北京市第八中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习高一英语试卷

北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期未练习题 2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 年级：高一 科目：英语 本卷满分100分，考试时间90分钟 Part I.Cloze test (1'x15) 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。 I never understood my grandmother's deep love for her old wooden box until the day she handed it to me.The box,carved with delicate patterns,had accompanied her through sixty years of life."Some things take time to reveal their true 1 _,”she said softly. When I first opened the box,I felt 2 It contained nothing but broken clay pieces,faded photographs,and some yellowed letters.3 my disappointment, Grandma simply smiled and said,"Patience,my child." Over the following weeks,I 4 studied each item.The clay pieces,when 5 fitted together,formed a beautiful vase her mother had made.The photographs told stories of our family's history,while the letters 6 my grandfather's love during the war. One rainy afternoon,as I was carefully 7 the last piece of the vase,I suddenly understood.This wasn't just a collection of 8 objects;it was the story of a life,patiently waiting to be 9 The process taught me more than just family history.It taught me about the.10 of patience and attention.In our fast-paced world,we often 11 the beauty that requires time to discover.We expect instant results and immediate understanding,12 some treasures only reveal themselves to those willing to wait. Now,when I feel 13or frustrated by life's challenges,I remember that wooden box.I remember that some understanding cannot be 14 it must be earned through patient exploration.And like my grandmother's wisdom,the most valuable lessons often come 15 wrapped in simplicity and waiting for the right moment to be discovered. 1.A.value B.purpose C.secret D.origin 2.A.excited B.disappointed C.curious D.amazed 3.A.Noticing B. Showing C.Hiding D.Expressing 4.A.carelessly B.nervously C.patiently D.potentially 5.A.constantly B.perfectly C.finally D.properly 6.A.studied B.revealed C.created D.discussed 第1页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 7.A.cleaning B.painting C.placing D.holding 8.A.expensive B.ancient C.ordinary D.rare 9.A.discovered B.created C.changed D.analyzed 10.A.lesson B.cost C.power D.result 11.A.forget B.miss C.see D.destroy 12.A.though B.because C.unless D.while 13.A.pleased B.afraid C.hurt D.lost ·4.A.taught B.rushed C.bought D.explained 15.A.quietly B.obviously C.directly D.frequently PartΠ.Grammar(1'×10) 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 Lang Lang,one of the world's greatest pianists,is not a stranger to international stages.The Chinese musician 16(inspire)millions with his performances over the past two decades.However,what makes his 2024 concert special is his new piece, The Voice of the Yellow River,which honors China's rich cultural heritage and 17 (show)his artistic growth.Lang's music,a perfect combination of Western classical techniques and Chinese musical traditions,18(consider)by critics to have the ability to connect people from different backgrounds.His latest work is a reflection of his deep love for his homeland,while also clearly showing his innovative approach to music. B Tennis player Zheng Qinwen,a gold medalist,was happy to retumn to the school that she 19(attend)before.Zheng,the first Asian athlete to get a gold medal in women's singles tennis in 128 years of Olympic history,20(tell)the students that winning not only brought glory but also made her inner self stronger and more confident."But along this road to success,there may be difficulties,doubts,tears and failures.You must enjoy the process.When you stand at the top of the world and look back,you 21 (find)that the efforts that you made in the past were worth it." she added. C Little New Year,or "Xiaonian",is a beloved traditional Chinese festival,usually celebrated one week 22 the Spring Festival.It marks the official start of Spring Festival preparations,23 on this day families begin to clean their houses thoroughly,buy new clothes,and cook festive foods like sweet candies and 第2页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 dumplings. 24 some modern families have simplified certain customs,the warm and joyful atmosphere of Xiaonian never 25 (fade).It brings loved ones closer and makes everyone feel the excitement of the upcoming Spring Festival more deeply. Part III Reading Comprehension (2'x19) 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 Your sleep position can determine a lot about your health,and can also affect your health in different ways. It's difficult to control what sleep position we naturally fall into,as our body will subconsciously fall into the most comfortable position.However,some positions are better for you than others,and some could actually hinder your health and wellbeing. If you sleep on your side More than 60 percent of people sleep on their side.This is mostly likely because it is one of the most comfortable sleep positions.Often our body naturally moves to this position,which is linked to when we were in the foetal(胎儿的)position. Sleeping on your side offers a number of benefits to your body,from promoting healthy spine alignment,which can help to prevent back pain,to reducing heartburn and snoring.Side sleeping would be particularly beneficial for older people,those who snore or have sleep apnoea(呼吸暂停)，those with back pain and pregnant women.. There are a few drawbacks to sleeping on your side,however.Those with shoulder pain and those who are worried about wrinkles should refrain from side sleeping. If you sleep on your back Lying on your back is the second most popular sleep position and offers just as many benefits as side sleeping. When you're sleeping on your back,your weight is evenly distributed,which helps prevent neck and back pain.Back sleeping would also be advised for those who want to keep their skin in good condition and those who sutter from neck and spinal pain. However,back sleeping is the worst position if you snore or suffer from sleep apnoea.If you are a back sleeper,ensure you have a supportive pillow (which fits in the curve of your neck and supports your head and natural spinal curve. If you sleep on your stomach Sleeping on your stomach is the least common sleep position.There are more negatives to this position compared to positives. The stomach offers the least amount of back support and can actually increase pressure on the spine which may cause pain once you wake up.Furthermore,those who sleep on their stomach will have their head facing one side,which may also cause a stiff 第3页共2页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 neck upon waking Which sleep position is right for you? Determining the right sleep position for yourself is personal preference.Regardless of which position you choose,make sure that you have a firm mattress and pillows. These will support the spine and neck,which is vital to prevent any pains in future. 26.According to the passage,sleeping on the side A.is the most comfortable sleep position B.may cure people of their shoulder pain C.reminds people of the foetal position D.is good for those who snore 27.Those who want to keep their skin in good condition may prefer A.sleeping on their side B.sleeping on their back C.pressing their face into the pillow D.having their head face one side 28.What can people learn from the passage? A.How to judge sleep quality. B.How to evaluate one's health. C.How to develop good habits. D.How to choose sleep positions. 力 In the vast,untouched expanse of wilderness,Isla and her faithful golden retriever ()Finn danced in a harmony of souls.Together,they weaved through myriad terrains,from shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets to rugged mountain paths that touched the heavens.Their bond was not of mere cireumstance,but of shared dreams, Isla sought quiet away from the urban noise,while every rustle and murmur of the wild ignited Finn's spirit. As dawn's first light kissed the earth,Isla deliberately packed away memories of the night while Finn,with eager anticipation,wagged (his tail,eager for the day's melodies.Their journey was not charted by maps or compasses,but by the gentle touches of their hearts,caressed by nature's ideal breezes. One dusky evening,painted with deep red colors and ethereal purples,an unexpected storm took them off guard,Raindrops,heavy with sorrow,transformed familiar trails into flowing streams,in a desperate bid for refuge,Isla was trapped by the fierce embrace of the currents.It was Finn's instinctive courage that shone brightly in that moment of despair,as he moved forward suddenly,securing her backpack with a steadfast grip,drawing her back to safety's shore. Nestled in u rocky embrace,they clung to each other against the storm's fury.Isla whispered tales of bygone days and distant horizons into Finn's eager cars,In return,he moved slowly and complained weakly,weaving tales without words,sharing a symphony of silent stories. When the storm's rage decreased,the world they knew was covered in unfamiliarity. 第4页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 Trails they once danced upon had vanished,and landmarks whispered in unfamiliar tongues.For the first time,Isla felt the weight of disorientation.But Finn,with unwavering confidence,stepped forward,trusting his instincts to unveil the path ahead. As days melted into weeks,just when hope seemed a distant star,the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently.Interested by the long exciting journey,villagers welcomed them,their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend.But the wild's temptation could not be ignored.Restored,the two partners ventured once more into the embrace of nature,carrying with them the blessings and hopes of newfound friends. Through the rich and colorful picture of their adventures,it became evident that their true strength was not in conquering the elements but in the unyielding bond they shared.The wild was but a stage for their eternal ballet of friendship and perseverance. 29.What connected Isla to Finn? A.The untouched expanse of wilderness. B.Shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets. C.Circumstance and shared dreams. D.The urban noise. 30.What drove Isla into despair? A.A sudden storm. B.A dusk of crimson and purple. C.The familiar trails. D.Arocky embrace. 31.What were the villagers interested in? A.Finn's confidence and intuition.B.Isla's respect for nature. C.Isla and Finn's exciting journey D.The wild's temptation. 32.What can we learn from the passage? A.Isla and Finn made their journeys based on a map or a compass. B Finn failed to pull Isla back to the safety of shore. C.The villagers wove Isla and Finn's journey into local legend. D.Isla and Finn's real strength lied in conquering harsh environments C Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder,while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain.A central brain region,the amygdala (involved in stress processing,has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas,compared to those who live in cities, hinting at the potential benefits of nature."But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved,namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions,"says Sonja Sudimac. To achieve causal evidence,the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a 第5页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin.The results revealed that-activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature,suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress. "The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health,but this is the first study to prove the causal link.Interestingly,the brain activity after the urban walk in these regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,"explains Simone Kuhn,head of the group. The authors show that nature has a nositive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can already be observed after a one-hour walk.This contributes to the understanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental health.Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity,suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing mental health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain. In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups,the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies. 33.What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac? A.Living in rural areas actually affects brain activity. B.People in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems. C.It's unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health D.It's hard to clarify the impact of living environment on mental health. 34.How did researchers collect evidence for the study? A.By quoting authoritative experts. B.By interviewing healthy volunteers. C.By researching on a previous theory. D.By comparing volunteers'amygdala activities. 35.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.Benefits of a regular walk in nature. B.The focus of the follow-up research. C.An appeal for living in urban regions. D.Nature's positive effects on women and children. 36.Which of the following best serves as the title of the passage? A.Nature Exposure:Benefits for Brain Stress B.Urban-Rural Living:Mental Impact Debates C.Amygdala Activity:Key to Stress Relief D.Urban Environment:Brain Health Risks 第6页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 D NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid(小行星)to try to change its orbit,attempting to prevent humans going the same way as the dinosaurs. Earth is constantly being disturbed by small pieces of debris (碎片)，but they usually burn up or break up long before they hit the ground.Once in a while,however,something large enough to do significant damage makes impact.About 66 million years ago,one such crash is thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs.Someday,something similar could end human beings-unless we can find a way to tackle it. NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test(Dart)mission is the first attempt to test if such asteroid redirection is a realistic strategy:investigating whether a spacecraft can autonomously reach a target asteroid and intentionally crash into it,as well as measuring the amount of redirection."If it works,it would be a big deal,because it would prove that we have the technical capability of protecting ourselves,"said Jay Tate,the director of the National Near Earth Object Information Center. The 610kg Dart spacecraft is scheduled to be launched at the target-the Didymos system-a harmless pair of asteroids consisting of a 163-metre "moonlet"asteroid called Dimorphos that orbits a larger 780-metre asteroid called Didymos (Greek for "twin"). The plan is to crash the spacecraft into Dimorphos when the asteroid system is at its closest to Eatth-about 6.8 million miles away. About 10 days before the impact,a miniaturized satellite called LiciaCube will separate from the main spacecraft,enabling images of the impact to be relayed back to Earth.Combined with observations from ground-based telescopes,and an onboard camera that will record the final moments before the crash,these recordings will enable scientists to calculate the degree to which the impact has changed Dimorphos's orbit.The expectation is that it will change the speed of the smaller asteroid by approximately 1% and reduce its orbit around the larger asteroid. Then,in November 2024,the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft will visit the Didymos system and conduct a further close-up analysis of the consequences of this snooker (game,recording details such as the precise makeup and internal structure of Dimorphos,and the size and shape of the hole left by Dart.Such details are vital for transforming asteroid redirection into a repeatable technique. Even then,it is impossible that any single redirection strategy would be enough. "The problem is that no two asteroids or comets are alike,and how you redirect one depends on a huge number of variables.There is no silver bullet in this game.What 第7页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 you need is a whole folder of different redirection methods for different types of targets," said Tate. So,while this may be one small step towards planetary protection,many more are likely to be necessary to avoid destruction. 37.What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A.To examine the impact of dinosaurs'extinction. B.To explain the necessity of NASA's Dart mission. C.To show the damage caused by small pieces of debris. D.To highlight the crisis threatening human beings at present. 38.Which of the following pictures illustrates the mission? ←new orbit original orbit Didymos Didymos Dimorphos Dimorphos装 original orbit new orbit Dart spacecraft. Dart spacecraft A. 91 Didymos original orbit new orbit Dimorphos警 Didymos new orbit Dimorphos original orbit Dart spacecraft Dart spacecraft C. 39.What is the function of LiciaCube? A.Sending impact data back to Earth B.Calculating the length of Dimorphos's orbit. C.Helping the satellite separate from the spacecraft. D.Recording the scientists'ground-based observations. 40.What does the underlined sentence "There is no silver bullet in this game"mean? A.There is no challenge too big to overcome. 第8页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第-一学期期末练习题 B.There is no possibility to satisfy NASA's needs C.There is no single solution to the complex problem. D.There is no strategy to help make an obvious decision. E If you ever feel that the world is against you,you are not alone.We all have a tendency to assume that when anything goes wrong,the fault lies within some great intrigue (against us.If a co-worker fails the deadline,they must be trying to ruin career.When Wi-Fi in a coffee shop is not working,the staff must be lying about having it to attract you in. But the simple fact is that these explanations,which we tend to jump to,are barely true.Maybe your co-worker thought today was Tuesday,not Wednesday.Maybe the Wi-Fi router was just broken.This is where Hanlon's razor(汉隆剃刀)comes in一a useful mental model that tells us not to think someone is doing something bad on purpose when it can be fully explained by ignorance. Applying Hanlon's razor,a useful tool for rapid decision-making and intelligent comprehension,in our day-to-day lives allows us to become less judgmental,and improve reasoning skills.Meanwhile,Hanlon's razor allows us to give people the benefit of the doubt,have more empathy and teaches us not to assume the worst intention in the actions of others,the value of which is most pronounced in relationships,business matters,and personal happiness. We all lead complex lives where things are constantly going wrong.When this occurs,a common response is to blame the nearest person and assume they have bad intention.However,when someone messes up around us,we forget how many times we, too,have done the same.Instead,the perpetrator becomes a source of intense annoyance. To assume intention in such a situation is likely to worsen the problem.None of us can ever know what someone else wants to happen.Inability or ignorance is far more likely to be the cause than the desire to hurt.When a situation causes us to become angry or upset,it can be valuable to consider if those emotions are justified.Often,the best way to react to other people causing us problems is by seeking to educate them,not to dismiss them.In this way,we can avoid repeats of the same situation. 41.What is the core concept emphasized by Hanlon's razor? A.It prioritizes unawareness over evil as causes. B.It assumes evil intentions drive all incidents. C.It claims technical failures are intentional. 第9页共12页 北京八中2025-2026学年度第一学期期末练习题 D.It stresses punishing those who make errors. 42.What does the underlined word "perpetrator"in paragraph 4 mean? A.An issue fixer. B.An error maker. C.A blame sharer. D.A familiar person. 43.Which of the following proverbs best illustrates the application of Hanlon's razor? A.“A bad workman always blames his tools..” B."Think no ill where no ill intent appears." C.“Don't judge a book by its cover.” D.“Where there's smoke,there's fire.” 44.What is the passage most likely to discuss in the following paragraphs? A.Examples of how to teach others to avoid repeating mistakes. B.Historical origins of the term"Hanlon's razor". C.The impact of family size on workplace relationships. D.Strategies to control anger when facing technical failures. Part IV Vocabulary Section A(0.5'x14) 选出可以填入句子空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 每个选项只能用一遍，每组有两个多余选项。 (A)attach,(B)dramatically,(C)end up,(D)frustrated,(E)guarantee, (F)out of the blue,(G)proceed,(H)stroke,(I)turned out 45.If you keep putting off your homework and playing games,you will falling behind your classmates. 46.The task seemed difficult at first,but it to be much easier than we expected. 47.We shouldgreat importance to listening and speaking when learning English, as they are basic skills. 48.After solving the technical problem,the engineers decided to with the next stage of the project. 49.The company promises tothe quality of its products;if there is any defect,it will offer a full refund. 50.With the development of technology,people's living standards have improved over the past ten years. 第10页共12页