山西省临汾第一中学2025-2026学年高一上学期周测英语试题（九）

高一英语周测九 命题人： 赵艳芳 李月萍 崔冉 审题人：高一英语组 第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 60 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题3分，满分45分） A Assignment: Submit a Video of Demonstration Speech As the semester is drawing to close, we kindly remind you to submit your Public Speaking course assignment on time. Due: February 13 by 11:59 pm Submit: a media recording or a file upload Length of speech: 3~5 minutes. 2 points will be removed from your total per 30 seconds over 5 minutes, 4 points removed per 30 seconds under 3 minutes. Video recording should not be edited; otherwise, you will receive a score of zero. Delivery Requirements: Your speech should be delivered in front of the camera. 1~2 note cards are allowed, with only a brief outline using keywords or phrases. Speeches should NOT be recited word-for-word. Content Requirements: Inform the audience of how you can do something (e.g., "How to bake a loaf of bread"), rather than just describing how it is performed by others (e.g., "How Wonder Bread is made in the Wonder Bakery"). Use an actual item/model/diagram as an illustration. Checklist Criteria (100 pts in total) Aspects Organizational Pattern (30 pts) 1. Thesis / Purpose 2. Relevant and detailed evidence 3. Clear structure: Introduction-Body-Conclusion Appropriate Language (30 pts) 1. Grammar 2. Clarity (no unexplained specialized words) 3. Fluency (no verbal fillers like "you know" "Uh" "Er" "Um") Vocal Presentation (20 pts) 1. Rate 2. Expressiveness 3. Changes in pitch (声调) Nonverbal Support (20 pts) 1. Eye contact with the audience 2. Appropriate gestures 3. Facial expressions 1. Which of the following will lead to point loss? A.Speaking without note cards. B.Showing detailed DIY process. C.Submitting the video on Feb. 13. D. Editing a video within 5 minutes. 2. What is expected according to the checklist? A. Talk in a loud voice. B. Organize a complex structure. C. Use as few gestures as possible. D. Speak fluently without verbal fillers. 3. Who is the text probably intended for? A. Speech judges. B. College students. C. Video bloggers. D. Professional bakers. B Back in the day when I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life, I was studying to become a firefighter. As a firefighter , you're constantly thinking of other people and trying to help children. It's the mindset that is the most difficult part in this job! One night I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (玉米饼) place. I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and obviously hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea. I decided to see if he wanted to eat a real dinner, so I asked him to follow me back into the burrito joint to order. When he followed me in, the people behind the counter refused to let him in. After some arguing, so I had to encourage him to order whatever and however much he wanted. He ended up ordering enough to fill his stomach at least 3 times over! For someone who has been on the edges of society it seemed like he was very surprised at my kind behavior. But to me, it was what any "human being" should do or at least offer. I know we see these people every day asking for money but you had to be there to see the look in his face. To me it reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, getting to experience a big meal. And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention. Again something that I could see he hadn't experienced in a long time. I often think about this story, because to me it's not just about helping someone out by feeding them, but giving him the respect of being a human being and allowing him to feel good about himself was very rewarding. 4. What's the hardest part of being a firefighter according to the author? A. Deciding what to do in the future. B. Learning to be a good firefighter. C. Developing the mindset of helping others. D. Dealing with the brother's relationship. 5. What do we know about the homeless man? A. He was not welcomed by those running the burrito joint at first. B. He asked the author to buy a burrito to fill his stomach. C. He ordered whatever he wanted the moment he was in. D. He was grateful for the author's kindness. 6. What is the author's purpose in mentioning the birthday cake? A. To think back to his own birthday at a young age. B. To explain the reason for the values he holds onto. C. To show the similar experience of the homeless man. D. To tell the difference between him and the homeless man. 7. Which of the following words can best describe the writer?' A. Caring and humorous. B. Kind-hearted and thoughtful. C. Selfless and determined. D. Considerate and Hard-working. C Art has long been a vital means of self-expression, but for years, people struggled to engage with art due to barriers like distance, cost, and more. Today, social media has emerged as a key tool changing how art spreads online—it acts as a bridge connecting artists and audiences worldwide. Social media has turned the tables on how artists share their work. In the past, artists relied on local galleries, so only a small number of people got to see their pieces. Now, with just a smartphone, they can post photos or videos of paintings, sculptures, or performances on platforms like Instagram or TikTok. A single post can quickly reach millions, whether viewers live in small towns, other countries, or distant places. For instance, a young rural painter can gain followers by sharing daily drawings — no longer needing to wait for gallery owners’ approval. Some even receive requests to sell their work after gaining online attention. Social media also creates connections that traditional art spaces often lack. Viewers aren’t just silent onlookers; they can leave comments, ask about the stories behind the art, or share the work with others. When artists talk about mixing colors or spending weeks refining a small part of a sculpture, they may get responses from people inspired to try painting themselves. This turns art into a kind of conversation. Audiences also feel closer to artists because they see not just the finished works, but the process — late nights, initial failures. For audiences, discovering new art is now much simpler. Even those who never paid much attention to art often come across it while looking through their phones during breaks or before bed, making art part of daily life. In this way, social media has truly broken down the old walls around art. It no longer stays hidden in distant galleries but walks into daily life — through phone screens, casual scrolls, and warm conversations. This simple yet powerful tool has turned art sharing into a global, lively connection, making it a bridge that links creators and lovers of art everywhere. 8. What was art like in the past? A.Less accessible. B. More decorative. C. Less costly. D. More expressive. 9. What does “turned the tables on” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Transformed. B. Controlled. C. Maintained. D. Disturbed. 10. What turns art into “a kind of conversation”? A. Increased visits to art galleries. B. Improved taste of the audience. C. People’s casual exposure to art. D. Viewers’ interaction with artists. 11. What would be the best title for the text? A. Social Media: Breaking sharing Barriers B. Artists in Digital Age: The Making of an Artist C. Traditional VS Modern: Great Art Works in the World D. Galleries VS Screens: Social Media Unlocks Art for All D Two hundred years ago, a walk to school might have involved crossing a bee-humming meadow (草地), tracing a sunlit brook (小溪), or pausing under a blossom-heavy tree. Today, that same walk is more likely to follow a street lined with parked cars accompanied by engine roar. This is far more than nostalgia (怀旧). In a study led by Professor Miles Richardson at the University of Derby, researchers estimated that our bond with the living world has dropped by more than 60% since 1800. This is described as "extinction of experience", a generational decline of familiarity with the natural world. To track the disappearance of nature from people's lives, Richardson's team built a computer model including historical records of urbanisation and biodiversity decline over two centuries. The model's results clearly mirrored a 60.6% drop in the frequency of nature-related words like "brook", "meadow" and "blossom" in books by 1990. What makes this decline especially troubling is its self—continuing nature. The research found that parents' own nature connectedness strongly predicts that of their children. If a generation grows up with limited exposure, the next is likely to start even further removed from the natural world. Without action, the trend could continue for centuries. Looking ahead, the study offers both a warning and a roadmap. The most effective action absolutely begins in early childhood. Forest schools, outdoor learning, and nature-rich family activities create a foundation that persists into adulthood. Apart from systemic change, small, intentional choices also count. Take mindful walks outdoors without screens, notice the colours and scents of a flowering plant, name an insect, a bird or a cloud type... You will end up finding the connection growing stronger. While the last two centuries pulled humans indoors and away from the living world, the next chapters can tell a different story. In recent decades, this decline has eased slightly, with the drop falling to 52.4% — a spark of hope of "rebirth of experience". 12. Why does the author describe the different scenes in paragraph 1? A. To share a personal nostalgic memory. B. To show the change in students' travel preferences. C. To criticize the modern lifestyle filled with vehicles. D. To highlight less connection with nature via contrast. 13. What research method was used to reveal "extinction of experience"? A. Surveys on childhood exposure to nature. B. Long-term observation of family activities. C. Modeling—based analysis of historical records. D. Investigation into word frequency in literature. 14. What's the most helpful to rebuild the bond with nature? A. Take mindful walks regularly. B. Remember enough names of plants. C. Limit the use of modern technology. D. Start nature activities from childhood. 15. What is the author's attitude towards the future of nature connectedness? A. Critical. B. Indifferent. C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain. 第二节：七选五 （共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） A famous book from the 70s called The Secret Life of Plants says that plants are conscious (有意识的). 16 In one study, plants exposed (使接触) to Mozart were healthier and grew faster than plants exposed to Jimi Hendrix. Some say these studies that claim plants have a taste for music are full of holes. But there is growing research on plant intelligence and plant communication. Plants don’t have brains so they can’t think in the same way as humans. 17 They can even communicate this information to nearby plants. Researchers in England cut the leaves of cabbages. The threatened cabbages then produced a poisonous gas that protected them from certain insects. 18 Those healthy cabbages nearby seemed to be reacting to the warning from their cabbage neighbors. 19 Of course, plants don’t have ears, but some scientists think they can feel vibrations (震动). Italian scientist Dr Gagliano recorded clicking noises produced by corn seedlings (幼苗). She then placed these seedlings in water and played them similar sounds. Curiously, the corn seedlings grew towards the loudspeakers. 20 Whether or not there is an intention to communicate is still up in the air. Whatever the case, plants are stranger and more wonderful than we can imagine. A. But plants can sense their surroundings. B. They even have a preference for music. C. Some plants can communicate with sound. D. The study also showed plants will grow towards the sound of water. E. So there is no doubt that plants are communicating with their neighbors. F. Strangely, the uncut cabbages nearby also began to give off a poisonous gas. G. The researchers believe plants are communicating with their neighbors through their roots. 第二部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空 (共 15 题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 One man's trash (废品) is another man's treasure. Artist Thomas Deininger takes __21__ items and changes them into __22__ sculptures (雕塑) of birds, many of which are __23__ or have died out, sending an important environmental message through his art. __24__ with a glue gun (胶枪), Deininger joins the items to form a complex web that wouldn't make much __25__ until it is viewed from a certain side. Deininger told Jejune Magazine, "I see shapes and textures (纹理) of __26__ objects when observing the natural world. Sometimes a material or action figure __27__ the subject; sometimes it's the other way around." For Deininger, the climate problem is his biggest political and social __28__, and that's why he __29__ his artistic practice. "I have always been sensitive to these issues. But I was very shocked __30__ plastics wash up first-hand on distant islands in the South Pacific when I was on a year-long surfing trip around the world," Deininger says. Among the birds __31__ in Deininger's work is a wild bird named macaw, endangered due to deforestation and illegal hunting ... While all of these birds have different __32__, colors, and textures, the artist has found a way to __33__ show them thanks to his sharp sense of observation. "The whole thing is to raise __34__ of our living world in any given emotional state," the artist states. "The practice aims to remind us to __35__ something for future generations." 21. A. deserted B. revised C. exchanged D. filed 22. A. alarming B. confusing C. striking D. embarrassing 23. A. documented B. endangered C. updated D. identified 24. A. Crowded B. Charged C. Covered D. Armed 25. A. Demand B. progress C. description D. sense 26. A. certain B. local C. positive D. plain 27. A. Inspires B. stresses C. challenges D. hides 28. A. future B. function C. position D. worry 29. A. put up B. searched for C. applied for D. took up 30. A. producing B. observing C. flooding D. directing 31. A. shown B. survived C. experimented D. imagined 32. A. weights B. systems C. shapes D. tastes 33. A. simply B. truthfully C. actually D. occasionally 34. A. comfort B. impression C. awareness D. balance 35. A. afford B. save C. create D. discover 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20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。 Hainan Province is the southernmost island province of China, with undamaged rain forests, sandy beaches and a rich culture. Nicknamed "China's Hawaii", Hainan is on its way to __36__ (become) a free trade centre. The southern province of Hainan is among the first Chinese areas __37__ the cotton plant was introduced and grown, and the Li ethnic group, the largest group on the island, has developed amazing textile (纺织) methods that enjoy national __38__ (recognize). With a history of over 3,000 years, the Li Brocade (黎锦) focuses on the country's earliest textile practices and so is seen __39__ a "living fossil (化石)" in Chinese textile history. The textiles play __40__ increasingly major role in the ethnic group's social and cultural occasions, __41__ (especial) in weddings (婚礼). It's a tradition for Li women to design their own traditional wedding dresses. Black, red, yellow and blue are the major colors and used to be from plants in the old days. As the Li people don't have their own __42__ (write) language, the designs on the textiles reflect their beliefs, __43__ (tradition) and religious ideas. The Li Brocade __44__ (list) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产) in Need of Urgent Safeguarding by the UNESCO in 2009. Today, the local government and people are making efforts __45__ (protect) this cultural heritage. 第4部分  写作 (15分) 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 分析优势与不足； 2. 提出学习建议。 注意：1. 词数100字左右; 2. 题目和首句已为你写好。 Be smart online learners Online learning has increasingly become an important means for people to acquire knowledge and solve problems.But being smart online learners has its advantages and disadvantages. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $