高三第一学期期中考试英语试卷1

2024-2025学年黑龙江省哈尔滨市第九中学高三上学期期中考试英语试卷17th iPhone Photography AWARDS Call for Entries●CategoriesAbstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, City life/ Cityscape, Landscape, Lifestyle, Nature, People, Portrait, Series (3 images), Still Life, Travel, Other.●RequirementsEntries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are suitable. The photos should not be changed in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps.The submissions must be in the original size or not smaller than 1000 pixels in either height or width.●Prize sAll photographers compete for the 4 IPPAWARDS Photographers of the Year. Grand Prize, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.Grand Prizes: All entries compete for the famous IPPA Photographer of the Year Award title.14 Gold Bars: The 1st place winner of the 14 categories will win a Gold Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.14 Platinum (白金) Bars: The 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 14 categories will win a Platinum Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world.Certificates in all Categories: All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each categories will receive a IPPAWARDS certificate.Honorable Mentions: IPPAWARDS judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they consider fit.●How to Enter:1. Select how many images you want to enter.2. Follow the check-out process to pay the entry fee.3. Select your images and upload; click here to start. If possible, please name each image with your name and the category you are submitting like this: “First Name-LastName-Category. jpg”●Deadline: October 30, 20241. What makes a qualified entry for the competition as an iPhone user?A．An unused original photo. B．An 800-pixel photo.C．A two-image Series. D．A published photo.2. What prize will you get if you win the second place in Architecture?A．Gold Bar. B．Platinum Bar.C．Honorable Mention. D．Grand prize.3. Where can you see this text probably?A．In a photography magazine. B．In a photography guidebookC．On a photography website. D．In an iPhone manual bookOrion Jean is a kid on a mission. His goal is to spread kindness and inspire others to do the same.It all started last year when Orion’s elementary school teacher suggested that the then 9-year-old enter the National Kindness Speech Contest. “I decided that I was just going to give it a shot and see how it would go,” Orion tells us. He gave a speech about how kindness could “change a nation,” and won the competition, receiving a $500 cash prize.He quickly realized he wasn’t going to use all of that money. “I’m a kid,” he says, “I have everything that I could ever want. But there are people who don’t.”Orion, who says his parents always taught him that “kindness is a virtue that we should all try to possess,” came up with the idea of the Race to Kindness campaign - a series of events to help others. Orion describes the campaign as “just an idea where I w ould spread kindness and people would be able to join the race by spreading kindness in their own communities.” He decided to start by helping children with health problems in the hospital, saying, “What better way to amuse a kid than a toy?” So, he used h is winnings to buy as many toys as possible and launched a toy fair to gather more. He collected over 600 toys, which were donated to the Children’s Health Hospital in Dallas in 2021.But Orion was just getting started. After the toy fair, he launched an ambitious “Race to 100, 000 meals” to help food-insecure people in his community. Race to Kindness partnered with a local nonprofit organization to help get 100, 000 meals donated and to feed people who might not have had a meal for Thanksgiving. The resul t? “We were able to not only reach but also surpass our goal of 100, 000 meals,” he says.In May 2022, the kindness activist decided to launch “Race to 500, 000 Books” to help families who couldn’t afford books or live in “book deserts”. When asked why he thinks of books, “I’m a huge book fan,” Orion shares, “and studies show that children who have books in their homes do better academically.”4. What does the underlined words “give it a shot” mean in Paragraph 2?A．Have a try. B．Give a hand.C．Get a big head. D．Have second thoughts.5. What helps Orion bring about the idea of the Race to Kindness campaign?A．His great passion for racing.B．His unused toys all over the place.C．Family education from his childhood.D．Heartbreaking scenes in the hospital.6. Which of the following can best describe the young boy Orion?A．Creative and childish. B．Kind and straightforward.C．Easy-going and sympathetic. D．Generous and enterprising.7. What is most likely to be discussed in the following paragraph of the passage?A．How the studies affect academic performance.B．The final outcome of Orion’s toy-gathering event.C．Orion’s future career planning after his graduation.D．The achievement of the Race to 500, 000 Books campaign.When adult humans meet a baby, many can’t help speaking in a higher-pitched (更高音的), sing-song y voice. This shift, known as parentese, is not unique to humans — it has also been observed in animals like monkeys and gorillas. Now, scientists are adding one more species to that list: bottlenose dolphins.Dolphins are intelligent animals that live and hunt in groups. They communicate in a unique way: every individual produces its own signature sound that acts much like an ID card, usually by its first birthday. But how does each come up with its distinctive whistle? For babies, it might have something to do with listening to Mum. To solve this mystery, researchers examined the sounds mother dolphins, make.Scientists studied 34 years’ worth of recordings of sounds made by 19 female bottlenose dolphins. When the mother dolphins were near their young, they continued to make their signature sound, but at a higher frequency. They also used a wider range of frequencies than they did when their babies were not nearby.This discovery suggests that using these modifications mother dolphins assist their young in learning how to produce these calls themselves. Since dolphin babies often spend some years with their mothers before living on their own, it makes sense that this adaptation would help them learn to communicate. At the very least, the higher-pitched whistle likely gets the babies’ attention. “It’s important for a baby to know,’ Oh, Mum’s talking to me now,’” says marine biologist June Mann. This kind of research could help us understan d how language developed in humans. “It is absolutely essential to have basic knowledge about other species and how they communicate,” says Mann. “I would be really interested to see whether dolphins also change their sounds when interacting with babies of others, which is what happens in humans.”8. What do the underlined words “this mystery ”refer to in paragraph 2?A．Why dolphins live and play in groups.B．How dolphins develop their unique sounds.C．What aspects of intelligence dolphins possess.D．Whether dolphins can use parentese like humans.9. How did the researchers carry out their study of dolphins?A．By analyzing mother dolphins’ sound features.B．By recording parent-child interaction frequency.C．By measuring the distance between parent and child.D．By examining the speech organs of mother dolphins.10. What is a suggested reason why dolphin mothers use parentese with their young?A．To help them learn to talk. B．To teach them hunting skills.C．To express worry and care. D．To distract their attention.11. What is the purpose of the text?A．To compare the parentese of humans and dolphins.B．To illustrate the development of dolphin intelligence.C．To share new findings about dolphin communication.D．To highlight the value of studying dolph ins’ language.If a stranger offered you a free cookie, you might well eat it. But what if they offered to also give you $2? You might politely decline and walk away thinking. “Something smells fishy.”In a study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers found that people tend to turn down offers of “free money,” as well as unusually cheap services, because they seem “too good to be true.”In the initial experiment, nearly 40 percent of participants ate a cookie offered freely— compared with about 20 percent of those offered $2 as well. “People typically imagine things like someone did something disgusting to the cookie,” says study lead author Andrew J. Vonasch, a psychological scientist at the University of Canterbury in NewZealand.Nine further experiments used online questionnaires to present other cases. These included being offered money to accept a ride home and surprisingly cheap flights. In each case, past a certain threshold (门槛), higher potential money gain reduced part icipants’ likelihood of accepting the offer.Vonasch says the study illustrates that contrary to the “standard economic model,” which supposes humans always seek to maximize gains, transactions (交易) need to also be understood as social interactions between people trying to understand each other’s minds.If someone seems to violate accepted norms, such as self- interest, without any explanation, we assume they have hidden motives and infer there will be “phantom (幻影) costs”, imagined consequences that reduce what Vonasch calls an offer’s “psychological value”. Factors beyond the present moment may come into play. “Understanding that others’ perceived overgenerosity may put us in their debt could also help explain people’s reluctance,” says Vonasch.The researchers also showed how to make the effect less severe: simply provide a reason for the deal. The “cheap flights” experiment included a condition where the seats were revealed to be very uncomfortable. “Uncomfortable seats aren’t typically a selling point,” Vonasch says. “But telling people the seats were uncomfortable made them more willing to take them because it was sufficient explanation.”12. Why might people reject an offer of $2 along with a free cookie?A．They dislike a money- related offer. B．They distrust the true value of the offer.C．They think the offer is not good enough. D．They suspect the offer only lasts a shorttime.13. What aspect of the nine further experiments is introduced in Paragraph 4?A．The moral concerns. B．The research method.C．The experiments’ duration.D．The participants’ background.14. Why does the author mention the “cheap flights” experiment in the last paragraph?A．To stress the unpredictability of human choices.B．To illustrate how hidden motives affect people’s choices.C．To emphasize the importance of providing clear examples.D．To show giving sensible reasons can increase acceptance of offers.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Are you worried about “phantom costs”?B．Are you fearful of violating socialnorms?C．Why do you accept other’s generosity?D．What is an offer’s “psychologicalvalue”?Many people do not read the classics. Their reasons begin with the language being too difficult and end with the storyline too distant to the present context. 16 . It is a gradual affair. We begin as acquaintances (泛泛之交) and eventually become close friends with private jokes between us. So how does one approach a classic?Don’t be afraid to be confused.We get it: it’s hard to power through confusion. It doesn’t feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere. 17 . Instead, be proud of yourself for trying, and get excited about all the new things you’ll learn.Research, research, research.18 . Researching the author and the time and place they were writing about can help you situate yourself during tricky passages. The author’s experience, viewpoint, and historical context might help you make the connections you might not have otherwise.19 .This step is self- explanatory (不释自明的). While it’s not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so. Remind yourself that it’s a new learning chance. Take a deep breath, then leap onto the deck (甲板) of Melville’s Pequod or step cautiously through the gates of Castle Dracula.Remember: there is no right answer.There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no fixed interpretation and no exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects are meaningful to you. Just enjoy the process. 20 . Even if your interpretation of the work isn’t perfect, it’s still valuable.Camping is a rite of passage (成人仪式) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first _______ of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant from India, I thought it was_______Then I _______ 26 and started trying new things. I had been _______ mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. _______, I decided to try camping.Then I over heard a(n) _______ between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this? Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home?” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!” my mom _______. My parents had no _______ in me surviv ing one night in the wild.My friends and I _______ in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it ________; life felt gentler and easier. As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the ________ lights above me. Morning came. I didn’t even realize I was ________ to leave until we started packing everything up.I wasn’t just leaving, having accomplished something I ________ thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of ________ for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different ________ to an activity that I had thought strange for so many years.21.A．attempt B．taste C．proposal D．target22.A．odd B．invisible C．amazing D．rough23.A．grew B．observed C．turned D．recalled24.A．involving B．surviving C．abandoning D．experiencing25.A．Overall B．Moreover C．However D．Therefore26.A．comment B．promise C．conversation D．quarrel27.A．explained B．complained C．agreed D．consulted28.A．mercy B．sympathy C．faith D．jealousy29.A．encamped B．enclosed C．encountered D．enrolled30.A．shot up B．slowed down C．broke out D．put off31.A．swinging B．bouncing C．rolling D．twinkling32.A．curious B．enthusiastic C．upset D．desperate33.A．hardly B．constantly C．ultimately D．merely34.A．foundation B．appreciation C．resolution D．realization35.A．contrast B．attitude C．priority D．exposure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。

成都石室中学2024-2025学年度上期高2025届期中考试英语试卷试卷说明：英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。

英语试题卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。

考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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. What seems to be a problem for the man?A. That his phone may be damaged.B. That the weather is terrible.C. That his clothes are wet.2. What did the man give to the woman?A. Some flowers.B. A T-shirt.C. A cake.3. Who is the woman probably?A. A language teacher.B. A writer.C. A musician.4. What do the speakers think about the latest cell phones?A. They are made smaller.B. The camera systems are impressive.C. It needs some professional knowledge to use them.5. What are the speakers probably going to do next?A. Put up a tent.B. Fish in the lake.C. Get food at a store.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。

2024~2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测高三英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小1.5分，满分75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。

例：How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C.1. What books does the woman usually read in the libraryA. Storybooks.B. Course books.C. Science books.2. What is Mike’s father nowA. An expressman.B. A teacher.C. A photographer.3. When does the woman expect to arrive at the destinationA. At about 4:00.B. At about 6:00.C. At about 6:30.4. What will the man probably do this weekendA. Practice tennisB. Play volleyball.C. Watch a baseball game.5. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A training program.B. A singing contest.C. A karaoke bar.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。

高三上学期期中考试（英语）第I卷（共两部分，共105分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。

注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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。

、What does the man mean?A. The food should be kept warm.B. They should have eggs for dinner.C. It's extremely hot outside.、What is the price of the chair now?A. $ 50.B. $15.C.$65.、What does the man think of his friend Sam?A. Selfish.B. Kind-hearted.C. Open-minded.、What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman has good eyesight.B. The speakers both see the kite.C. The man has poor eyesight.、Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At the doctor's.B. In front of a computerC. In the classroom.第二节（共15小题；每题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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

盐城市2025届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试题参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1.B2.A3.A4.C5.C6.B7.C8.B9.A10.C 11.A12.B13.C14.B15.B16.C17.C18.B19.A20.A第二部分阅读（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）21.D22.B23.A24.A25.C26.A27.C28.D29.D30.B 31.D32.A33.C34.B35.B第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36.D37.B38.A39.E40.F第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41.A42.B43.D44.C45.B46.A47.D48.B49.C50.D 51.A52.C53.D54.A55.B第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56.and57.natural58.from/against59.inspired60.flexibility 61.had entered62.to drive63.a64.who/pletely第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节（满分15分）Path to SuccessLooking to the future,I want to become a data scientist,which is based on my interest in mathematics.I am eager to prepare myself for this challenging career.Data science is becoming increasingly important in various industries.To reach my goal,I set a plan to build a stronger foundation in math now,after which I will pursue a degree in data science at university.Additionally,I’ll seek part-time opportunities to gain practical experience and sharpen my skills.With hard work,I’m confident I can achieve my dream.第二节（满分25分）Then she put it down disappointedly after seeing the price.Letting out a sigh,she walked away, her eyes still lingering on it.I could tell how much she loved it but I knew she wouldn’t buy. Determined to give her a surprise,I waited until she was out of sight and quickly made the purchase. My heart beat fast as I thought about what a surprise this would be on Christmas morning.With the figurine in my bag,I went home with my family.I placed it under the tree and settled in to wait for Christmas morning.The day finally came. My siblings and I tore into the treats and treasures our parents had lovingly put inside stockings and brightly wrapped packages.Then we began presenting gifts to parents.When my mom unwrapped my gift,she recognized the figurine instantly,and her face lit up with surprise and joy.She turned to me and hugged me tightly with tears in her eyes.Seeing her happy made me realize the joy of giving.书面表达评分建议应用文写作（满分15分）一、评分原则1.本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分；2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分；3.词数少于60，从总分中减去2分；4.评分时，应主要从以下三个方面考虑：(1)内容要点的覆盖、表达的清楚程度以及合理性；(2)使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性；(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。

2024年重庆一中高2025届高三11月期中考试英语试题卷注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。

2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)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. Why won't the boy go on the ride?A. He is too short for it.B. He doesn't like it.C. He has to wait for his parents.2. What happened to the woman?A. She borrowed a wrong book.B. She bought a book at a high price.C. She was fined for not returning the book on time.3. What will the man most likely do this weekend?A. Buy a new tank.B. Visit the woman again.C. Get some goldfish delivered.4. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. A way to lose weight.B. The benefit of exercise.C. A workout plan.5. How much had the man borrowed before?A. $50.B. $100.C. $150.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。

辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解The skin is an essential part of your body and is its largest organ. As you can imagine, getting burnt can lead to very serious injuries. The first and most important step in the treatment of burns is giving first aid. CAUSES OF BURNSYou can get burnt by a variety of things: hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation, the sun, electricity, acids, or other chemicals. TYPES OF BURNSBurns are divided into three types, depending on the depth of skin damage.● First- degree burns These affect only the top few millimetres of the skin. These burns are not serious. Examples include mild sunburn and burns caused by other minor household incidents.● Second- degree burns These go below the top layer of the skin. They are serious and take a few weeks to get better. Examples include burns caused by hot liquids.● Third- degree burns These affect every layer of the skin, and sometimes the tissue under it. Examples include burns caused by electric shocks, burning clothes, or petrol fires. These burns cause very severe internal injuries and the victim must go to the hospital at once.FIRST-AID TREATMENT1. Place burns under cool running water, especially within the first ten minutes. The cool water stops the burning process and reduces the pain and swelling.2. Dry the burnt area gently with a clean cloth.3. Remove any clothes using scissors if necessary, unless you see the fabric sticking to the burnt skin.4. Cover the burnt area with a loose clean cloth. Applying oil to the injured areas is a bad idea, as it will keep the heat in the wounds and may cause infection.5. If burns are on the face, make sure the victim can still breathe.6. If the victim is suffering from second or third- degree burns, there is an urgent need to take him/ her to the hospital at once.1．What is an example of a first- degree burn mentioned in the text?A．A slight kitchen burn.B．A burn from very hot water.C．A severe burn from a petrol fire.D．A deep tissue damage from steam.2．Why shouldn't oil be applied to burn?A．It is a poor conductor of heat.B．It can worsen the burn by trapping heat.C．It will increase pain and cause immediate scarring.D．It may lead to infection by creating a wet environment.3．Where would you expect to find the information above?A．A financial newsletter.B．A beauty and skincare guide.C．A home improvement magazine.D．A first- aid book.On a quiet afternoon, as the sunlight shone through the curtains and cast a warm glow on the attic (阁楼) floor, I started a journey through time. It was there, in the corner behind the old suitcase, that I made a fascinating discovery — a shoebox filled with old letters.These letters, tied together with a faded ribbon, were a collection of conversations between my grandmother and her friends from past time. The dusty smell of aged paper and ink filled the air, transporting me to a time when communication was a deliberate and heartfelt act.In an age where a simple text or email can convey our thoughts, these letters served as a deeply touching reminder of the depth and meaning that can be found in the written word. They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother's generation and my own.With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself — to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish.In a world racing towards the future, it's the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told.4．What does the author consider the letters to be?A．Simple messages from the past.B．Bridges between different generations.C．Outdated communication methods.D．Unimportant things of past time.5．What personal resolution does the author make after reflecting on the letters?A．To clean the attic of unnecessary items.B．To digitize all family letters for preservation.C．To learn more about the history of the family.D．To write more frequently to maintain connections.6．Which sentence may the author agree according to the passage?A．Every family has a story to tell.B．The pen is stronger than the sword.C．Old letters carry voices from the past.D．The hand that writes the history makes the history.7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Treasure in Letters.B．A Journey Through the Attic.C．Digital Distraction.D．The Power of Pen and Ink.Research into whether the human voice helps plants isn't conclusive. Even so, there are convincing reasons that chatting up your potted friends is good for them—and you.Plants don't interrupt when you' re speaking. They don't argue or ask difficult questions. And regardless of whether they're actually listening, research has shown them to be a calming presence. It's no wonder, then, that so many of us talk to ours.In a 2022 survey by trees. com. 50 percent of the 1, 250 respondents reported talking to their plants and trees. When asked why, 65 percent said they believe it helps them grow. The research. however, isn't definitive about this point. While studies have found that vibrations (震动) caused by sound do affect plants, the jury's still out on whether the human voice offers any specific benefit.A study in a 2003 issue of the journal Ultrasonics investigated the effects of classical music and the sounds of birds, insects and water on the growth of Chinese cabbage and cucumber. The conclusion? Both forms of sound exposure increased the vegetables' growth.“Plants definitely respond to vibrations in their environment — which can cause plants to grow differently and become more resistant to falling over, " says Heidi Appel. a professor of environmental sciences at the University of Toledo in Ohio. “Those vibrations can come from airborne (空气传播的) sounds or insects moving on the plants themselves. And plants will respond differently to tones and music than to silence. "Despite the lack of studies and evidence about the benefits of talking to your plants, there is at least one potential benefit. “If we identify with a living organism that we' re tasked with taking care of, we' re going to take better car c of it, " Appel says. For example, if talking to your plants helps you feel more connected to them, you might water, dust and prune (修剪) them more regularly and take other measures to care for them and help them thrive.8．What does “the jury's still out” imply about the effect of the human voice on plants in the paragraph 3?A．The result is still up in the air.B．The fact will be proven.C．General agreement has been reached.D．The possibility is ruled out.9．What does Heidi Appel suggest about the relationship between plants and humans?A．Plants prefer music over other sounds.B．Sound has little effect on plant growth.C．Feeling connected to plants can lead to better care.D．Plants can communicate with humans through sound.10．What is the author's attitude to the benefits of talking to plants?A．Indifferent and unconvinced.B．Objective with a positive outlook.C．Critical and dismissive.D．Highly enthusiastic and supportive. 11．What is the main idea of the passage?A．The best ways to care for plants.B．The history of plant research.C．How talking to plants can affect them.D．The advantages of indoor gardening.Why does one plus one equal two? One possible answer is “It just does!” Math can seem like a world of rules you just have to follow, which makes it seem rigid and boring. Whereas my love of math is somewhat driven by my love of breaking rules, or at least pushing against them.Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two. If you and your friend both have enoughcash to buy one cup of coffee, then together you still might have enough to buy three. If one pair of tennis players gets together with another pair for an afternoon of tennis, there ends up being more than two pairs of tennis players because they could play in all sorts of different combinations.Sometimes, one plus one is just one, like if you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get on c pile of sand. Or, as an art student of mine pointed out, if you mix one color with one color, you get one color.Actually, Math isn't really about getting the right answer. It's about building good justifications. I often hear parents complaining if children can do something one way, why do they need to know all these other ways?Imagine we were designing a jungle gym for children. We'd want to test it in every possible way to make sure it's safe. We'd want to jump on it, swing from it, fall from it and try to pull it out of the ground, rather than simply trusting that we built it well. The solidity of math comes from not wanting to trust things, but wanting to jump and swing and know that our framework will hold up. One of the reasons the framework is so strong is preciscly because we question it so deeply.I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers, rather than a place where the answers are fixed and we' re supposed to know them. And I hope we will place more emphasis on those who are curious, and who follow their curiosity on a journey that may be slow and without a clear destination, a quiet walk through the countryside rather than a race to the finish.12．In what way does the author approach mathematical rules?A．Thinking outside the box.B．Following them strictly.C．Finding them entertaining.D．Recognizing their importance.13．In the context of tennis players, what does the author mean by “one plus one can be more than two”?A．Tennis players can teach each other new techniques.B．More tennis equipment is needed for each additional player.C．The enjoyment of tennis doubles when more players are involved.D．Two pairs of tennis players can form multiple doubles combinations.14．What is the purpose of mentioning the jungle gym in paragraph 5?A．To simplify the complexity of mathematical learning.B．To illustrate the value of diverse mathematical approaches.C．To demonstrate that math is only useful in practical applications.D．To argue that a single method is sufficient for understanding math.15．What does the author hope for the future of mathematics?A．It will become more rule-based.B．It will focus on getting the correct answer.C．It will promote the joy of discovery.D．It will emphasize speed and efficiency.Summer can be fun — until boredom strikes. Scientists have learned that boredom reflects our human need for meaningful and challenging activities — and it often spurs us to find them. But where to start? 16 .Seek something meaningfulWe get a ton of satisfaction from looking beyond ourselves, helping others, and working to solve problems. Think of one tiny step you can take to help solve a problem that’s often on your mind. 17 . Talk with a parent about volunteering at a children’s library or an animal shelter.18Putting yourself out of your comfort zone is a surefire way to wake up your senses. Learn how to say three sentences in a language that has always fascinated you. Spend an afternoon playing a sport you never tried before. What makes you nervous? Tackle your fear: Sing in front of others. Ride a roller coaster. Learn about snakes.Add variety19 . Invite a new kid to join you in an activity. Try tasting a new food every week. Mix things up a little!Be a friend (OR two)When you try a new activity with someone, it’s double the fun! And it doesn’t matter if you’ re awesome or terrible at it. 20 . Go rollerskating, or try two- person juggling. Film a funny news show. Add mystery ingredients to cookies, then ask your family and friends to guess what’s in them.Leave room for surprisesNOT planning out every detail of your day can lead to wonderful things. Listen moreclosely to other people’s suggestions. Ask yourself “Why Not?” more often. Pay attention to what’s around you, and make time to explore!A．Branch outB．Play it safeC．You came to the right placeD．Then all of a sudden, restlessness sets inE．Take different routes to a place you go oftenF．Surprise a family member, friend, or neighbor by doing something nice for themG．Either way, you’re making memories that will become stories you tell over and over二、完形填空Every day, as I commute to school on the bus, I’m part of a diverse group of individuals. The bus is filled with the 21 faces of labor workers, the energetic chatting of students. and the thoughtful expressions of office professionals. The bus, with its constant movement, is a small 22 of the busy world outside, where everyone is on their own journey.One particular day, I was seated next to an elderly man whose eyes seemed to hold a depth of experience and wisdom. His presence served as a gentle 23 that each person carries unique stories shaped by the years.As the bus rolled along, it 24 me that our lives, much like this bus ride, are full of brief encounters and shared moments. We share the same space with others, yet often 25 to take the time to understand one another’s stories. This realization made me value each interaction more deeply. Each person I 26 on the bus, no matter how 27 , might have something valuable to share, something that could broaden my 28 into the world.Now. I’ve made it a 29 to appreciate these chance encounters. They may appear as ordinary folks, but each one has the potential to offer a new perspective or a life lesson. Life is a 30 of small, significant moments, and being mindful of them can greatly enrich our experiences and enable us to 31 more quickly to the intentions and feelings of others. So, let’s not be too 32 in our journey through life. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty and connections we make, for they are the 33 teachers and the storytellers of ourshared human experience. By doing so, we 34 ourselves to learn from the people we meet and the world around us, 35 depth and color to our own lives that we might otherwise overlook.21．A．annoyed B．tired C．confused D．thrilled 22．A．imagination B．thought C．reflection D．impression 23．A．reminder B．warning C．sign D．mark 24．A．stuck B．occurred C．told D．hit25．A．start B．manage C．struggle D．fail26．A．run into B．find out C．come up D．go through 27．A．instantly B．regularly C．briefly D．deliberately 28．A．recognition B．insight C．awareness D．knowledge 29．A．duty B．point C．purpose D．mistake 30．A．collection B．part C．couple D．bit31．A．pick up B．catch on C．work out D．bring back 32．A．casual B．focused C．hurried D．concerned 33．A．strict B．patient C．silent D．motivated 34．A．force B．persuade C．advocate D．allow 35．A．engaging B．leaving C．making D．adding三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024～2025学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（考试时间：上午10:15—12:15）说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分150分（不含听力）。

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写到答题卡上。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A．£19.15.B．£9.18.C．£9.15.答案是C。

1．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Transport options.B．A weekend plan.C．A business deal.2．What is the man going to do?A．Tidy up his room.B．Wind up the essay.C．Carry out a survey.3．When is the competition probably held?A．In February.B．On May Day.C．At the end of June.4．Where is Tom going this afternoon?A．To the computer lab.B．To the campus canteen.C．To the gym.5．Why didn’t the man see the movie yesterday?A．He isn’t a moviegoer.B．He needed a rest at home.C．He didn’t want to miss the exhibition.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。

天津市2024—2025第一学期高三年级期中考试英语试卷第一卷（共4部分；满分115分）一. 听力（共15小题，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. Where was the woman brought upA. In India.B. In England.C. In China.2. Why does the man want to leave his companyA. He sees no future.B. He is always busy.C. His boss doesn’t like him.3. What does the man think of the movieA. Dull.B. Interesting.C. Scary.4. When did Lucy get to schoolA. At 2:00. D. At 2:15. C. At 2:30.5. What will the speakers do nextA. Eat out.B. Cook food.C. Have a rest.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。

6. What is the man doing in SydneyA. Traveling.B. Teaching.C. Studying.7. What kind of children is the woman trying to helpA. Who can’t see clearly.B. Who don’t know how to read.C. Who can’t understand what they read.8. What do we know about the course in SydneyA. It costs less.B. It’s well-organized.C. It finishes more quickly. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。