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阳泉一中2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中考试试题
英语
考试时长： 120 分钟 总分： 150 分
客观题
第一部分　听力 不计入总分(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. When will the man go back to work
A. Next Monday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Thursday.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Read at home. B. Go out to eat. C. Work in a café.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Keeping a pet. B. Looking after a child. C. Having a noisy neighbor.
4. What will the woman probably buy for Jane
A. A book. B. A scarf. C. A bag.
5.What is the woman doing
A. Reporting a problem. B. Placing an order. C. Promoting a product.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers unsure of
A. The way to go. B. The time to spend. C. The person to find.
7. Where will the man go next
A. The park B. The store. C. The concert hall
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Matthew leaving for Chicago
A. To work. B. To study C. To travel.
9. What is Sylvia’s disadvantage
A. She is inexperienced. B. She is impatient. C. She is unconfident.
10. Who does the woman think is most suitable for Matthew’s position
A. Amber. B. Bob. C. John.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the woman feel about her grade
A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied.
12. What kind of competition did the man attend recently
A. Biking. B. Running. C. Swimming.
13. What was the secret of the man's success
A. Dream. B. Interest. C. Determination
听第9段材料，回答第14至17 题。
14. How long did the woman go backpacking
A. Four weeks. B. Five weeks. C. Six weeks.
15. Why did the woman miss the coach to Amsterdam
A. She left her house late. B. She got caught in rush hour C. She returned home to get her passport.
16. Which city did the woman go to first
A. Prague. B. Vienna. C. Berlin.
17. What happened to the woman in Rome
A. She lost her way. B. She broke her hand. C. She almost had her stuff stolen.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20 题。
18. Why did the speaker learn Chinese
A. To take up a challenge. B. To earn enough credits. C. To talk to her classmates.
19. What did the speaker like to do best
A. Create sentences. B. Practice pronunciation. C. Write Chinese characters.
20. What did the speaker think of performing Mulan
A. It was boring. B. It was difficult. C. It was worthwhile
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 ( 共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Learning two languages is no easy task, especially for kids. Here is a list of bilingual (双语的) books for them. Keep in mind that different kids require different books depending on their own reading level.
DANIEL’S MYSTERY EGG
This is a book with a simple storyline. After Daniel finds an egg, he is very curious. What could be inside it It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s probably not the second one! Whatever it is, kids can learn a good amount of vocabulary from this book, especially as it mentions some animals in both languages.
I LOVE SATURDAYS Y DOMINGOS
This book follows the narrator (叙述者) on her visits to her grandparents.With her grandparents, she speaks English; but with her mother, she speaks Spanish. She is a Mexican American. There we can see the differences both in the languages and in the ways her grandparents and mother celebrate her birthday. This is families and the thing they all share: their love for their loved ones.
UPSIDE DOWN AND BACKWARDS
This short book has six stories that show different plots (情节) like strange neighbors and mystical science projects. It turns ordinary situations into unusual adventures that any child will love to read. All stories celebrate strong relationships with people, whether they are friends, family, or teachers.The stories have some pictures which help kids form a mental picture of the story.
MAXIMILIAN & THE MYSTERY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL
This book follows an 11-year-old wrestling (摔跤) lover who one day discovers his connection to a famous wrestler called the Guardian Angel. It does have pictures, but they don’t contribute much to the story. The book is full of action, and it tells a story children can enjoy from beginning to end.
1. What can we say about DANIEL’S MYSTERY EGG
A. It follows the changes of an egg. B. It lets kids’ imagination run wild.
C. It focuses on kids’ colorful school life. D. It teaches kids to be friendly to animals.
2. What do the narrator’s visits to her grandparents show
A. Her poor relationships with her family. B. The difficulty in communication.
C. Her family’s long history. D. Some cultural differences.
3. What do the last two books have in common
A. They both include adventurous plots.
B. They both use pictures to attract kids.
C. They both help improve kids’ science knowledge.
D. They both have interesting and talented leading roles.
B
Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there’s a kiosk (小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates (检票口) and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit (交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.
And you’ll never be without something to read.
4. Why did BART start the kiosk program
A. To promote the local culture. B. To discourage phone use.
C. To meet passengers’ needs. D. To reduce its running costs.
5. How are the stories categorized in the kiosk
A. By popularity. B. By length.
C. By theme. D. By language.
6. What has Trost been doing recently
A. Organizing a story contest. B. Doing a survey of customers.
C. Choosing a print publisher. D. Conducting interviews with artists.
7. What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future
A. It will close down. B. Its profits will decline.
C. It will expand nationwide. D. Its ridership will increase.
C
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though their lifespans can reach 50 to 70 years.
Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago has found that elephants carry a large number of genes (基因) that stop tumors (肿瘤) developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species only carry one copy.
According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improve the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.
“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution (进化) of large body sizes in many animals,” said the study author Dr. Vincent Lynch. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous, large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and rats. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.
This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s.Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not use. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.
The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in rats, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancer spreading or even developing in the first place.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist in the University of Utah. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”
8. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer
A. They have a rather large body size.
B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage.
C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.
D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.
9. According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals
A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.
C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.
10. What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in paragraph 5 probably refer to
A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.
B. The risk of cancer is not related to body sizes.
C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.
D. The huger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.
11. What can be concluded from the passage
A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.
B. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.
C. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.
D. The extra copies of elephants’ genes have been used to cure cancer patients.
D
Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields (磁场). The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics.
The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance (持久力) of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico.
Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter.
These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings.
The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies.
Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.
The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control,” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author.
12. What’s the driving power of the robotic wings
A. The magnetic fields. B. The electronic motor.
C. The rechargeable battery. D. The air pressure.
13. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. The working principle of the robots.
B. Challenges facing the research team.
C. The potential of the robotic wings.
D. Uncertainties in developing robotic wings.
14. What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings
A. Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring.
B. They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields.
C. They should still depend on outside magnetic fields.
D. Their new versions will function as well as human muscles.
15. Which is a suitable title for the text
A. Robotics Taking Wings Thanks to Butterflies
B. The Monarch Butterfly's 3,000-Mile Journey
C. Butterflies Rely on Magnetic Fields for Migration
D. Butterfly Wings Hold Clues to Natural Adaptation
第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to Put Down Your Smartphone
For most people, when they wake up in the morning, the first thing to come to their mind is to find their smartphone. ___16___ . Here are some quick and easy ways to handle the problem.
Pick up a newspaper
Read a newspaper and you will be surprised at how relaxing it is to read through the day’s news. We will find our attention has increased. And we might be attracted by it. ___17___ . Even the New York Times costs only $9 a week. It offers both home delivery and digital access.
Listen to the radio
___18___ . You will be amazed at how entertaining and helpful some radio programs still can be. More importantly, you won’t be attracted to those apps and websites.
Cut off social media ties
We love using Facebook or X to communicate with friends and relations. Just check in at your lunch break or at the gym. And turn off app and email notifications (通知) at some other times in any other places, so you aren’t attracted by them.
___19___
Today, it seems nearly impossible to stay away from your phone for 60 minutes. However, whether dining at home or out, stick to the no-device rule. When having dinner in a restaurant with others, to make you stick to it, you can place phones in the center of the table. ___20___ . Thus no one can break the rule.
A. Set aside your phones.
B. Don’t be worried about the cost.
C. Stop seeking unimportant information.
D. Take your old radio out again and turn it on.
E. Social media addiction can be completely avoided.
F. You can also have a waiter put them in somewhere else.
G. If it is the same to you, it is time for you to put your smartphone down.
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2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a stormy Friday afternoon. Dark clouds had ____21____ the sky since dawn, and the wind howled like a wounded animal. Liam, a high school student, rode his bicycle home through the deserted streets, his backpack ____22____ with rainwater. Suddenly, he spotted an elderly man standing anxiously in front of a small house, staring helplessly at the roof where rainwater poured down like a tiny ____23____.
Without hesitation, Liam ____24____ his bike against a tree. “Need help, sir ” he ____25____, his voice drowned out (淹没) by the roaring wind. The man turned, his wrinkled face ____26____ with both surprise and relief. “The storm tore off three shingles (瓦片), causing these ____27____,” he replied, pointing upward.
Liam searched through the ____28____ and found a ladder, nails, and some spare wooden planks. Though his fingers ____29____ in the cold rain, he hammered (锤) ____30____. After forty minutes of ____31____ work, the leaks finally stopped.
Exhausted, Liam collapsed onto the porch steps. The old man handed him a towel, his eyes now ____32____. “You’ve got a rare ____33____, young man,” he said softly. Before Liam could ask what he meant, the man went back into the house.
The next morning, a thick cream-colored ____34____ appeared on Liam’s doorstep. Inside was a check covering his college application fees and a note: “Pass it forward.” Liam’s heart was touched. That single act of ____35____ had connected their lives together, proving that kindness could spread far beyond a stormy afternoon.
21. A. hung over B. looked over C. gone over D. turned over
22. A. flooded B. filled C. soaked D. covered
23. A. stream B. pond C. lake D. waterfall
24. A. placed B. threw C. locked D. carried
25. A. whispered B. shouted C. called D. explained
26. A. brightened B. tightened C. aged D. lengthened
27. A. cracks B. leaks C. holes D. drops
28. A. kitchen B. restroom C. bedroom D. storeroom
29. A. ached B. froze C. bled D. bent
30. A. simply B. carelessly C. steadily D. slowly
31. A. light-hearted B. risk-taking C. back-breaking D. energy-saving
32. A. warm B. sharp C. wide D. empty
33. A. fortune B. skill C. gift D. heart
34. A. paper B. brochure C. envelope D. letter
35. A. bravery B. generosity C. honesty D. tolerance
第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
Sports in Ancient China
Long before modern sports, ancient Chinese already developed various ball games and activities for entertainment. Ancient Chinese people, who worked long hours daily, ____36____ (invent) many games to relax.
Among them was Chuiwan, ____37____ ball game that gained ____38____ (popular) in the Song Dynasty. The name means “hit ball,” and it is strikingly similar to modern golf. Players ____39____ (divide) into two groups, with each group having 2 to 10 people. Using wooden sticks, participants struck a ball toward holes dug in the ground, marked by colorful flags. The playing field was often set in natural landscapes, with obstacles (障碍) like trees ____40____ (increase) difficulty. What made the game interesting was that a player could only win a point by achieving three hits into the hole.
Even older than Chuiwan was Cuju, which FIFA officially recognized ____41____ the earliest form of football and in 2006, it was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. ____42____ (origin) used as a training method for soldiers, cuju involved strict rules: No hands were allowed, ____43____ (mean) players could only use their feet and head. Unlike Chuiwan, which emphasized individual skills and precision, Cuju focused on teamwork.
Archery (射箭) also enjoyed great respect in ancient Chinese society. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was regarded as one of the six essential arts for gentlemen. It was not just a military skill ____44____ a symbol of moral character. The most famous competition, Grand Archery, ____45____ competitors bowed before shooting and drank together afterward, was held by the emperor.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你校英国交换生Mathew就五一假期到中国哪个城市旅游的问题征询你的意见。请根据以下内容用英语给他回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐一个城市并说明理由；2.就旅游相关事宜提出建议。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mathew,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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。
Johnny, a 17-year-old from Whitehorse, had been competing in Cross-Country Skiing for five years. For many young athletes like him in Whitehorse, Yukon, the Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships were more than just a competition. It was their dream. A year ago, Johnny qualified for the Championships and successfully won a medal.
After the competition, Johnny was eager to share his experience with Hayden, his teammate and best friend. Hayden had narrowly missed qualifying for the Championships. Johnny had watched his friend train tirelessly, push himself to the limit, and always keep his big smile. Johnny knew how much the Championships meant to Hayden.
Johnny handed Hayden some colorful pins. “These are pins I traded with athletes from all over Yukon,” Johnny said with a smile, “I want you to have them, so you can feel a part of the event too.”
Hayden was touched, “Thanks, Johnny. This means a lot.”
“Next time,” Johnny continued, “I hope you can also experience the event. I know you’ll make it.”
Hayden nodded, “I’ll work even harder for that.”
This year’s Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships would be held in a month. Coach Nick guided the team through daily tough training and the team made significant progress in their skating, cornering, and downhill techniques. Meanwhile, they enhanced their endurance and balance. Both Johnny and Hayden met the Championship standards. Given Johnny’s rich competitive experience. Coach Nick once again qualified Johnny for this year’s event and Hayden was selected as an alternate (替补).
The qualification for the competition excited Johnny, but there was always an idea staying in his mind. Johnny knew his friend had been wanting to go to the Championships for several years. This was the last chance for both of them to attend the Championships, as they would age out of the competition after this year. The thought became clear in his mind, strong and steady.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, Johnny went to see the coach.
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Hayden accepted the precious chance to compete in the Championships.
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答案版
阳泉一中2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中考试试题
英语
考试时长： 120 分钟 总分： 150 分
客观题
第一部分　听力 不计入总分(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. When will the man go back to work
A. Next Monday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Thursday.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Read at home. B. Go out to eat. C. Work in a café.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Keeping a pet. B. Looking after a child. C. Having a noisy neighbor.
4. What will the woman probably buy for Jane
A. A book. B. A scarf. C. A bag.
5.What is the woman doing
A. Reporting a problem. B. Placing an order. C. Promoting a product.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers unsure of
A. The way to go. B. The time to spend. C. The person to find.
7. Where will the man go next
A. The park B. The store. C. The concert hall
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Matthew leaving for Chicago
A. To work. B. To study C. To travel.
9. What is Sylvia’s disadvantage
A. She is inexperienced. B. She is impatient. C. She is unconfident.
10. Who does the woman think is most suitable for Matthew’s position
A. Amber. B. Bob. C. John.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the woman feel about her grade
A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied.
12. What kind of competition did the man attend recently
A. Biking. B. Running. C. Swimming.
13. What was the secret of the man's success
A. Dream. B. Interest. C. Determination
听第9段材料，回答第14至17 题。
14. How long did the woman go backpacking
A. Four weeks. B. Five weeks. C. Six weeks.
15. Why did the woman miss the coach to Amsterdam
A. She left her house late. B. She got caught in rush hour C. She returned home to get her passport.
16. Which city did the woman go to first
A. Prague. B. Vienna. C. Berlin.
17. What happened to the woman in Rome
A. She lost her way. B. She broke her hand. C. She almost had her stuff stolen.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20 题。
18. Why did the speaker learn Chinese
A. To take up a challenge. B. To earn enough credits. C. To talk to her classmates.
19. What did the speaker like to do best
A. Create sentences. B. Practice pronunciation. C. Write Chinese characters.
20. What did the speaker think of performing Mulan
A. It was boring. B. It was difficult. C. It was worthwhile
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 ( 共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Learning two languages is no easy task, especially for kids. Here is a list of bilingual (双语的) books for them. Keep in mind that different kids require different books depending on their own reading level.
DANIEL’S MYSTERY EGG
This is a book with a simple storyline. After Daniel finds an egg, he is very curious. What could be inside it It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s probably not the second one! Whatever it is, kids can learn a good amount of vocabulary from this book, especially as it mentions some animals in both languages.
I LOVE SATURDAYS Y DOMINGOS
This book follows the narrator (叙述者) on her visits to her grandparents.With her grandparents, she speaks English; but with her mother, she speaks Spanish. She is a Mexican American. There we can see the differences both in the languages and in the ways her grandparents and mother celebrate her birthday. This is families and the thing they all share: their love for their loved ones.
UPSIDE DOWN AND BACKWARDS
This short book has six stories that show different plots (情节) like strange neighbors and mystical science projects. It turns ordinary situations into unusual adventures that any child will love to read. All stories celebrate strong relationships with people, whether they are friends, family, or teachers.The stories have some pictures which help kids form a mental picture of the story.
MAXIMILIAN & THE MYSTERY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL
This book follows an 11-year-old wrestling (摔跤) lover who one day discovers his connection to a famous wrestler called the Guardian Angel. It does have pictures, but they don’t contribute much to the story. The book is full of action, and it tells a story children can enjoy from beginning to end.
1. What can we say about DANIEL’S MYSTERY EGG
A. It follows the changes of an egg. B. It lets kids’ imagination run wild.
C. It focuses on kids’ colorful school life. D. It teaches kids to be friendly to animals.
2. What do the narrator’s visits to her grandparents show
A. Her poor relationships with her family. B. The difficulty in communication.
C. Her family’s long history. D. Some cultural differences.
3. What do the last two books have in common
A. They both include adventurous plots.
B. They both use pictures to attract kids.
C. They both help improve kids’ science knowledge.
D. They both have interesting and talented leading roles.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there’s a kiosk (小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates (检票口) and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit (交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.
And you’ll never be without something to read.
4. Why did BART start the kiosk program
A. To promote the local culture. B. To discourage phone use.
C. To meet passengers’ needs. D. To reduce its running costs.
5. How are the stories categorized in the kiosk
A. By popularity. B. By length.
C. By theme. D. By language.
6. What has Trost been doing recently
A. Organizing a story contest. B. Doing a survey of customers.
C. Choosing a print publisher. D. Conducting interviews with artists.
7. What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future
A. It will close down. B. Its profits will decline.
C. It will expand nationwide. D. Its ridership will increase.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
C
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though their lifespans can reach 50 to 70 years.
Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago has found that elephants carry a large number of genes (基因) that stop tumors (肿瘤) developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species only carry one copy.
According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improve the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.
“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution (进化) of large body sizes in many animals,” said the study author Dr. Vincent Lynch. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous, large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and rats. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.
This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s.Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not use. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.
The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in rats, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancer spreading or even developing in the first place.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist in the University of Utah. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”
8. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer
A. They have a rather large body size.
B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage.
C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.
D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.
9. According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals
A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.
C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.
10. What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in paragraph 5 probably refer to
A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.
B. The risk of cancer is not related to body sizes.
C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.
D. The huger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.
11. What can be concluded from the passage
A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.
B. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.
C. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.
D. The extra copies of elephants’ genes have been used to cure cancer patients.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B
D
Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields (磁场). The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics.
The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance (持久力) of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico.
Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter.
These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings.
The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies.
Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.
The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control,” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author.
12. What’s the driving power of the robotic wings
A. The magnetic fields. B. The electronic motor.
C. The rechargeable battery. D. The air pressure.
13. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. The working principle of the robots.
B. Challenges facing the research team.
C. The potential of the robotic wings.
D. Uncertainties in developing robotic wings.
14. What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings
A. Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring.
B. They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields.
C. They should still depend on outside magnetic fields.
D. Their new versions will function as well as human muscles.
15. Which is a suitable title for the text
A. Robotics Taking Wings Thanks to Butterflies
B. The Monarch Butterfly's 3,000-Mile Journey
C. Butterflies Rely on Magnetic Fields for Migration
D. Butterfly Wings Hold Clues to Natural Adaptation
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A
第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to Put Down Your Smartphone
For most people, when they wake up in the morning, the first thing to come to their mind is to find their smartphone. ___16___ . Here are some quick and easy ways to handle the problem.
Pick up a newspaper
Read a newspaper and you will be surprised at how relaxing it is to read through the day’s news. We will find our attention has increased. And we might be attracted by it. ___17___ . Even the New York Times costs only $9 a week. It offers both home delivery and digital access.
Listen to the radio
___18___ . You will be amazed at how entertaining and helpful some radio programs still can be. More importantly, you won’t be attracted to those apps and websites.
Cut off social media ties
We love using Facebook or X to communicate with friends and relations. Just check in at your lunch break or at the gym. And turn off app and email notifications (通知) at some other times in any other places, so you aren’t attracted by them.
___19___
Today, it seems nearly impossible to stay away from your phone for 60 minutes. However, whether dining at home or out, stick to the no-device rule. When having dinner in a restaurant with others, to make you stick to it, you can place phones in the center of the table. ___20___ . Thus no one can break the rule.
A. Set aside your phones.
B. Don’t be worried about the cost.
C. Stop seeking unimportant information.
D. Take your old radio out again and turn it on.
E. Social media addiction can be completely avoided.
F. You can also have a waiter put them in somewhere else.
G. If it is the same to you, it is time for you to put your smartphone down.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. F
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2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a stormy Friday afternoon. Dark clouds had ____21____ the sky since dawn, and the wind howled like a wounded animal. Liam, a high school student, rode his bicycle home through the deserted streets, his backpack ____22____ with rainwater. Suddenly, he spotted an elderly man standing anxiously in front of a small house, staring helplessly at the roof where rainwater poured down like a tiny ____23____.
Without hesitation, Liam ____24____ his bike against a tree. “Need help, sir ” he ____25____, his voice drowned out (淹没) by the roaring wind. The man turned, his wrinkled face ____26____ with both surprise and relief. “The storm tore off three shingles (瓦片), causing these ____27____,” he replied, pointing upward.
Liam searched through the ____28____ and found a ladder, nails, and some spare wooden planks. Though his fingers ____29____ in the cold rain, he hammered (锤) ____30____. After forty minutes of ____31____ work, the leaks finally stopped.
Exhausted, Liam collapsed onto the porch steps. The old man handed him a towel, his eyes now ____32____. “You’ve got a rare ____33____, young man,” he said softly. Before Liam could ask what he meant, the man went back into the house.
The next morning, a thick cream-colored ____34____ appeared on Liam’s doorstep. Inside was a check covering his college application fees and a note: “Pass it forward.” Liam’s heart was touched. That single act of ____35____ had connected their lives together, proving that kindness could spread far beyond a stormy afternoon.
21. A. hung over B. looked over C. gone over D. turned over
22. A. flooded B. filled C. soaked D. covered
23. A. stream B. pond C. lake D. waterfall
24. A. placed B. threw C. locked D. carried
25. A. whispered B. shouted C. called D. explained
26. A. brightened B. tightened C. aged D. lengthened
27. A. cracks B. leaks C. holes D. drops
28. A. kitchen B. restroom C. bedroom D. storeroom
29. A. ached B. froze C. bled D. bent
30. A. simply B. carelessly C. steadily D. slowly
31. A. light-hearted B. risk-taking C. back-breaking D. energy-saving
32. A. warm B. sharp C. wide D. empty
33. A. fortune B. skill C. gift D. heart
34. A. paper B. brochure C. envelope D. letter
35. A. bravery B. generosity C. honesty D. tolerance
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
Sports in Ancient China
Long before modern sports, ancient Chinese already developed various ball games and activities for entertainment. Ancient Chinese people, who worked long hours daily, ____36____ (invent) many games to relax.
Among them was Chuiwan, ____37____ ball game that gained ____38____ (popular) in the Song Dynasty. The name means “hit ball,” and it is strikingly similar to modern golf. Players ____39____ (divide) into two groups, with each group having 2 to 10 people. Using wooden sticks, participants struck a ball toward holes dug in the ground, marked by colorful flags. The playing field was often set in natural landscapes, with obstacles (障碍) like trees ____40____ (increase) difficulty. What made the game interesting was that a player could only win a point by achieving three hits into the hole.
Even older than Chuiwan was Cuju, which FIFA officially recognized ____41____ the earliest form of football and in 2006, it was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. ____42____ (origin) used as a training method for soldiers, cuju involved strict rules: No hands were allowed, ____43____ (mean) players could only use their feet and head. Unlike Chuiwan, which emphasized individual skills and precision, Cuju focused on teamwork.
Archery (射箭) also enjoyed great respect in ancient Chinese society. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was regarded as one of the six essential arts for gentlemen. It was not just a military skill ____44____ a symbol of moral character. The most famous competition, Grand Archery, ____45____ competitors bowed before shooting and drank together afterward, was held by the emperor.
【答案】36. invented
37. a 38. popularity
39. were divided
40. to increase
41. as 42. Originally
43. meaning
44. but 45. where
主观题
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你校英国交换生Mathew就五一假期到中国哪个城市旅游的问题征询你的意见。请根据以下内容用英语给他回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐一个城市并说明理由；2.就旅游相关事宜提出建议。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mathew,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mathew,
I’m glad to hear you’re planning a trip during the May Day holiday. I strongly recommend Chengdu, a charming city in southwest China. It’s home to cute giant pandas, and you can get up close to them at the Panda Base. Besides, Chengdu has delicious Sichuan food like hot pot, which is a must-try.
For your trip, book your hotel and tickets in advance as it’s a peak travel season. Also, learn some simple Chinese phrases to make communication easier.
Hope you have a wonderful time!
Yours,
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。
Johnny, a 17-year-old from Whitehorse, had been competing in Cross-Country Skiing for five years. For many young athletes like him in Whitehorse, Yukon, the Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships were more than just a competition. It was their dream. A year ago, Johnny qualified for the Championships and successfully won a medal.
After the competition, Johnny was eager to share his experience with Hayden, his teammate and best friend. Hayden had narrowly missed qualifying for the Championships. Johnny had watched his friend train tirelessly, push himself to the limit, and always keep his big smile. Johnny knew how much the Championships meant to Hayden.
Johnny handed Hayden some colorful pins. “These are pins I traded with athletes from all over Yukon,” Johnny said with a smile, “I want you to have them, so you can feel a part of the event too.”
Hayden was touched, “Thanks, Johnny. This means a lot.”
“Next time,” Johnny continued, “I hope you can also experience the event. I know you’ll make it.”
Hayden nodded, “I’ll work even harder for that.”
This year’s Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships would be held in a month. Coach Nick guided the team through daily tough training and the team made significant progress in their skating, cornering, and downhill techniques. Meanwhile, they enhanced their endurance and balance. Both Johnny and Hayden met the Championship standards. Given Johnny’s rich competitive experience. Coach Nick once again qualified Johnny for this year’s event and Hayden was selected as an alternate (替补).
The qualification for the competition excited Johnny, but there was always an idea staying in his mind. Johnny knew his friend had been wanting to go to the Championships for several years. This was the last chance for both of them to attend the Championships, as they would age out of the competition after this year. The thought became clear in his mind, strong and steady.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, Johnny went to see the coach.
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Hayden accepted the precious chance to compete in the Championships.
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【答案】The next day, Johnny went to see the coach. He told the coach that he wanted to give his qualification to Hayden. Johnny explained that this was the last chance for both of them to attend the Championships, and Hayden had been longing for it for years. He believed Hayden deserved this opportunity as he had trained so hard. The coach was moved by Johnny’s selfless act. After considering Johnny’s request carefully, the coach agreed to let Hayden take Johnny’s place.
Hayden accepted the precious chance to compete in the Championships. He was extremely grateful to Johnny. He knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he didn’t want to let Johnny down. In the following days, Hayden trained even harder. When the Championships finally arrived, he gave it his all. Although the competition was tough, Hayden’s determination and hard-work paid off. He performed well and achieved a great result, making both Johnny and himself proud.

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