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山西省实验中学
2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中考试试题
英语
总分：150 分
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cinema.
2. What is the woman going to do for the man
A. Buy a coat. B. Pick him up. C. Book a table.
3. How did the man’s wife go to work in the past
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
4. What will the man do on Saturday
A. Visit his uncle. B. Watch a show. C. Care for the dolphins.
5. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Skip dinner. B. Avoid snack foods. C. Get enough exercise.
第二节 (共15小题；每题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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6. What does Mr. Smith dislike
A. The garden. B. The living room. C. The swing.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Visit other houses. B. Play with the children. C. Grow some vegetables.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where would the man like to work
A. In a bank. B. In a store. C. In a hospital.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and worker. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When does the conversation take place
A. After an exam. B. During a party. C. Late in the afternoon.
11. Who owns a clothing shop
A. The man. B. The man’s uncle. C. The woman.
12. What does the woman suggest doing at the party
A. Dressing up as characters. B. Organizing competitions. C. Playing games.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When can readers go to the public library on Monday
A. At 9 a. m. B. At 2:30 p. m. C. At 5:30 p. m.
14. Where are the professional books
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
15. What can readers do on the third floor
A. Attend lectures. B. Have coffee. C. Use computers.
16. How long can readers keep a book for free
A. For a month. B. For five weeks. C. For six weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which building has a gym
A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building.
18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful
A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room.
19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building
A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden.
20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive
A. Parking there is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
Things to do in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexIco！
◆ Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise(乘船游览)
Duration: 5 hrs
Kick off the evening with a scenic cruise across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas. Las Caletas, once home to a Hollywood movie director John Huston, offers front-row sunset seats, and dinner tables just steps away from the water. The buffet-style menu offers a wide variety of choices. Watch the lively performance of ancient ceremonies and be lost in historical stories about Jalisco. You must be able to climb and go down stairs.
◆ Sayulita Escape
Duration: 3 hrs
Hop on a powerful UTV(utility task vehicle) to explore Sayulita, a nice beach town not far from Vallarta. Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for its relaxing atmosphere. Soon after hitting the main road, your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths. When you are ready, a picnic lunch, an open bar, and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship. Wheelchair accessibility is available.
◆ Las Caletas Beach Hideaway
Duration: 7 hrs
The use of kayaks(独木舟)and stand-up paddleboards is all available, as well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids Adventure Park for the young ones. You can even swim out to an offshore platform to practice your diving skills. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.
◆Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto vallarta
Duration: 6hrs 30mins
Enjoy a feast of local flavors in our food and tacos-tasting tour. Discover Puerto Vallarta's best flavors to the locals'eye. Learn about the local culture and life, while you eat where the locals do with their beloved ones. Wheelchair accessibility is not avaliable.
1. What can tourists do on the tour Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise
A. Enjoy free dinners.
B. Come across the movie director John Huston.
C. Learn about the history of Jalisco.
D. Watch the scenic sunrise.
2. How does the tour Sayulita Escape differ from the other ones
A. It includes a licensed guide.
B. It is more friendly to the disabled.
C. It offers various water event.
D. It has adventurous routes.
3. Which tour suits families with kids
A. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.
B. Sayulita Escape.
C. Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise.
D. Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta.
B
Born in London in 1825, Thomas Henry Huxley was one of the greatest men of the nineteenth century. In 1846 Thomas Henry Huxley was appointed assistant doctor aboard H. M.S. Rattlesnake. The ship had been asked to survey areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the neighboring seas. This gave Thomas Henry Huxley an opportunity to study animal life and was the start of his biological career. The voyage lasted four years, during which time he gathered much information on plankton (浮游生物).
On his return from the voyage, Thomas Henry Huxley was made a member of the Royal Society in recognition of his scientific work. Although he continued to publish papers about plankton, his interest was turning towards vertebrate (有脊椎的) animals. For some time Thomas Henry Huxley and his workmates had been discussing the possibility that animal species had evolved (进化), one from another. No satisfactory theories had been put forward, but in 1859 Darwin’s Origin of Species appeared. Thomas Henry Huxley at once realized its importance and how the theory of natural selection provided “the working hypothesis (假说) we sought”.
For the rest of his life Thomas Henry Huxley struggled to ensure the full recognition of Darwin's work. In 1863 Thomas Henry Huxley published Man’s Place in Nature in which he compared man and great apes (猿). He clearly showed similarities.
Despite his many achievements, he was given no award by the British state until late in his life. From about 1870, Thomas Henry Huxley was too involved in other things to continue actual research. He had always been interested in education. He pioneered the teaching of biology and his method of selecting “type animals” is still followed today. He spent the last ten years of his life writing essays mainly on biology.
4. Why did Huxley go on the voyage
A. To explore the deep sea. B. To do research on sea animals.
C. To work as a doctor on the ship. D. To gather information for his paper.
5. How did Huxley react to the theory of natural selection
A. He had doubt about it. B. He thought highly of it.
C. He couldn’t understand it. D. He thought he developed it first.
6. What do we know about Huxley's book Man’s Place in Nature
A. It discusses the importance of human beings.
B. It focuses on Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
C. It talks about the differences between man and apes.
D. It provides evidence about the evolution of man from apes.
7. What can we learn about Huxley from the last paragraph
A. He contributed a lot to biology teaching.
B. He continued his research till his death.
C. He became a good novelist late in his life.
D. He never got awards for his achievements.
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the restoration of Dunhuang murals (壁画). Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, located in Gansu Province, are home to more than 45,000 square meters of murals, some of which date back over 1,600 years. However, these precious artworks are facing threats from natural aging, climate change, and human activities.
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University has developed an AI-based system to assist in mural restoration. The system first uses high-resolution cameras to capture detailed images of the murals. Then, AI algorithms analyze the images to identify damaged areas, such as cracks, fading, and peeling. “AI can quickly and accurately detect even the smallest damages that are difficult for human eyes to spot,” said Professor Chen, the leader of the research team.
After identifying the damaged areas, the AI system provides restoration suggestions based on historical data and the style of the murals. For example, if a color has faded, the AI can recommend the most appropriate color to match the original. The system also helps restorers simulate the restoration effect before actual work begins, which reduces the risk of mistakes. “The AI system has greatly improved the efficiency and accuracy of mural restoration,” Professor Chen said. “What used to take restorers months to complete can now be done in a few weeks with the help of AI.” However, Professor Chen also pointed out that AI is only an assistant tool. “Human restorers still play a crucial role in making final decisions, as restoration requires not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of the cultural and historical background of the murals.”
Some experts are concerned about the over-reliance on AI in cultural heritage restoration. “We should not let AI replace human judgment,” said Dr. Li, a cultural heritage expert. “The value of cultural heritage lies not only in its appearance but also in the human emotions and craftsmanship behind it.”
8. What is the main threat to Dunhuang murals mentioned in the text
A. Lack of research funds. B. Lack of professional restorers.
C. Natural aging and human activities. D. Insufficient restoration technology.
9. What is the first step of the AI-based restoration system
A. Analyzing the damaged areas. B. Visualizing the restoration effect.
C. Providing restoration suggestions. D. Capturing detailed images of the murals.
10. What does the underlined word “simulate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Model. B. Compute. C. Erase. D. Rush.
11. What is Dr. Li’s attitude towards the use of AI in mural restoration
A. Cautious. B. Indifferent. C. Supportive. D. Opposed.
D
Plastic-Eating Worms
Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic every year. Almost half of that winds up in landfills, and up to 12 million tons pollute the oceans. So far there is no effective way to get rid of it, but a new study suggests an answer may lie in the stomachs of some hungry worms.
Researchers in Spain and England recently found that the worms of the greater wax moth can break down polyethylene (聚乙烯), which accounts for 40% of plastics. The team left 100 wax worms on a commercial polyethylene shopping bag for 12 hours, and the worms consumed and broke down about 92 milligrams, or almost 3% of it. To confirm that the worms’ chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers made some worms into paste (糊状物) and applied it to plastic films (薄膜). 14 hours later the films had lost 13% of their mass — apparently broken down by enzymes (酶) from the worms’ stomachs. Their findings were published in Current Biology in 2017.
Federica Bertocchini, co-author of the study, says the worms’ ability to break down their everyday food — beeswax — also allows them to break down plastic. “Wax is a complex mixture, but the basic bond in polyethylene, the carbon-carbon bond, is there as well,” she explains. “The wax worm evolved a method or system to break this bond.”
Jennifer DeBruyn, a microbiologist at the University of Tennessee, who was not involved in the study, says it is not surprising that such worms can break down polyethylene. But compared with previous studies, she finds the speed of breaking down in this one exciting. The next step, DeBruyn says, will be to identify the cause of the breakdown. Is it an enzyme produced by the worm itself or by its gut microbes (肠道微生物)
Bertocchini agrees and hopes her team’s findings might one day help employ the enzyme to break down plastics in landfills. But she expects using the chemical in some kind of industrial process — not simply “millions of worms thrown on top of the plastic.”
12. What can we learn about the worms in the study
A. They wind up in landfills. B. They can consume plastics.
C. They are newly evolved creatures. D. They take plastics as their everyday food.
13. According to Jennifer DeBruyn, the next step of the study is to ________.
A. confirm the research findings B. increase the breakdown speed
C. find out the source of the enzyme D. identify other means of the breakdown
14. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the chemical might ________.
A. help to raise worms B. help make plastic bags
C. be used to clean the oceans D. be applied in industrial production later
15. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain a study method on worms. B. To introduce the diet of a special worm.
C. To present a way to break down plastics. D. To propose new means to keep eco-balance.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Gardening 380 Kilometers above Earth
Astronauts have to go through physical, psychological, and technical training. They also go through training in how to care for plants. These “astronaut gardeners” share their work and living space with plants.
Taking seeds and plants along on a trip isn’t a new idea. As space trips become longer, it will be necessary to grow food in space. ____16____ Because of this, it’s not practical to send everything needed for a long journey, only to be used once and thrown away.
Plants can serve many uses on a space journey. They can provide more fresh things. ____17____ Also, plants can help to make air quality better because they produce oxygen. They can improve the quality of the air inside the spacecraft — the only air the astronauts can breathe.
____18____ Due to the lack of gravity in space, the oxygen that the plants produce stays around the plants. This can actually kill them, so fans are needed to circulate the air. Without gravity, roots don’t “know” to grow down, leaves don’t “know” to grow up, and water doesn’t easily travel up the roots to the leaves. ____19____ Besides, soil is too heavy to send to space, and special liquid gels (胶) are used to help plant growth.
Scientists are also working on the plants themselves. They are trying to make plants grow more rapidly and grow with less water and light in space, and they are looking for ways to make plants more resistant to disease. ____20____ Imagine that deserts may one day provide lots of fresh food for local people, saving transportation costs. Similarly, plants that are resistant to disease could provide an important food supply. With the world’s population now at seven billion (十亿) people, our astronaut gardeners may help discover ways to feed those billions.
A. Every plant grown in space must have several uses.
B. However, there are challenges with growing plants in space.
C. Such methods may result in improvements back here on Earth.
D. The cost of taking anything into space is about $22,000 per kilogram.
E. Specialized containers are being developed to help the plants grow correctly.
F. Astronauts will welcome the addition of fruits and vegetables to their diet of dry foods.
G. Currently all oxygen is taken aboard in tanks and then caught again so it can be reused.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A few years ago, I was at the clinic with my father, who was sitting in the waiting room for a routine test. An elderly woman arrived and ___21___ herself directly across from my dad. Time ___22___ terribly as we waited. The woman began singing My Heart Will Go On — the Titanic theme song. I was ___23___ about how my dad would react to it. He had been ___24___ from Alzheimer’s for several years. Since Alzheimer’s had a ___25___ to make people impatient and bad-tempered, I couldn’t help but think that the elderly woman was ___26___ fire.
At the beginning, the singing went gently. I glanced over at his ___27___. As expected, he was staring right at her. I couldn’t ___28___ his expression initially, but it ___29___ to be something like confusion. Her singing ____30____ got louder, every corner of the waiting room ringing with her voice. Now dad looked a little astonished. Still, I watched ____31____, ready to act for any ____32____ of my father’s annoyed outburst. However, he was starting to look a bit entertained. His face ____33____, and the tension eased in his forehead.
When her song ____34____, the words “That was beautiful” escaped my dad’s lips.
For so many years, my dad had been lost somewhere deep in his own mind, no smile, no acknowledgement of any kind. But right now, the woman really ____35____ my dad’s day.
21. A. applied B. buried C. seated D. enjoyed
22. A. dragged B. flew C. slipped D. wasted
23. A. enthusiastic B. embarrassed C. puzzled D. concerned
24. A. suffering B. recovering C. learning D. escaping
25. A. standard B. background C. tendency D. reward
26. A. putting out B. dancing to C. playing with D. adding to
27. A. appearance B. response C. presence D. shadow
28. A. observe B. copy C. hide D. read
29. A. used B. seemed C. happened D. pretended
30. A. gradually B. frequently C. consistently D. particularly
31. A. impatiently B. eagerly C. uneasily D. aimlessly
32. A. doubt B. control C. insight D. sign
33. A. softened B. froze C. fell D. reddened
34. A. spread B. ended C. changed D. repeated
35. A. ruined B. arranged C. made D. questioned
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。
I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how ___36___ (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes ___37___ (fix) upon me. I had no ___38___ (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part ___39___ (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory—for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began ___40___ I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Otherwise, I ___41___ (run) away from them. Gradually I found myself back, delivering my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding—I made ___42___! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually, with my confidence building up, I now turn out ___43___ (be) a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way ___44___ success is our fear. Overcome it ____45____ we will be able to achieve our goals.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 春假 (spring break) 就要来了。请你代表学生会给同学们写一份倡议书，倡导大家走出教室，走进大自然。内容包括：
1. 春假的意义；
2. 些许建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
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。
My Own Beat
My pulse quickened as my feet took me closer and closer to the door. In my head, I could hear the words my kids kept telling me, “Do it, Mom. You never do anything for yourself. Just follow your dream.” I felt my lungs filled with air and released it.
“What are you doing here You’re a single mom of five. You’re fifty years old!” My thoughts were fighting with my kids’ words. Even so, it was as if I had no control over my feet. As if they were being urged along from somewhere deep inside me.
Finally I gathered my courage, stepped into the hall and signed up for drum classes, which was my childhood dream.
Wednesday came, and along with it my first drum lesson. I walked through the door and headed directly to the seating area in the back. My hands kept fidgeting (动来动去) with the sticks. I kept nervously looking at the time. I tried to slow down my breath. I knew the teacher would say I was not the right type of person to play the drums. I turned around to see an older man looking at me.
“Stephanie I’m Mike, the drum teacher,” he said.
People make me nervous. That’s the way I’ve always been. But Mike had a very calm manner about him, so I relaxed just slightly. Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drums, but he complimented me on how well I held the sticks and followed along with him.
“You are fine. I see so much potential in you,” he told me.
Soon my thirty-minute lesson is over. Walking back to my car, I felt full of excitement and energy. I thought of how many times I had driven my kids to their competitions and watched proudly as they bravely went in front of judges and audiences.
Now it felt scary and amazing at the same time to follow my dream and do something that was purely for my enjoyment, something just for me. Maybe one day I would have the chance to stand on the stage.
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。
I started the car and couldn’t wait to go back home to tell my kids about my class.
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Seeing my devotion and progress, Mike convinced me to play in a concert.
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山西省实验中学
2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中考试试题
英语
总分：150 分
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cinema.
2. What is the woman going to do for the man
A. Buy a coat. B. Pick him up. C. Book a table.
3. How did the man’s wife go to work in the past
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
4. What will the man do on Saturday
A. Visit his uncle. B. Watch a show. C. Care for the dolphins.
5. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Skip dinner. B. Avoid snack foods. C. Get enough exercise.
第二节 (共15小题；每题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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6. What does Mr. Smith dislike
A. The garden. B. The living room. C. The swing.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Visit other houses. B. Play with the children. C. Grow some vegetables.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where would the man like to work
A. In a bank. B. In a store. C. In a hospital.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and worker. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When does the conversation take place
A. After an exam. B. During a party. C. Late in the afternoon.
11. Who owns a clothing shop
A. The man. B. The man’s uncle. C. The woman.
12. What does the woman suggest doing at the party
A. Dressing up as characters. B. Organizing competitions. C. Playing games.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When can readers go to the public library on Monday
A. At 9 a. m. B. At 2:30 p. m. C. At 5:30 p. m.
14. Where are the professional books
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
15. What can readers do on the third floor
A. Attend lectures. B. Have coffee. C. Use computers.
16. How long can readers keep a book for free
A. For a month. B. For five weeks. C. For six weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which building has a gym
A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building.
18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful
A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room.
19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building
A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden.
20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive
A. Parking there is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
Things to do in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexIco！
◆ Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise(乘船游览)
Duration: 5 hrs
Kick off the evening with a scenic cruise across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas. Las Caletas, once home to a Hollywood movie director John Huston, offers front-row sunset seats, and dinner tables just steps away from the water. The buffet-style menu offers a wide variety of choices. Watch the lively performance of ancient ceremonies and be lost in historical stories about Jalisco. You must be able to climb and go down stairs.
◆ Sayulita Escape
Duration: 3 hrs
Hop on a powerful UTV(utility task vehicle) to explore Sayulita, a nice beach town not far from Vallarta. Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for its relaxing atmosphere. Soon after hitting the main road, your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths. When you are ready, a picnic lunch, an open bar, and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship. Wheelchair accessibility is available.
◆ Las Caletas Beach Hideaway
Duration: 7 hrs
The use of kayaks(独木舟)and stand-up paddleboards is all available, as well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids Adventure Park for the young ones. You can even swim out to an offshore platform to practice your diving skills. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.
◆Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto vallarta
Duration: 6hrs 30mins
Enjoy a feast of local flavors in our food and tacos-tasting tour. Discover Puerto Vallarta's best flavors to the locals'eye. Learn about the local culture and life, while you eat where the locals do with their beloved ones. Wheelchair accessibility is not avaliable.
1. What can tourists do on the tour Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise
A. Enjoy free dinners.
B. Come across the movie director John Huston.
C. Learn about the history of Jalisco.
D. Watch the scenic sunrise.
2. How does the tour Sayulita Escape differ from the other ones
A. It includes a licensed guide.
B. It is more friendly to the disabled.
C. It offers various water event.
D. It has adventurous routes.
3. Which tour suits families with kids
A. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.
B. Sayulita Escape.
C. Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise.
D. Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
Born in London in 1825, Thomas Henry Huxley was one of the greatest men of the nineteenth century. In 1846 Thomas Henry Huxley was appointed assistant doctor aboard H. M.S. Rattlesnake. The ship had been asked to survey areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the neighboring seas. This gave Thomas Henry Huxley an opportunity to study animal life and was the start of his biological career. The voyage lasted four years, during which time he gathered much information on plankton (浮游生物).
On his return from the voyage, Thomas Henry Huxley was made a member of the Royal Society in recognition of his scientific work. Although he continued to publish papers about plankton, his interest was turning towards vertebrate (有脊椎的) animals. For some time Thomas Henry Huxley and his workmates had been discussing the possibility that animal species had evolved (进化), one from another. No satisfactory theories had been put forward, but in 1859 Darwin’s Origin of Species appeared. Thomas Henry Huxley at once realized its importance and how the theory of natural selection provided “the working hypothesis (假说) we sought”.
For the rest of his life Thomas Henry Huxley struggled to ensure the full recognition of Darwin's work. In 1863 Thomas Henry Huxley published Man’s Place in Nature in which he compared man and great apes (猿). He clearly showed similarities.
Despite his many achievements, he was given no award by the British state until late in his life. From about 1870, Thomas Henry Huxley was too involved in other things to continue actual research. He had always been interested in education. He pioneered the teaching of biology and his method of selecting “type animals” is still followed today. He spent the last ten years of his life writing essays mainly on biology.
4. Why did Huxley go on the voyage
A. To explore the deep sea. B. To do research on sea animals.
C. To work as a doctor on the ship. D. To gather information for his paper.
5. How did Huxley react to the theory of natural selection
A. He had doubt about it. B. He thought highly of it.
C. He couldn’t understand it. D. He thought he developed it first.
6. What do we know about Huxley's book Man’s Place in Nature
A. It discusses the importance of human beings.
B. It focuses on Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
C. It talks about the differences between man and apes.
D. It provides evidence about the evolution of man from apes.
7. What can we learn about Huxley from the last paragraph
A. He contributed a lot to biology teaching.
B. He continued his research till his death.
C. He became a good novelist late in his life.
D. He never got awards for his achievements.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the restoration of Dunhuang murals (壁画). Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, located in Gansu Province, are home to more than 45,000 square meters of murals, some of which date back over 1,600 years. However, these precious artworks are facing threats from natural aging, climate change, and human activities.
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University has developed an AI-based system to assist in mural restoration. The system first uses high-resolution cameras to capture detailed images of the murals. Then, AI algorithms analyze the images to identify damaged areas, such as cracks, fading, and peeling. “AI can quickly and accurately detect even the smallest damages that are difficult for human eyes to spot,” said Professor Chen, the leader of the research team.
After identifying the damaged areas, the AI system provides restoration suggestions based on historical data and the style of the murals. For example, if a color has faded, the AI can recommend the most appropriate color to match the original. The system also helps restorers simulate the restoration effect before actual work begins, which reduces the risk of mistakes. “The AI system has greatly improved the efficiency and accuracy of mural restoration,” Professor Chen said. “What used to take restorers months to complete can now be done in a few weeks with the help of AI.” However, Professor Chen also pointed out that AI is only an assistant tool. “Human restorers still play a crucial role in making final decisions, as restoration requires not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of the cultural and historical background of the murals.”
Some experts are concerned about the over-reliance on AI in cultural heritage restoration. “We should not let AI replace human judgment,” said Dr. Li, a cultural heritage expert. “The value of cultural heritage lies not only in its appearance but also in the human emotions and craftsmanship behind it.”
8. What is the main threat to Dunhuang murals mentioned in the text
A. Lack of research funds. B. Lack of professional restorers.
C. Natural aging and human activities. D. Insufficient restoration technology.
9. What is the first step of the AI-based restoration system
A. Analyzing the damaged areas. B. Visualizing the restoration effect.
C. Providing restoration suggestions. D. Capturing detailed images of the murals.
10. What does the underlined word “simulate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Model. B. Compute. C. Erase. D. Rush.
11. What is Dr. Li’s attitude towards the use of AI in mural restoration
A. Cautious. B. Indifferent. C. Supportive. D. Opposed.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A
D
Plastic-Eating Worms
Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic every year. Almost half of that winds up in landfills, and up to 12 million tons pollute the oceans. So far there is no effective way to get rid of it, but a new study suggests an answer may lie in the stomachs of some hungry worms.
Researchers in Spain and England recently found that the worms of the greater wax moth can break down polyethylene (聚乙烯), which accounts for 40% of plastics. The team left 100 wax worms on a commercial polyethylene shopping bag for 12 hours, and the worms consumed and broke down about 92 milligrams, or almost 3% of it. To confirm that the worms’ chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers made some worms into paste (糊状物) and applied it to plastic films (薄膜). 14 hours later the films had lost 13% of their mass — apparently broken down by enzymes (酶) from the worms’ stomachs. Their findings were published in Current Biology in 2017.
Federica Bertocchini, co-author of the study, says the worms’ ability to break down their everyday food — beeswax — also allows them to break down plastic. “Wax is a complex mixture, but the basic bond in polyethylene, the carbon-carbon bond, is there as well,” she explains. “The wax worm evolved a method or system to break this bond.”
Jennifer DeBruyn, a microbiologist at the University of Tennessee, who was not involved in the study, says it is not surprising that such worms can break down polyethylene. But compared with previous studies, she finds the speed of breaking down in this one exciting. The next step, DeBruyn says, will be to identify the cause of the breakdown. Is it an enzyme produced by the worm itself or by its gut microbes (肠道微生物)
Bertocchini agrees and hopes her team’s findings might one day help employ the enzyme to break down plastics in landfills. But she expects using the chemical in some kind of industrial process — not simply “millions of worms thrown on top of the plastic.”
12. What can we learn about the worms in the study
A. They wind up in landfills. B. They can consume plastics.
C. They are newly evolved creatures. D. They take plastics as their everyday food.
13. According to Jennifer DeBruyn, the next step of the study is to ________.
A. confirm the research findings B. increase the breakdown speed
C. find out the source of the enzyme D. identify other means of the breakdown
14. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the chemical might ________.
A. help to raise worms B. help make plastic bags
C. be used to clean the oceans D. be applied in industrial production later
15. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain a study method on worms. B. To introduce the diet of a special worm.
C. To present a way to break down plastics. D. To propose new means to keep eco-balance.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Gardening 380 Kilometers above Earth
Astronauts have to go through physical, psychological, and technical training. They also go through training in how to care for plants. These “astronaut gardeners” share their work and living space with plants.
Taking seeds and plants along on a trip isn’t a new idea. As space trips become longer, it will be necessary to grow food in space. ____16____ Because of this, it’s not practical to send everything needed for a long journey, only to be used once and thrown away.
Plants can serve many uses on a space journey. They can provide more fresh things. ____17____ Also, plants can help to make air quality better because they produce oxygen. They can improve the quality of the air inside the spacecraft — the only air the astronauts can breathe.
____18____ Due to the lack of gravity in space, the oxygen that the plants produce stays around the plants. This can actually kill them, so fans are needed to circulate the air. Without gravity, roots don’t “know” to grow down, leaves don’t “know” to grow up, and water doesn’t easily travel up the roots to the leaves. ____19____ Besides, soil is too heavy to send to space, and special liquid gels (胶) are used to help plant growth.
Scientists are also working on the plants themselves. They are trying to make plants grow more rapidly and grow with less water and light in space, and they are looking for ways to make plants more resistant to disease. ____20____ Imagine that deserts may one day provide lots of fresh food for local people, saving transportation costs. Similarly, plants that are resistant to disease could provide an important food supply. With the world’s population now at seven billion (十亿) people, our astronaut gardeners may help discover ways to feed those billions.
A. Every plant grown in space must have several uses.
B. However, there are challenges with growing plants in space.
C. Such methods may result in improvements back here on Earth.
D. The cost of taking anything into space is about $22,000 per kilogram.
E. Specialized containers are being developed to help the plants grow correctly.
F. Astronauts will welcome the addition of fruits and vegetables to their diet of dry foods.
G. Currently all oxygen is taken aboard in tanks and then caught again so it can be reused.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. C
第三部分 语言知识运用 (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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A few years ago, I was at the clinic with my father, who was sitting in the waiting room for a routine test. An elderly woman arrived and ___21___ herself directly across from my dad. Time ___22___ terribly as we waited. The woman began singing My Heart Will Go On — the Titanic theme song. I was ___23___ about how my dad would react to it. He had been ___24___ from Alzheimer’s for several years. Since Alzheimer’s had a ___25___ to make people impatient and bad-tempered, I couldn’t help but think that the elderly woman was ___26___ fire.
At the beginning, the singing went gently. I glanced over at his ___27___. As expected, he was staring right at her. I couldn’t ___28___ his expression initially, but it ___29___ to be something like confusion. Her singing ____30____ got louder, every corner of the waiting room ringing with her voice. Now dad looked a little astonished. Still, I watched ____31____, ready to act for any ____32____ of my father’s annoyed outburst. However, he was starting to look a bit entertained. His face ____33____, and the tension eased in his forehead.
When her song ____34____, the words “That was beautiful” escaped my dad’s lips.
For so many years, my dad had been lost somewhere deep in his own mind, no smile, no acknowledgement of any kind. But right now, the woman really ____35____ my dad’s day.
21. A. applied B. buried C. seated D. enjoyed
22. A. dragged B. flew C. slipped D. wasted
23. A. enthusiastic B. embarrassed C. puzzled D. concerned
24. A. suffering B. recovering C. learning D. escaping
25. A. standard B. background C. tendency D. reward
26. A. putting out B. dancing to C. playing with D. adding to
27. A. appearance B. response C. presence D. shadow
28. A. observe B. copy C. hide D. read
29. A. used B. seemed C. happened D. pretended
30. A. gradually B. frequently C. consistently D. particularly
31. A. impatiently B. eagerly C. uneasily D. aimlessly
32. A. doubt B. control C. insight D. sign
33. A. softened B. froze C. fell D. reddened
34. A. spread B. ended C. changed D. repeated
35. A. ruined B. arranged C. made D. questioned
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
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。
I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how ___36___ (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes ___37___ (fix) upon me. I had no ___38___ (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part ___39___ (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory—for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began ___40___ I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Otherwise, I ___41___ (run) away from them. Gradually I found myself back, delivering my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding—I made ___42___! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually, with my confidence building up, I now turn out ___43___ (be) a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way ___44___ success is our fear. Overcome it ____45____ we will be able to achieve our goals.
【答案】36. terribly
37. fixed 38. choice
39. lay 40. when
41. would have run
42. it 43. to be
44. to 45. and
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 春假 (spring break) 就要来了。请你代表学生会给同学们写一份倡议书，倡导大家走出教室，走进大自然。内容包括：
1. 春假的意义；
2. 些许建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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Students’ Union
【答案】范文：
Dear fellow students,
With the spring break approaching, we strongly advocate that we step out of the classroom and into nature.
Spring break is not just a pause from study, but a perfect chance to refresh our minds and reconnect with the natural world. Why not go cycling along the riverside, or simply having a picnic in the park and feel the warmth of spring sunshine on your face After this break, we’ll return to our studies with renewed energy and clearer thinking.
Let’s get started and seize this opportunity — go outside, embrace nature, and recharge ourselves!
Students’ Union
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。
My Own Beat
My pulse quickened as my feet took me closer and closer to the door. In my head, I could hear the words my kids kept telling me, “Do it, Mom. You never do anything for yourself. Just follow your dream.” I felt my lungs filled with air and released it.
“What are you doing here You’re a single mom of five. You’re fifty years old!” My thoughts were fighting with my kids’ words. Even so, it was as if I had no control over my feet. As if they were being urged along from somewhere deep inside me.
Finally I gathered my courage, stepped into the hall and signed up for drum classes, which was my childhood dream.
Wednesday came, and along with it my first drum lesson. I walked through the door and headed directly to the seating area in the back. My hands kept fidgeting (动来动去) with the sticks. I kept nervously looking at the time. I tried to slow down my breath. I knew the teacher would say I was not the right type of person to play the drums. I turned around to see an older man looking at me.
“Stephanie I’m Mike, the drum teacher,” he said.
People make me nervous. That’s the way I’ve always been. But Mike had a very calm manner about him, so I relaxed just slightly. Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drums, but he complimented me on how well I held the sticks and followed along with him.
“You are fine. I see so much potential in you,” he told me.
Soon my thirty-minute lesson is over. Walking back to my car, I felt full of excitement and energy. I thought of how many times I had driven my kids to their competitions and watched proudly as they bravely went in front of judges and audiences.
Now it felt scary and amazing at the same time to follow my dream and do something that was purely for my enjoyment, something just for me. Maybe one day I would have the chance to stand on the stage.
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。
I started the car and couldn’t wait to go back home to tell my kids about my class.
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Seeing my devotion and progress, Mike convinced me to play in a concert.
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【答案】I started the car and couldn’t wait to go back home to tell my kids about my class. When I stepped into the house, my kids yelled, “Did you do it ” “How was everything going ” Then they saw my excitement and the drumsticks in my hand. They started jumping up and down and then came to hug me. In the following days, I practiced as much as I could and my techniques improved greatly. When I played, I became so focused on the drums that it was as if my expression of who I was came out with every beat and rhythm.
Seeing my devotion and progress, Mike convinced me to play in a concert. When I told my children the news, they felt really happy for me, promising they would go with me. The big day soon came. When waiting for my turn, I felt a little nervous but thinking of my kids helped me to find strength within me. Walking up on the small stage, I breathed deeply and sat at the drum set. When I finished, everyone was clapping and cheering for me. I did it!

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