2024-2025学年福建省莆田第二十五中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题

2024-2025学年福建省莆田第二十五中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题
Various Apps to Learn
Apps are typical digital learning tools, which can give you diverse and personalized content to meet your needs. Want to find an app that can help you learn? Here are some great ideas for you.
Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It covers subjects such as math, physics, biology, and even computer science. The real magic of this app is that you can learn at your own pace. You can review subjects that you are not good at, or start learning a subject you like. The app is in English. If you want to see its translation you can visit
http://opencom/khan.
BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a fun and simp le way. It’s free and teaches you something new every day. From the solar system to DNA, each topic starts with an interesting cartoon movie. After you’ve watched it, you can take a test to see how much you’ve learned.
Udemy is a “learn on demand” webs ite and app. It is for career- oriented individuals to start their course pricing at $10.99. This app allows you the flexibility to take your time on a course you purchase over the course of several months, without worrying about recurring (重复的) payments before you finish. This flexible learning app allows you to take things slow, fast, or
anywhere in-between with complete control on your end.
Duolingo is the premier leader in language education for learning apps. You can learn to
speak 29 different languages, all at the touch of a button. You’ll be invited to not only read new words, but to speak them. You’ll learn grammar and conversational strategies. This app helps you learn to communicate with a new portion of its inhabitants!
1. According to the passage, what apps allow you to learn at your speed?
A．Khan Academy and Udemy. B．Udemy and Duolingo
C．Khan Academy and BrainPOP. D．BrainPOP and Duolingo
2. What can Duolingo offer its users?
A．Subjects reviewing. B．Speaking practice
C．Technical support. D．Career training
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To compare the difference of different learning methods.
B．To introduce the development of learning technology,
C．To help find the suitable learning apps.
D．To provide various learning activities.
My daughter recently expressed interest in riding more. We live in a small city, and bicycles are a popular transportation choice here. I was excited at her choice. She would soon learn how easy it is to get around in this way, and how fast she can ride on two wheels. Bike tours are often quicker than bus or cab or car trips are.
Much to my surprise, none of this mattered to her. On one of our first trips together, I was fixing on the route ahead- turns, arrival time- when she said, “Hey Dad, wanna know a riddle?”
And then, before I explained how unsuitable this was, how we shouldn’t be telling jokes while riding, and how we should be focused on the road, on reaching our destination as soon as we could, she started, “What lasts forever but never dies?”
This is how it’s been. She has shared stories from the past, hopes for the future. I have been challenged to ride backward and to stretch legs out on both sides.
None of these have been dangerous, mind you. My daughter does not ride without proper care. She pulls even with me, for instance only on wide, empty streets. When the car appears, she quietly slips behind me and holds both eyes to the road. As soon as conditions of basic safety are met, though...
“Dad, slow down! Isn’t this a lovely neighborhood?” my daughter asks.
It is a lovely neighborhood. I’m surprised, I’ve come this way countless times, but never have I noticed any of this. Farther down the road, the laughter of children comes out from a game of ball.
I make a promise. From now on, I’m going to move more slowly on these rides. I’m going to notice the neighborhoods we move through. I’m going to enjoy this.
4. The writer had thought that riding would help her daughter ________.
A．go somewhere conveniently
B．have more bike excursions alone
C．do some tricks on the bike
D．learn the importance of time in traveling
5. According to the text, the writer’s daughter ________.
A．ignored the traffic while riding
B．had a good sense of safety
C．kept talking without looking ahead
D．enjoyed challenging any danger on the road
6. While looking at the neighborhood, the writer realized ________.
A．how easily his daughter was distracted
B．what a good neighborhood looked like
C．what he missed in the course of riding
D．why a neighborhood needed a garden
7. What promise did the writer make?
A．To be conscious of time in riding.
B．To take his daughter to ride more often.
C．To focus his attention on the destination.
D．To ride slowly to enjoy the beauty along the road.
How long do donkeys (驴) live? Do they live longer than horses? Donkeys can live for quite a number of years, although there are many things to consider that will enable a donkey to live a long and healthy life. In the wild, donkeys can live into their mid-teens, while domesticated (驯养) donkeys can live a much longer life. It’s generally considered that an aged donkey is one that is over 20 years old, but many donkeys live into their 30s, with some going on into their 40s, or extremely rarely, their fifth decade. This is more the case in donkeys kept as pets rather than as working donkeys.
Donkeys tend to live longer than horses live, and this comes down to biological reasons and species differences. As equines (马科动物) age, it becomes more difficult for them to bite their food into pieces and take in the energy they need to maintain a healthy body weight. For horses, this can be a real problem. However, a donkey’s digestive (消化的) system is much more efficient, meaning a donkey only requires 50% — 75% of the food that a horse of a similar size would need. Their ability to get the energy out of their food, will be able to help them survive on a diet that wouldn’t support a horse of the same size and weight.
Domestic donkeys first came from the African wild donkeys, who lived in the difficult, dry environment of areas of Northeast Africa. This means they are better suited feeding on bushes (灌木) and are better suited surviving on wild vegetation.
That is one of the reasons why domestication has helped both species, and how specific feed, such as short cut, enables both species to get the nutrition they need. At international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, part of their ongoing care as donkeys age is to alter their diet as suitable. The care they get there will hopefully see them living a healthy, happy life.
8. At what age do donkeys start to be considered old?
A．20. B．30. C．40. D．50.
9. What affects how long a domestic donkey lives according to the text?
A．Its size. B．Its food choice.
C．Which country it comes from. D．Whether it’s a pet or a working animal.
10. Why do donkeys live longer than horses?
A．Donkeys like eating short- cut plants.
B．Donkeys have better digestive ability.
C．Donkeys prefer various kinds of food.
D．Donkeys have better living conditions.
11. What do es the underlined word “alter” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Increase. B．Reduce. C．Doubt. D．Change.
Being in nature is really good for you. Even just seeing nature on your way to school will brighten your day. This is the experience that is being recreated in Birmingham, England.
Once the area around Birmingham was filled with orchards (果园), resulting i n its being called “a city surrounded by blossoms (花朵)”. However, by the 1900s, industrialization (工业化) had begun to take hold, and the orchards were destroyed to make room for buildings and factories. And according to the National Trust, Birmingham has lost 85% of its trees since the beginning of the
20th century.
But on January 17, 2023 that began to change. According to the website Secret Birmingham, a number 11 bus left its stations filled with trees instead of people. All along its 27-mile path, the bus dropped off those trees to citizens, schools, and community groups, who then planted them. All in all, about 600 trees have been handed out.
“Blossom is not only beautiful, but it’s also important for the wellbeing of the environment,” says Lucy Reid, who’s leading the Birmingham project. “It’s also great for pollinators (传粉者), such as bees, which help trees produce fruit, and the trees also help to clean the air.”
This isn’t the first time the National Trust has helped Birmingham blossom. The Trust cre ated “blossoms pop-ups” as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. According to the project, blossoming tree installations (装置) were set up in various well-known Birmingham locations such as St. Philip’s Cathedral Square.
The National trust has also started blossoming tree projects in other UK cities. In 2021, it created the London Blossom Garden, and now the Trust is planting fruit trees in Plymouth, Newcastle, and Nottingham. Its work is important for the protection of the country’s wildlands and climate.
H owever, their Blossoming Birmingham project shows that protecting a country’s nature not only helps the environment but brings joy and beauty to people as well.
12. What led to the loss of orchards in Birmingham?
A．Extreme climate. B．Poor management.
C．City development. D．Decreasing production.
13. How does the National Trust help Birmingham blossom in paragraph 3?
A．By filling the buses with blossoms. B．By sending its people to plant trees.
C．By providing trees for people to plant. D．By surrounding bus stations with trees.
14. What is Lucy Reid trying to talk about in paragraph 4?
A．The importance of farming. B．The purposes of their project.
C．The ways to protect the planet. D．The benefits of flowering trees.
15. What does the National Trust contribute to doing according to the last paragraph?
A．Beautifying the Earth naturally.
B．Bringing nature back to England.
C．Improving the living conditions for people.
D．Taking the lead in protecting the environment.
Why is Chinese a Good Language to Learn
If there’s one language in the world that’s worth learning, it’s the Chinese language. You must be wondering why. 16
Gain the job opportunities. With the steady development for decades, China has become the second largest economic power in the world while keeping closely connected with the west. 17 It helps a lot if you’re looking to work in a career that involves dealing with Chinese buyers or suppliers.
Know about the history and culture. 18 In fact, China has had a significant say in the history of the world. It’s agreed that four great inventions — namely paper-making, printing, gunpowder and the compass — made their way from China to Europe via the famous Silk Road. To really
understand the contribution of this part of the world and have a deep insight into the history of Asia, speaking the language can be beneficial.
19 Chinese literature, both ancient and modern, comes from an entirely different cultural background than literature written in the West. To really appreciate it, however, you have to read it in the original language. Many works of Chinese literature haven’t been translated into English, so you have no choice but to enjoy them as they stand. If you want to understand modern China, learning the Chinese language is vital.
Enjoy the food.In Britain, we’re familiar with Chinese food — or at least, a Westernized version of it. By learning the Chinese language, you’ll start to understand exactly what all of those words on the menu mean. In time, you might feel more comfortable order ing something that’s a little bit less familiar. 20
The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was _______. He grabbed his lunch bag out of his backpack and looked inside. He blinked. Beside his usual lunch, there was an envelope. Jacob opened it and slid out a (n) _______. It was of a suitcase. Jacob _______ what it meant.
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy _______. Now he was _______! When he got home, he asked his mother, “Are we taking a plane somewhere?” She just _______ at him, her eyes sparkling. “I guess it’s a mystery(谜)” was the only _______ she gave him.
Over the next few days, Jacob _______ more: a small American flag, a leaf from a palm tree and
_______ a juicy orange. Then one day, when he finally got to open his lunch bag, there was
________ in it except for his usual lunch. His heart sank. Maybe he had been wrong after all. Maybe there was no trip. He was very ________.
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and
________ your mother outside.” He opened the box. A smile slid across his face. He ________ and pulled out a small black hat with two round mouse ears.
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right?” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery ________,” laughed his mother. “Come on, we’re headed to the ________!”
21.
A．finished B．organized C．recommended D．registered 22.
A．backpack B．photograph C．envelope D．lunch 23.
A．recognized B．requested C．wondered D．imagined 24.
A．bag B．picture C．suitcase D．airplane 25.
A．awkward B．amazed C．content D．curious 26.
A．laughed B．rushed C．smiled D．shouted 27.
A．solution B．answer C．impression D．strategy 28.
A．found B．designed C．compared D．exchanged 29.
A．even B．yet C．still D．again 30.
A．everything B．nothing C．anything D．something 31.
A．impressed B．frightened C．stressed D．confused 32.
A．meet B．visit C．call D．challenge 33.
A．checked out B．cleaned up C．reached in D．came along 34.
A．improved B．explained C．arranged D．solved 35.
A．class B．airport C．home D．school
阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Kang, 36 high school student, lives in Hebei Province. Today is his first day at Senior High school. He 37 (feel) that his new school is very good and classrooms are 38 (amaze) since all of them have 39 (computer). He likes his English teacher, a woman 40 (call) Ms Shen. Ms Shen tells them reading comprehension is important and encourages 41 (they) to speak a lot in class. Li Kang and his classmates are interested in Ms Shen’s teaching method, 42 is completely different from that of the teachers at Junior High school.
Today, after Ms Shen gave students instruction, they introduced themselves in class. Ms Shen also helps students improve their spelling 43 handwriting. They do spelling games in a fun way. After this class, Ms Shen ask them to write a 44 (describe) of the street where they live. Most of them look forward to 45 (do) it.
46. I found most of my classmates and teachers ________ (friend). (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. The operation was Kelly’s only hope of________(survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. ________ (obvious), I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. It is for this reason that Spanish is the main________ (office) language of Peru. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Especially________ (amaze) is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (所给词的适当形式填空）
51. As a teacher, it is her ________ (responsible) to educate and inspire her students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. I really wanted to tell him to please be quiet and ________me________(不打扰). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
53. I am ________in the library ________ (要么...要么...) in the computer lab. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
54. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be ________ ________(喜爱) computer games. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
55. Some students even become ________ ________(对......很入迷) the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ (报名) for advanced literature. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
57. You can spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals ________ ________(特有的) the rainforest. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
58. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together
________ ________(除了) the perfect fit of the stones. (根据汉语提示完成句子）
59. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Peter在给你的邮件中提到他今年要来中国旅游，想让你为他推荐一个旅游地。

请你用英语给他回复，内容包括：
1. 推荐旅游地。

2. 说明理由
3. 表达祝愿。

注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua。