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高一年级期中考试英语试题
试卷满分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟
注意事项：
1 ．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2 ．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，请用 2B 铅笔把机读卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号框。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3 ．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 9.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. How much did the speakers pay for the room
A. $50. B. $100. C. $200.
2. What was the weather like yesterday
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store. B. In a library. C. In a café .
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Babysitter and child. C. Friends.
5. How will Sarah get to the starting point of the hike
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the man doing
A. Having a job interview.
B. Making a business plan.
C. Discussing a sales report.
7. Why did the man leave his last job
A. He hated long working hours.
B. He wanted to learn new things.
C. He hoped to connect with people.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How will the man help the woman
A. By fixing her car. B. By packing things. C. By finishing paperwork.
9. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the supermarket. B. At the city hall. C. At the woman’s apartment.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the man’s main concern
A. The timing of the repair.
B. The cause of the accident.
C. The safety of the residents.
11. Who might repair the window today
A. Jane’s friend. B. Bill. C. The apartment manager.
12. What will the man do next
A. Send out a notice.
B. Go to Jane’s apartment.
C. Contact the repairman.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Why is Emily traveling
A. To do business. B. To visit her sister. C. To attend a conference.
14. Where is John going
A. To New York. B. To Boston. C. To Denver.
15. What is Emily worried about
A. Her presentation. B. Her busy schedule. C. The time difference.
16. What does John suggest Emily do to feel less nervous
A. Arrive early. B. Bring note cards. C. Practice more.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When do the club members meet
A. On Fridays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Saturdays.
18. What is the club’s photography theme this term
A. Food. B. Sports. C. Nature.
19. What will the club do for its first activity this term
A. Visit a park. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Watch a documentary.
20. Where can students sign up to join the club
A. In Room 203. B. At the student office. C. On the school website.
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
Island Nations of Asia
An island country refers to a nation which consists of one or more islands completely surrounded by water. Around one-fifth of Asia is made up of island nations. Below is an introduction to four of them.
Brunei
Size: 5,765 square kilometers
Population: 433,285
The Nation of Brunei, officially known as the Abode of Peace, is a rich state on the north coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It has 161 kilometers of coastline along the South China Sea and shares a 381-kilometre border with Malaysia. Most of the country lies within the Borneo lowland rainforests area.
Philippines
Size: 300,000 square kilometers
Population: 108.1 million
The islands of the Philippines are actually the tops of a huge mountain range, most of which is covered by the ocean. Made up of over 7,000 islands, it is the world’s fifth largest island country, and its 36,289 kilometre coastline makes it the country with the fifth longest coastline globally.
Maldives
Size: 298 square kilometres
Population: 530,953
As the smallest country in Asia, the Maldives is a tropical archipelago (群岛) in the Indian Ocean, consisting of about 1,190 low-lying coral islands. However, rising sea levels, expected by the World Bank to increase by 10 to 100 centimeters by 2100, could eventually cover the entire country, threatening people’s lives.
Sri Lanka
Size: 65,610 square kilometers
Population: 21.4 million
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It occupies a strategic position near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes and is the world’s 25th largest island by area. Historically, it was connected to the Indian mainland by a land bridge, much of which is now underwater.
1. What can we learn about the Philippines
A. It is threatened by rising sea levels. B. It consists of more than 7,000 islands.
C. It is connected to the Indian mainland. D. It is the smallest island country in Asia.
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. Of the four countries, Brunei has the smallest size.
B. The Philippines boasts the world’s fourth longest coastline.
C. Rising sea levels will cover the Maldives in the coming years.
D. Sri Lanka was referred to as Ceylon in the past.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A news report. B. A travel brochure.
C. A geography magazine. D. A research paper.
B
For more than 30 years, Fang Beisong, an expert at repairing old objects at Jingzhou Museum, has worked to make ancient words on bamboo and wooden pieces readable again. These pieces are called jiandu.
One special moment came in 2015. While cleaning a bamboo piece from the Warring States Period, he found the words for “hold your hand and grow old with you”, a line from The Book of Songs. “I felt the light and warmth of our history and culture,” Fang recalled.
After finishing his studies in chemistry in 1988, Fang began working at the museum, using science for his love of history. He focuses on jiandu — things people wrote on before paper was used. In 2002, he faced a huge task — over 92,000 pieces from the Qin Dynasty were found in Hunan. He stayed in Changsha for nine years, working 12 hours a day to sort out and protect them.
Preserving jiandu is extremely difficult. They are made of natural materials and break down easily. Once unearthed, they quickly turn black in the air, making the writing unreadable. Fang’s repair work involves over 20 steps, with decoloring and dewatering being the most important. Decoloring brings back the original (原 来 的) color and keeps the words clear, while dewatering helps them leave the wet condition and stay steady for keeping. After years of trying, he found a good two-step way and won a national technology prize in 2019.
Each case is different. In 2020, his team worked on Han Dynasty bamboo pieces from a robbed tomb in Dingzhou. The pieces broke easily. They tried over 70 times to keep them together. Even though the writing was
almost impossible to see, a special camera using infrared (红外线的) light showed the words clearly.
So far, Fang and his team have fixed over 100,000 pieces. “For things like these, once they are dug up, there’s only a short time to save them. I cannot stop — the faster I work, the more of our history I can save,” said Fang.
4. How did Fang feel when he saw the line from The Book of Songs
A. Moved. B. Bored. C. Shocked. D. Confused.
5. What do we know about Fang’s work in Changsha after 2002
A. He got a national award right after. B. He solved all preservation issues there.
C. He worked long hours to preserve jiandu. D. He went there to study Qin Dynasty history.
6. What does the underlined word “decoloring” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Washing the surface to remove dirt. B. Changing the color of jiandu.
C. Preventing jiandu from turning black. D. Recovering the true color.
7. What lesson can we learn from Fang’s story
A. More haste, less speed. B. Time and tide wait for no man.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
C
Have you ever seen an animal video online that made you stop and wonder Videos showing a wolf taking
care of a rabbit, or a lion walking calmly through a small town are now spreading widely. This is possible because of AI technology. However, scientists warn such popular videos may hurt real wildlife protection and spread wrong ideas about nature.
A study in Conservation Biology points out that AI-generated animal videos create an untrue world, leading to wrong ideas about animal behavior and widening the gap between people and nature. Co-author José
Guerrero-Casado stresses the danger of false (虚假的) information. For example, videos showing birds killing “bad” snakes might make people less willing to protect snakes, and create false ideas about animals that are already in
danger.
The effect on children is especially worrying. These videos can give them wrong ideas about how people and animals really get along. When children discover that real-world animals do not act as they do in these made-up
videos, it can have the opposite result, finally making them feel less connected to nature. This risk grows as young people increasingly turn to social media for information.
So, how can one recognize these videos Experts suggest looking for a few signs: unnatural animal
movements that appear too smooth or seem impossible in real life; light and shadows that do not look quite right; and small details like fur or feathers that appear unclear or repeat in an unusual way.
To deal with these risks, the research team suggests putting more effort into education, like teaching media literacy (素养) in schools. As another co-author Francisco Sánchez says, the goal is to make sure “children learn early that there are no
lions living here.” While they think this is important, the researchers also say that school lessons alone cannot stop the spread of false information made by AI. This leads to an important question about who else in society needs to help solve this problem, if school education is not enough.
8. How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph
A. By giving examples. B. By making a comparison.
C. By quoting an expert. D. By sharing an experience.
9. What can be inferred about AI-generated animal videos
A. They make children love animals less. B. They mainly focus on species in danger.
C. They may make animals seem dangerous. D. They create a false understanding of nature.
10. According to paragraph 4, which is most probably an AI-generated video
A. A parrot with clear feathers. B. A cat with natural shadows.
C. A dog with unusual marks. D. A frog with extremely smooth jumps.
11. What will the author most probably discuss next
A. The media literacy lessons. B. The duties of social media.
C. The popularity of such videos. D. The threats to wildlife protection.
D
Learning to play an instrument seems to improve reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognize and use the sounds that make up words. Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear.
To find out more, Maria Garcia-de-Soria at the University of Aberdeen, UK, and her colleagues studied 57 children, aged 5 to 9, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practising for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. They found that children who were learning an instrument outperformed the others on tests of phonological (语音的) awareness. This is the ability to recognize and use the sounds that form words. They also showed better reading skills.
The team controlled for factors that can influence literacy — the ability to read and write, such as socioeconomic status and general cognitive ability. In the study, the researchers used EEG — electroencephalography (脑电图). To record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半 球) of the brain was connected with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this brain activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language.
“Adults tend to use both sides of the brain to process music and speech, and sometimes more on the right hemisphere. The musically trained children seem to have a more adult-like tracking of speech,” says Garcia-de-Soria.
“The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is in agreement with the broader literature (文献),” says Alice Mado Proverbio at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy. However, music training can also lead to changes in the right hemisphere of the brain, promoting faster reading, she says.
12. What can we learn about the children in the study
A. Most were under 6 years old. B. Few girls could play an instrument.
C. Around half received music training. D. More boys participated in the study.
13. What does the underlined word “outperformed” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Did worse than. B. Did better than.
C. Was equal to. D. Had nothing to do with.
14. What can we infer about the musically trained children
A. They processed speech less effectively than adults.
B. They had a speech-processing mode similar to adults.
C. They performed worse in reading than non-musical children.
D. They showed higher brain activity than non-musical children.
15. What does Proverbio say about music training
A. It has no significant impact on both sides of the brain.
B. It influences both hemispheres to improve reading skills.
C. It only affects the left hemisphere’s language processing.
D. It mainly changes the right hemisphere to enhance reading.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With each book you read, your mind expands, your vocabulary grows, and your imagination gets a good
exercise. But many people find themselves reading fewer books than they want. ____16____
Keep a book on you.
One of the best ways to make sure you’re reading as much as possible is to have a book on you at most (or all!) times. ____17____ Maybe it’s while you wait in line to get a coffee. Or while you wait for your bus. Basically, any time you would pull your phone out and scroll, you can pull your book out and read it.
____18____
How much you should read a day is up to you, but giving yourself a small daily goal will help you keep your reading habit, especially during busier days. I suggest a sweet-spot of 20 minutes per day. Sure, if you are able to read more during a day, just go for it.
Don’t be afraid to quit.
It happens to most of us. We pick up a book with the intention of finishing it in no time, but the story is just not for
us. The main character may be unlikable. ____19____ Whatever the reason, we just don’t want to keep reading it. And that’s okay. When you just aren’t into a book, you should 100% quit reading it.
Find a reading community.
____20____ They allow you a space to dive deeper into what you’re reading about. Finding a reading
community is easier than you think. Aside from the countless reading groups on the internet, many local bookstores and libraries host book clubs of their own. It’s really nice to meet people who enjoy the same hobbies as you.
A. Set a daily goal.
B. Read as much as possible.
C. It’s of great importance to choose a good book.
D. Here are a few tips to help you read more books.
E. Or the language may be too difficult to understand.
F. There are many occasions when you have the opportunity to read.
G. Things like book clubs are a great way to encourage you to keep reading.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a fifth-grade science class in Massachusetts, Will Gladstone learned that the population of a particular seabird was decreasing rapidly. Determined to contribute to ____21____ efforts, he and his younger brother Matty decided to sell bright blue socks to raise funds. Thus, in 2016, the Blue Feet Foundation was ____22____ .
Initially, the brothers ____23____ on a small scale (规模). They bought socks from a supplier, designed a logo, and launched a simple website. Their father provided a ____24____ for the first batch of several hundred pairs. As orders gradually increased, they personally ____25____ packaging and shipment from their home.
However, being ____26____ posed challenges. Many organizations were ____27____ to support them, considering their age. Unshaken, they persisted. Their efforts ____28____ when the Galapagos Conservancy, an organization dedicated to protecting the birds’ natural habitat, ____29____ their project and featured it in their newsletter. This recognition significantly ____30____ their visibility (知名度) and sales.
The project expanded ____31____. The socks were sold across all 50 states and to over 30 countries worldwide. To manage the growing ____32____, the brothers employed a US company for packaging and shifted production to Ecuador, thus also supporting the local ____33____.
To date, the foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, with all profits ____34____ to bird conservation agencies. Their efforts have earned them multiple awards, and more importantly, they have successfully brought ____35____ to the cause. Will and Matty have demonstrated that determination and creativity can drive meaningful change, regardless of age.
21. A. business B. conservation C. education D. research
22. A. established B. canceled C. ignored D. discovered
23. A. played B. traveled C. studied D. operated
24. A. gift B. reward C. loan D. list
25. A. avoided B. handled C. delayed D. forgot
26. A. shy B. outgoing C. unfamiliar D. young
27. A. eager B. hesitant C. anxious D. keen
28. A. fell apart B. made sense C. paid off D. went on
29. A. concluded B. adjusted C. supported D. denied
30. A. improved B. kept C. affected D. lowered
31. A. slowly B. greatly C. temporarily D. slightly
32. A. demand B. supply C. cost D. criticism
33. A. culture B. economy C. environment D. tourism
34. A. owed B. lent C. returned D. donated
35. A. energy B. confusion C. attention D. talent
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。
The 2025 International Youth Poetry Festival held a special session between China and Latin American nations. From Sunday to Thursday, 40 poets from 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries, together with 37 Chinese poets, visited Xi’ an and Shangluo in Shaanxi province ____36____ (learn) about Chinese culture.
When they arrived in Xi’ an on Sunday evening, a welcome ceremony ____37____ (hold) at the famous Yongning Gate. The next day, they learned about the history of the Qin and Han ____38____ (dynasty) by visiting the well-known Terracotta Warriors and the Shaanxi History Museum.
At the Twelve Hours of Chang’an theme block, the poets, ____39____ (dress) in Tang Dynasty (618-907) attire (服装), were transported back to the time in the Tang Dynasty. They experienced the life in Chang’ an, once a centre ____40____ both eastern and western cultures and the starting point of the Silk Road. At Tang Paradise, a theme park next to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, they were treated to an attractive ____41____ (perform) of Dongcang drum music, a royal musical form from the Tang Dynasty.
The poets also visited three local universities — Northwest University, Shaanxi Normal University and Xi’ an International Studies University — ____42____ they participated in poetry readings and discussions with students passionate about poetry.
On Wednesday, the people ____43____ (take) part in the festival went to the Qinling Mountains. They visited a
village in Shangluo and ____44____ (enjoy) local performances, handicrafts, and food. These activities
____45____ (deep) interested the poets who had come from far away to China.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假定你是校英文报记者：你校上周组织学生到市科技馆参观了一场以 “ 现代科技与非遗” 为主题的展览。请为校英文报写一篇新闻报道。内容包括：
1.展览的时间地点；
2.展览的内容与特色；
3.展览的意义。
注意： 1.词数 120 词左右； 2.可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
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When Modern Technology Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage
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。
Mrs. Harrington seemed to be a very secretive woman. From the moment I moved into the neighborhood, she had been distant, almost to the point of being rude, to me. She avoided eye contact and brushed off any attempt at conversation. Every day, without fail, she would head to an old tent located about 20 feet from her house at 9 am and again at 9 pm. She always carried two shopping bags and would disappear inside the tent for about 20 minutes before returning to her house.
One afternoon, while out for a walk, I accidentally wandered close to the tent. The moment Mrs. Harrington noticed me approaching, she rushed out, her voice sharp and urgent, “Stay away! Otherwise, I’ll call the police!”
Startled, I began to apologize, trying to explain that I meant no harm. But she cut me off with another outburst, demanding that I leave immediately. Her tone was so firm and unfriendly that I knew arguing would be pointless. I turned and walked home, but her jumpy behavior and the panic in her eyes left me deeply unsettled, Determined to uncover the truth, I decided to investigate.
One night, after ensuring Mrs. Harrington was inside her house with all the lights off, I slipped out of my front door and approached the tent. Reaching the tent, I spotted a small gap in the wooden door, just big enough to look through. I hesitated for a moment but finally pressed my nose against the door and looked inside. It was very dark. But as my eyes adjusted, I nearly passed out at what I saw.
Inside the tent were dozens of dogs and they were nothing more than skin and bones! What was going on here Were they being mistreated by her Without thinking, I began pushing the door, desperate to free them.
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。
Suddenly, a light switched on inside Mrs. Harrington’s house.
To my surprise, Mrs, Harrington’s expression softened.
答案版
高一年级期中考试英语试题
试卷满分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟
注意事项：
1 ．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2 ．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，请用 2B 铅笔把机读卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号框。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3 ．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 9.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. How much did the speakers pay for the room
A. $50. B. $100. C. $200.
2. What was the weather like yesterday
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store. B. In a library. C. In a café .
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Babysitter and child. C. Friends.
5. How will Sarah get to the starting point of the hike
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the man doing
A. Having a job interview.
B. Making a business plan.
C. Discussing a sales report.
7. Why did the man leave his last job
A. He hated long working hours.
B. He wanted to learn new things.
C. He hoped to connect with people.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How will the man help the woman
A. By fixing her car. B. By packing things. C. By finishing paperwork.
9. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the supermarket. B. At the city hall. C. At the woman’s apartment.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the man’s main concern
A. The timing of the repair.
B. The cause of the accident.
C. The safety of the residents.
11. Who might repair the window today
A. Jane’s friend. B. Bill. C. The apartment manager.
12. What will the man do next
A. Send out a notice.
B. Go to Jane’s apartment.
C. Contact the repairman.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Why is Emily traveling
A. To do business. B. To visit her sister. C. To attend a conference.
14. Where is John going
A. To New York. B. To Boston. C. To Denver.
15. What is Emily worried about
A. Her presentation. B. Her busy schedule. C. The time difference.
16. What does John suggest Emily do to feel less nervous
A. Arrive early. B. Bring note cards. C. Practice more.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When do the club members meet
A. On Fridays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Saturdays.
18. What is the club’s photography theme this term
A. Food. B. Sports. C. Nature.
19. What will the club do for its first activity this term
A. Visit a park. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Watch a documentary.
20. Where can students sign up to join the club
A. In Room 203. B. At the student office. C. On the school website.
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
Island Nations of Asia
An island country refers to a nation which consists of one or more islands completely surrounded by water. Around one-fifth of Asia is made up of island nations. Below is an introduction to four of them.
Brunei
Size: 5,765 square kilometers
Population: 433,285
The Nation of Brunei, officially known as the Abode of Peace, is a rich state on the north coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It has 161 kilometers of coastline along the South China Sea and shares a 381-kilometre border with Malaysia. Most of the country lies within the Borneo lowland rainforests area.
Philippines
Size: 300,000 square kilometers
Population: 108.1 million
The islands of the Philippines are actually the tops of a huge mountain range, most of which is covered by the ocean. Made up of over 7,000 islands, it is the world’s fifth largest island country, and its 36,289 kilometre coastline makes it the country with the fifth longest coastline globally.
Maldives
Size: 298 square kilometres
Population: 530,953
As the smallest country in Asia, the Maldives is a tropical archipelago (群岛) in the Indian Ocean, consisting of about 1,190 low-lying coral islands. However, rising sea levels, expected by the World Bank to increase by 10 to 100 centimeters by 2100, could eventually cover the entire country, threatening people’s lives.
Sri Lanka
Size: 65,610 square kilometers
Population: 21.4 million
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It occupies a strategic position near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes and is the world’s 25th largest island by area. Historically, it was connected to the Indian mainland by a land bridge, much of which is now underwater.
1. What can we learn about the Philippines
A. It is threatened by rising sea levels. B. It consists of more than 7,000 islands.
C. It is connected to the Indian mainland. D. It is the smallest island country in Asia.
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. Of the four countries, Brunei has the smallest size.
B. The Philippines boasts the world’s fourth longest coastline.
C. Rising sea levels will cover the Maldives in the coming years.
D. Sri Lanka was referred to as Ceylon in the past.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A news report. B. A travel brochure.
C. A geography magazine. D. A research paper.
【答案】 1. B 2. D 3. C
B
For more than 30 years, Fang Beisong, an expert at repairing old objects at Jingzhou Museum, has worked to make ancient words on bamboo and wooden pieces readable again. These pieces are called jiandu.
One special moment came in 2015. While cleaning a bamboo piece from the Warring States Period, he found the words for “hold your hand and grow old with you”, a line from The Book of Songs. “I felt the light and warmth of our history and culture,” Fang recalled.
After finishing his studies in chemistry in 1988, Fang began working at the museum, using science for his love of history. He focuses on jiandu — things people wrote on before paper was used. In 2002, he faced a huge task — over 92,000 pieces from the Qin Dynasty were found in Hunan. He stayed in Changsha for nine years, working 12 hours a day to sort out and protect them.
Preserving jiandu is extremely difficult. They are made of natural materials and break down easily. Once unearthed, they quickly turn black in the air, making the writing unreadable. Fang’s repair work involves over 20 steps, with decoloring and dewatering being the most important. Decoloring brings back the original (原 来 的) color and keeps the words clear, while dewatering helps them leave the wet condition and stay steady for keeping. After years of trying, he found a good two-step way and won a national technology prize in 2019.
Each case is different. In 2020, his team worked on Han Dynasty bamboo pieces from a robbed tomb in Dingzhou. The pieces broke easily. They tried over 70 times to keep them together. Even though the writing was
almost impossible to see, a special camera using infrared (红外线的) light showed the words clearly.
So far, Fang and his team have fixed over 100,000 pieces. “For things like these, once they are dug up, there’s only a short time to save them. I cannot stop — the faster I work, the more of our history I can save,” said Fang.
4. How did Fang feel when he saw the line from The Book of Songs
A. Moved. B. Bored. C. Shocked. D. Confused.
5. What do we know about Fang’s work in Changsha after 2002
A. He got a national award right after. B. He solved all preservation issues there.
C. He worked long hours to preserve jiandu. D. He went there to study Qin Dynasty history.
6. What does the underlined word “decoloring” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Washing the surface to remove dirt. B. Changing the color of jiandu.
C. Preventing jiandu from turning black. D. Recovering the true color.
7. What lesson can we learn from Fang’s story
A. More haste, less speed. B. Time and tide wait for no man.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. D
C
Have you ever seen an animal video online that made you stop and wonder Videos showing a wolf taking
care of a rabbit, or a lion walking calmly through a small town are now spreading widely. This is possible because of AI technology. However, scientists warn such popular videos may hurt real wildlife protection and spread wrong ideas about nature.
A study in Conservation Biology points out that AI-generated animal videos create an untrue world, leading to wrong ideas about animal behavior and widening the gap between people and nature. Co-author José
Guerrero-Casado stresses the danger of false (虚假的) information. For example, videos showing birds killing “bad” snakes might make people less willing to protect snakes, and create false ideas about animals that are already in
danger.
The effect on children is especially worrying. These videos can give them wrong ideas about how people and animals really get along. When children discover that real-world animals do not act as they do in these made-up
videos, it can have the opposite result, finally making them feel less connected to nature. This risk grows as young people increasingly turn to social media for information.
So, how can one recognize these videos Experts suggest looking for a few signs: unnatural animal
movements that appear too smooth or seem impossible in real life; light and shadows that do not look quite right; and small details like fur or feathers that appear unclear or repeat in an unusual way.
To deal with these risks, the research team suggests putting more effort into education, like teaching media literacy (素养) in schools. As another co-author Francisco Sánchez says, the goal is to make sure “children learn early that there are no
lions living here.” While they think this is important, the researchers also say that school lessons alone cannot stop the spread of false information made by AI. This leads to an important question about who else in society needs to help solve this problem, if school education is not enough.
8. How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph
A. By giving examples. B. By making a comparison.
C. By quoting an expert. D. By sharing an experience.
9. What can be inferred about AI-generated animal videos
A. They make children love animals less. B. They mainly focus on species in danger.
C. They may make animals seem dangerous. D. They create a false understanding of nature.
10. According to paragraph 4, which is most probably an AI-generated video
A. A parrot with clear feathers. B. A cat with natural shadows.
C. A dog with unusual marks. D. A frog with extremely smooth jumps.
11. What will the author most probably discuss next
A. The media literacy lessons. B. The duties of social media.
C. The popularity of such videos. D. The threats to wildlife protection.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Learning to play an instrument seems to improve reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognize and use the sounds that make up words. Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear.
To find out more, Maria Garcia-de-Soria at the University of Aberdeen, UK, and her colleagues studied 57 children, aged 5 to 9, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practising for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. They found that children who were learning an instrument outperformed the others on tests of phonological (语音的) awareness. This is the ability to recognize and use the sounds that form words. They also showed better reading skills.
The team controlled for factors that can influence literacy — the ability to read and write, such as socioeconomic status and general cognitive ability. In the study, the researchers used EEG — electroencephalography (脑电图). To record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半 球) of the brain was connected with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this brain activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language.
“Adults tend to use both sides of the brain to process music and speech, and sometimes more on the right hemisphere. The musically trained children seem to have a more adult-like tracking of speech,” says Garcia-de-Soria.
“The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is in agreement with the broader literature (文献),” says Alice Mado Proverbio at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy. However, music training can also lead to changes in the right hemisphere of the brain, promoting faster reading, she says.
12. What can we learn about the children in the study
A. Most were under 6 years old. B. Few girls could play an instrument.
C. Around half received music training. D. More boys participated in the study.
13. What does the underlined word “outperformed” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Did worse than. B. Did better than.
C. Was equal to. D. Had nothing to do with.
14. What can we infer about the musically trained children
A. They processed speech less effectively than adults.
B. They had a speech-processing mode similar to adults.
C. They performed worse in reading than non-musical children.
D. They showed higher brain activity than non-musical children.
15. What does Proverbio say about music training
A. It has no significant impact on both sides of the brain.
B. It influences both hemispheres to improve reading skills.
C. It only affects the left hemisphere’s language processing.
D. It mainly changes the right hemisphere to enhance reading.
【答案】 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. B
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With each book you read, your mind expands, your vocabulary grows, and your imagination gets a good
exercise. But many people find themselves reading fewer books than they want. ____16____
Keep a book on you.
One of the best ways to make sure you’re reading as much as possible is to have a book on you at most (or all!) times. ____17____ Maybe it’s while you wait in line to get a coffee. Or while you wait for your bus. Basically, any time you would pull your phone out and scroll, you can pull your book out and read it.
____18____
How much you should read a day is up to you, but giving yourself a small daily goal will help you keep your reading habit, especially during busier days. I suggest a sweet-spot of 20 minutes per day. Sure, if you are able to read more during a day, just go for it.
Don’t be afraid to quit.
It happens to most of us. We pick up a book with the intention of finishing it in no time, but the story is just not for
us. The main character may be unlikable. ____19____ Whatever the reason, we just don’t want to keep reading it. And that’s okay. When you just aren’t into a book, you should 100% quit reading it.
Find a reading community.
____20____ They allow you a space to dive deeper into what you’re reading about. Finding a reading
community is easier than you think. Aside from the countless reading groups on the internet, many local bookstores and libraries host book clubs of their own. It’s really nice to meet people who enjoy the same hobbies as you.
A. Set a daily goal.
B. Read as much as possible.
C. It’s of great importance to choose a good book.
D. Here are a few tips to help you read more books.
E. Or the language may be too difficult to understand.
F. There are many occasions when you have the opportunity to read.
G. Things like book clubs are a great way to encourage you to keep reading.
【答案】 16. D 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a fifth-grade science class in Massachusetts, Will Gladstone learned that the population of a particular seabird was decreasing rapidly. Determined to contribute to ____21____ efforts, he and his younger brother Matty decided to sell bright blue socks to raise funds. Thus, in 2016, the Blue Feet Foundation was ____22____ .
Initially, the brothers ____23____ on a small scale (规模). They bought socks from a supplier, designed a logo, and launched a simple website. Their father provided a ____24____ for the first batch of several hundred pairs. As orders gradually increased, they personally ____25____ packaging and shipment from their home.
However, being ____26____ posed challenges. Many organizations were ____27____ to support them, considering their age. Unshaken, they persisted. Their efforts ____28____ when the Galapagos Conservancy, an organization dedicated to protecting the birds’ natural habitat, ____29____ their project and featured it in their newsletter. This recognition significantly ____30____ their visibility (知名度) and sales.
The project expanded ____31____. The socks were sold across all 50 states and to over 30 countries worldwide. To manage the growing ____32____, the brothers employed a US company for packaging and shifted production to Ecuador, thus also supporting the local ____33____.
To date, the foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, with all profits ____34____ to bird conservation agencies. Their efforts have earned them multiple awards, and more importantly, they have successfully brought ____35____ to the cause. Will and Matty have demonstrated that determination and creativity can drive meaningful change, regardless of age.
21. A. business B. conservation C. education D. research
22. A. established B. canceled C. ignored D. discovered
23. A. played B. traveled C. studied D. operated
24. A. gift B. reward C. loan D. list
25. A. avoided B. handled C. delayed D. forgot
26. A. shy B. outgoing C. unfamiliar D. young
27. A. eager B. hesitant C. anxious D. keen
28. A. fell apart B. made sense C. paid off D. went on
29. A. concluded B. adjusted C. supported D. denied
30. A. improved B. kept C. affected D. lowered
31. A. slowly B. greatly C. temporarily D. slightly
32. A. demand B. supply C. cost D. criticism
33. A. culture B. economy C. environment D. tourism
34. A. owed B. lent C. returned D. donated
35. A. energy B. confusion C. attention D. talent
【答案】 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A
31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 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。
The 2025 International Youth Poetry Festival held a special session between China and Latin American nations. From Sunday to Thursday, 40 poets from 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries, together with 37 Chinese poets, visited Xi’ an and Shangluo in Shaanxi province ____36____ (learn) about Chinese culture.
When they arrived in Xi’ an on Sunday evening, a welcome ceremony ____37____ (hold) at the famous Yongning Gate. The next day, they learned about the history of the Qin and Han ____38____ (dynasty) by visiting the well-known Terracotta Warriors and the Shaanxi History Museum.
At the Twelve Hours of Chang’an theme block, the poets, ____39____ (dress) in Tang Dynasty (618-907) attire (服装), were transported back to the time in the Tang Dynasty. They experienced the life in Chang’ an, once a centre ____40____ both eastern and western cultures and the starting point of the Silk Road. At Tang Paradise, a theme park next to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, they were treated to an attractive ____41____ (perform) of Dongcang drum music, a royal musical form from the Tang Dynasty.
The poets also visited three local universities — Northwest University, Shaanxi Normal University and Xi’ an International Studies University — ____42____ they participated in poetry readings and discussions with students passionate about poetry.
On Wednesday, the people ____43____ (take) part in the festival went to the Qinling Mountains. They visited a
village in Shangluo and ____44____ (enjoy) local performances, handicrafts, and food. These activities
____45____ (deep) interested the poets who had come from far away to China.
【答案】36. to learn
37. was held
38. dynasties
39. dressed
40. of 41. performance
42. where 43. taking
44. enjoyed
45. deeply
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假定你是校英文报记者：你校上周组织学生到市科技馆参观了一场以 “ 现代科技与非遗” 为主题的展览。请为校英文报写一篇新闻报道。内容包括：
1.展览的时间地点；
2.展览的内容与特色；
3.展览的意义。
注意： 1.词数 120 词左右； 2.可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
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When Modern Technology Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage
【答案】参考范文
When Modern Technology Meets Intangible Cultural Heritage
Last Friday, our school organized a visit to the City Science Museum, where an exhibition themed “Modern
Technology and Intangible Cultural Heritage” was held. More than 200 students took part in the activity, guided by our English teachers.
The exhibition presented traditional crafts such as paper-cutting, shadow puppetry and sugar painting with the help of modern technologies. Through VR headsets, we experienced ancient workshops, while AI screens showed how masters create their works step by step. The most impressive part was the AR interaction—we “painted”
virtual sugar art on tablets, with the effect vividly simulating real molten sugar.
This activity bridged tradition and technology, deepening our love for intangible cultural heritage and inspiring us to protect it with innovation.
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。
Mrs. Harrington seemed to be a very secretive woman. From the moment I moved into the neighborhood, she had been distant, almost to the point of being rude, to me. She avoided eye contact and brushed off any attempt at conversation. Every day, without fail, she would head to an old tent located about 20 feet from her house at 9 am and again at 9 pm. She always carried two shopping bags and would disappear inside the tent for about 20 minutes before returning to her house.
One afternoon, while out for a walk, I accidentally wandered close to the tent. The moment Mrs. Harrington noticed me approaching, she rushed out, her voice sharp and urgent, “Stay away! Otherwise, I’ll call the police!”
Startled, I began to apologize, trying to explain that I meant no harm. But she cut me off with another outburst, demanding that I leave immediately. Her tone was so firm and unfriendly that I knew arguing would be pointless. I turned and walked home, but her jumpy behavior and the panic in her eyes left me deeply unsettled, Determined to uncover the truth, I decided to investigate.
One night, after ensuring Mrs. Harrington was inside her house with all the lights off, I slipped out of my front door and approached the tent. Reaching the tent, I spotted a small gap in the wooden door, just big enough to look through. I hesitated for a moment but finally pressed my nose against the door and looked inside. It was very dark. But as my eyes adjusted, I nearly passed out at what I saw.
Inside the tent were dozens of dogs and they were nothing more than skin and bones! What was going on here Were they being mistreated by her Without thinking, I began pushing the door, desperate to free them.
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。
Suddenly, a light switched on inside Mrs. Harrington’s house.
To my surprise, Mrs, Harrington’s expression softened.
【答案】
Suddenly, a light switched on inside Mrs Harrington’s house. I froze, realizing that I’d woken her up.
Before I could react, the front door opened, and she rushed toward me. I felt a wave of panic flooding through me. But when I thought about the poor dogs which might have been mistreated by her, my fear turned into anger. I
made up my mind to face this cruel animal abuser. “How long have you been abusing those dogs I’m calling the police!” I yelled.
To my surprise, Mrs. Harrington’s expression softened. She explained that these dogs had been abandoned by their owners and that she had taken them in. However, when she kept them outside, some dog haters in the
neighborhood tried to poison them. She had no choice but to take care of the dogs in secret. Her face lit up with relief when I offered to help From that day on, we were no longer strangers — we became supportive friends, working together to ensure the dogs were safe and well cared for.

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