北京市顺义牛栏山第一中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期中英语试题

牛栏山一中2025-2026学年度第一学期期中考试 英语试卷 2025.11 本试卷共12页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。 考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。 By the age of seven we moved to an area where I met a girl called Safina,who was a bit younger than me,and we started to play together.She was a pampered girl who had lots of dolls and a shoebox full of toy jewelry.But she kept 1 the pink plastic pretend mobile phone my father had bought me,which was one of the few toys I had.One day it disappeared. A few days later I saw Safina playing with a phone exactly the same as mine. When asked,she told me she bought it in the bazaar.I 2 now she could have told the truth but back then I thought,"She is doing this to me and I will get back at her".I used to go to her house to study,so whenever I was there,I would 3 her belongings,mostly earrings and necklaces. One aftemnoon I came home from school and rushed into the kitchen as usual for a snack.My mother was sitting on the floor pounding spices.Her eyes would not meet mine.What had I done?Feeling 4,I went to my room.On opening my cupboard,I noticed all the items I had taken were gone.I had been 5. My cousin entered my room to inform me that my mother knew I had been stealing.I felt a terrible 6 feeling in my stomach.I walked back to my mother with my head bowed."What you did was wrong,"she said."You are bringing 7 0nus.” "Safina started it,"I protested."She took the pink phone that dad bought me." My mother was 8 "Safina is younger than you and you should have set an example,"she said.I started crying,repeatedly apologized and begged her not to tell dad.It's horrible to feel unworthy in the eyes of your parents 第1页共12页 My mother and father share everything so he soon knew what happened.My father comforted me by 9 the mistakes great heroes made in their youth,and cited Mahatma Gandhi's words to ease my embarrassment,"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make 10"I promised myself that I'd never do such a thing again. 1.A.giving away B.scrolling through C.checking out D. eyeing up 2.A.doubt B.object C.realize D.claim 3.A.hunt B.pocket C.pack D.hide 4.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.uneasy D.frightened 5.A.caught B.spotted C.arrested D.suspected 6.A.aching B.familiar C.guilty D.sinking 7.A.shame B.rumor C.trouble D.pain 8.A.unchanged B.uninterested C.unguarded D.unmoved 9.A.correcting B.memorizing C.recounting D.observing 10.A.apologies B.mistakes C.breakthroughs D.adaptations 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提 示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Innovation is key to business survival,and for years a lot of resources 11 (invest)by companies in inspiring employees to develop new ideas.Research shows that the fit between an employee's values and a company's values affects what contribution they will make and 12 they will still be at the company two years after they join.Though some individuals may be more creative than others, almost every individual can be creative in the right circumstances.Leaders are supposed 13 (encourage)everyone to contribute.And they should also guarantee that every recommendation will be given full attention B Baduanjin,14 literally means Eight Pieces of Brocade,is an excellent traditional Chinese health maintenance Chi Kung.There are a total of eight 第2页共12页 movements in Baduanjin,each with 15 (it)own characteristics and specific focus.Regular practice of Baduanjin is believed to bring numerous health benefits. The great advantage of Baduanjin lies in its accessibility.It doesn't require much space or time and uses special breathing and concentration techniques to improve health.People of all ages and fitness levels can practice it without any special 16 (equip)or prior experience.Whether 17 (perform)in the park or the comfort of one's home,Baduanjin provides gentle yet effective care for both body and mind. C Currently generative AI 18 (reshape)the world.Women may have a higher likelihood of being edged out of their jobs due to AI.Globally about one in four people has a job with generative AI exposure,meaning that their jobs have the potential to be handled by AI.The jobs 19 the greatest risk account for 9.6 percent of female employment,compared to 3.5 percent ofjobs typically held by men. AI is making the gender gap 20(bad).It shows that women are currently in fewer roles being aided by AI and more in those hit by the technology 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题：每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑。 A If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life,there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast series to explore.If you aren't sure where to start,have a look at these: The Joe Rogan Experience★★★★☆ The Joe Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests.At the time of writing there have been over 1,600 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports with millions of weekly downloads.Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian,so the above is full of cultural references and idioms. This American Life★★★★☆ 第3页共12页 This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA.It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling,focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country.The stories are new and varied,enjoyed by people from all walks of life.One episode was used for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant,another interviewed workers on strike. The Writer's Voice贵★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine,and every week it prints a new short story.Its accompanying podcast-where the work is read aloud by its writer- often ranks on top fiction podcast lists.The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond.It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country. Overheard at National Geographic★★tt☆ National Geographic is an American magazine (and TV channel)famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment.Overheard, which has been a notable success since its launch,is about the discussions National Geographic employees have had while taking breaks.Expect crazy stories from explorers,photographers,and scientists from around the world. 21.Which podcast is most suitable for English learners who want to improve listening through literary works? A.This American Life B.The Joe Rogan Experience. C.The Writer's Voice. D.Overheard at National Geographic. 22.What can be learnt about This American Life? A.It combines fictional stories with real-life experiences. B.It shows American society through authentic narratives. C.It mainly interviews famous people from all walks oflife. D.It aims to help English learners understand American culture. 23.What do these podcasts have in common? A.Their stories are set in America.B.Their works are updated weekly C.They are attached to magazines.D.They all enjoy great popularity. 第4页共12页 B I'm an 18-year-old pre-medical student,tall and good-looking,with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit.Why am I singing such praises of myself?Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love,and to attain it,one must first learn to accept oneself as one is.That was where my struggle began. Born and raised in Africa,I had always taken my African origin as burden.My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway,where I attended a high school.Compared to all the white girls around me,with their golden hair and delicate lips,I,a black girl,had curly hair and full,red lips.My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it,whatever the weather was.I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying "I'm so different!" What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering () which had weakened my self-confidence.It always stood between me and any fine opportunity.I'd taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions,and unknowingly let it rule over me. Fortunately,as I grew older,there came a turning point.One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back.To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too,and it was in November!"Wow,"I whispered to myself,this isn't a genetic disorder after all.It's perfectly normal." Days later,my life took another twist.Searching the Internet for stuttering cures,I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered.I felt a weight lift off my shoulders,then an idea suddenly hit me-if I'm smart,I shouldn't allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey,the famous talk show host and writer-she's black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color,I'm practically filled with shame. Today,I've grown to accept what I am with pride,it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness.The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me:there's always something fantastic about us,and what we need to do is leamn to appreciate it. 第5页共12页 24.What affected the author's adjustment to her school life in Norway A.Social discrimination. B.Her appearance. C.Her changing emotions. D.The climate in Norway. 25.How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus? A.Shocked and ashamed. B.Confused and tenified. C.Blessed and proud. D.Amazed and relieved. 26.What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill? A.Great minds speak alike. B.Celebrities can't live with their flaws. C.Stuttering is no barrier to success. D.Wisdom counts more than hard work. 27.What can we learn from this passage? A.Pride comes before a fall B.Comparison is the thief of joy. C.Every cloud has a silver lining D.Love and acceptance is the ultimate gift. ⊙ In a recent article,Markham Heid shares with us an unusual life crisis.At 41,he has built what many would regard as the good life:he has a family,he is healthy, productive,and creative;he has time to travel,read,exercise,and see friends.Yet,he feels that "something is off."To fight against this feeling,some of his friends have turned to special retreats,while others try to solve it through fitness.What makes Heid's problem somewhat odd is that it does not seem to arise from anything specific. If he had lost his job,had no time for himself,or was struggling in his marriage,the feeling would be understandable In the history of philosophy,there have been many attempts to understand such a powerful but objectless feeling.Boredom,anxiety,depression and despair are some of the descriptions this mood has received.Heid ends up attributing his crisis to the lack of new experiences.The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard calls this the "illusion of crop rotation",the idea that changing the environment frequently can save us from this mood.The German philosopher Martin Heidegger also describes a similar state: 第6页共12页 one may still be surrounded by the same people and activities,but these no longer engage us as they used to.He calls it a kind of"anxiety"created by nothing in particular.No wonder the psychologist Sigmund Freud once described anxiety as a iddle." But what really drives this mood is not the need for new experiences.It is not even the particulars of our individual lives or the cultures we belong to,but that we have been given a life to live in the first place,the taste of possibility that comes with being alive.This mood is not due to doubts like "Do I have enough hobbies?"or "Have I achieved my goal?"It is related to the more fundamental questions like What does it mean to be human?"What am I supposed to do with the fact that I was given a life?"and "What kind of life is possible for me?"This is why this mood is likely to appear frequently in our life.This is why once many of our life goals are fulfilled,we begin to wonder what life itselfis for. These questions never have a final answer and they can always leave us with a great sense of anguish about who we are and how we should go on.Nevertheless, recognizing that these doubts are there,and that they matter,can at least allow us to know what may be missing,even when everything is good. 28.The author shares Markham Heid's crisis mainly to A.present an argument B.introduce a topic C.make an assumption D.evaluate an event 29.According to the author,how can the crisis in the passage be dealt with? A.By studying philosophy B.By developing new hobbies. C.By going travelling frequently.D.By embracing the objectless feeling. 30.What does the word"anguish"underlined in the last paragraph most probably mean? A.Pain. B.Wonder. C.Direction. D.Achievement. 31.Which would be the best title for the passage? A.What leads to a Life Crisis B.Letting Go of Dark Moods C.Boredom Makes Us Human D.Anxiety Gives Us Life Goals 第7页共12页 D Many people associate their self-worth with their work.The more successful their career,the better they feel about themselves.Work-related self-esteem is therefore a worthy ideal to pursue with vigor,right?Well,not always.According to recent research,in which psychologists interviewed 370 full-time workers over a period of three weeks,the reality is a little more complicated.And it involves negative as well as positive consequences. It's natural to be drawn towards pleasure and to step away from pain.In the workplace,if that pleasure comes from a triumph which boosts our self-respect, people will try to repeat that accomplishment.But repeating that accomplishment is often not realistic,which can lead to severe negative emotional consequences when it doesn't reoccur.This form of motivation is widely regarded as a negative type of motivation.It can set back other more positive motivation types,such as completing a task purely because it's fulfilling or enjoyable. What consumes the employees instead is a pressing need to feel mighty and sure of themselves.They then take on only tasks and objectives which serve that ego-driven need.As a result,to avoid feelings of shame and worthlessness associated with failure,they extend themselves to such a degree that there's a subsequent adverse effect on their well-being.This internal pressure to succeed at all costs demands a lot of effort.It exhausts their energy,terminating in disproportionate levels of damaging sentiment Those negative emotions mount into heightened anxiety,impacting their ability to make the most of their personal life.Their desire to avoid feeling inferior ends up making them feel inferior when it comes to their diminished capacity for friendship and leisure.They end up dissatisfied both at work and outside of it. But thankfully,for those people forced almost entirely by this specific form of motivation,the news isn't all bad,or bad at all.The study also discovered several positive outcomes that can actually outweigh the harmful ones.Though these types of employees are motivated by the desire to avoid negative consequences,they are also motivated by the excitement of pursuing emotional rewards.This excitement makes 第8页共12页 pursuing goals enjoyable and stimulates pleasure and pride that would result from success.An effect of the positive motivation is that it neutralizes the existence of negative motivation. Sure,it affects people's personal lives to an unhealthy extent,because leisure activities are often seen as a part of life that must be sacrificed to manage work and family demands.However,the way people feel about their work has less to do with whether they're motivated by the preservation of self-esteem but more with the fact that they're simply motivated. 32.What do employees tend to do in pursuing work-related self-esteem? A.Stretch their sense of shame and worthlessness. B.Turn to all means regardless of the consequences. C.Take on tasks well beyond their actual capabilities. D.Stive to succeed at the expense of their well-being 33.What do we learn about people over-concerned with work-related self-esteem? A.They cannot enjoy their personal life to the full B.They may often feel inferior to their colleagues. C.They are never satisfied with their achievements. D.They have their own view of friendship and leisure. 34.What can we learn from the recent research? A.The goal of boosting self-esteem can be achieved if one keeps trying. B.The emotional rewards from goal pursuit are worth the pains taken C.The negative consequences of goal pursuit can mostly be avoided. D.The pursuit of goals may turn out to be enjoyable and pleasant. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 选项中有两项为多余选项。 Modern life offers us endless ways to fill our days,yet not all activities bring the same sense of satisfaction. 35 By understanding the different kinds of activities we engage in,we can make more intentional choices and create a life that feels both meaningful and enjoyable. 第9页共12页 We can divide daily activities into four categories:Pleasing,Living,Agonizing, and Yielding. Pleasing activities are low-effort,high-reward moments.They require little planning or time-like taking a walk in nature,listening to a favorite playlist,or calling a friend just to say hello.36 In reality,the most restorative experiences often come from these smaller,everyday pleasures. 37 They may feel challenging at first,but they match your values and leave you with a strong sense of meaning.This could be learning a new skill or stepping out of your comfort zone by completing a demanding project.Such experiences take more effort than Pleasing activities,but they make you feel more alive and are essential for personal growth. In contrast to these fulfilling experiences,Agonizing activities are those you feel obliged to do but that drain (F)your energy and bring little enjoyment.They can include unpleasant tasks,self-imposed obligations,or chores you would avoid if given the choice.38 The goal is not to remove all Agonizing activities but to improve how you approach them,making them less draining or more purposeful. Yielding activities demand little effort but also offer little satisfaction.These include mindless scrolling through social media,watching mediocre entertainment,or repeatedly checking your inbox without urgency.In small doses ()such activities can be harmless ways to relax.39 Once you've reflected on how you spend your time,aim for one small shift each day.Choose a Pleasing or Living activity you want to do more-perhaps a short walk,trying something new,or working on a project aligned with your values. Gradually replace moments that leave you drained or distracted with those that make you feel engaged and present. A.Living activities are the activities that stretch you beyond your limits. B.The benefits of these activities are often immediate but rarely last long C.Some lift us instantly,others challenge us,while some tire us out unnoticed. D.These simple joys are often overlooked as people believe fun must involve a big event. E.Unlike Pleasing activities,Living activities are the tasks that demand your full attention. F.But over time,they can replace meaningful experiences and distract you from true desires. G.While some are unavoidable,many turn out to be optional when you examine them honestly. 第10页共12页