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2025 年秋期长寿中学高一年级半期考试
英语试题
注意事项:
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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上无效。
3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
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．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．The man’s sister. B．A pet. C．An accident.
2．What is the woman doing?
A．Feeding some ducks. B．Watering some seeds. C．Trying some chocolate.
3．What makes the woman unsatisfied?
A．The slow Internet speed. B．The huge Internet bill. C．The heavy workload.
4．What telephone number should you dial in the US if you are robbed in the street?
A．911. B．119. C．110.
5．How does the woman feel about social media?
A．It’s convenient. B．It’s time-consuming. C．It’s useful for staying in touch.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答 6-7 题。
第 1页/共 11页6．What are the speakers talking about?
A．A robot. B．A project. C．An accident.
7．How might the woman feel in the end?
A．Worried. B．Hopeless. C．Confused.
听下面一段较长对话，回答 8-9 题。
8．What do we know about the Pallas’s cat?
A．It is very friendly. B．It is expert at hunting. C．It looks nothing like a cat.
9．What mainly causes the decrease of Pallas’s cats?
A．Human factors. B．Being killed by wolves. C．Some unknown diseases.
听下面一段较长对话，回答 10-12 题。
10．What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand?
A．Disagreeing with others
B．Making fun of others.
C．Encouraging others.
11．In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money?
A．Brazil.
B．Japan.
C．Germany.
12．How does the man sound in the end?
A．Frightened.
B．Worried.
C．Unbelievable.
听下面一段较长对话，回答 13-16 题。
13．Where did Bruce see a red squirrel (松鼠)?
A．At his garden. B．In a farm. C．In the wild.
14．How many red squirrels were there in Britain in 2007?
A．About 25,000. B．About 150,000. C．About 3,500,000.
15．What mainly caused the reductions in the number of red squirrels?
A．Introduction of gray squirrels. B．Some unknown illness .C．Short of food.
第 2页/共 11页16．How did Bruce manage to take such wonderful photos?
A．By practicing a lot. B．Through his tutor’s help. C．With the help of his grandpa.
听下面一段独白，回答 17-20 题。
17．What is the speech mainly about?
A．How nature inspires technology.
B．How technology affects daily life.
C．How technology can save the planet.
18．Which invention was inspired by whales and dolphins?
A．Life-saving medicine.
B．Tiny and energy-efficient machine.
C．Underwater sound wave technology
19．What is the speaker?
A．A student. B．An engineer. C．A teacher.
20．What may the speaker focus on?
A．Public education.
B．Economic growth.
C．Environmental protection.
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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Have you ever imagined how New Year’s Eve would look in other countries? Listed below are some unique
New Year traditions around the world.
Breaking Dishes at a Neighbor’s Door
An odd Danish New Year tradition is throwing dishes at a neighbor’s door. Strangely, this makes them happy
instead of annoying them. The family with the tallest tower of broken plates, glasses, cups and other crockery is
considered to be the luckiest person because it symbolizes their large number of loyal friends.
Talking to Spirits
Talking to spirits is a part of Mexican belief. Mexicans strongly believe that they can communicate with the
第 3页/共 11页souls of their dead loved ones. New Year’s Eve is considered the best time to communicate with dead spirits to
convey a message or ask for guidance. And this is not done at home on an individual basis but a legal Mexican
practice.
Eating Grapes at Midnight
In Spain, the countdown to the New Year is a unique experience. As the clock strikes midnight, people quickly
eat 12 grapes, one for each ringing sound. Each grape represents a month of the year, and consuming them all is
said to bring good luck in the coming months.
Throwing flowers into the ocean
In Brazil, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with great passion on the beaches. Many people wear white, which is
believed to bring peace and good fortune. At midnight, they make offerings to the goddess of the sea, by throwing
flowers into the ocean.
1. What does breaking dishes at a neighbor’s door represent in Denmark?
A. Power. B. Wealth.
C. Misfortune. D. Friendship.
2. What do Mexicans do on New Year’s Eve?
A. They eat grapes to bring good luck.
B. They throw flowers into the ocean.
C. They communicate with dead spirits.
D. They wear unique clothes to celebrate.
3. Which section of the newspaper is the text probably from?
A. Health. B. Culture. C. Science. D. Travel.
B
Most have probably heard of Henry David Thoreau and his book Walden, even though his message of
simplicity may sound outdated. Nowadays, smartphones flood us with text messages. Many consumers are buying
the latest digital devices, from tablets and fitness trackers to commercial drones (无人机). Simple living seems to
be a thing of the past.
Thoreau would beg to differ. As a writer who advocated the value of simplicity almost two centuries ago, he
was a contrarian (叛逆者) for his time. He lived during the height of the Industrial Age, distinguished by the rise of
large factories, expanding urban developments, and powerful machines.
Turned off by the constant busyness of this time, Thoreau withdrew from city life to live alone in the woods.
第 4页/共 11页He brought with him only the necessities of life and wrote about this adventure in his book Walden. In the book,
Thoreau is basically making a philosophical statement. We are not living meaningful lives due to modern
technology. We created powerful machines to make life more convenient. Unfortunately, these machines have done
the opposite. In his words, “men have become the tools of their tools”.
That is to say, we are not the ones controlling technology. Technology is controlling us. Every few minutes,
smartphones may distract us with messages. At least half of Americans check their phones several times an hour.
Meanwhile, information overload from social media can weaken our concentration and heighten confusion.
When technology causes that much distraction and confusion, it may be healthy to simplify life by reducing
technology overuse. Personally, I’ve done so in two ways. First, I use very little data on my phone and keep the
apps on it to a minimum. Most time, I only use my phone to call or text. Second, I quit most social media. Sure,
those two things aren’t as extreme as Thoreau withdrawing into the woods. Nevertheless, they’re realistic moves I
can make toward living a more meaningful life.
4. Which statement would Thoreau probably agree with?
A. Technology holds back our ambition.
B. Technology is key to a meaningful life.
C. Simplicity is outdated in modern times.
D. Simplicity is possible in a tech-driven world.
5. Thoreau escaped to the woods because ________.
A. he was abandoned by society B. he enjoyed adventures in the forest
C. he tried to prove his independence D. he was fed up with busy industrial life
6. Why are smartphones and social media mentioned in Paragraph 4?
A. To discuss the effect of modernization.
B. To illustrate men’s heavy reliance on tools.
C. To highlight the extensive use of technology.
D. To show the convenience of technological tools.
7 What does the author think of his ways of simplifying life?
A. Amusing. B. Exciting. C. Satisfying. D. Challenging.
C
Nature was Chen Rui’s “childhood home”. The 37-year-old researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’
第 5页/共 11页Institute of Zoology was not able to talk until he was 4 years old. He didn’t have friends around his age, which led
him to turn his attention to nonhuman things around him. He became fascinated by the world of insects. “The
happiest time of my childhood was in the farm fields. I squatted there, observing the activities of insects, including
ants building their homes and dragonflies flying low. I had so many questions about their activities and was full of
curiosity about this world,” says Chen.
The experiences in his childhood planted a seed deep in his heart. Decades later, he’s a scholar who has
engaged in life-science investigations in nearly 100 countries and regions on five continents. He has found around
100 new species, living and extinct. “I was ‘healed’ by nature,” he says. “I wanted to grow up to share the power of
nature with more young people and to popularize understanding of animals, including insects.”
He has ever visited the Amazon rainforest several times, trying to discover new species. One insect variety he
found was leaf-cutter ants, a species that shows powerful cooperation and farming abilities. He is impressed by
their close coordination. He observed that the ants are divided into different groups that are respectively responsible
for cutting leaves, transporting harvested pieces, clearing obstacles out of the way, guarding the colony and taking
care of the young. “Several million ants can live in one nest, but their activities are very orderly,” says Chen.
Chen points out that leaf-cutter ants are not the only species to possess magical abilities. “If we humans
believe we are the smartest beings in the world, we may be constrained by this preconception. If we are instead
humble and regard all other beings as our teachers, we can gain boundless wisdom,“ he says.
8. The underlined word “seed” in paragraph 2 refers to___________.
A. Interest in farmland B. Passion for studying insects
C. Dream of becoming a scholar D. Curiosity about the Amazon rainforest
9. Which aspect of leaf-cutter ants impresses Chen Rui?
A. Their orderly teamwork. B. Their daily activities.
C. Their farming ability. D. Their unique transportation.
10. What does Chen Rui expect people to do?
A. Explore the world of science. B. Apply theories to our lives.
C. Protect nonhuman things around us. D. Take inspiration from other species.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The Joys of Childhood in the Fields. B. Chen Rui: A Person Cured by Nature.
C. Chen Rui’s Adventures in the Amazon. D. Leaf-Cutter Ants: An Amazing Species.
D
第 6页/共 11页For many students, math is a tough mut to crack, often causing confusion and frustration. However, : reseztiers
are offering new solutions by applying eye-tracking technology to revolutionize how math is again and learned.
Eye-tracking uses non-invasive devices made up of three main components: an infrared (红外线) Egist source, a
high-speed camera, and a processor equipped with specialized software. The infrared Egra. which is invisible to
humans, ensures students remain unaware of the tracking process and behave satizzally. As the camera captures re
flections from the eye, the processor analyzes the data to determine size the subject is looking, how long their gaze
stays, and which objects draw their attention. Dr. IrinaKlizieae, a professor at Kaunas University of Technology,
explains that this technology allows esezciters to explore how students engage cognitively (认知绝) with math
problems rather than just focusing on the final answers.
By studying how long students' eyes stay on the specific parts of a problem, researchers can ideatify the precis
e concepts that canse confusion. For example, if a student spends an unusually long time on a spectfic equation or
symbol, it suggests they are struggling to understand it. Teachers can use these insegists to provide targeted
explanations, helping students focus on their weak points and improve me m eastending.
Eye-tracking also helps redesign learning materials by generating heat maps—visual representations that show
where students focus their attention most. These maps caable educators to adjust content layouts to make critical in
formation more noticeable. As Paskovske, a PhD student working with Dr. Kliziene, notes, “If students skip over
an important part, the material can be rearranged to draw their neation back to it. ”
D. spite its benefits, eye-tracking technology cannot provide a complete picture of the learning process.
Learning involves various cognitive and behavioral elements that cannot be captured through eye movements alone.
For this reason, teachers and researchers are encouraged to use eye-tracking in combanation with other methods,
soch as verbal reports and performance assessments, to fully understand students' learning experiences and find
better ways to support their progress.
12. Why is infrared light used in eye-tracking research?
A. To ensure students behave normally. B. To reduce the impact of room lighting.
C. To avoid affecting participants' vision. D. To enhance the accuracy of visual data.
13. What should teachers do if a student's gaze remains on a problem for a long time?
A. Offer clearer explanations. B. Change the lesson contents.
C. Ail d more practice questions. D. Adopt more interactive activities.
14 How does eye-tracking help teachers improve learning materials?
第 7页/共 11页A. By replacing confusing instructions. B. By collecting feedback from students.
C. By using brighter colors to draw attention. D. By highlighting the most concerned parts.
15. What is implied in the last paragraph?
A. Math learning requires consistent efforts. B. Multiple tools are needed to study learning.
C. Eye-tracking technology needs further testing. D. Verbal reports are more effective than eye-tracking.
第二节 七选五(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。
It is no secret that social media is harmful to everyone for many reasons: from general internet safety, to
causing insecurities or becoming a major distraction. ____16____ Social media can have a large impact on people’s
perspectives, opinions and the way they view the world — especially teenagers.
In recent years, social media creators have done a really effective job of creating algorithms (算法) that can
keep track of what you engage with, and provide more content based on your preferences and interests.
____17____ Exposure to only one perspective in the long run can lead to what are called echo chambers, or
situations in which one’s beliefs are constantly supported by the people around them, rather than hearing other
opinions.
____18____ By only being exposed to people who agree with you, you are prevented from considering other
perspectives, which perpetuates (使持续) close-minded attitudes. Since social media users are used to seeing
content they agree with, the first opinion that they see on a new issue is the one they are most likely to agree with,
despite not hearing opposing thoughts. ____19____
Recently, the term “chronically online takes” has resurfaced on social media. This concept refers to opinions
that only seem to exist online, and lack the support of real world experience.
____20____ In fact, chronically online takes are problematic themselves, successfully weakening actual issues
that should be called out.
A. This fails to show respect for your privacy.
B. This ensures that you continue using social media.
C. Usually, it takes the form of calling things problematic.
D. However, the negatives of social media go even deeper than that.
E. The key issue is that people are content with being told what to think.
F. The problem with echo chambers is that they discourage critical thinking.
G. Echo chambers increase social media users’ impatience and kills their creativity.
第 8页/共 11页第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分 45 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。
Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks ___21___ than words.
According ___22___ specialists, our bodies send out more messages than we realize. In fact, non-verbal
communication takes up about 50% of what we really ___23___. And body language is particularly ___24___
when we attempt to communicate across cultures. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. For example,
different societies treat the ___25___between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having
bodily contact even with friends, certainly not with ___26___. People from Latin (拉 丁 ) American countries
___27___, touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it's possible that in conversation, it may look like a Latino(拉丁
美洲人) is following a Norwegian（挪威人） all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep
moving ___28___. The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep backing away , which the
Latino will regard (认 为 ) it as ___29___. And when people are from ____30____cultures, there's a strong
possibility of misunderstanding. Body language ____31____from culture to culture, the crucial thing is using body
language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. The best advice is to obey the Golden Rule: treat
others as you would like to be ____32____. Perhaps the best example is ____33____, a smile can help us get
through difficult situations and break down ____34____. And if we are feeling sad or ____35____, there is nothing
better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.
21. A. straighter B. louder C. harder D. further
22. A. at B. with C. in D. to
23. A. hope B. receive C. discover D. mean
24. A. immediate B. misleading C. important D. difficult
25. A. trade B. distance C. connections D. greetings
26. A. strangers B. relatives C. neighbors D. enemies
27. A. in other words B. on the other hand C. in a similar way D. by all means
28. A. closer B. faster C. in D. away
29. A. weakness B. carelessness C. happiness D. coldness
30. A. different B. European C. Latino D. rich
31. A. takes B. comes C. results D. varies
32. A. noticed B. treated C. respected D. pleased
第 9页/共 11页33. A. smiling B. crying C. shouting D. calling
34. A. relationship B. barriers C. conversation D. politeness
35. A. happy B. excited C. surprised D. lonely
第二节 单句填空 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. I was extremely _______ (inspire) by the elegant way the words sounded. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. The ____________ (embarrass) moment made her face turn red. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. It is the first time that such a large-scale international sports event ________ (hold) in this city since its
establishment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. After a heated discussion, we made up our ________ (mind) to record our experiences at school. (所给词的适
当形式填空)
40. There were ________ many cars in the street that I couldn’t get through. (用适当 词填空)
41. Given the serious pollution, the local government has decided to call for an end to the factories’________(legal)
behaviors. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. It is important that children develop ________ awareness of valuing parents’ love. (用适当的词填空)
43. If we don’t take measures to protect this kind of rare animals, they will die ________ sooner or later. (用适当
的词填空)
44. The reason why you got into a panic (恐慌) was ________ you hadn’t been well prepared for what’s going to
happen. (用适当的词填空)
45. To harvest oil and gas profitably from the North Sea, we must focus ______ the exploitation of small reserves
as the big wells run dry! (用适当的词填空)
第三节 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 panda has a huge appetite for bamboo. A typical animal eats half the day — a full 12 out of every 24
hours — and relieves itself dozens of times a day. It takes 28 pounds of bamboo ____46____ (satisfy) its daily
needs. Pandas will sometimes eat birds or mice as well as apples, carrots and cooked sweet potatoes.
Pandas are often seen eating in a relaxed sitting posture, with two legs stretched out before ____47____ (they).
They may appear ____48____ (peace), but they are skilled tree-climbers and efficient swimmers.
Pandas have a ____49____ (high) developed sense of smell that males use to avoid each other and to find
females for mating in the spring. After a five-month pregnancy, females give birth to a baby ____50____ two,
第 10页/共 11页though they cannot care for both. The blind ____51____ (baby) weigh only 5 ounces at birth and cannot crawl until
they reach three months of age. They are born white, and develop their much-loved coloring later.
____52____ (improve) conservation efforts and better survey methods show ____53____ increase in the wild
panda population. Hundreds more pandas live in research centers and zoos, in ____54____ they are always among
the most popular attractions. Much of what we know about pandas _____55_____ (come) from studying these zoo
animals, because their wild cousins are so rare.
第四部分 写作(满分 25 分)
56. 很多同学都喜欢在闲暇的时间里上网，网络既给我们带来了好处，又有不好的地方。请你以“Advantages
and Disadvantages Of the Internet”为题，用英语写一篇短文，发表在 join us.edu.cn 校园网。内容要求：1. 描
述网络的优缺点；
2. 发表个人感想。
注意：1. 可根据自己想法适当发挥；
2. 词数：100 左右短文（标题不计入总词数）
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