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贵州省松桃民族中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期中素养训练
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is Jack going to do after school
A. Review for an exam.
B. Help the woman with her math.
C. Borrow books from the library.
2. Which sports event will the man take part in
A. The long jump. B. The 800-meter run. C. The 100-meter race.
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Rent a house. B. Buy a house. C. Decorate a house.
4. How much did the man pay for his backpack
A. $60. B. $70. C. $80.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teenager. B. A book. C. A movie.
第二节 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where will the speakers go next
A. To a lab. B. To a stadium. C. To a cafeteria.
7. Why did the boy miss the show yesterday evening
A. He had a math class.
B. He was busy doing the cleaning.
C. He did experiments with Mr. Wilson.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. When did Lily pay her phone bill
A. Two days ago. B. Three days ago. C. Seven days ago.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He works in the IT department.
B. He has strong safety awareness.
C. His information has been stolen before.
10. What will Lily do after lunch
A. Turn to Mr. Harris. B. Buy a new laptop. C. Pay her phone bill.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the man’s father do
A. A fashion designer. B. A software developer. C. A marketing manager.
12. Why does the woman think design is suitable for the man
A. He is good with people. B. He has creative thinking. C. He has excellent drawing skills.
13. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end
A. Have a talk with Leo. B. Improve his math skills. C. Follow his father’s career path.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Cousins. B. Classmates. C. Brother and sister.
15. What is the second point the woman mentioned
A. Packing necessary items.
B. Checking weather conditions.
C. Planning a suitable hiking route.
16. What happened to the man during his last hiking trip
A. He hurt his feet. B. He almost got lost. C. He met a dangerous animal.
17. What will the man do for the trip
A. Get a new camera. B. Prepare a paper map. C. Make some snacks.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker probably doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Sharing his own story. C. Delivering a lecture.
19. How long does the speaker think it’s normal to feel sad after failure
A. For two days. B. For three days. C. For a week.
20. What is the second step people should take after facing failure
A. Seeking advice from trusted people.
B. Analyzing the causes of failure.
C. Making plans for the future.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案。
A
Curry is not a single spice, nor is it related to the namesake curry tree. The catch-all umbrella term refers to a “spiced meat, fish or vegetable stew, either freshly prepared as a powder or spice paste or purchased as a ready-made mixture. If you’re a curry lover, follow your desires around the world by heading to these destinations.
India
It’s impossible to sum up India’s various “curries” in a few lines. But if there’s one dish that can be found on menus across the country, it’d be murgh makhani — better known around the world as butter chicken. This famous dish stars chicken soaked in yogurt, then covered with a rich creamy sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.
Thailand
Often made with coconut milk, Thai curry dishes vary across the country. Generally speaking, you’ll see drier varieties up north and wetter variations in central Thailand and down south, where coconut milk is more common. Thai curries come in a stoplight of colors — red, yellow and green — and strive to strike a balance between sweet, sour, salty and spicy.
Japan
Typically mild and thick, Japanese curry, kare raise, is eaten across the country. Usually cooked with pre-made mixes, Japan’s thick and soft variation usually features pieces of stewed beef, onions and carrots over a bed of rice.
Malaysia
Nyonya cuisine — dishes created by the Straits Chinese community — plays an important role in Malaysia’ s cooking melting pot. One of the best known Nyonya curries is kari ayam (bone-in chicken curry) which features a mix of Chinese techniques and Malaysian ingredients. Another dish that deserves mentioning is kapitan, which sees pieces of chicken fried in curry paste, and then cooked at a low heat in coconut milk.
21. Which dish is made of beef
A. Murgh makhani. B. Kapitan. C. Kari ayam. D. Kare raise.
22. What do Thai and Malaysia curry dishes have in common
A. They contain coconut milk. B. They use only Chinese techniques.
C. They stress the importance of colors. D. They are cooked with Malaysian ingredients.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A street poster. B. A food magazine.
C. A book review. D. A research paper.
B
Peter Kline is the founder of Marathons with Meaning, a program dedicated to making running more accessible for people with disabilities.
Kline didn’t begin running until later in life. “I was overweight, 52, and I’d never done it,” he says. He tried a 10K and loved it so much that he was hooked. But it wasn’t without a lot of training and a lot of pain: “I tried a marathon, and it was horrible. It was the most miserable, painful experience I ever had. It took me three years to qualify for Boston Marathon.”
Eight years later, the idea for Marathons with Meaning was sparked when Kline met a young woman whose spinal column (脊柱)was crushed after an accident. He saw how hard it was for her to manage the world with this disability. At that time, Kline was getting tired of being a stand-alone athlete. “Running is very much an individualistic sport,” he says. “So, I thought, ‘Why don’t I try to include somebody else and take them along ’” He contacted a children’s hospital and the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and soon he was including rider-athletes in his marathons. And the rest is history.
Kline has now been running with rider-athletes for 12 years in marathons all over the world. “The kids love it, and it changes their lives. It changes their parents’ lives, and it changes the other runners. Everybody is empowered by it,” he says.
Some rider-athletes are very sick, some are non-verbal, and some are physically disabled but very sharp mentally. For example, one young woman rider-athlete can’t use her arms or legs but she has a Ph.D. in marine biology and speaks three languages. “I never judge the disability or the person’s ability,” Kline says. “They’re amazing, and they inspire us.”
What advice would Kline give others Reach out. Don’t look the other way when you see someone not as well off. If you don’t know how to love unconditionally, then you’ll never understand love.
24. What is the main focus of Marathons with Meaning
A. Training runners for marathons. B. Organizing global marathon events.
C. Boosting individual athletic success. D. Making running available to the disabled.
25. What inspired Peter Kline to start Marathons with Meaning
A. His own love for running.
B. The encounter with a young disabled woman.
C. His desire to get connected.
D. The advice from the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
26. What does Peter Kline mean by saying “Everybody is empowered by it”
A. The project gives people the strength to improve themselves.
B. The project helps people win more marathon competitions.
C. The project makes disabled athletes become professional runners.
D. The project encourages people to set higher running goals.
27. Which of the following best describes Peter Kline
A. Brave and creative. B. Humorous and generous.
C. Caring and inspiring. D. Ambitious and independent.
C
More and more travelers in China nowadays prefer homestays rather than traditional hotels, as they seek private living experiences. The house-sharing model was first introduced by the website in 2003. It is still the largest website for travelers to find accommodation without much money to spend.
Encouraged by her great experience of homestays in France, Maggita, 30, considered short-term hire as her first choice in her future trips. She later went back to her hometown-Shanghai and ran a “shared accommodation” business.
The short-term hire idea has been a win-win business model. For travellers, they can rent a special room at a reasonable price and also enjoy a first-hand experience of the local culture, compared with traditional hotels. For owners, they can gain much with daily rental. Now Maggita has deserted her last job in an IT company and become a host of some 20 homestays, which enables her to earn a monthly income of around 40,000-50,000 yuan.
In recent years, China has seen many homestay booking websites such as Xiaozhu and Tujia. Chen Chi, the founder and CEO of Xiaozhu, says the model is to share rooms or apartments that are not in use with people who need them. Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers, Chen finds that a large number of travellers get along well with homeowners.
However, experts have pointed out a series of problems brought about by the fashion. Lacking supervision(监管) of those accommodation sharing websites, the service quality and accommodation safety cannot be guaranteed(保障) . Experts suggest that the online websites should closely work together with communities and local police stations to improve the services.
28. What can we learn about homestays from the first paragraph
A. They started in China. B. They offer the best service.
C. They are popular with the youth. D. They can be money-saving.
29. What does the underlined word “deserted” in the third paragraph mean
A. Taken up. B. Given up. C. Looked for. D. Gone for.
30. What does Chen Chi think of this sharing model
A. Useless. B. Relaxing. C. Uncomfortable. D. Well-accepted.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Homestays need to be improved.
B. Some experts don’t support homestays.
C. Lacking supervision is the biggest problem of homestays.
D. The police should manage the homestay services.
D
As Earth’s climate continues to change, a plant’s ability to adapt to its shifting environment is critical to its survival. Often, to stay alive a plant must move locations by releasing its seeds, but plants are rooted in the ground and cannot move themselves. Instead, they are dependent on animals or the wind to carry their seeds to a new location.
To better understand how plants can survive in the face of challenges like climate change, a team of researchers at the University of-Missouri (MU) and Michigan State University recently cooperated to develop an innovative mathematical model that can provide fast and reliable predictions of how far wind can carry a plant's seeds.
"Once seeds are released from a plant, we wanted to know how far they can go because as wind conditions vary the seeds will be moved around differently as a result of various weights, sizes and shapes," said Binbin Wang, an assistant professor at the MU College of Engineering. One advantage of the model is its ability to predict the probability of where seeds might eventually land on the ground when winds are wild. “This model gives us an insight into the probability of where a seed will land on the ground in different conditions depending on the seed type, the plant type and the wind speed,” adds Wang.
“Understanding how plants move as seeds year-round is critical for us to analyze how they’ll be able to handle climate change. Besides, this movement is also important for how we can increase diversity in the ecosystem.” Lauren Sullivan, a biologist and professor at Michigan State University, explained.
Instead of only making assumptions about how plants move, biologists are now able to partner with researchers who can factor in aspects like aerodynamics and micro-meteorology (微观气象学). This innovative approach will help them develop accurate models that are simple enough to make good predictions in just a short amount of time in the future.
32. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To attract readers’ interest. B. To bring up the topic of the text.
C. To introduce plants’ survival conditions. D. To tell the author's views about climate changes.
33. What is the mathematical model aimed for
A. Monitoring plants’ growing process. B. Predicting how wind conditions change.
C. Solving the survival crisis of plants. D. Calculating how far wind can carry seeds.
34. What does Lauren Sullivan think of the movement
A. It mainly depends on the wind speed. B. It contributes to the protection of ecosystem.
C. It plays a vital role in dealing with climate change. D. It helps researchers evaluate the wind condition.
35. What can we infer about the models in the future from the last paragraph
A. They will be used in weather forecast. B. They will be applied to analyzing plant types.
C. They will be simplified and work more efficiently. D. They will speed up the plants' movement.
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。
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. ___36___ . 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. ___37___ . Even the New York Times costs only $9 a week. It offers both home delivery and digital access.
Listen to the radio
___38___ . 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.
___39___
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. ___40___ . 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For 80-year-old Terrence, a retired musician living alone in London, the piano in his living room had become a ____41____ of the past. Since his wife passed away, the house had grown ____42____, and his fingers, once agile (灵活的), now felt too stiff to play. He spent most of his days in ____43____, watching the world go by from his window.
Everything changed when a local student named Leo knocked on his door. Leo was looking for a quiet place to ____44____ for his upcoming conservatory exam. He had heard the faint sound of Terrence’s old piano and ____45____ to ask if he could use it. Terrence, though ____46____ at first, opened his door and his heart.
As Leo played, the music seemed to ____47____ the dust in the room. Terrence began to offer ____48____, sharing professional techniques he had gathered over decades. To his surprise, the act of teaching ____49____ his own passion. He found himself sitting at the bench again, his hands ____50____ finding the notes he thought he had forgotten.
The ____51____ between the two was more than just musical. Leo helped Terrence with his groceries and taught him how to use a smartphone to ____52____ with old friends. Terrence, in turn, gave Leo the confidence he needed to ____53____ the stage.
When Leo finally passed his exam with high marks, he offered Terrence a share of his scholarship money as a ____54____. Terrence shook his head and smiled. “You’ve already paid me,” he said. “You brought the ____55____ back into this house.”
41. A. burden B. shadow C. memory D. treasure
42. A. disastrous B. silent C. narrow D. crowded
43. A. isolation B. danger C. excitement D. confusion
44. A. wait B. search C. practice D. apply
45. A. hesitated B. struggled C. failed D. dared
46. A. confused B. hesitant C. annoyed D. disappointed
47. A. collect B. shake off C. settle down D. bring in
48. A. courage B. apologies C. tips D. money
49. A. ignored B. awakened C. examined D. limited
50. A. initially B. suddenly C. rarely D. randomly
51. A. agreement B. competition C. bond D. conflict
52. A. reconnect B. disagree C. compete D. escape
53. A. leave B. describe C. build D. face
54. A. reward B. donation C. loan D. fine
55. A. perfection B. pride C. life D. order
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。
China provides tourists with almost unlimited experience and exploration. With ____56____ (amaze) speed of development and 5000 years of civilization, China ____57____ (think) highly of for the most ancient architecture, the most unforgettable scenery, the most diverse dishes, the most modern transportation, etc. What’s more, there are UNESCO’s 48 world heritage ____58____ (site), where people can enjoy historical humanity and culture landscape.
With high-quality and reasonable price, we offer the ____59____ (popular) China tours in different categories and length for our clients, including classic tours, city tours, adventure tours, family tours and so on. You are expected ____60____ (surf) this website and figure out your China tours with your personal touches and we also offer tailored China tours suiting your ____61____ (prefer) and budget. We think you can’t wait to start your journey with us ____62____ then your dream vacation will come true.
Let’s take the panda tour as an example. It is ____63____ (wide) known that Dujiangyan Panda Base is the only place ____64____ is 60 KM distance from Chengdu city and there people can take picture with Chinese national treasure-Giant Panda. This special day trip will give you the chance to hold the cute panda to take photos in your arms, which will leave _____65_____ everlasting memory and make you forget the passage of time in this base.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周参加了学校组织的生态旅游活动，请你为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点与参与人员；
2.活动过程；
3.活动意义与你的感受。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
An Eco-Tour to the Green Wetland
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
In our small town, there was a girl named Lily, who was tall and slim, with long golden hair and bright blue eyes. Lily was the standard of beauty. She was popular in school, always surrounded by friends, and was often chosen as the representative for various school events.
On the other hand, there was a new student named Ava. Ava was short and a bit overweight. Her hair was curly and she usually wore simple, unfashionable clothes. When Ava first came to our class, I, like many others, didn’t pay much attention to her. I was part of the group that was always drawn to Lily’s charm and beauty.
One day, our teacher announced a group project on environmental protection. By chance, I was grouped with Ava. At first, I was disappointed, thinking she wouldn’t contribute much. However, as we started working on the project, I began to notice something different about Ava. She was extremely knowledgeable about environmental issues. She had done a lot of research on her own and came up with creative ideas to present our findings. Her devotion was touching.
During the process, we faced some difficulties. At the beginning, our plan was criticized by the teacher. I was ready to give up, but Ava encouraged me. She said, “Don’t worry. We can figure this out. Let’s look at it from a different angle.” Her positive attitude inspired me to keep going. Ava proposed that she’d give a presentation on behalf of the team if we felt embarrassed. We nodded.
As the project neared completion, I found myself looking forward to our communication not because of the project itself, but because of Ava’s company. I realized that I had misjudged her based on her appearance. Now, I was eager to see how this newfound realization would further change my understanding of beauty.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Finally, the day of the project presentation arrived.
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After the presentation, I walked over to Ava and thanked her sincerely.
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答案版
贵州省松桃民族中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期中素养训练
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is Jack going to do after school
A. Review for an exam.
B. Help the woman with her math.
C. Borrow books from the library.
【答案】A
2. Which sports event will the man take part in
A. The long jump. B. The 800-meter run. C. The 100-meter race.
【答案】C
3. What does the woman want to do
A. Rent a house. B. Buy a house. C. Decorate a house.
【答案】B
4. How much did the man pay for his backpack
A. $60. B. $70. C. $80.
【答案】A
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teenager. B. A book. C. A movie.
【答案】B
第二节 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where will the speakers go next
A. To a lab. B. To a stadium. C. To a cafeteria.
7. Why did the boy miss the show yesterday evening
A. He had a math class.
B. He was busy doing the cleaning.
C. He did experiments with Mr. Wilson.
【答案】6. C 7. B
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. When did Lily pay her phone bill
A. Two days ago. B. Three days ago. C. Seven days ago.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He works in the IT department.
B. He has strong safety awareness.
C. His information has been stolen before.
10. What will Lily do after lunch
A. Turn to Mr. Harris. B. Buy a new laptop. C. Pay her phone bill.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the man’s father do
A. A fashion designer. B. A software developer. C. A marketing manager.
12. Why does the woman think design is suitable for the man
A. He is good with people. B. He has creative thinking. C. He has excellent drawing skills.
13. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end
A. Have a talk with Leo. B. Improve his math skills. C. Follow his father’s career path.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Cousins. B. Classmates. C. Brother and sister.
15. What is the second point the woman mentioned
A. Packing necessary items.
B. Checking weather conditions.
C. Planning a suitable hiking route.
16. What happened to the man during his last hiking trip
A. He hurt his feet. B. He almost got lost. C. He met a dangerous animal.
17. What will the man do for the trip
A. Get a new camera. B. Prepare a paper map. C. Make some snacks.
【答案】14. C 15. C 16. B 17. C
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker probably doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Sharing his own story. C. Delivering a lecture.
19. How long does the speaker think it’s normal to feel sad after failure
A. For two days. B. For three days. C. For a week.
20. What is the second step people should take after facing failure
A. Seeking advice from trusted people.
B. Analyzing the causes of failure.
C. Making plans for the future.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B
第二部分 阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案。
A
Curry is not a single spice, nor is it related to the namesake curry tree. The catch-all umbrella term refers to a “spiced meat, fish or vegetable stew, either freshly prepared as a powder or spice paste or purchased as a ready-made mixture. If you’re a curry lover, follow your desires around the world by heading to these destinations.
India
It’s impossible to sum up India’s various “curries” in a few lines. But if there’s one dish that can be found on menus across the country, it’d be murgh makhani — better known around the world as butter chicken. This famous dish stars chicken soaked in yogurt, then covered with a rich creamy sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.
Thailand
Often made with coconut milk, Thai curry dishes vary across the country. Generally speaking, you’ll see drier varieties up north and wetter variations in central Thailand and down south, where coconut milk is more common. Thai curries come in a stoplight of colors — red, yellow and green — and strive to strike a balance between sweet, sour, salty and spicy.
Japan
Typically mild and thick, Japanese curry, kare raise, is eaten across the country. Usually cooked with pre-made mixes, Japan’s thick and soft variation usually features pieces of stewed beef, onions and carrots over a bed of rice.
Malaysia
Nyonya cuisine — dishes created by the Straits Chinese community — plays an important role in Malaysia’ s cooking melting pot. One of the best known Nyonya curries is kari ayam (bone-in chicken curry) which features a mix of Chinese techniques and Malaysian ingredients. Another dish that deserves mentioning is kapitan, which sees pieces of chicken fried in curry paste, and then cooked at a low heat in coconut milk.
21. Which dish is made of beef
A. Murgh makhani. B. Kapitan. C. Kari ayam. D. Kare raise.
22. What do Thai and Malaysia curry dishes have in common
A. They contain coconut milk. B. They use only Chinese techniques.
C. They stress the importance of colors. D. They are cooked with Malaysian ingredients.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A street poster. B. A food magazine.
C. A book review. D. A research paper.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B
B
Peter Kline is the founder of Marathons with Meaning, a program dedicated to making running more accessible for people with disabilities.
Kline didn’t begin running until later in life. “I was overweight, 52, and I’d never done it,” he says. He tried a 10K and loved it so much that he was hooked. But it wasn’t without a lot of training and a lot of pain: “I tried a marathon, and it was horrible. It was the most miserable, painful experience I ever had. It took me three years to qualify for Boston Marathon.”
Eight years later, the idea for Marathons with Meaning was sparked when Kline met a young woman whose spinal column (脊柱)was crushed after an accident. He saw how hard it was for her to manage the world with this disability. At that time, Kline was getting tired of being a stand-alone athlete. “Running is very much an individualistic sport,” he says. “So, I thought, ‘Why don’t I try to include somebody else and take them along ’” He contacted a children’s hospital and the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and soon he was including rider-athletes in his marathons. And the rest is history.
Kline has now been running with rider-athletes for 12 years in marathons all over the world. “The kids love it, and it changes their lives. It changes their parents’ lives, and it changes the other runners. Everybody is empowered by it,” he says.
Some rider-athletes are very sick, some are non-verbal, and some are physically disabled but very sharp mentally. For example, one young woman rider-athlete can’t use her arms or legs but she has a Ph.D. in marine biology and speaks three languages. “I never judge the disability or the person’s ability,” Kline says. “They’re amazing, and they inspire us.”
What advice would Kline give others Reach out. Don’t look the other way when you see someone not as well off. If you don’t know how to love unconditionally, then you’ll never understand love.
24. What is the main focus of Marathons with Meaning
A. Training runners for marathons. B. Organizing global marathon events.
C. Boosting individual athletic success. D. Making running available to the disabled.
25. What inspired Peter Kline to start Marathons with Meaning
A. His own love for running.
B. The encounter with a young disabled woman.
C. His desire to get connected.
D. The advice from the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
26. What does Peter Kline mean by saying “Everybody is empowered by it”
A. The project gives people the strength to improve themselves.
B. The project helps people win more marathon competitions.
C. The project makes disabled athletes become professional runners.
D. The project encourages people to set higher running goals.
27. Which of the following best describes Peter Kline
A. Brave and creative. B. Humorous and generous.
C. Caring and inspiring. D. Ambitious and independent.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C
C
More and more travelers in China nowadays prefer homestays rather than traditional hotels, as they seek private living experiences. The house-sharing model was first introduced by the website in 2003. It is still the largest website for travelers to find accommodation without much money to spend.
Encouraged by her great experience of homestays in France, Maggita, 30, considered short-term hire as her first choice in her future trips. She later went back to her hometown-Shanghai and ran a “shared accommodation” business.
The short-term hire idea has been a win-win business model. For travellers, they can rent a special room at a reasonable price and also enjoy a first-hand experience of the local culture, compared with traditional hotels. For owners, they can gain much with daily rental. Now Maggita has deserted her last job in an IT company and become a host of some 20 homestays, which enables her to earn a monthly income of around 40,000-50,000 yuan.
In recent years, China has seen many homestay booking websites such as Xiaozhu and Tujia. Chen Chi, the founder and CEO of Xiaozhu, says the model is to share rooms or apartments that are not in use with people who need them. Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers, Chen finds that a large number of travellers get along well with homeowners.
However, experts have pointed out a series of problems brought about by the fashion. Lacking supervision(监管) of those accommodation sharing websites, the service quality and accommodation safety cannot be guaranteed(保障) . Experts suggest that the online websites should closely work together with communities and local police stations to improve the services.
28. What can we learn about homestays from the first paragraph
A. They started in China. B. They offer the best service.
C. They are popular with the youth. D. They can be money-saving.
29. What does the underlined word “deserted” in the third paragraph mean
A. Taken up. B. Given up. C. Looked for. D. Gone for.
30. What does Chen Chi think of this sharing model
A. Useless. B. Relaxing. C. Uncomfortable. D. Well-accepted.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Homestays need to be improved.
B. Some experts don’t support homestays.
C. Lacking supervision is the biggest problem of homestays.
D. The police should manage the homestay services.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C
D
As Earth’s climate continues to change, a plant’s ability to adapt to its shifting environment is critical to its survival. Often, to stay alive a plant must move locations by releasing its seeds, but plants are rooted in the ground and cannot move themselves. Instead, they are dependent on animals or the wind to carry their seeds to a new location.
To better understand how plants can survive in the face of challenges like climate change, a team of researchers at the University of-Missouri (MU) and Michigan State University recently cooperated to develop an innovative mathematical model that can provide fast and reliable predictions of how far wind can carry a plant's seeds.
"Once seeds are released from a plant, we wanted to know how far they can go because as wind conditions vary the seeds will be moved around differently as a result of various weights, sizes and shapes," said Binbin Wang, an assistant professor at the MU College of Engineering. One advantage of the model is its ability to predict the probability of where seeds might eventually land on the ground when winds are wild. “This model gives us an insight into the probability of where a seed will land on the ground in different conditions depending on the seed type, the plant type and the wind speed,” adds Wang.
“Understanding how plants move as seeds year-round is critical for us to analyze how they’ll be able to handle climate change. Besides, this movement is also important for how we can increase diversity in the ecosystem.” Lauren Sullivan, a biologist and professor at Michigan State University, explained.
Instead of only making assumptions about how plants move, biologists are now able to partner with researchers who can factor in aspects like aerodynamics and micro-meteorology (微观气象学). This innovative approach will help them develop accurate models that are simple enough to make good predictions in just a short amount of time in the future.
32. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To attract readers’ interest. B. To bring up the topic of the text.
C. To introduce plants’ survival conditions. D. To tell the author's views about climate changes.
33. What is the mathematical model aimed for
A. Monitoring plants’ growing process. B. Predicting how wind conditions change.
C. Solving the survival crisis of plants. D. Calculating how far wind can carry seeds.
34. What does Lauren Sullivan think of the movement
A. It mainly depends on the wind speed. B. It contributes to the protection of ecosystem.
C. It plays a vital role in dealing with climate change. D. It helps researchers evaluate the wind condition.
35. What can we infer about the models in the future from the last paragraph
A. They will be used in weather forecast. B. They will be applied to analyzing plant types.
C. They will be simplified and work more efficiently. D. They will speed up the plants' movement.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. B 35. 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。
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. ___36___ . 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. ___37___ . Even the New York Times costs only $9 a week. It offers both home delivery and digital access.
Listen to the radio
___38___ . 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.
___39___
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. ___40___ . 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】36. G 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. F
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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For 80-year-old Terrence, a retired musician living alone in London, the piano in his living room had become a ____41____ of the past. Since his wife passed away, the house had grown ____42____, and his fingers, once agile (灵活的), now felt too stiff to play. He spent most of his days in ____43____, watching the world go by from his window.
Everything changed when a local student named Leo knocked on his door. Leo was looking for a quiet place to ____44____ for his upcoming conservatory exam. He had heard the faint sound of Terrence’s old piano and ____45____ to ask if he could use it. Terrence, though ____46____ at first, opened his door and his heart.
As Leo played, the music seemed to ____47____ the dust in the room. Terrence began to offer ____48____, sharing professional techniques he had gathered over decades. To his surprise, the act of teaching ____49____ his own passion. He found himself sitting at the bench again, his hands ____50____ finding the notes he thought he had forgotten.
The ____51____ between the two was more than just musical. Leo helped Terrence with his groceries and taught him how to use a smartphone to ____52____ with old friends. Terrence, in turn, gave Leo the confidence he needed to ____53____ the stage.
When Leo finally passed his exam with high marks, he offered Terrence a share of his scholarship money as a ____54____. Terrence shook his head and smiled. “You’ve already paid me,” he said. “You brought the ____55____ back into this house.”
41. A. burden B. shadow C. memory D. treasure
42. A. disastrous B. silent C. narrow D. crowded
43. A. isolation B. danger C. excitement D. confusion
44. A. wait B. search C. practice D. apply
45. A. hesitated B. struggled C. failed D. dared
46. A. confused B. hesitant C. annoyed D. disappointed
47. A. collect B. shake off C. settle down D. bring in
48. A. courage B. apologies C. tips D. money
49. A. ignored B. awakened C. examined D. limited
50. A. initially B. suddenly C. rarely D. randomly
51. A. agreement B. competition C. bond D. conflict
52. A. reconnect B. disagree C. compete D. escape
53. A. leave B. describe C. build D. face
54. A. reward B. donation C. loan D. fine
55. A. perfection B. pride C. life D. order
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. C 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. 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。
China provides tourists with almost unlimited experience and exploration. With ____56____ (amaze) speed of development and 5000 years of civilization, China ____57____ (think) highly of for the most ancient architecture, the most unforgettable scenery, the most diverse dishes, the most modern transportation, etc. What’s more, there are UNESCO’s 48 world heritage ____58____ (site), where people can enjoy historical humanity and culture landscape.
With high-quality and reasonable price, we offer the ____59____ (popular) China tours in different categories and length for our clients, including classic tours, city tours, adventure tours, family tours and so on. You are expected ____60____ (surf) this website and figure out your China tours with your personal touches and we also offer tailored China tours suiting your ____61____ (prefer) and budget. We think you can’t wait to start your journey with us ____62____ then your dream vacation will come true.
Let’s take the panda tour as an example. It is ____63____ (wide) known that Dujiangyan Panda Base is the only place ____64____ is 60 KM distance from Chengdu city and there people can take picture with Chinese national treasure-Giant Panda. This special day trip will give you the chance to hold the cute panda to take photos in your arms, which will leave _____65_____ everlasting memory and make you forget the passage of time in this base.
【答案】56. amazing
57. is thought
58. sites 59. most popular
60. to surf
61. preference
62. and 63. widely
64. that 65. an
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周参加了学校组织的生态旅游活动，请你为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点与参与人员；
2.活动过程；
3.活动意义与你的感受。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
An Eco-Tour to the Green Wetland
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【答案】
An Eco-Tour to the Green Wetland
Last Friday, our school organized an eco-tour to the Green Wetland Park. All Grade 2 students took part in this meaningful activity.
We started the day with a guided tour to observe rare birds and native plants. Later, we picked up litter along the paths to protect the wetland environment. In the afternoon, we attended a short lecture on wetland protection, learning how small actions can make a big difference.
This activity not only let us enjoy nature but also raised our awareness of environmental protection. It was truly an unforgettable experience!
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
In our small town, there was a girl named Lily, who was tall and slim, with long golden hair and bright blue eyes. Lily was the standard of beauty. She was popular in school, always surrounded by friends, and was often chosen as the representative for various school events.
On the other hand, there was a new student named Ava. Ava was short and a bit overweight. Her hair was curly and she usually wore simple, unfashionable clothes. When Ava first came to our class, I, like many others, didn’t pay much attention to her. I was part of the group that was always drawn to Lily’s charm and beauty.
One day, our teacher announced a group project on environmental protection. By chance, I was grouped with Ava. At first, I was disappointed, thinking she wouldn’t contribute much. However, as we started working on the project, I began to notice something different about Ava. She was extremely knowledgeable about environmental issues. She had done a lot of research on her own and came up with creative ideas to present our findings. Her devotion was touching.
During the process, we faced some difficulties. At the beginning, our plan was criticized by the teacher. I was ready to give up, but Ava encouraged me. She said, “Don’t worry. We can figure this out. Let’s look at it from a different angle.” Her positive attitude inspired me to keep going. Ava proposed that she’d give a presentation on behalf of the team if we felt embarrassed. We nodded.
As the project neared completion, I found myself looking forward to our communication not because of the project itself, but because of Ava’s company. I realized that I had misjudged her based on her appearance. Now, I was eager to see how this newfound realization would further change my understanding of beauty.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Finally, the day of the project presentation arrived.
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After the presentation, I walked over to Ava and thanked her sincerely.
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【答案】范文
Finally, the day of the project presentation arrived. Ava walked onto the stage. Her confidence and intelligence became even more evident, whose words were full of passion. She patiently explained complex environmental concepts to the audience, using simple and vivid examples. Her explanations were so clear that even one having little background knowledge could comprehend easily. After the presentation, there was a moment of silence, followed by thunderous applause. Our teacher praised her highly, many classmates coming to Ava to express their admiration. I saw the respect in their eyes, which made me feel ashamed of my initial judgment of Ava.
After the presentation, I walked over to Ava and thanked her sincerely. “You were amazing up there,” I said, a genuine smile spreading across my face. She laughed softly, her eyes crinkling at the corners, and said, “We did this together.” In that moment, I realized beauty wasn’t just about golden hair or bright eyes. True beauty lay in the kindness, passion, and courage that shone from within. From that day on, I stopped judging people by their appearance and instead looked for the light in their hearts.

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