightforward. Most often, it's not a matter of 5+5=10(Sum 1).
Life can be more like 2+1+2+0+0+0+1+2+0+0+1+1=10 (Sum 2).
Both sums lead to the same result, but through quite different paths and processes. To be mature
is to accept that things might look rough right now but the story can still have a great ending.
We might live in a microwave generation where everything seems to happen instantly; but many
things still obey the laws of nature. Just doing what you are supposed to be doing, having patience like
the Chinese bamboo farmer, and trusting that things will work out for you can help you get through
the toughest times.
48. What happened to the author in the final year of college
49. How does the Chinese bamboo grow in the fourth year
50. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. To
overcome difficulties, we need to trust that things will work out and simply wait patiently for the great
ending to come.
51. Which is your life more like. Sum I or Sum 2 Explain why.(about 40 words)
第二节 (15 分)
假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，你校交换生 Jim 打算五一假期出京旅游、发来邮件请你推
荐一座中国历史文化名城。请你给他回复邮件， 内容包括：
1. 你的推荐；
2. 推荐理由；
3. 食宿建议。
注意: 1. 词数 100 左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出， 不计入总词数。
Dear Jim.
Yours.
Li Hua
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参考答案
完形填空
1-5: BCCDA 6-10:ADBBD
语法填空
11 to begin 12 received 13 which/ that 14 was painted
15 What 16 powerful 17 against 18 reciting/ are reciting
19 have/ has been 20 When
阅读理解
BCA BBCA ADCD CGDFA
词汇
37 comments 38 equal 39 measure 40 exploration
41 creative 42 resource 43 judging 44 passion/ pursuit
45 advocate 46 visual 47 hesitation
书面表达 第一节
48. The author's government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn.
49. The seed finally breaks through the ground and the bamboo grows ninety feet tall in five weeks.
50. To overcome difficulties, we need to trust things will work out and simply wait patiently for the g
reat ending to come.
(1) According to the passage, to overcome difficulties, we need to do what we are supposed to be
doing rather than simply wait patiently for the great ending to come.
(2) To overcome difficulties, we need to trust things will work out, have patience and do what we
are supposed to be doing.
51.
Sum 2. My life is also full of ups and downs. For example, I was never good at chemistry and failed t
he mid-exam in the first term. With patience and determination, I made every effort to turn the tide. It
was not a smooth path, but I got an A this term.
书面表达第二节 (略)
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