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运城中学 2025-2026 学年第一学期高一年级期中考试
英 语 试 题
听力（满分30分）
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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
Fun things to do in high school
Learn another language
Your school might be holding foreign language classes, so this is a great way to start your
language learning journey! If you want more self-paced learning, apps like Duolingo are easily
accessible (可使用的) on our mobile phones. As our world becomes more interconnected, it’s
always good to learn another language or two.
Aim for a term of straight A
This can be a difficult task but not impossible to achieve, as long as you put in the right
amount of work and effort. If you are struggling (挣扎) with your grades, you can host or join
group studies with your classmates!
Don’t be disappointed if you are not able to get an A in a term. What’s important is having
the drive to go forward, as a famous person once said, “He who would climb a ladder must begin
at the bottom.”
Experience another culture
Culture and tradition are something that all humans share. No matter where we come from,
we always bring our culture with us. People coming from different cultures may be among your
friends or neighbors.
You can go to a museum, read a book, or try new food in your area. Remember to keep anopen mind and take the time to learn about them.
Bring a shareable treat to class
If you know your way around the kitchen, you can impress your class by making and
bringing them a delicious treat! Not only will this make their stomachs happy, but you’ll also bond
(联系) the whole class together. Just don’t forget to check with your teacher first before bringing
one.
1．What should you do if you want to learn a language at your own speed ?
A．Go to a museum to read books. B．Attend another language class.
C．Learn it on an app like Duolingo. D．Spend more time on mobile phones.
2．What’s the key if you can’t get an A in a term?
A．Learn to accept your grades. B．Changing your study method.
C．Join groups with your classmates. D．Having the drive to go forward.
3．What will probably be the result if you bring a treat to class?
A．Making your teacher angry and anxious.
B．Enjoying different cultures and traditions.
C．Bringing some students cooking methods.
D．Making your classmates happy and united.
B
On a freezing cold day, a couple had to move into a small apartment because of their failure
in business. The husband worked day and night to support the family but gave no care of his wife.
So she thought, “He doesn't love me any more. He just cares about his business ... not me”．
One day, she was about to take a shower when he stopped her at the door, “Let me take it
first, okay?” “Why not me first?” she asked. “I am tired, honey, you take it later, okay?” She was
entirely unhappy.
One day, she found nothing to do and turned on his computer. A few words came into her
sight. Reading them, she burst into tears. It was his diary：
Today, I was quite sad. She asked me why I was always taking the shower first, and I said to
her, “I was exhausted.” She was unhappy. In her mind, I treated her not as well as usual, but what
could I do? I was not as rich as before! We moved to the small apartment, and there was only one
shower in the bathroom. It was so cold to take a shower in such a cold winter. But I found that if
one person took the shower first, the room could get a little warmer. So every day I rushed to the
bathroom first. I was thinking that, when she took the shower, the room would get warmer, even if
it was only 1℃.
Now I cannot give her a comfortable life, take her to good restaurants, or buy expensive
dresses for her, but at least, I can give her 1℃ love.
4．Why did the couple move to the small apartment?
A．Both of them were out of work.
B．They wanted to live a better life.
试卷第2页，共9页C．The man could take better care of his business.
D．They were too poor to live in the former house.
5．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “exhausted”？
A．Devoted. B．Worried.
C．Tired. D．Injured.
6．What can be inferred from the passage ?
A．They would live a richer life soon.
B．The woman misunderstood her husband.
C．The man would care less about his business.
D．The woman would get angry after reading the diary.
7．What's the best title of the passage ?
A．A Love Story B．1℃ Love
C．A Suffering Couple D．Fight for the Bathroom
C
An artificial intelligence (AI) software has been developed that can interpret hard-to-read
texts on cuneiform tablets. It was created by a team from Martin Luther University Halle-
Wittenberg (MLU), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and Mainz University of Applied
Sciences.
Unlike previous methods that relied on photographs, the researchers used 3D models of
nearly 2,000 cuneiform tablets — about 50 of which were from a collection at MLU — achieving
significantly more reliable results. According to Hubert Mara, an assistant professor at MLU,
approximately one million cuneiform tablets still exist worldwide, but many are heavily weathered
and therefore difficult to decipher.
His lab proposed the idea of developing an AI system based on 3D models. This new
system interprets characters more effectively than earlier approaches. In principle, the AI operates
similarly to Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software, which converts images of writing into
machine-readable text.
“OCR typically uses photographs, which works well for ink on paper. However, with
cuneiform tablets, it's more challenging because lighting conditions greatly affect how well certain
characters can be identified,” explains Ernst Stötzer from MLU.
The team trained the new AI software, which successfully recognized the symbols on the
tablets. “We were surprised that our system performed so well, even on heavily weathered
tablets,” says Stötzer.
The researchers’ work represents a major step forward in the study of ancient writing
systems and opens up many new avenues for scientific exploration. Currently, the software can
translate symbols from two languages, but there are a total of twelve known cuneiform languages.
In the future, the software could also help decipher other weathered inscriptions, which, like
cuneiform, are three-dimensional.8．What is the purpose of the new AI system?
A．To create 3D models for damaged cuneiform tablets.
B．To discover cuneiform tablets all over the world.
C．To read symbols on cuneiform tablets.
D．To date different cuneiform tablets.
9．What makes the new AI system different from previous methods?
A．It is based on 3D models.
B．It uses a set of OCR software.
C．It can recognize computer texts.
D．It includes twelve cuneiform languages.
10．What impressed Stötzer during the research?
A．The long history of cuneiform tablets.
B．The effectiveness of the new AI system.
C．The influence of ancient writing systems.
D．The difficulty of protecting weathered inscriptions.
11．What is the author’s attitude toward the new AI system?
A．Indifferent. B．Objective.
C．Curious. D．Positive.
D
Art and science may seem totally different. Some people believe that art is about creative
ideas, while science means cold data (数据). However, they actually have a lot in common. A
study even showed that art can help students better remember what they’ve learned in science
class.
Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, found that students
using art in class listened more carefully, asked more questions, and volunteered more ideas. To
prove this, Hardiman teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.
In the experiment ( 实 验 ), the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade
classrooms. They provided both traditional and art-centered science lessons. In art-centered
classes, students might sing the information instead of just reading it.
The team divided 350 students into two groups. One group started with traditional science
classes, while the other began with art-centered ones. About three weeks later, the students
switched (对调). This way, each student experienced both teaching methods. Every unit was
taught in both ways to different groups. This helped researchers compare how students performed
in each type of class.
The results showed that students who started off in traditional classes did better after
moving to art-centered ones. Those who started with art-centered classes continued to do well
even when they went back to traditional classes. These students seemed to use the art skills they’d
learned. Teachers also reported that many students kept singing the songs they learned after
试卷第4页，共9页finishing the unit. Hardiman said, “The more we hear something, the more we remember it. Art
might help students find creative ways to learn on their own.”
12．What is a common belief about art and science?
A．They can lift our spirits. B．They share a lot in common.
C．They are like opposite things. D．They teach us to be reasonable.
13．What were the students asked to do in the experiment?
A．Lead group discussions. B．Attend two kinds of classes.
C．Give a speech in the lab. D．Pick their favourite teachers.
14．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the experiment?
A．Its process. B．Its change. C．Its importance. D．Its advantage.
15．How do the students probably benefit from art according to Hardiman?
A．Learn about teamwork. B．Forget terrible memories.
C．Improve language skills. D．Develop creative learning.
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。
Being “a grown-up” is a pretty unclear concept, even once you’re technically “grown-up”.
My career has taken its fair share of twists and turns in the past three years since I graduated, and
in some ways I feel like I’m still only starting to figure out what I want to do. 16 . So if
you’re still pondering the question, here’s my advice for making the best of it.
17
In some ways, in decision about the future allows you to have a much more open mind about
various career choices than those who’ve always known exactly what they want to do. If you limit
yourself too much, you could miss the opportunity to join an exciting new startup, develop a great
business idea, or try something unexpected that you might love.
Accept that the landscape is always changing
While it may have once made sense to dream about being a doctor, lawyer, or professional
ballet dancer, many of the jobs open to you now are ones you didn’t know about as a child. 18
. The job that fits you could be one you’d never even imagined at age 10, 25, or even 40.
Redefine (重新定义) “grown-up”
The concept of being a “grown-up” means that there’s a finish line to a personal and
professional life that is, in reality, always changing. 19 this discovery will likely be the
result of much trial and error, and you’ll probably find yourself fighting for new goals throughout
much of your life.
20 Being grown-up means being satisfed with the journey you’ve chosen and
enjoying the many different roads you’ve followed.
A．Do something
B．Embrace uncertaintyC．Even if the job has its disadvantages
D．The Internet transformed the professional landscape in totally unexpected ways
E．Truthfully, that grown-up person your childhood self once dreamed of might not exist
F．And I’ve learned that it’s OK not to know what you want to be even at a grown-up age
G．While you can hope that you’ll one day find a hobby or career that you’re enthusiastic about
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was a child, my mum liked to prepare food for dinner every now and then. And I
clearly remember one night when she made 21 after a long, hard day at work.
That Monday evening so long ago, my mum placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and terribly
burnt toast (吐司) in front of my dad. I remember 22 to see if Dad noticed! Yet all my
dad did was 23 his toast, smile at my mum, and ask me how my day was at my 24
. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him 25
butter and jelly (果酱) on that toast and eat it!
When I got up from the 26 that evening, I remember 27 my mum
apologise (道歉) to my dad for burning the toast. And I’ll never forget what he said, “Baby, I love
28 toast.”
Later that night, I went to kiss daddy goodnight and I asked him if he 29 liked his
burnt toast. He 30 me in his arms and said, “Son, your mum put in a hard day at work
today and she’s very 31 . Besides, a little burnt toast never 32 anyone!”
Actually, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. We can’t be 33
at everything we do.
What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s disadvantages and
choosing to celebrate each other’s differences is one of the most important keys to creating a
healthy, growing and lasting 34 .
If you learn to take the good, the bad and the ugly parts of your life as they are, you can
35 your life to the fullest.
21．A．tea B．breakfast C．dinner D．lunch
22．A．sitting B．waiting C．coming D．standing
23．A．reach for B．enter for C．answer for D．make for
24．A．shop B．office C．school D．home
25．A．take B．pass C．cover D．spread
26．A．table B．sofa C．chair D．bed
27．A．reporting B．making C．hearing D．letting
28．A．fresh B．dry C．cold D．burnt
29．A．specially B．really C．exactly D．certainly
30．A．brought B．raised C．held D．pulled
试卷第6页，共9页31．A．careless B．impatient C．sad D．tired
32．A．hates B．hurts C．helps D．excites
33．A．good B．quick C．ready D．clever
34．A．relationship B．company C．circle D．peace
35．A．change B．enjoy C．love D．save
第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 15 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。
Iron Fireworks, also known as Datiehua, is 36 unique form of fireworks in the folk
traditions of Henan and Shanxi provinces. According to historical 37 （record）, it can
be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
From the past to the present, the iron fireworks has been performed at Chinese New Year
38 （scare） away evil things and pray for blessings. At the beginning of the performance,
the craftsmen put iron blocks into the stove 39 a very hot fire is made to burn metal. With
a big , round, deep spoon 40 （hold） in the hand, a performer throws the molten iron
into the sky. The red-hot molten iron explodes into shining sparks, 41 （lighten） up all
the sky.
Today, the art of Iron Fireworks is gradually coming into the public eye. Mr. Yang Jianjun,
for instance, has been devoted to restoring the traditional craft and successfully promoted 42
（it）inclusion in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. In January of this
year, a Chinese girl named Jiang Xunqian 43 （gain） over 8 million likes on social
media by posting a video of her Iron Fireworks performance in Queshan County.
The performance displays the diligence, 44 （wise） and innovation of the
working people and showcases the passionate, brave and optimistic spirit of the Chinese nation,
functioning 45 a bridge connecting us with the spiritual civilization of our ancestors.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40
分)第一节（满分 15 分）46．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Rachel入读Senior High School 一个月了，给你写了一
封电邮，说她进入高中以来，不太适应新的生活和学习环境，感觉有些焦虑和迷茫，写信
向你征求建议。请你就此问题给他回一封信，内容主要包括：
1．新生们常常如此，不用太焦虑 2．建议：(1)集中精力于学习; (2)安排一些课外活动
3．提出希望
注意：1．词数：80左右; 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Rachel,
Yours,
Li Hua.
第二节（满分 25 分）
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。
Billy, a fourth-grade student at a primary school in Florida, was bullied (欺负) for his DIY
hand-drawn logo of the University of Tennessee(the UT), but this made students of the UT act in
support and the UT even turned his drawing into an official T-shirt.
It all started at “College Colours Day” on August 30. On that day, the primary school
students were invited to wear their favourite university’s football team’s colours. Billy, wore an
orange T-shirt representing his favourite university, the UT. He took it one step further to draw his
own UT logo with pen and paper and put it to his T-shirt. Billy excitedly showed his T-shirt to
Laura, a fourth-grade teacher at the school. She was greatly impressed and praised him for his
wonderful idea.
But after lunch, Billy came back to Laura’s office, crying. Billy was upset and hurt because
some girls at the lunch table had made fun of the hand-drawn logo on his T-shirt. Laura knew
sometimes kids could say really cruel words. She knew although the logo was not well-drawn and
of course not the most beautiful, Billy had tried his best to use the resources he had available to
him to take part in College Colours Day in his own way.
In an effort to cheer him up, Laura wrote in a post on Facebook, a popular social media
website, on Wednesday that one of her students was “SO EXCITED” to show her his orange T-
shirt pinned with a hand-drawn “UT” logo, but was made fun of. Laura wrote that she was
planning to buy him an official UT T-shirt to make it a little extra special for Billy and ended the
试卷第8页，共9页post by asking if any of her Facebook friends had any connections to the UT. What happened next
made her shocked. Her post spread rapidly on Facebook.
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。
By the next day, it had been liked and shared thousands of times by students of the UT.
When receiving and opening the surprise box, Billy couldn't believe his eyes
