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江西省临川第一中学
2025-2026学年高一下学期7月知识定时训练英语试题
一、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Bookstores have always held a special place in American culture. More than just places to buy books, they are community centers and educational playgrounds.
Barnes & Noble (Union Square, NY)
America’s largest bookstore company has reinvented itself. Covering 62,000 square feet across several floors, this Manhattan store includes carefully chosen books, vinyl (黑胶) records, and children’s sections. It now feels more personal, with local book selections and a comfortable café. Regular author events draw large crowds, proving that big stores can still feel warm and welcoming.
Powell’s City of Books (Portland, OR)
This Portland landmark sits on a full city block with an area of over 68,000 square feet. Its brightly colored rooms guide visitors through more than one million new, used, and rare (罕见的) books. The store now puts author readings online and sells books through the Internet. This combination (结合) of physical presence and online activity keeps Powell’s at the heart of American bookselling.
The Last Bookstore (Los Angeles, CA)
Housed in a former bank building, this 22,000squarefoot space features artistic book showcases, and a room of rare books. The store offers workshops, live music, and art shows, mixing arts with literature. This creative approach makes it both a tourist destination and a community gathering place.
Book People (Austin, TX)
The largest independent bookstore in Texas serves as Austin’s literary center. At 25,000 square feet, it builds strong community ties through excellent book choices. The store hosts a yearly literary festival and works closely with local writers, making it important to the city’s creative life.
1. What makes Barnes & Noble feel more personal
A．Hosting a yearly literary festival.
B．Offering vinyl records and rare books.
C．Providing local book selections and a café.
D．Going live for author readings nationwide.
2. How does Powell’s City of Books keep its leading position in American bookselling
A．By organizing workshops.
B．By cooperating with writers.
C．By covering a full city block.
D．By selling both online and offline.
3. Which bookstore mixes art showcases with its books
A．Barnes & Noble.
B．Book People.
C．The Last Bookstore.
D．Powell’s City of Books.
B
Commencement (毕业典礼) season has arrived again — and this year, many keynote speakers have discovered that it’s tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).
Last weekend, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced repeated boos (倒彩) during his speech to about 10,000 University of Arizona graduates on the great changes brought about by AI. A similar response met Scott Borchetta, the CEO of Big Machine Records, when he spoke to the graduating class of Middle Tennessee State University about how AI is helping the music industry.
“At the beginning we were excited about it,” said Kareen Gill, a graduate of University of Arizona with a political science degree. “But now, we don’t want it messing with the jobs that we’ve worked for years — so hard for four years — to be qualified for.”
“One immediate impact I have noticed is fewer entry level positions because AI is replacing many of those jobs,” said Sami Wargo, who just graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. “I have applied for around 30 jobs but haven’t landed one yet. That sucks.”
Not everyone has been met with verbal pushback to AI, though. When CleanHarbors founder Alan McKim spoke at the Northeastern University commencement, he appealed to the graduates to accept AI, but warned, “Your character will matter more than your code (代码).” No boos were heard in the audience.
As Dave Lee wrote in Bloomberg, “For any commencement speaker in 2026, no conversation about the future could be credible without mentioning AI. But in front of today’s graduates, striking the right tone is hard. They know the world of work they are entering has never been more uncertain. Anxiety runs high.”
4. What message can we get from the first two paragraphs
A．The keynote speeches were boring.
B．Many graduates felt threatened by AI.
C．AI has become an unavoidable topic.
D．Some graduating students were rude.
5. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Graduation.
B．Speech.
C．AI.
D．Music industry.
6. Which is closest in meaning to “That sucks” in paragraph 4
A．It is fair enough.
B．It is untrue.
C．It is very bad.
D．It is funny.
7. What is Dave Lee’s advice
A．Focus on AI’s harm.
B．Persuade graduates to accept AI.
C．Avoid mentioning AI.
D．Be mindful of graduates’ worry.
C
Do you love seeing beautiful lanterns outside The best time to do this is during the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. This year it is on Feb. 22, marking the end of Spring Festival celebrations.
Lanterns are a big part of the festival. One story says that the bright lanterns show respect for gods. Another says that people light lanterns to celebrate the declining darkness of winter. Watching lanterns is a great event. You see lanterns in any sizes and shapes you can imagine, from animals to plants and flowers. To make this activity more fun, people paste (粘贴) riddles (谜语) on the lanterns. “Ten plus ten, still is ten, ten minus ten, again is ten.” Guess what It is a pair of gloves.
In some places, people like releasing sky lanterns, which are called Kongming lanterns. A sky lantern is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom, where there is a small fire source. When the bright lights fly high in the sky, people bless family members and make wishes. Releasing river lights is also a way to bless for each other. Usually, the lights are in the shape of a lotus.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. At that time, young girls were not allowed to go out very often except during certain festivals. Therefore, looking at lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: “Anxiously, I searched for her in thousands, hundreds of ways. Suddenly I turned, and there she was in the declining light.”
8. Why do people light lanterns during the Lantern Festival
A．To paste riddles on lanterns for fun.
B．To release sky lanterns and make wishes.
C．To give young people a chance to meet each other.
D．To show respect for gods and celebrate the end of winter’s darkness.
9. Which of the following statements about the Lantern Festival is TRUE
A．People make wishes when releasing lights.
B．People light lanterns to drive animals away.
C．People paste riddles to show off their knowledge.
D．Young girls were not allowed to go out on the day.
10. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph most likely mean
A．growing.
B．fading.
C．brightening.
D．steady.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A．A day to Guess Lantern Riddles.
B．The Origin of the Lantern Festival.
C．Celebrations of the Lantern Festival.
D．River Lights on the Lantern Festival.
D
Exciting news from the University of Waterloo! A team of devoted researchers, led by PhD student Wei Wei, has made a remarkable discovery that holds the potential to change plastic waste into acetic acid (醋酸), using the power of sunlight.
Dr. Yimin Wu, a professor at the university, shared their inspiring vision, saying, “Our goal was to solve the plastic pollution challenge by changing microplastic waste into highvalue products using sunlight.” This mission is especially significant as plastic waste, particularly microplastics, has spread across ecosystems worldwide, raising serious concerns about its impact on both wildlife and human health.
With global plastic recycling rates still falling behind, this research team has stepped up to the challenge. They have developed a bioinspired photocatalysis (光催化) method using special iron atoms (铁原子). This technology copies how certain fungi (真菌) break down organic matter, showing the creativity of nature.
When placed under sunlight, the material drives a series of chemical reactions that change plastic into acetic acid with high selectivity. The reaction takes place in water, which is particularly important for addressing plastic pollution in waters.
The study shows that this method can effectively produce acetic acid from common plastics and it works well even with mixed plastic types. This adaptability makes the approach a promising replacement to traditional plastic burning, supporting ecofriendly use of materials and offering a fresh strategy for upcycling.
Roy Brouwer, coauthor of the research, stresses the benefits of this innovation, noting, “In terms of business and society, the financial and economic benefits related to this innovation seem promising.”
The research findings also open up exciting new ways for directly addressing microplastics. By breaking down plastics at the chemical level, this process could play an important role in preventing the buildup of microplastics in our water systems.
While still at the laboratory stage, the team expects that this approach could be adapted for largescale, broader environmental cleanup and the photocatalytic upcycling system can be further improved.
12. What led the research team to start their study originally
A．Rising recycling rates of plastic.
B．Business profits from acetic acid.
C．Discovery of sunlight’s chemical power.
D．Plastic pollution’s widespread harm.
13. What can we learn about the photocatalysis method
A．It can be applied to various plastics.
B．It can completely remove microplastics.
C．It breaks down plastics faster than burning.
D．It needs high temperatures to support reactions.
14. What does the team expect of their research findings
A．Helping reduce chemical use.
B．Coming into use immediately.
C．Being used on a larger scale.
D．Opening up a market for acetic acid.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A guidebook to waste treatment.
B．A scientific research report.
C．A brochure on acetic acid production.
D．A review on the plastic industry.
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The first time I swam at night was in the sea, just off the beach in Dover. I was in my mid20s, training with a group of strangers for a Channel relay (英吉利海峡接力赛). Back then, I didn’t like the dark on land, and if something touched my leg in the water, I would get really frightened. Naturally, the dark sea just made me especially nervous. However, because I knew how much this chance meant, I tried to hide my fear and get on with it. ___16___ But inside, my heart raced.
What I remember is unclear: the brown water of that coastline and the red and green lights hanging from our goggles (护目镜). There were no clear conversations or details I can remember. ___17___ Just unclear moments and nerves. And yet, some of my most powerful, emotional swims since then have been in the dark.
___18___ It was early summer and my friend Amanda encouraged me to come along for a night swim in the hope of seeing them. I had no idea what to expect. The experience was amazing. I walked into the water and trusted the people near me. After a few minutes, when I started swimming, I saw a line of sparkling (闪烁的) lights in the water. It took my breath away.
Every move made lights appear. It felt like magic. The lights stayed and every time I moved, I saw more shining lights. It was unusual and quietly extraordinary. ___19___
It may seem strange to invite you into darkness in May just as the days lengthen and light stays further into the evening. ___20___ Whether you are planning your first night swim or training for a long and difficult challenge, I hope you can discover the magic that waits after sunset.
A．Outwardly I put on a brave face.
B．I can’t think of any beauty or joy.
C．The other swimmers seemed calm and confident.
D．But this is a beautiful time to experiment and play.
E．My friend Amanda had been swimming at night for years.
F．One of my favorite swimming memories was looking for sea lights.
G．It is a gift from the wild that feels almost unreal until you actually experience it.
二、完形填空
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。
My dad worked as a used car salesman 28 years ago. Every Thursday night, he would ___21___ to Shreveport, LA, for an auction (拍卖). Often, I would drive a car for him to ___22___ at the auction.
One day I was riding with my dad when he ___23___ a hitchhiker (搭便车的人) with a backpack. Without hesitation, Dad ___24___ and offered him a ride. He asked the hitchhiker his name and started talking to him. The hitchhiker shared a lot of personal ___25___, including some sad events that ___26___ him. He was in low spirits, but I could see that his attitude was ___27___ as someone was really listening to him.
We drove for about 45 minutes before the hitchhiker got off. As he was leaving, my dad told him to stay ___28___ and that things would get better. Then, Dad reached into his ___29___ and gave him a twentydollar bill. The hitchhiker ___30___ and looked much happier, as if he was filled with ___31___ on that cold, dark highway.
We kept ___32___, and my dad didn’t say a word. I was still ___33___ at what I had just seen. I had always been told not to pick up hitchhikers, but my dad did it every time he saw one. While ___34___ that experience, I came to understand that one small ___35___ of kindness could make a difference.
21. A．run B．point C．head D．apply
22. A．wash B．repair C．test D．sell
23. A．noticed B．called C．pushed D．saved
24. A．rose B．stopped C．forgot D．hid
25. A．books B．meals C．stories D．gifts
26. A．waited for B．looked across C．tripped over D．occurred to
27. A．changing B．working C．missing D．striking
28. A．honest B．positive C．curious D．quiet
29. A．shop B．bank C．pocket D．desk
30. A．survived B．disappeared C．waved D．smiled
31. A．fear B．hope C．doubt D．patience
32. A．thinking B．resting C．driving D．talking
33. A．excited B．surprised C．skilled D．relaxed
34. A．reflecting on B．passing down C．handing in D．giving up
35. A．word B．reply C．trick D．act
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Million Pound Bank Note is a famous story by Mark Twain, one of the greatest figures in American literature, known for his humor and social criticism. The story is ___36___ ironic masterpiece on Wealth and Human Nature, ___37___ (explore) the absurd power of money through the journey of Henry Adams, a penniless American ___38___ (stick) in London.
Two wealthy brothers, Roderick and Oliver, had an ___39___ (argue) on whether a man can survive for a month only with a millionpound note. Henry, landing in Britain accidentally, was chosen as their “experiment subject”. He received the note but was forbidden to open the accompanying letter explaining its purpose.
In Act 1, Scene 3, Henry’s despair contrasts with the brothers’ amusement. His honesty about having no money ___40___ (delight) them, and the letter’s secrecy means society’s blind faith ___41___ wealth. Act 2, Scene 1 brilliantly illustrates the irony. When Henry visits a tailor shop, the clerks ignore him because his coat is ___42___ (wear). But when he shows the millionpound note, their attitudes change ___43___ (complete). This scene makes fun of how people judge others by their wealth instead of their character.
Money doesn’t always indicate a person’s true value. We should respect people not because of what they own ___44___ because of who they are. Through Henry’s adventure, Twain helps us look beyond money and challenges readers ___45___ (reflect) on what truly defines a person’s worth.四、书信写作
46.假定你是李华，上周五你校举办了以“智创科技触碰未来（Smart Innovation Shapes the Future）”为主题的科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容；
3.活动意义。
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。
A Successful Scitech Festival
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五、读后续写
47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David came to my fifthgrade class halfway through the year. He came from a broken home: his only parent, his father, was behind bars. David refused to do homework, picked fights on the playground, and talked back to teachers. Other students avoided him, and even some fellow teachers advised me to “give up on him” — but I saw intelligence and loneliness in his eyes, especially when he stared at the nature posters on my classroom wall.
I tried to help him with assignments, and to talk to him about his secret interest in animals, and I never shouted at him even when he misbehaved. But David pushed me away. One day, he got into a fight with a classmate over a pencil, and I had to pull them apart. As I cleaned his scrapes (擦伤), he said softly, “Why do you even care ” I handed him a blank notebook: “Let’s make a nature journal — draw whatever you see outside. No rules, no grades.”
He hesitated but took the notebook, and that night, he drew a bird he’d seen in the schoolyard. The next day, he slid the journal across my desk without a word. I looked through it and smiled — his drawing was rough but full of details. “This is amazing, David. Want to add more tomorrow ” Those words seemed to shock him — no one had ever praised his work before. Slowly, he started to open up: he told me he loved drawing birds and insects, and wanted to fill the journal with all the creatures in the neighborhood.
Later, he always stayed after school to draw in the garden, hiding the notebook in his backpack like a treasure. His classmates started to notice his change: when he shared a drawing of a bug with a friend, the class fell silent in shock.
注意：
(1)续写词数应在150个左右。
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
On the last day of school, David handed me a piece of paper before leaving.
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But three years later, a tall boy showed up at my classroom door, a thick notebook in his hands.
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【参考答案】
阅读理解 15 CDCBC 610 CDDAB 1115 CDACB 七选五1620 ACFGD
完形填空2125 CDABC 2630 DABCC 3135 BCBAD
语法填空36.an 37.exploring 38.stuck 39.argument 40.delighted 41.in 42.worn pletely 44.but 45.to reflect
46.书信范文
A Successful Scitech Festival
Last Friday, our school held a scitech festival themed “Smart Innovation Shapes the Future”. It aimed to inspire students’ interest in science and technology.
A wide variety of activities were held. Some students showed their creative inventions, while others gave lectures on hightech. We also attended interesting science experiments.
This festival benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to advanced technology, but it also encouraged us to think creatively.
47.读后续写范文
On the last day of school, David handed me a piece of paper before leaving. It was a sketch of a flying bird. Below the drawing were a few simple words: “Thank you for believing in me.” I held the paper tightly, deeply moved. David didn’t say much. He just gave me a shy smile and walked away. I kept the drawing as a precious treasure, hoping David would keep pursuing his gift for drawing.
But three years later, a tall boy showed up at my classroom door, a thick notebook in his hands. It was David. He told me he kept drawing all these years and dreamed of being an artist. The notebook was full of lively drawings of various creatures. He thanked me again for my encouragement. Seeing the great change in him, I felt proud. Small kindness can light up a person’s whole life.

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