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 afternoon 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___ on us.” “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. My mother and father share everything so he soon knew what happened. My father consoled 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’d never do such a thing again. 1. A. holding back B. eyeing up C. checking out D. setting down 2. A. doubt B. object C. realize D. claim 3. A. pocket B. hunt C. pack D. hide 4. A. annoyed B. uneasy C. disappointed D. frightened 5. A. found B. spotted C. caught D. suspected 6. A. aching B. unlucky C. regretful D. sinking 7. A. rumor B. shame C. trouble D. pain 8. A. unchanged B. uninterested C. unguarded D. unmoved 9. A. correcting B. recounting C. memorizing D. observing 10. A. mistakes B. apologies 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 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。 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 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。 Baduanjin, ____14____ literally means Eight Pieces of Brocade, is an excellent traditional Chinese health maintenance Chi Kung. There are a total of eight 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 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。 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 of jobs 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 ★★★★☆ 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 ★★★★☆ 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 ★★★★☆ 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. The Writer’s Voice. B. This American Life. C. The Joe Rogan Experience. 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 of life. D. It aims to help English learners understand American culture. 23. What do these podcasts have in common? A. They all enjoy great popularity. B. Their stories are set in America. C. They are attached to magazines. D. Their works are updated weekly. 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 (口吃), 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 learn to appreciate it. 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 terrified. 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. C 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: 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 “riddle.” 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 itself is 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 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 (减弱的) 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 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. Strive 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. 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(榨干) 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 (剂量), 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. 第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The last thing I wanted to hear when my government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn during my final year of college was: "Things are working out for your own good. Just give them some time." Those words just stirred a lot of anger in me. Then I read the story of the Chinese bamboo farmer, which gave me a different view on life. The seed of the Chinese bamboo is planted in the ground like every seed. It is watered, and fed with nutrients daily, but it shows no immediate physical response and doesn't appear to grow. The farmer continues to water and feed the seed in year one, year two, and year three. No growth is seen until the fourth year, when the seed finally breaks through the ground. Then, in the space of just five weeks, it grows ninety feet tall. The Chinese bamboo grows to its full capacity within 5 years. Despite not seeing an immediate result, the farmer had trust in what he was doing. He continued to water and feed the plant for four years, because he believed that if he played his own role and did all that a farmer was supposed to do, then he would be given his reward at the right time. That trust and patience is what kept the farmer persistently feeding his seed for four years before enjoying the reward in the end. Life is not always straightforward. Most often, it's not a matter of 5+5 =10 (Sum 1). Life can be more like 2+1+2+0+0+0+1+2+0+0+1 + 1=10 (Sum 2). Both sums lead to the same result, but through quite different paths and processes. To be mature is to accept that things might look rough right now but the story can still have a great ending. We might live in a microwave generation where everything seems to happen instantly; but many things still obey the laws of nature. Just doing what you are supposed to be doing, having patience like the Chinese bamboo farmer, and trusting that things will work out for you can help you get through the toughest times. 40. What happened to the author in the final year of college? 41. How does the Chinese bamboo grow in the fourth year? 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. To overcome difficulties, we need to trust that things will work out and simply wait patiently for the great ending to come. 43. Which is your life more like, Sum 1 or Sum 2? Explain why. (about 40 words) 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友Jim准备参加学校组织的“破茧计划”系列挑战，他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英语给他回复，内容包括： 1. 挑战内容； 2. 活动形式。 提示词：“破茧计划”The Beyond Project 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. A 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 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. have been invested 12. whether 13. to encourage B 【14~17题答案】 【答案】14. which 15. its 16. equipment 17. performed C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. is reshaping 19. at 20. worse 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 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21 A 22. B 23. A B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C D 【32~34题答案】 【答案】32. D 33. A 34. D 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。 【35~39题答案】 【答案】35. C 36. D 37. A 38. G 39. F 第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 【40~43题答案】 【答案】40. The author's government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn. 41. The seed finally breaks through the ground and the bamboo grows ninety feet tall in five weeks. 42. To overcome difficulties, we need to trust that things will work out and simply wait patiently for the great ending to come. (1)According to the passage, to overcome difficulties, we need to do what we are supposed to be doing rather than simply wait patiently for the great ending to come. (2)To overcome difficulties, we need to trust things will work out, have patience and do what we are supposed to be doing. 43. Sum 2. My life is also full of ups and downs. For example, I was never good at chemistry and failed the mid-exam in senior 1. With patience and determination, I made every effort to turn the tide. It was not a smooth path, but I got an A in the final exam in senior 3. 第二节（20分） 【44题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, I’m glad to hear you’re joining The Beyond Project. This program is carefully crafted and designed to push students out of their comfort zones. The challenges cover various aspects. Physically, you might face tasks like long-distance running or climbing. Intellectually, puzzles and debates are included. Teamwork is also crucial, as you’ll need to cooperate with others to complete projects. As for the forms, there are individual challenges, group competitions, and sharing sessions where you can learn from each other. I believe it’s a great chance to grow. Just be open-minded and brave — you’ll surely benefit a lot! Good luck! Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $