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石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年高二年级第一学期开学考试 英语试题 1、 阅读理解 A A Beginner’s Guide to Goal Setting for Teens Are you trying to get into your dream college? Hoping to make it into the school basketball team next year? Or maybe get an A in chemistry? Regardless of what your goal is or how big it is, if you’re a young person who wants to accomplish something, you’ve come to the right place. This guide to goal setting for teens is definitely for you! When it comes to goal setting, SMART goals are the top dog. This well-established tool for goal setting is highly influenced by Locke and Latham’s goal setting theory and used by almost every major company out there. If there’s one tool for goal setting for teens to understand, it’s this one. You’ll probably encounter it later on in university or your career as well too! When creating a SMART goal, here’s what you need to consider... A SMARI goal is... Specific→State exactly what you will accomplish Measurable→Progress is trackable and you will know when you achieve it Attainable→It is possible for you to achieve the goal Relevant→It is consistent with your values, interests and other goals Timely→Includes fair, but firm deadlines Where to start? 1. Start by thinking about your whole job and the broad areas (or “buckets”) of responsibility and results over which you have control. 2. Develop a goal statement for each bucket. To get the scale right, remember to focus on end results, rather than tasks. 3. Goals should be high level enough to include the core outcomes for which you are responsible, but specific and clear enough so you will be able to measure success. 4. Goals should be on-going job responsibilities and any new projects and assignments that are specific to this performance cycle. 5. Having too many goals can be an indicator that your goals are defined at too detailed a level and are focused more on tasks than on end results. 6. If it seems that your goals are becoming too many and focus on individual tasks, it may be helpful to consider combining several goal statements into a broader outcome area. 1．The author recommends SMART most probably because ______. A．he is a trainer for a major company B．it is a tool well supported by theory C．the readers need it for their future life D．teens are big dreamers but not doers 2．Xiao Ming, an average high school student, writes the following goal for the new semester: My goal is to raise my scores above 90（out of 100） in all my classes this semester because getting good scores will help me get into a good college. Which two criteria of SMART are seriously missing in Xiao Ming’s goal statement? A．Relevant, Measurable. B．Specific, Attainable. C．Measurable, Attainable. D．Relevance, Timely. 3．According to the guide’s Where to Start, which is the most important factor to consider? A．The sense of responsibility. B．The measurement of success. C．A good knowledge of tasks. D．The right level of goals. B For 78-year-old Wang Gaiying, the remote ancient building in Gaoping, Shanxi Province, is not only a hidden architectural treasure but also her home for the past 58 years. Its 24 vividly detailed statues have become popular online recently. With the main hall built in 1168, the structure was repaired and expanded during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). Thanks to its recent popularity, the once-damaged building was restored and opened to the public on Aug. 24. Now many people come to admire it every day. As more people visit, Wang’s devotion to preserving the structure has gone viral and hit national headlines, giving a lot of publicity to these caretakers of the country’s cultural heritage. What makes Wang stand out is that her family has been guarding the building for four generations - cleaning it, keeping people from entering and preventing theft. Since getting married at 20, Wang began assisting her mother-in-law who became the guardian of the building in the 1950s. When she passed away in 1988, Wang took over the responsibility. With the passing years, it has been a challenge for her to preserve the structure. After discussions with her daughter and her son-in-law, the couple moved from their nearby home to the building to help Wang Gaiying. Just as promised, her daughter took on the role of part-time tour guide after graduating from college, joining her grandmother and mother in safeguarding it. In some ancient buildings that are not open to the public in the quiet mountains and countryside of Shanxi, more than 3,000 grassroots protectors like Wang Gaiying care for these rarely known ancient structures. The locals call them culture keepers, who watch over the structures day and night. Like unsung heroes, they have been preserving the past and ensuring that the cultural treasures of Shanxi are protected for future generations. 4．What can we learn about the ancient building? A．It has been open to the public since 1168. B．It was first built in the Ming Dynasty. C．It is located in a faraway region. D．It has been well maintained throughout its history. 5．What makes Wang’s work unique according to the passage? A．Her family’s joint efforts. B．Her selfless devotion. C．Her hard work. D．Her earlier-on participation. 6．What is the focus of Wang’s work? A．To guide the visitors. B．To attract more visitors. C．To preserve the structure. D．To make it known to the public. 7．What is the author’s attitude to the culture keepers? A．Objective. B．Supportive. C．Critical. D．Unclear. C A new study estimates more than l billion people worldwide are currently living with obesity. People with obesity are considered medically overweight. Researchers said around 43 percent of adults were overweight in 2022. Obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990. Among young people aged 5 to 19, the obesity rate increased by four times during the same period. “A staggering number of people are living with obesity, and severe obesity is strongly linked to a long list of health problems and an early death,” declared the lead writer of the study, Majid Ezzati, a professor at Imperial College London. The WHO noted that at the World Health Assembly in 2022, member states agreed to an agency plan to fight obesity. So far, 31 governments “are now leading the way” to reduce obesity by carrying out goals of the plan, aiming to improve school and nutrition policies. They are also seeking price reductions for healthy foods to increase public awareness about healthy diets and exercise and to strengthen requirements for physical activity in schools. Imperial College London’s Ezzati said that obesity rates are not rising in many wealthier nations. But they are quickly increasing in other countries. He noted that some countries have many underweight people, meaning the nations are facing what he called a “double burden” of nutrition problems. Branca is head of nutrition at the WHO. He told reporters, “In the past, we have been thinking of obesity as a problem of the rich, but obesity problem of the world. Although new obesity drugs — such as Ozempic and Wegovy — could be helpful tools in reducing obesity, they noted that the cost and availability of the drugs might increase inequality.” 8．What does the underlined word “staggering” mean? A．Satisfying. B．Amazing. C．Astonishing. D．Puzzling. 9．What is included in the plan led by 31 governments? A．Setting laws to ban the sale of unhealthy food. B．Increasing the cost for people to consume healthy food. C．Attaching importance to physical activity. D．Offering lower-priced obesity drugs to people. 10．What does Ezati mean by mentioning the “double burden”? A．Some countries are suffering both poverty and obesity. B．Some countries are suffering both poor nutrition and obesity. C．Obesity is common in both poor and wealthy countries. D．Obesity is a heavy burden for some countries. 11．What is Branca’s attitude to the obesity problem? A．Negative. B．Indifferent. C．Ambiguous. D．Optimistic. D For the arts “to mean more, to more people,” as Arts Council England (ACE) argues that they should, would be excellent. Music, drama, dance, visual arts, poetry and literature are among the most precious human achievements. To live in a country in which these are more widely shared and enjoyed would be proof that we are making progress. The point is not to entertain or educate people, or bring communities together. Nor is it all about boosting jobs and investment. Imagination has intrinsic (内在的) value, and research carried out by ACE in the course of preparing its 10-year strategy showed that people from all walks of life value and get pleasure from cultural activities. Positioning itself as a development agency, ACE will now hope to win government backing for a change of direction that orients it away from the biggest and most prestigious national institutions and towards the towns, villages and grassroots organizations that should be similarly deserving of attention. There, it envisions a role for itself “building the identity and prosperity of places,” bringing professional artists together with voluntary groups, particular in areas that have previously not been well represented on the cultural map. ACE’s chair, Sir Nicholas Serota, quotes the first world war centenary (百年纪念) project devised by the artist, Jeremy Deller, and theatre director, Rufus Norris, as the model of what he wants his organization to be about. By dressing up volunteers as soldiers, and orchestrating their encounters with members of the public in settings across England, the artists succeeded in “dissolving the barriers between artists and audiences.” The emphasis on participation — on culture as something that more people should actually do — is newer. This is the difference between being in a play or a band and buying tickets to watch them, and for ACE to play a more active role in promoting the former would be beneficial. This begins in childhood, and ACE clearly hopes that the government will think again about policies that have seen music, drama and other arts subjects systematically downgraded in favour of science, technology and maths. To what extent the vision is realized will depend in part on whether ACE’s ambitions catch the government’s interest sufficiently to influence the upcoming spending review, and provide a counterweight to the scorn (轻视) that is regularly poured on the humanities. Around £400m has been cut from local government arts budgets since 2010, and ACE cannot plug this gap. The closure of youth clubs and live music venues, and growing financial pressures linked to the property market, are among other reasons for this worrisome narrowing of opportunities. So far Boris Johnson has offered few signs that he has in mind a starring role for the arts in post-Brexit Britain, although 2022’s Festival of Brexit is one such event. ACE’s plan should boost the profile of all those, in government and outside, who are arguing for more. 12．The purpose of making arts available to more people is to __________. A．enlighten people from all walks of life B．consolidate various communities C．create job opportunities for artists D．maximize the natural value of art 13．According to the passage, ACE is most likely to promote the arts of ___________. A．national institutions B．commercial centers C．local governments D．towns and villages 14．Which of the following statements would Sir Nicholas Serota most probably agree with? A．Audiences with little education can also gain pleasure from cultural activities. B．Artists and audiences can create and enjoy the arts together without barriers. C．The soldiers and volunteers should vividly show scenes about the First World War. D．Science, technology and maths are more important than humanities and arts nowadays. 15．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．For the arts to get revitalized more extensive efforts are needed. B．The current British government has done enough to promote arts. C．ACE should narrow the financial gap left by the local government. D．Many performing venues have closed due to the rising property market. 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。 Are you frequently depressed by the feeling that life is leaving you behind particularly when you look over social media sites and are faced with all the exciting things your friends are up to? 16 FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out refers to the perception that other people’s lives are superior to our own. It appears as a deep sense of envy, and constant exposure to it can have a weakening effect on our self-esteem(自尊). While feelings of envy and lack of confidence seem to be human nature, social media seems to have added fuel to the fire. 17 Social media, with its built-in appeal, allows us to share only the best presentations of our life, while leaving out the more boring aspects. Although this could be characterized as dishonest, it is the atmosphere social media seems to demand. So how do we avoid being trapped into our own insecurities by social media? Consider your own social media posts. 18 Well, so have others. And what they’ve left hidden is the fact that boredom, loneliness and unpleasant chores are an unavoidable part of everyone’s life, and you’re not the only one feeling left out. 19 You may not be a regular at fancy parties or a climber of dizzying peaks, but you have your health, a place to live and real friends who appreciate your presence in their lives. Learn to shake it off. We are all flooded daily with photos of other people’s perfections, but really, what does it matter? 20 And even if you are more easily affected than others by social media envy, all you need to do is to look around you and acknowledge that you are doing pretty well after all. A．If so, you are not alone. B．Value your friends in real life. C．Learn to appreciate the positives. D．Why does it have such a stimulating effect? E．They are probably no more real than the funniest reality TV show. F．The feeling that we are left out has long-term damaging psychological consequences. G．Have you ever chosen photos that lead others to the rosiest conclusions about your life? 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) 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。 One of my major life- turning point s happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied, it was extremely 21 to get on an Erasmus exchange trip abroad since the demand was 22 . Everyone wanted to go! Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like and to be better prepared for 23 again in a year. I did make it through all the three rounds and 24 got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland! I was 25 . The success brought its own 26 , but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you. And I had the time of my life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a ton, partied a lot, and 27 with friends from all over the world. 28 I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers, I 29 to run on an impossible sleep schedule of four hours per night. But I 30 it! My study in Finland opened up my 31 , too. After the exchange study, I 32 my life in Finland. This adventure led me to choose a life of 33 made up of remote work and plenty of travelling. I couldn’t have asked for a better 34 . And it gave me one of my favorite 35 that I can now share with others. 21．A．influential B．significant C．impossible D．difficult 22．A．huge B．flexible C．temporary D．precise 23．A．distributing B．acquiring C．applying D．performing 24．A．obviously B．importantly C．immediately D．surprisingly 25．A．disappointed B．confused C．excited D．embarrassed 26．A．reactions B．challenges C．opportunities D．achievements 27．A．competed B．interacted C．conflicted D．agreed 28．A．Now that B．Even if C．In case D．So long as 29．A．happened B．managed C．examined D．hesitated 30．A．ignored B．declined C．made D．expected 31．A．horizons B．companies C．responsibilities D．organizations 32．A．wrapped up B．picked up C．held up D．brought up 33．A．experiment B．employment C．discipline D．freedom 34．A．salary B．outcome C．position D．profession 35．A．traditions B．fictions C．experiences D．legends 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。 In China, Laba Festival marks the beginning of preparations for the Spring Festival. Laba Festival reminds one 36 Laba porridge and Laba garlic. But where did this festival come from? How was it celebrated 37 (tradition)? Let’s go back in time and find out. In the Shang Dynasty or even before, the festival was celebrated as “Lari”. People presented animals as offerings to the gods and ancestors, 38 (pray) for a good harvest in the next year. The tradition was slightly changed during the Han Dynasty 39 people started holding feasts and arranging family reunions during the festival to have fun and value life. The “Lari Festival” 40 (value) highly in the Tang Dynasty. A number of poems 41 (write) in that period of time have shown how the festival was celebrated at that time. Laba porridge was first mentioned in a book from the Song Dynasty. According to the record, temples in the capital started to cook and serve bowls of Laba porridge with various types of grains and nuts, and sent 42 (they) to the visitors. Ordinary people also cooked this kind of porridge and 43 (distribute) it in their neighborhoods. Since the Qing Dynasty, distribution of Laba porridge at Yonghe Lamasery, popularly known as the Lama Temple, in Beijing is one of the most famous 44 (activity) on the day. The 45 (celebrate) of Laba Festival gradually spread from the court to the ordinary people during the past thousands of years. It is a part of the tradition now and people share the joys and expectations of the coming year. 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，上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： （1）你完成的作品；（2）你的感想。注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday. Yours, Li Hua 47．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。 One day after school, Susan’s eight-year-old daughter Liz went home with disappointment. She cried sadly and told her mother that she failed to be chosen for the school basketball team. And Liz kept saying that she was an unlucky girl. Susan knew that her daughter enjoyed playing basketball and had been practicing hard for the chance, so she must be terribly sad. After knowing about the situation, Susan decided to cheer her daughter up. She went over to Liz, asking, “ Would you like to come with me to the supermarket and be my helper ?” To Susan’ s surprise, Liz agreed at once. Susan then gave Liz twenty dollars and a shopping list, saying she could use the change to get a treat for herself. Liz was excited and rushed away to get ready. When they arrived at the supermarket, Susan advised Liz to put the twenty-dollar note in her pocket. Liz helped her mother collect goods and fill the shopping cart (购物车) while keeping an eye out for the things she wanted. She worked out how much change she would have, and then chose an apple pie as her treat. With all goods collected, Liz went to the checkout counter (收银台) happily. Just then, she found her twenty-dollar note was gone! In tears, she rushed to her mother and told her about that. “What a bad day! I’ve met so many terrible things today!” she cried. “Take it easy. We’ll go to the help counter and see what the workers can do,” Susan comforted her. The workers at the help counter made an announcement (公告) over the loudspeaker, “We have a little girl here who’ s very sad because she lost the twenty-dollar note her mother had given her for shopping. If anyone finds the money, please kindly bring it to the help counter.” 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Moments later, a worker gave Liz a twenty-dollar note, saying a lady just handed it over. _______________________________________________________________________________ “Well , actually I didn’t find the note. I gave away my twenty-dollar note,” the lady said. _______________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第10页，共10页 试卷第9页，共10页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 答案第2页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 B D D C A C B C C B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A D D B A A D G C E 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D A C D C B B A B C 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 A A D B C 36．of 37．traditionally 38．praying 39．when 40．was valued 41．written 42．them 43．distributed 44．activities 45．celebration 46． Dear Chris, I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday. We were tasked to draw or paint something that impressed us most. Inspired by the fantastic scenery, I decided to create a watercolor painting of the small bridge over the park’s pond, surrounded by blooming flowers. The entire experience was incredibly refreshing. Being surrounded by nature not only sparked my creativity but also offered a much-needed break from the usual hustle and bustle of school life. I felt a deep sense of peace as I painted. In a word, it was not just an art class; it was a moment of connection with nature that I truly cherished. Yours, Li Hua 47． Moments later, a worker gave Liz a twenty- dollar note, saying a lady just handed it over. “It’s your lucky day!” he said to Liz. Liz felt highly excited. “Thanks, but where is the lady? I want to thank her. She has brightened up my day,” said Liz. The worker pointed to a woman who was just leaving the store. Susan asked Liz to wait and ran to catch up with the lady. The lady stopped and Susan expressed her thankfulness sincerely. Then she asked the lady where she’d found the money. “Well, actually I didn’t find the note. I gave away my twenty-dollar note,” the lady said. That shocked Susan. “I just wanted to cheer up an upset little girl,” she added and rushed away before Susan could get her name and number, or give her the money back. When Susan told the truth to Liz, she was greatly moved instead of feeling disappointed. Though it was unexpected, the kind-hearted lady still changed her bad day into a lucky day. Encouraged by the experience, Liz decided to always remain positive no matter what happened. 答案第2页，共3页 答案第2页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$