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2025-2026学年春学期期中考试英语试题
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Paris is a city full of sites of different times and architectural styles. Here are some of these famous spots that are essential to understand the city’s complicated past.
Eiffel Tower
Presented as part of the 1889 World Exposition in Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become the city’s most famous attraction. It can be reached on Line 6 or Line 8 of the Paris Metro by Bir-Hakeim or Trocadéro stations. If possible, avoid visiting this spot at peak hours (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) or on weekends, so you can make the most of your visit to enjoy the views from the top. The best moments are right after it first opens on weekdays.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Dating back to the 12th century, the Notre-Dame Cathedral has long towered alongside the banks of the Seine River. With its complicated Gothic architectural details, it represents Parisian religion and architecture. Unfortunately, a fire broke out on April 15, 2019, destroying part of it. Visitors are not allowed to enter now.
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum is one of the most famous art museums in the world where you can witness the city’s rich painting history from the medieval period to the present. It can easily be reached on Line 1 from the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station. It is closed on Tuesdays as well as January 1, May 1, and December 25 each year.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe serves as a national symbol of France, which was built by Napoleon I in celebration of the victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Take Line 1, 2, or 6 to Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station and you will see the Arc de Triomphe. Visitors can purchase tickets for a tour to the top to enjoy the views of the city.
1. Which is the best time to visit Eiffel Tower
A．At 2:00 p.m., Sunday. B．At 9:00 a.m., Monday.
C．At 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. D．At 10:00 a.m., Saturday.
2. Where should visitors go if they are interested in art history
A．Eiffel Tower. B．Louvre Museum.
C．Arc de Triomphe. D．Notre-Dame Cathedral.
3. What do the four spots have in common
A．They are all reachable by Paris Metro.
B．They all require purchasing tickets for entry.
C．They are all symbols of Paris’s history and culture.
D．They are all currently open to the public for full access.
B
Kathy Johnston is so in love with chocolate; she lies awake at night thinking about it. But as chief chocolate officer of Dubai-based chocolatier Mirzam, that’s a healthy focus to have.
Like many other goods, most of Dubai’s chocolate has traditionally been imported, but Mirzam develops home-grown alternative. Johnston joined Mirzam in early 2016 after meeting the company’s founders, who persuaded her to work for them, rather than chasing her original dream of moving to Switzerland, chocolate capital of the world.
At first, the company’s plan was to mainly export its offerings to the U.S. while slowly building a market in the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋). But locals quickly accept the company’s unique chocolates, which are known for their Emirati flavors and spices (香料) such as cardamom, almonds and pistachios. That Mirzam works with local artists for its branding and packaging further strengthens its hometown reputation. Nearly as soon as Mirzam’s team opened their doors for tastings, the company sold out all its stock. “We didn’t expect such a strong response locally,” Johnston says. “We had no time to think about export.”
Born in New Zealand, Johnston moved to Dubai when she was 3 years old. Her love of chocolate goes all the way back to her childhood, when she would build ladders out of kitchen chairs to get her mother’s hidden chocolates. She recalls telling her grandfather that her dream was to have her own chocolate factory.
That dream has come true at Mirzam, where Johnston oversees everything from sourcing to production, packaging, and sales. But her true passion is coming up with innovative new sweets, with a focus on integrating traditional Emirati recipes into the company’s offerings.
Recipes like those have helped Mirzam grow at an amazing pace—it had doubled its production capacity every year since opening and increased its staff from one to 75 in five years. Now, Mirzam is still working on “producing amazing-quality chocolate,” Johnston says.
4. Why didn’t Johnston move to Switzerland
A．She has an affection for chocolate.
B．She has a dream to import chocolate.
C．She was attracted by the chocolate capital.
D．She was convinced by a chocolate company.
5. What make the company’s chocolates so popular
A．Free tastings for new products.
B．Unique flavors to the local taste.
C．Imported sources of high quality.
D．Strong responses to the local market.
6. What can we learn about Johnston from the text
A．She was brought up in New Zealand.
B．She owed her dream to her grandfather.
C．She works on opening overseas markets.
D．She takes pleasure in developing new products.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Mirzam: Chocolate Sales Going Local
B．Johnston: “Sweet Dreams” Coming True
C．Cardamom: Emirati Recipes Catching On
D．Dubai: Home-based Businesses Taking Off
C
Paisley is a distinctive pattern used to decorate fabrics and make countless clothes lively. This pattern also has a uniquely rich history dating back hundreds of years, spreading across multiple continents.
Paisley's most obvious feature is the large swooshing (涡旋) shapes called boteh. Many experts believe the shape is actually an artistically designed tree, which was a powerful religious symbol in India for thousands of years. Besides, the pattern could also represent flowers, the sun, a phoenix, or even an eagle. The exact meaning is lost to history, even though the pattern lives on.
The pattern eventually made its way to the Western world in the 18th and 19th centuries, when it became the height of fashion for the time. Silk scarves bearing the pattern could be as expensive as a small house. Owing to its popularity, especially in Great Britain, it was quickly duplicated and mass-produced. One of the major manufacturing centers of the pattern was Paisley. Scotland, which is how the pattern got its English name.
In the early 20th century, the popularity of the pattern faded for a time. Eventually, it exploded back onto the fashion scene with the help of a surprising force: rock 'n' roll. It started in the 1960s with the Beatles, who not only wore paisley but used patterns in colorful artwork. Other rock legends like the Rolling Stones, Janice Joplin, and David Bowie kept the trend going well into the 1970s. Paisley was suddenly cool and glamorous again, at least temporarily.
Since then, however, the popularity of the pattern has slowly declined. It still pops up on fashion runways and as a colorful accessory (配饰) for some clothes, but paisley is just one of many elegant patterns. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean it won't make a comeback again.
8. According the text, what is boteh
A．A universal symbol of art. B．A sacred tree planted in India.
C．The typical shape found in paisley. D．The manufacturing process of paisley.
9. What does the underlined word "duplicated" in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Transformed. B．Protected. C．Abolished. D．Copied.
10. Why does the author mention the rock 'n' roll stars in Paragraph 4
A．They preserved the value of paisley.
B．They studied the history of fashion.
C．They helped paisley regain its popularity.
D．They looked extremely cool and glamorous.
11. What can be concluded about paisley from the text
A．It won't withdraw entirely from the fashion world.
B．It was discovered in Britain and thus got its English name.
C．It has been regarded as a typical representative of pop culture.
D．It demonstrates the close connection between religion and fashion.
D
Recently I had the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend, Chris Besse. One of the things I always admired about Chris was the way that he saw education as a mission, not a job. Chris called me last week to tell me he is CEO of a company called EdgeMakers, which is a new company that is bringing one of the missing ingredients(要素)to education: innovation.
I am always calling for changes in the way we educate our children. It is important that we prepare our children for a different economy and a different world. Employers of the future will demand creativity from their employees.
A tech company owned by a friend of mine has grown from a handful of employees to over 100 in the last seven years, and he still has 90 percent of all the employees he hired. He doesn’t pay more than other tech firms. He doesn’t have a Disney-like campus. What he does is pose interesting problems, not get involved in the solutions and allow employees to get to the solution in any way they want. His employees stay because they are motivated and interested.
This is the definition of modern industry and in many ways, the future of education. Successful employers now encourage innovation. Schools should create an innovative environment. But it appears that our current education system has a long way to go to achieve this.
The good news is that some schools are making changes. California and Texas just approved EdgeMakers’ courses for use in their high schools. According to John Kao, founder of EdgeMakers, “Creativity is inside every student, waiting to be freed. But without intentional programs in our schools, creativity is underdeveloped. We cannot allow this to continue, as our society is faced with problems that appear unsolvable unless we innovate to find solutions. Our goal with these courses is to combine students’ natural creativity with purpose, helping them develop as innovators whose work is truly meaningful and makes a difference to issues that matter.”
12. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A．To remember a friend. B．To bring up a topic.
C．To recommend a course. D．To explain a phenomenon.
13. What do the author and Chris have similar views on
A．The future of job searching.
B．The major mission of their company.
C．The role of parents in kids’ development.
D．The importance of innovation in education.
14. How does the author’s friend keep his employees
A．By offering high salaries. B．By providing a comfortable workplace.
C．By creating an environment of innovation. D．By helping them solve problems.
15. Which statement will John Kao agree with
A．Natural creativity can be enhanced.
B．Intentional teaching should be avoided in schools.
C．EdgeMakers’ courses have proved to be efficient.
D．We should pay less attention to unsolvable problems.
第二节 七选五（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。
Do you love birds and want to get closer to their world You’re not alone. 16 Now, Bird Buddy, a smart bird feeder, lets you see birds in a new way. Combining technology with nature observation, it opens a window into the lives of your garden’s feathered visitors.
One of Bird Buddy’s best features is its camera. It has a built-in camera that captures (捕捉) real-time photos and videos. Connected to Wi-Fi, it sends media of each visiting bird directly to your phone. Whether it’s a lively sparrow or a shy finch, you get a clear, close look with every visit. 17 With this view, bird watching becomes an effortless and thrilling experience.
18 It uses AI to identify over 1,000 bird species. It sends you a notification (通知) when a bird arrives. There’s even a “Name That Bird” feature that lets you name and follow individual birds over time. This function helps you build connection with your backyard guests. Each identified bird is saved into a digital collection. Thus, a visual diary of visits is built. It turns simple watching into a rewarding hobby.
But Bird Buddy does more than bring joy. It builds eco-awareness. According to Audubon's Survival by degrees report, two-thirds of North American bird species face threats from climate change. By watching and identifying birds, users grow more aware of local wildlife and environmental shifts.19
What’s more, Bird Buddy directly aids scientific research and conservation. 20 Researchers can use this information to track migrations, monitor population health, and study climate impacts. Bird Buddy shows how technology can bring us closer to nature—and help keep it safe for the future.
A．Bird Buddy includes smart bird recognition.
B．This can lead to stronger support for conservation.
C．It collects data from millions of bird visits each day.
D．It's like having a front-row seat to nature’s wonders.
E．It invites researchers to share their knowledge about birds.
F．Bird Buddy’s AI system provides live comments on bird behavior.
G．Birdwatching is a popular activity for over 96 million people in America.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dusti was inside her apartment on Sunday afternoon. She was watching a group of children play on a 21 pond outside her window, 22 suddenly the icy surface cracked(破裂). Three of the children 23 into the water.
“24 I even realized it, I was out there on the middle of the pond,25 two kids out,” Dusti said at a news conference on Monday.
But as she 26 the third child, the ice gave way 27 her and Dusti, too, found herself in the 15-foot-deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, but the ice was too slippery, so she tried to stay afloat as she 28 to hold the girl’s head above the surface, she said.
The little girl’s teenage cousin soon appeared, throwing Dusti a 29 and dragging her back onto the surface. She then managed to pull the 6-year-old to 30.
As the girl began to 31 on her own, the fire-rescue team arrived and took her to the hospital. As of Monday afternoon, she is in critical but 32 condition, authorities said, adding that doctors expect her to 33.
“The fact that we had her witness these kids fall in there and her quick 34 in putting her life at risk for the kids to make sure that they could 35 another day is amazing,” Deputy Blaine Moulton said, recognizing Dusti’s bravery at the news conference.
21. A．forbidden B．frozen C．destroyed D．deserted
22. A．as B．until C．when D．while
23. A．fell B．jumped C．sprang D．dived
24. A．After B．Before C．Since D．Once
25. A．pulling B．pouring C．pointing D．picking
26. A．waited for B．answered for C．asked for D．reached for
27. A．above B．in C．to D．beneath
28. A．scheduled B．struggled C．screamed D．settled
29. A．coat B．bag C．rope D．bucket
30. A．safety B．privacy C．freedom D．peace
31. A．cry B．talk C．breathe D．walk
32. A．scary B．serious C．sharp D．stable
33. A．escape B．leave C．die D．survive
34. A．reaction B．recovery C．reflection D．relief
35. A．get it B．make it C．call it D．catch it
第二节 语法填空（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 Internet has clearly affected all levels of education by providing endless possibilities for learning. I believe the future of education is 36 networked future. People can use the Internet to create and share knowledge and develop new 37 (way) of teaching and learning that excite students’ imagination at any time, anywhere, using any device. By connecting and empowering students and educators, we can speed up economic 38 (grow) and enhance the well-being of society throughout the world. We should work together, over a network, 39 (build) a global learning society.
40 (addition), the Internet is an inexhaustible (无穷尽的) source of information. The Internet has enabled users to move away from their former passive role as recipients (接受者) of messages 41 (give) by traditional media 42 an active role, choosing what information to receive, how, and when. The information recipients even decide whether or not they want to stay informed.
Today, you can use the Internet to access libraries, art galleries, news archives, and other information sources from anywhere in the world: I believe this is a key advantage in the education field. The web is a(n) 43 (amaze) resource for enhancing the process of building knowledge.
Besides its communicative purposes, the Internet 44 (become) an important tool for exchanging knowledge and education since it entered our lives; it is not just an information source, but a channel for connecting other people 45 are working on related research topics.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 通知写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，是你校学生会主席。你校打算举办面向本校交换生的“读中文经典，学中文语言 (Learning Chinese through Reading Chinese Classics)”活动。请用英语写一份通知，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动形式；
3. 活动持续时间。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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Students’ Union
第二节 读后续写（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。
Gabriel had always been fascinated by robots. His mother, however, did not think much of it. She often criticized him, urging him to focus on his schoolwork instead of those“ useless machines”, as she called them. She wanted him to spend more time on his books, and less time lost in the world of robotics. He, however, always worked quietly on parts, trying to create inventions that could solve everyday problems.
One day, Gabriel came back from school, bursting through the front door, holding a shining award in his hand. The gas detection robot he had built for months had just won first place in the regional competition. His heart raced as he imagined his mother would be proud this time.
“Mom! Look! I won!” he cried. His mother, standing at the kitchen counter, looked briefly. She sighed, “That’s nice, Gabriel, but I still don’t see what good it will do you. It’s not going to help you with your grades or get you into college. You need to focus on something more practical.” Her voice showed no interest. Gabriel remained quiet, determined to prove that what he was doing had value.
One evening, as the delicious smell of dinner floated through the house, an unexpected danger was quietly closing. Gabriel’s mother had been busy in the kitchen but had forgotten to turn off the gas. Unaware of the coming threat, she had wandered into the living room, settling down comfortably in front of the TV. The gas continued to escape, silently filling the air. The house was on the edge of a disaster.
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。
Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the house.
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Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.B 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.C 11.A 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.A
七选五
16.G 17.D 18.A 19.B 20.C
完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B 25.A 26.D 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.A 31.C 32.D 33.D 34.A 35.B
语法填空
36.a 37.ways 38.growth 39.to build 40.Additionally 41.given 42.to 43.amazing 44.has become 45.who/that
书面表达满分范文
46. 通知写作（满分范文）
Notice
To help exchange students improve their Chinese and experience traditional Chinese culture, our school will hold an activity titled Learning Chinese through Reading Chinese Classics.
The activity includes various interesting forms, such as classic reading contests, shared reading sessions and classic story sharing. It offers a good chance for you to learn authentic Chinese and feel the charm of traditional culture.
This activity will last for two weeks, from March 10th to March 23rd. Welcome all exchange students to join us!
Students’ Union
词数：81
47. 读后续写（满分范文）
Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the house. The sharp and continuous sound cut through the quiet room, instantly grabbing his mother’s attention. Startled, she immediately stood up and searched for the source of the alarm. It did not take her long to find the small gas detection robot made by Gabriel. Realizing the gas was leaking, she panicked at first but quickly opened the windows and turned off the gas valve at once. The fresh air rushed in and gradually cleared the dangerous gas inside the house. It was the little robot that saved the whole family from a terrible disaster.
Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school. The previous prejudice in her heart completely disappeared, replaced by deep guilt and pride. When Gabriel returned home, she walked up to him immediately, eyes filled with emotion. She sincerely apologized for her previous ignorance and told him how the robot had saved the house. She finally understood that his robotics hobby was never useless, but a precious ability to solve practical problems. From then on, she fully supported Gabriel’s inventions, encouraging him to keep pursuing his dreams and creating more meaningful works.
词数：158

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