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2025—2026 学年度上学期 2024 级
期中考试英语试卷
考试时间：2025年11月14日
第一部分 听力 （共两节、满分30分）
做题时先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题
卡上。
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where will the family spend their summer holiday?
A. In Japan. B. In Canada. C. In Australia.
2.What are the speakers doing?
A. Collecting money. B. Writing a letter. C. Reading a book.
3.What does the man want to buy?
A. A sofa. B. A bookshelf. C. A table.
4.How did the woman feel about the technology competition?
A. It was easy. B. It was interesting. C. It was frustrating.
5.What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Go to the grocery store. B. Visit the Internet cafe. C. Do shopping online.
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
将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
6.Why does the man talk to Sarah?
A. To ask for information. B. To extend an invitation. C. To make an appointment.
7.What does the man plan to do?
A. Lead the discussion. B. Redesign the system. C. Reschedule the meeting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8.What is the woman excited about?
A. Touring Los Angeles. B. Meeting Aunt Audrey. C. Playing with the fat cat.
9.How long does it take the speakers to get to Los Angeles from home?
A. About two hours. B. About three hours. C. About four hours.
10.What will the speakers most probably do next?
A. Continue driving. B. Turn back home. C. Feed their stomachs.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11.What happened when the man was climbing mountains?
A. He had a bad cold. B. He lost his equipment. C. He was stuck in bad weather.12.What caused the loss of the man's legs?
A. A fall in the mountain. B. Low temperature. C. An unsuccessful operation.
13.What did the man decide to do after losing his legs?
A. Design new climbing shoes.
B. Make equipment for the disabled.
C. Use technology to fight his disability.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14.What do people say about the paintings at the art exhibition?
A. They are full of life. B. They tell true stories. C. They lack clear meanings.
15.What does Harmony in Chaos try to show?
A. Various colors. B. Life journeys. C. Social harmony.
16.What can art bring to people according to the man?
A. Emotional support. B. Self-reflection. C. Total relaxation.
17.What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Pay for the cafe visit. B. Treat him to an exhibition.C. Tell him an interesting story.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18.When will all vehicles sold in California be electrically powered?
A. By 2026. B. By 2030. C. By 2035.
19.What may inspire California to lead in environmental efforts?
A. Its unique coastal location. B. Its diverse natural beauty. C. Its fastest growing population.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. The new rules announced in California.
B. The temperature rise in California.
C. The development of electric cars in California.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in
London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2, 300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-
century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the
gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most
easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to-15th-century
paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach,Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van
Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya,
Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm) and is free, but charges
apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk),
Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
21.In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?
A. The 13th B. The 17th C. The 18th D. The 20th
22.Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?
A. In the East Wing. B. In the main West Wing.
C. In the Sainsbury Wing. D. In the North Wing.
23.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?
A. Piccadilly Circus. B. Leicester Square. C. Embankment. D. Charing Cross.
B
Baggy has become the first dog in the UK—and potentially the world—to join the fight
against air pollution by recording pollutant levels near the ground.
Baggy wears a pollution monitor on her collar so she can take data measurements
close to the ground. Her monitor has shown that air pollution levels are higher closer to ground
level, which has helped highlight concerns that babies and young kids may be at higher risk of
developing lung problems.
Conventional air pollution monitors are normally fixed on lampposts（路灯杆） at
about nine feet in the air. However, since Baggy stands at about the same height as a child in
a pushchair (婴儿车), she frequently records pollution levels which are much higher than the
data gathered by the Environment Agency.
The doggy data research was the idea of Baggy's 13-year-old owner Tom Hunt and
his dad Matt. The English youngster noticed that pollution levels are around two-thirds higher
close to the ground than they are in the air at the height where they are recorded by the
agency. Tom has since reported the shocking findings to the government in an attempt to
emphasise that babies are at higher risk of developing asthma (哮喘).
Matt Hunt said he was "very proud" of his son because"when the boy gets an idea,
he keeps his head down and gets on with it, and he really does want to do some good and
stop young kids from getting asthma."
"Tom built up a passion for environmental protection at a very early age," Matt
added. "He became very interested in gadgets (小装置). About one year ago, he got this newpiece of tech which is like a test tube. One Sunday afternoon, we went out to do some
monitoring, and he said, 'why don't we put it on Baggy's collar（项圈） and let her monitor the
pollution?' So we did it."
Tom said, "Most of the time, Baggy is just like any other dog. But for the rest of
the time she is a super dog, and we are all really proud of her."
24.With a monitor on her collar, Baggy can ____________.
A. take pollutant readings B. reduce air pollution
C. process collected data D. record pollutant levels
25.What can we learn from the Baggy data?
A. High places are free of air pollution. B. Conventional monitors are more reliable.
C.Air is more polluted closer to the ground. D. Higher pushchairs are more risky for kids.
26.What is Tomˈs purpose of doing the research?
A. To test his new monitor. B. To find out pollution sources.
C. To prove Baggyˈs abilities. D. To warn of a health risk.
27.According to the passage, which word can best describe Tom Hunt?
A. Creative. B. Generous. C. Modest. D. Outgoing.
C
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into language learning has sparked both
enthusiasm and debate among educators and learners. A 2023 study published in Journal of Educational
Technology tracked 1,200 college students over a six-month period, comparing traditional language
courses with AI-assisted learning programs. The results revealed that students using AI tools showed a 25%
faster improvement in vocabulary and a 18% higher accuracy in grammar exercises, though their
performance in face-to-face conversation remained on par with（水平相当） the control group.
Researchers credit this discrepancy to the AI's strength in repetitive, rule-based tasks. "AI is good at
providing instant, personalized feedback on grammar and vocabulary," explained Dr. Li Mei, lead author
of the study. "But human interaction is irreplaceable for subtle differences like intonation, cultural context,
and emotional expression." This finding aligns with（相一致） a survey by the International Language
Teaching Association, where 68% of teachers noted that while AI reduced their workload in grading and
drill sessions, it failed to replicate（复制） the motivational impact of a teacher’s encouragement.
Critics argue that over-reliance on AI might weaken students’ ability to think critically. A follow-up
survey of the 1,200 participants found that 32% of AI users admitted to relying on the tool’s suggestions
without fully understanding the underlying rules, compared to just 11% in the traditional group.
"Technology should be a scaffold（脚手架）, not a crutch（拐杖）," warned Professor Zhang Wei from
Beijing Normal University. "Educators must guide students to use AI mindfully, combining its efficiency
with human-led deep learning."
Despite these concerns, the adoption of AI in language classrooms continues to rise. A 2024 report by
EdTech Insights predicts that by 2025, 70% of higher education institutions will bring AI language tools
into their curricula（课程）, driven by student demand for flexible, self-paced learning options. "Studentstoday grew up with technology; they expect learning to be interactive and adaptive," said Laura Chen, a
senior at Shanghai University who uses an AI language app daily. "It’s not about replacing teachers—it’s
about creating a more dynamic learning ecosystem."
28. What is the main finding of the 2023 study mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. AI tools significantly improved students’ conversational skills.
B. Traditional courses were more effective in long-term language retention.
C. Students using AI showed faster progress in vocabulary and grammar.
D. AI-assisted learning reduced the workload of all language teachers.
29. What does the underlined word "discrepancy" (Para. 2) probably mean?
A. Improvement B. Similarity C. Difference D. Advantage
30. What concern do critics express about AI in language learning?
A. It may reduce the number of teaching positions.
B. It fails to provide instant feedback on grammar.
C. AI tools are too expensive for most institutions.
D. Students might depend on it without understanding rules.
31. What does the 2024 EdTech Insights report suggest about AI adoption?
A. Student demand is a key driver for integrating AI into curricula.
B. Most universities will stop using traditional language courses by 2025.
C. AI will replace human teachers in 70% of language classrooms.
D. Educators are resistant to AI due to job security concerns.
D
People who multitask（多任务化） all the time may be the worst at doing two things at once, a new
research suggests. The findings, based on performances and self-evaluation by about 275 college students,
indicate that many people multitask not out of a desire to increase productivity, but because they are easily
distracted and can’t focus on one activity. And “those people turn out to be the worst at handling different
things,” said David Sanbonmatsu, a psychologist at the University of Utah.
Sanbonmatsu and his colleagues gave the students a set of tests and asked them to report how often
they multitasked, how good they thought they were at it, and how sensation-seeking (寻求刺激) or
imperative (冲动) they were. They then evaluated the participants’ multitasking ability with a tricky mental
task that required the students to do simple mathematical calculations while remembering a set of letters.
Not surprisingly, the scientists said, most people thought they were better than average at multitasking,
and those who thought they were better at it were more likely to report using a cellphone while driving or
viewing multiple kinds of media at once. But those who frequently deal with many things at the same time
were found to perform the worst at the actual multitasking test. They also were more likely to admit to
sensation-seeking and impulsive behavior, which connects with how easily people get bored and
distracted.
“People multitask not because it’s going to lead to greater productivity, but because they’re
distractible, and they get sucked into things that are not as important.” Sanbonmatsu said.
Adam Gazzaley, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, who was not a memberof the research group, said one limitation of the study was that it couldn’t find out whether people who start
out less focused tend toward multitasking or whether people’s recognizing and understanding abilities
change as a result of multitasking.
The findings do suggest, however, why the sensation-seeker who multitask the most may enjoy risky
distracted driving. “People who are multitasking are generally less sensitive to risky situations.” said Paul
Atchley, another researcher not in the group. “This may partly explain why people go in for these situations
even though they’re dangerous.”
32.The research led by Sanbonmatsu indicates that people who multitask __________.
A．seek high productivity constantly
B．prefer handling different things when getting bored
C．are more focused when doing many things at a time
D．have the poorest results in doing various things at the same time
33.When Sanbonmatsu and his colleagues conducted their research, they __________.
A．measured the changes of the students’ understanding ability
B．assessed the multitasking ability of the students
C．analyzed the effects of the participants’ tricky mental tasks
D．evaluated the academic achievements of the students
34.According to Sanbonmatsu, people multitask because of their __________.
A．limited power in calculation
B．interests in doing things differently
C．inability to concentrate on one task
D．impulsive desire to try new things
35.From the last paragraph, we can learn that multitaskers usually __________.
A．drive very skillfully
B．go in for different tasks
C．fail to react quickly to potential dangers
D．refuse to explain the reasons for their behavior
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。
Secret codes（密码）keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use
secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.
People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 36 . Code breaking
never lags（落后）far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is
called cryptography.
There are three main types of cryptography. 37 . For example, the first letters
of "My elephant eats too many eels" spell out the hidden message "Meet me".
38. You might represent each letter with a number, for example. Let's number
the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message
"Meet me" would read"13 5 5 20 13 5".A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code,
you must have a code book. 39. For example, “bridge” might stand for ”meet”
and “out” might stand for “me”. The message "Bridge out" would actually mean "Meet me". 40.
However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently.
A. In any language, some letters are used more than others.
B. It is very hard to break a code without the code book
C. Only people who know the keyword can read the message
D. You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.
E. As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them.
F. Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.
G. With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets
the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this 41 process and found something that has
changed my 42 at college for the better: I discovered ASL— American Sign Language.
I never felt an urge to learn any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my
friends. The 43 languages were enough in all my interactions. Little did I know that I would discover
my 44 for ASL.
The 45 began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club 46 their translation
of a song. Both the hand movements and the very idea of communicating without speaking 47 me. What
I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the past. This newness just left me 48 more.
After that, feeling the need to explore further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. I
only learned how to 49 the alphabet (字母) that day. Yet instead of being 50 by my slow progress,
I was excited. I then made it a point to 51 those meetings and learn all I could.
The following term, I 52 an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was 53 . I
soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. 54 , if there had been any talking, it would have
caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the 55 way of communication it opens.
41.A. planning B. evaluating C. searching D. founding
42.A. route B. progress C. major D. experience
43.A. spoken B. foreign C. body D. official
44.A. request B. concern C. passion D. objective
45.A. meeting B. trip C. story D. task
46.A. recorded B. performed C. adopted D. discussed
47.A. bothered B. supported C. embarrassed D. attracted
48.A. displaying B. acting C. saying D. wanting
49.A. print B. sign C. write D. count
50.A. inspired B. distracted C. acknowledged D. discouraged51.A. chair B. attend C. schedule D. organize
52.A. called off B. took over C. registered for D.gave up
53.A. advocated B. prohibited C. repeated D. ignored
54.A. Lastly B. Consequently C. Instead D. Nevertheless
55.A. easy B. potential C. quick D. new
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。
TCM, short for traditional Chinese medicine, is a system of medicine, which 5 6 (practise) in
China for over 3,000 years. It is largely related to Chinese history and culture. Shennong, 5 7 figure in
ancient myth, is believed as the father of Chinese medicine. According to the legend, he tested hundreds of
herbs to find anything 5 8 could be used as medicine.
Generally, TCM is much more about achieving the balance of human body. It has gradually
developed into a medical science in the daily life of the people and in the process of them 5 9 (fight)
against diseases. Professionals regard TCM as 6 0 (effective) in preventing diseases and curing
chronic(慢性的) illness than western medicine.
Under the theory of “treat pre-disease”, people believe some medicine and food share the same
origin 6 1 that the same kind of material can be part of the recipes of both medicine and food.
In 2015, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize 6 2 the discovery of artemisinin. Her
discovery 6 3 (root)in ancient Chinese herbal medicine has brought traditional Chinese medicine to the
world. Now it is 6 4 (wide) applied in other Asian nations. Many foreigners including Olympic athletes,
are getting fascinated by various 6 5 (treat), such as Cupping, Guasha.
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，你的新西兰朋友 将去中国朋友家做客，发邮件向你询问有关习俗。
请你回复邮件，内容包括：
Terry
．到达时间；
．合适的礼物；
1
．餐桌礼仪。
2
注意：
3
．词数 左右；
．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
1 100
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
2
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。
Theresa had always looked forward to the first day of school, but this year was different. Due to her
father’s recent job change, she and her family had moved across the country to a new town and a new
neighborhood.
She didn’t even want to get out of bed. Getting up meant going to school. She didn’t know a soul.
She had no friends here. Who would she talk to? Who would she hang out with? This would not be a good
day, she thought to herself.After a quick breakfast, she grabbed her things and headed down the street to the corner where the bus
would pick her up.In the distance, she could see two girls laughing about something. As Theresa got closer,
the girls shot a brief look at her way and then continued on with their conversation. Finally, the bus arrived.
Theresa stepped on and sat alone. The ride seemed rather long until the bus pulled up in front of the
school.
Theresa climbed off the bus with no idea where to go. The school was much bigger than her old one.
She had made it through the whole morning. But now it’s lunch time, and she was keenly aware of the fact
that she had no one to sit and dine with.She found a place alone in the corner and sat down with lunch. Just
as she started to eat, she saw two girls approaching. They were the girls from the bus stop.
“Do you mind if we join you?” said the one in front.
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。
“Mind? Please sit with me!” Theresa thought and quickly replied, “not at all.”
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For Theresa, the ride home was quite a bit different from the bus trip that morning.______________
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