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石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英语试题 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 听力(满分 30 分) 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 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。 A Four Best Museums in Singapore National Museum of Singapore If you only have time to visit one museum in Singapore, we recommend the National Museum of Singapore. Here, you can learn the whole history of Singapore in a one-stop shop. In the Singapore History Gallery (展览馆), you’ll find a full exploration of the nation’s history from its beginnings in the 14th century to the present day. The shows take you on a journey through the early days of Singapore via its British rule and final independence. Beyond the main galleries, there are also visiting shows to check out. Click here to buy tickets for the National Museum of Singapore. Asian Civilisations Museum Dive into the world of Asian art and history at the Asian Civilisations Museum. This wonderful museum features a wealth of artefacts (手工艺品) that track the cultural connections between various Asian countries, including China, South East Asia, and India. Expect to be attracted by beautiful arts and more as you uncover the rich and different heritage (遗产) of the region. Click here to buy tickets for the Asian Civilisations Museum. Buddhist Cultural Museum At the Buddhist Cultural Museum, you have the chance to meet a unique collection of Buddhist artefacts from different parts of Asia and learn the story of the Buddha. This museum is located within the amazing Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown and offers a peaceful space for learning about various Buddhist traditions and cultural practices. Free! Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Nature lovers will be pleased by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. Showing an impressive display of over 2,000 specimens (标本), the museum focuses on Singapore’s rich biodiversity (生物多样性) and provides a chance to know the natural history of Southeast Asia. Click here to buy tickets for the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. 1. Which museum would you visit if you want to learn about the whole history of Singapore? A. National Museum of Singapore. B. Asian Civilisations Museum. C. Buddhist Cultural Museum. D. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. 2. What does the Asian Civilisations Museum focus on? A. Buddhist artefacts. B. Singapore’s biodiversity. C. Asian art and history. D. Southeast Asia’s natural history. 3. What is special about the Buddhist Cultural Museum? A. It provides tickets for free. B. It focuses on the early life of Singaporeans. C. It has over 2,000 specimens of Singapore. D. It shows Asian cultural connection artefacts. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了新加坡四大博物馆，包括新加坡国家博物馆、亚洲文明博物馆等，分别说明了它们的特色、展品及门票相关情况，并附三道选择题及解析。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“If you only have time to visit one museum in Singapore, we recommend the National Museum of Singapore. Here, you can learn the whole history of Singapore in a one-stop shop.(如果你只有一次机会去新加坡参观博物馆，我们强烈推荐你去新加坡国家博物馆。在这里，你可以一站式了解新加坡的全部历史)”可知，如果想了解新加坡的全部历史，可以去新加坡国家博物馆。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Asian Civilisations Museum部分“Dive into the world of Asian art and history at the Asian Civilisations Museum.(在亚洲文明博物馆中，你可以深入探索亚洲的艺术与历史世界)”可知，亚洲文明博物馆的重点是亚洲的艺术与历史。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Buddhist Cultural Museum部分“Free!(免费！)”可知，佛教文化博物馆是免费开放的。故选A。 B I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world. Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism. I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep. We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds. Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road. Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures. 4. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan? A. Annoyed B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Pleased 5. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from Paragraph 2? A. He was a western journalist. B. He came to China several times. C. He had a knowledge of China. D. He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance. 6. What does Paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul? A. They honored the ancestors. B. They set off in high spirits. C. They satisfied the locals’ curiosity. D. They built bonds with people. 7. What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text? A. To share and reflect on a journey. B. To suggest a new way of travel. C. To advocate protection of biodiversity. D. To introduce and promote Chinese culture. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者住在云南喜洲，这在历史悠久的茶马古道上，他遇到了要用双脚环游地球的保罗•萨洛佩科，于是决定陪保罗在云南徒步旅行，本文描写了他们一路上的见闻和感悟。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world. (我不得不承认，当我第一次听说保罗•萨洛佩科要用自己的双脚环游整个地球时，我被震撼了。我无法想象世界上会有这样一个不寻常的人。)”可知，作者最初对保罗的旅行计划感到吃惊。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism. (他兴奋地跟我讲起我所在的中国地区的历史、移民和发现。他谈到了南方丝绸之路——蜀身毒道，17世纪中国探险家徐霞客的旅行，茶马古道，以及20世纪初美国植物学家约瑟夫•洛克。他还谈到了玄奘。保罗认为其中许多人都是英雄，从某种意义上说，他们是中国慢新闻的先驱。)”可推知，保罗•萨洛佩科对中国有一定的了解。故选C。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds. (我们在路上遇到了许多人。有些人很好奇，围着我们，看着我们；有人给我们指路；有些人邀请我们去他们家休息；一些人谈到了家乡的魅力。我们遇见了许多美丽的灵魂、朴素的灵魂和温暖的灵魂。我们在用我们的思想行走。)”可知，第四段主要说明了作者和保罗遇到了形形色色的人，他们与人们建立了联系。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures. (回顾我和保罗一起走过的200多英里，我有了一个认识。为步行而步行，虽然健康和令人钦佩，但只是用我们双脚移动的一小部分好处。更深层次的回报是重新发现我们周围的世界，缩短彼此之间的距离，分享彼此的文化。)”并结合全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者住在云南喜洲，这里在历史悠久的茶马古道上，他遇到了要用双脚环游地球的保罗•萨洛佩科，于是决定陪保罗去云南，文章描述了他们路上的见闻和感悟。由此可推知，文章的目的是分享和回顾一段旅程。故选A。 C Have you ever wondered what the food you eat every day can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or cuisine traditions are so important to your culture? There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an personal level, we grow up eating the food of our cultures. It becomes a part of who each of us is. Many of us connect food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. On a larger scale, traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next. It also serves as an expression of cultural identity (身份). Immigrants bring the food of their countries with them wherever they go and cooking traditional food is a way of preserving their culture when they move to new places. In China, harmony is a vital quality in almost every aspect of life. This is reflected in Chinese cuisine, where almost every flavor (味道) is used in a balanced way creating delicious dishes with flavors that go well together. The cuisine of the United States also reflects its history. The European colonization (殖民) of the Americas brought European ingredients (食材) and cooking styles to the U. S. As the world becomes more globalized, it is easier to get cuisines from different cultures. We should keep our traditions through our culture’s food but we should also become more informed about other cultures by trying their foods. 8. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 1? A. Traditions on culture. B. Difficulties in cooking food. C. Concerns about food and culture. D. Connections between food and culture. 9. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Memories. B. Traditional culture. C. Traditional cuisine. D. Generation. 10. How do people feel about Chinese food? A. It is rich in all kinds of vitamins. B. It balances the dishes of different countries. C. It is extremely significant to balance people’s daily life. D. It contains rich dishes with various flavors balanced. 11. What can be the suitable title for the text? A. What Food Tells Us About Culture. B. What Effect Food Causes on Culture. C How Food Becomes More Globalized. D. How Traditional Cuisine is Passed Down. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了食物与文化之间存在着比人们想象中更多的联系，阐述了食物在个人和文化层面的意义，并举例说明不同国家的食物反映其文化。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Have you ever wondered what the food you eat every day can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or cuisine traditions are so important to your culture? There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.(你有没有想过，你每天吃的食物能告诉你你来自哪里？你有没有想过为什么世界不同地区的人吃不同类型的食物？你有没有问过自己，为什么某些食物或烹饪传统对你的文化如此重要？食物和文化之间的联系比你想象的要多)”可知，作者通过提问引发思考，并在段尾表达食物和文化之间存在联系。故选D项。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据指代关系和第三段中“On a larger scale, traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next. It also serves as an expression of cultural identity (身份).(从更大层面来看，传统美食一代一代传承下来。它也是文化身份的一种表达)”可知，指示代词“It”指代的是前面提到的“traditional cuisine(传统美食)”。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In China, harmony is a vital quality in almost every aspect of life. This is reflected in Chinese cuisine, where almost every flavor (味道) is used in a balanced way creating delicious dishes with flavors that go well together.(在中国，和谐几乎是生活方方面面的重要特质。这在中国美食中得到了体现，几乎每一种味道都被平衡地运用，创造出各种味道相得益彰的美味菜肴)”可知，人们认为中国食物包含各种味道搭配平衡的丰富菜肴。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段“Have you ever wondered what the food you eat every day can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or cuisine traditions are so important to your culture? There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.(你有没有想过，你每天吃的食物能告诉你关于你来自哪里的信息?你有没有想过为什么世界不同地方的人吃不同类型的食物?你有没有问过自己为什么某些食物或美食传统对你的文化如此重要?食物和文化之间的联系比你想象的要多)”可知，本文主要围绕食物能告诉我们关于文化的信息展开。故A项“What Food Tells Us About Culture(食物告诉我们的文化信息)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选A项。 D We often say we enjoy driving — but do we really mean it? When you’re in a ride-share or your friend is behind the wheel (方向盘), do you wish you could take over? Probably not. If you could relax, listen to music, or watch a show instead, would you still want to hold the wheel and be responsible for everyone’s safety on the road? Moreover, most of us are not great drivers. Surveys show that many accidents happen each year as a result of driver mistakes. This makes us wonder: should we keep driving ourselves when better options, like self-driving cars, are becoming available? Our unwillingness to accept self-driving cars often reflects deeper feelings about change and independence. Research suggests that our love for driving often comes from a fear of losing control, not from real enjoyment or a sense of freedom. As technology improves, those who say they love driving may find they enjoy not having to do it — especially if that means they can relax or spend quality time with friends instead. Studies show that even with the chance to use self-driving cars for free, many still choose to drive their own vehicles instead. This suggests that trust and comfort are major issues for many drivers. As self-driving cars become safer and more reliable over time, we might prefer relaxing or enjoying other activities instead of focusing on driving. In conclusion, trying a self-driving car might change your views on driving completely. As technology advances, we might discover just how much freedom self-driving cars offer to us. So, do you really want to drive? Your next ride in a self-driving car could show how comfortable and safe travel can be when you can sit back and let the car take care of everything for you. 12. What’s the author’s purpose of raising questions at the beginning? A. To suggest that driving is enjoyable. B. To stress the importance of road safety. C. To discuss the benefits of ride-sharing. D. To show that we may not love driving. 13. Why are some people unwilling to accept self-driving cars? A. They fear losing control without driving. B. They have no chance to experience them. C. They show little interest in new technology. D. They care more about the freedom of driving. 14. What can we learn from the studies in paragraph 4? A. Drivers prefer to drive alone. B. Trust in self-driving cars is low. C. Self-driving cars are comfortable now. D. People know little about self-driving cars. 15. What does the author advise people to do about self-driving cars in the end? A. Ignore and refuse. B. Learn and control. C. Try and enjoy. D. Wait and watch. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章指出人们所谓的热爱驾驶，多是害怕失去掌控，并非真正享受。自动驾驶更安全，人们因信任不足不愿接受，作者建议尝试，体验其带来的便捷与自由。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“We often say we enjoy driving — but do we really mean it? When you’re in a ride-share or your friend is behind the wheel (方向盘), do you wish you could take over? Probably not. If you could relax, listen to music, or watch a show instead, would you still want to hold the wheel and be responsible for everyone’s safety on the road?(我们常说自己喜欢开车——但我们真的是这么想的吗？当你乘坐网约车或者你的朋友开车时（掌控方向盘），你是否曾希望自己能够接手驾驶呢？可能不是。如果你能够放松一下，听听音乐，或者看个节目，那么你还会愿意握着方向盘，承担起保障路上所有人安全的责任吗？)”可知，作者在开头提出这些问题的目的是表明我们可能并不喜欢开车。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Research suggests that our love for driving often comes from a fear of losing control, not from real enjoyment or a sense of freedom.(研究表明，我们对驾驶的热爱往往源于对失去控制的恐惧，而非源于真正的乐趣或自由感)”可知，有些人不愿意接受自动驾驶汽车是因为他们害怕在不驾驶的情况下失去对车辆的控制。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Studies show that even with the chance to use self-driving cars for free, many still choose to drive their own vehicles instead. This suggests that trust and comfort are major issues for many drivers.(研究表明，即便有机会免费使用自动驾驶汽车，许多人仍选择驾驶自己的车辆。这表明信任和舒适度是许多驾驶者面临的主要问题)”可知，对自动驾驶汽车的信任度很低。故选B。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In conclusion, trying a self-driving car might change your views on driving completely. As technology advances, we might discover just how much freedom self-driving cars offer to us. So, do you really want to drive? Your next ride in a self-driving car could show how comfortable and safe travel can be when you can sit back and let the car take care of everything for you.(总之，尝试乘坐自动驾驶汽车可能会彻底改变你对驾驶的看法。随着技术的进步，我们或许会发现自动驾驶汽车能为我们带来多大的自由。所以，你真的想要开车吗？你下次乘坐自动驾驶汽车的体验可能会让你明白，当你可以放松地坐在车里，让汽车为你处理一切事务时，出行会是多么的舒适和安全)”可知，作者最后建议人们尽力去接受并享受自动驾驶汽车。故选C。 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分) 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。 Waiting is the Hardest Part of Life Waiting can be the hardest part, whether it’s a job, a relationship, or just an opportunity to do something great. And it’s not just wanting something that makes waiting hard. Fear of the unknown can make us hesitant to take any action at all, for fear of making the wrong decision. So we wait and wait. ____16____ The answer is simple but not easy: start taking small steps forward. Research others in your circumstance Research others in your circumstance and read about them. You’ll understand you’re not alone, which can make waiting somewhat simpler to swallow. ____17____ When you see others around you taking action and achieving their goals, it becomes easier to push yourself to do the same. And don’t forget to celebrate your wins along the way! ____18____ We often wait for the right time to come along before we take any action. We want everything to be perfect before we make our move. Unfortunately, waiting for the “perfect” situation can often mean that we never actually take any action at all. Worse yet, we may find ourselves constantly putting things off until tomorrow or next week. ____19____ And next week, next month and next year may all bring their own challenges and problems that prevent us from ever taking that first step. We need to learn to re-evaluate our approach and stop waiting for the perfect moment. Be sure you are not wasting your time Do you enjoy what you’re doing? What if we’re wasting our lives by not seizing the right moment? ____20____ Asking ourselves if we’re wasting our lives waiting is the first step. If the answer is yes, it’s time to make a change. Don’t wait for things to happen — make them happen. Start by taking small steps every day and before you know it, you’ll be on your way. The Habit of Progress is all about making progress no matter what life throws your way. A. Wait for the right moment. B. Re-examine your approach. C. Is something keeping you down? D. How do we break out of this cycle? E. It can be scary to take a first step, but it’s worth it. F The problem with this is that tomorrow may never come. G. Start surrounding yourself with people who are in the same situation as you. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. B 19. F 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了等待在生活中的挑战，提出了面对未知恐惧时应采取的策略，如研究他人经验、不等待完美时刻及确保自己不浪费时间，鼓励读者通过小步前进突破困境。 【16题详解】 上文“And it’s not just wanting something that makes waiting hard. Fear of the unknown can make us hesitant to take any action at all, for fear of making the wrong decision. So we wait and wait. (不仅仅是想要某样东西让等待变得困难。对未知的恐惧会让我们犹豫不决，不敢采取任何行动，因为我们害怕做出错误的决定。所以我们一等再等)”说明人们因恐惧未知而不断等待的困境，下文“The answer is simple but not easy: start taking small steps forward.(答案很简单，但并不容易：开始迈出小步向前)”提出开始采取小步骤前进的解决办法，空处需衔接“困境”与“解决方法”，D选项“我们该如何打破这种循环呢？”符合语境，起到承上启下的作用。故选D。 【17题详解】 上文“Research others in your circumstance and read about them. You’ll understand you’re not alone, which can make waiting somewhat simpler to swallow.(研究与你处境相同的人，并阅读有关他们的信息。你会明白你并不孤单，这会让等待变得更容易接受)”说明了解他人能减轻等待的孤独感，下文“When you see others around you taking action and achieving their goals, it becomes easier to push yourself to do the same. (当你看到身边的人在采取行动并实现他们的目标时，你会更容易推动自己去做同样的事情)”说明看到他人行动会激励自己，G选项“开始让自己周围都是和你处境相同的人。”说明要多和处境相同的人在一起，这样你更容易推动自己采取行动，与上下文逻辑连贯，符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 空处为本段主旨句。下文“We often wait for the right time to come along before we take any action. We want everything to be perfect before we make our move. Unfortunately, waiting for the “perfect” situation can often mean that we never actually take any action at all. Worse yet, we may find ourselves constantly putting things off until tomorrow or next week.(我们常常在采取任何行动之前等待合适的时机。我们希望一切在行动之前都是完美的。不幸的是，等待“完美”的情况往往意味着我们实际上从未采取过任何行动。更糟糕的是，我们可能会发现自己总是把事情推迟到明天或下周)”及“We need to learn to re-evaluate our approach and stop waiting for the perfect moment.(我们需要学会重新评估我们的方法，停止等待完美的时刻)”可知，本段主要讲述的是我们需要重新评估我们的方法，停止等待完美的时刻，即重新审视我们的方法，B选项“重新审视你的方法。”符合语境，适合作为本段主旨句。故选B。 【19题详解】 上文“Worse yet, we may find ourselves constantly putting things off until tomorrow or next week.(更糟糕的是，我们可能会发现自己总是把事情推迟到明天或下周)”说明等待完美时机会导致永不行动，甚至不断拖延到明天或下周，下文“And next week, next month and next year may all bring their own challenges and problems that prevent us from ever taking that first step.(而下周、下个月和明年都可能带来自己的挑战和问题，阻止我们迈出第一步)”说明推迟事情会带来挑战和问题，阻止我们迈出第一步，F选项“问题在于，明天可能永远不会到来。”承接拖延到明天的问题，指出明天的不可靠性，与上下文逻辑连贯，符合语境。故选F。 【20题详解】 上文“Do you enjoy what you’re doing? What if we’re wasting our lives by not seizing the right moment?(你喜欢你正在做的事情吗？如果我们因为没有抓住正确的时刻而浪费了我们的生命呢？)”提出了两个问题，引发读者思考，下文“Asking ourselves if we’re wasting our lives waiting is the first step. If the answer is yes, it’s time to make a change. Don’t wait for things to happen — make them happen.(问自己是否在等待中浪费了生命是第一步。如果答案是肯定的，那么是时候做出改变了。不要等待事情发生——让它们发生)”说明不要等待，要采取行动，空处应是一个关于“采取行动的重要性”的句子，E选项“迈出第一步可能会让人害怕，但这是值得的。”符合语境，承上启下，说明迈出第一步虽然可能让人害怕，但这是值得的，因为等待可能会浪费生命。故选E。 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。 When James first set out to explore one of the many construction sites near his home, he never expected that he would find anything valuable. James ____21____ something coming from around the side of a nearby building. It sounded like the cries of a(n) ____22____. He turned to the corner to see a small dog standing on its legs and wagging (摇) its tail ____23____. He then noticed that the poor thing seemed to be ____24____ in the waist between a small wall and an even smaller fence. The poor dog’s difficult situation was ____25____ and James knew that if he did nothing and left the dog there, it might not ____26____. He had no idea how long the dog had been there. ____27____ to help, he looked around for anything that might be ____28____. James used a wooden plank (木板) to ____29____ part of the smaller, wooden wall. ____30____, it didn’t work. Then James went around to the other side of the wall and grabbed a stick from the ground. After several ____31____ attempts to free the dog, James realized he had to reassess (再次评估) the situation. Eventually, after a few well-positioned pieces of wood, James ____32____ to push his stick in just the right way to allow the dog to ____33____ itself from the trapped corner of the building. A little unsteadily, the dog got to its feet and pulled itself out. After all of that ____34____, the dog was free and walked on its way. James returned home, eager to share the story of ____35____ a dog. 21. A. watched B. heard C. sensed D. touched 22. A. bird B. baby C. animal D. alarm 23. A. proudly B. playfully C. coldly D. nervously 24. A. lifted B. stuck C. settled D. wrapped 25. A. apparent B. unique C. real D. funny 26. A. recover B. starve C. suffer D. survive 27. A. Excited B. Determined C. Pleased D. Surprised 28. A. useful B. perfect C. familiar D. attractive 29. A. shut down B. turn down C. break down D. slow down 30. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However 31. A. effortless B. endless C. fruitless D. helpless 32. A. managed B. promised C. pretended D. agreed 33. A. remove B. prevent C. protect D. release 34. A. escaping B. wandering C. struggling D. fighting 35. A. feeding B. rescuing C. raising D. tending 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了詹姆斯偶然救助了一只被卡在建筑物缝隙里的狗的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：詹姆斯听到有东西从邻近的建筑物的一侧传来。A. watched观看；B. heard听到；C. sensed感觉到；D. touched触摸。根据后文“It sounded like the cries(那声音听起来就像哭喊)”可知，此处是指听到有东西从邻近的建筑物的一侧传来。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：听起来像是动物的哭喊。A. bird鸟；B. baby宝宝；C. animal动物；D. alarm警报。根据下文“He turned to the corner to see a small dog(他转过身去，看到一只小狗在角落里)”可知，此处是指动物的哭喊。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他转过身去，看到一只小狗正用四条腿站立着，还紧张地摇着尾巴。A. proudly骄傲地；B. playfully开玩笑地；C. coldly冷淡地；D. nervously紧张地。根据前文“It sounded like the cries”可知，此处是指小狗紧张地摇着尾巴。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随后他发现，这可怜的小家伙似乎被卡在了一堵矮墙和另一堵更矮的围栏之间，腰部正好卡在了两者的缝隙之中。A. lifted举起的；B. stuck卡住的； C. settled定居的；D. wrapped被包裹的。根据下文“in the waist between a small wall and an even smaller fence”可知，此处是指被卡在了缝隙中。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这只可怜小狗的处境十分艰难，这一点显而易见。詹姆斯明白，如果他什么都不做，任由这只狗待在那里，它很可能就活不下来了。A. apparent明显的；B. unique独特的；C. real真实的；D. funny有趣的。根据前文“The poor dog’s difficult situation”可知，此处是指小狗的处境艰难显而易见。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这只可怜小狗的处境十分艰难，这一点显而易见。詹姆斯明白，如果他什么都不做，任由这只狗待在那里，它很可能就活不下来了。A. recover恢复；B. starve挨饿；C. suffer遭受；D. survive生存。根据前文“if he did nothing and left the dog there”可知，此处是指把狗留在那里狗可能会活不下去。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他决心要帮忙，于是四处寻找可能有用物品。A. Excited兴奋的；B. Determined下定决心的；C. Pleased乐意的；D. Surprised惊讶的。根据下文“he looked around for anything”可知，此处是指他决定帮忙。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他决心要帮忙，于是四处寻找可能有用的物品。A. useful有用的；B. perfect完美的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. attractive有吸引力的。根据前文“he looked around for anything”和后文“James used a wooden plank(詹姆斯使用了一块木板)”可知，此处是指四处寻找可能有用的物品。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：詹姆斯想用一块木板将那面较小的木墙的一部分敲碎。A. shut down关闭；B. turn down拒绝接受，调低；C. break down使破碎；D. slow down减速。根据下文“part of the smaller, wooden wall”可知，此处是指将那面较小的木墙的一部分敲碎。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是，这并未奏效。A. Therefore因此；B. Besides此外；C. Otherwise否则；D. However然而。根据下文“it didn’t work”可知，前后文构成转折关系。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过几次徒劳的尝试后，詹姆斯意识到他必须重新审视一下当前的状况了。A. effortless不需费力的，容易的；B. endless无尽的；C. fruitless徒劳的； D. helpless无助的。根据后文“James realized he had to reassess (再次评估) the situation”可知，此处是指经过几次徒劳的尝试后。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，经过几块摆放得当的木块的帮助，詹姆斯终于以恰当的方式用棍子推了过去，使得这只狗得以从建筑物的狭窄角落中挣脱出来。A. managed设法；B. promised承诺；C. pretended假装；D. agreed同意。根据后文“to push his stick in just the right way”可知，此处是指终于成功解救了这只狗。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最终，经过几块摆放得当的木块的帮助，詹姆斯终于以恰当的方式用棍子推了过去，使得这只狗得以从建筑物的狭窄角落中挣脱出来。A. remove除去；B. prevent阻止；C. protect保护；D. release释放。根据下文“itself from the trapped corner of the building”可知，此处是指把狗从狭窄角落中放了出来。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过一番努力之后，这只狗终于挣脱束缚，继续前行了。A. escaping逃走；B. wandering漫游；C. struggling努力；D. fighting奋斗。根据前文“Eventually, after a few well-positioned pieces of wood”和“Then James went around to the other side of the wall and grabbed a stick from the ground.(然后詹姆斯绕到墙的另一边，从地上捡起一根棍子。)”可知，此处是指经过一番努力之后。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：詹姆斯回到家，迫不及待地想要讲述自己救一只狗的经过。A. feeding喂养；B. rescuing拯救；C. raising饲养；D. tending照顾。根据前文“the dog was free and walked on its way”和“eager to share the story of”可知，此处是指讲述自己救一只狗的经过。故选B。 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。 Traditional Chinese festivals, like the Double Ninth Festival with a history of over 2,000 years, hold great importance. The Double Ninth Festival ____36____ (fall) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and traditionally, people celebrate it by going mountain climbing, ____37____ few do so nowadays. In modern society, many traditional Chinese festivals are losing ____38____ (popular). However, they are important parts of Chinese culture and deserve protection. First of all, these festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history. The Dragon Boat Festival, for instance, ____39____ (celebrate) to honor Qu Yuan, a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China. Through rice dumplings and dragon boat races, his story is passed down from generation ____40____ generation. Moreover, traditional festivals help us learn more about fine Chinese ____41____ (value). Festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival focus on family-centered ideas. The full moon symbolizes family togetherness. ____42____ (additional), festivals such as the Hanshi and Laba Festivals, with their unique customs, boost national pride and shape our identity. Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in ____43____ (be) Chinese. It’s ____44____ duty of every one of us to protect these festivals passed down from ancestors for generations _____45_____ (come), because they are part of our cultural heritage. 【答案】36. falls 37. but 38. popularity 39. is celebrated 40. to 41. values 42. Additionally 43. being 44. the 45. to come 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章强调了中国传统节日的文化价值，指出它们虽在现代社会逐渐式微，但仍承载着历史、价值观和民族认同，呼吁人们共同保护这些文化遗产。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：重阳节在农历九月初九，传统上人们通过登山来庆祝，但如今这样做的人很少。空处作句子的谓语，此处在描述一般性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，且主语The Double Ninth Festival是单数，fall应用第三人称单数形式。故填falls。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：重阳节在农历九月初九，传统上人们通过登山来庆祝，但如今这样做的人很少。空处前后均为完整的句子，前后是转折关系，因此用意为“但是”的并列连词but，连接上下文。故填but。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：在现代社会，许多中国传统节日正逐渐失去流行度。空处作losing的宾语，名词popularity符合题意，意为“流行度”，是不可数名词。故填popularity。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：例如，端午节是为了纪念中国古代战国时期的伟大诗人屈原。空处作句子的谓语，此处在描述一般性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，celebrate“庆祝”和主语The Dragon Boat Festival之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是单数，be动词应用is。故填is celebrated。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：通过粽子和龙舟赛，他的故事代代相传。固定搭配from generation to generation意为“代代相传”。故填to。 【41题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：此外，传统节日帮助我们更深入地理解中国的优秀价值观。空处作about的宾语，且空前没有表示单数概念的修饰语，可数名词value“价值观”应用复数形式。故填values。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：另外，寒食节和腊八节等节日凭借其独特的习俗增强了民族自豪感，塑造了我们的文化认同。空处修饰整个句子，应用副词additionally，意为“此外”，句首单词的首字母需大写。故填Additionally。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：传统节日告诉我们“我们是谁”，并让我们因身为中国人而充满自豪。空处作介词in的宾语，应用be的动名词形式。故填being。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：为子孙后代保护这些世代相传的节日是我们每个人的责任，因为它们是文化遗产的一部分。空处表示特指“每个人的责任”，应用定冠词the。故填the。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为子孙后代保护这些世代相传的节日是我们每个人的责任，因为它们是文化遗产的一部分。句子已有谓语，空处是非谓语，作generations的后置定语，come“到来”和generations逻辑上是主动关系，且动作未发生，因此用come的不定式形式。故填to come。 三、写作(共40分) 46. 假设你是某中学学生会主席李华，你校即将举办一次以“保护海洋”为主题的宣传活动。请你以学生会的名义，用英语写一封倡议书，号召全校师生积极参与保护海洋的行动。内容包括： (1)当前海洋面临的主要问题；(2)保护海洋的具体做法。 注意： (1)写作词数应80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 【答案】Dear teachers and students, As we all know, the ocean is vital to our planet, which provides us with food, regulates the climate, and supports a rich marine ecosystem. However, our oceans are facing serious threats, such as pollution, plastic waste, and overfishing, endangering marine life and our future. To protect the ocean, it is highly recommended that immediate action be taken. First, reduce the use of disposable products and recycle waste accordingly. Second, allowing for the critical situation of marine lives, we are supposed to support sustainable fishing practices and avoid consuming endangered species. Lastly, spreading awareness about the importance of ocean conservation is on high agenda. Let’s work together to protect our oceans for a healthier and more sustainable future! The Students’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于倡议书。要求考生以学生会的名义，用英语写一封倡议书，号召全校师生积极参与保护海洋的行动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 至关重要的：vital → crucial/essential 提供：provide → offer/supply 然而：however → nevertheless 减少： reduce → cut down 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：However, our oceans are facing serious threats, such as pollution, plastic waste, and overfishing, endangering marine life and our future. 拓展句：However, our oceans are facing serious threats, such as pollution, plastic waste, and overfishing, which are endangering marine life and threatening our future. 【点睛】[高分句型 1] As we all know, the ocean is vital to our planet, which provides us with food, regulates the climate, and supports a rich marine ecosystem. (运用了as引导的非限定性定语从句和which引导的非限定性定语从句) [高分句型 2] To protect the ocean, it is highly recommended that immediate action be taken. (运用了it作形式主语和that引导主语从句) 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。 Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt lonely, struggling against the challenges of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand him, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone. One day, after class, Ms Lau asked Alex to her office with excitement shining in her eyes. “Alex, I have an offer for you,” she said, her voice filled with joy. “I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world.” Alex’s heart raced wildly, the thought of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and frightening. He felt worried, unsure if it was a good idea to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau’s smile gave him the push he needed to make the decision. With Ms Lau’s help, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. After Ms Lau became his Chinese teacher, he learned not only the language but also invaluable life lessons from her. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one’s comfort zone. The day of the program arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn’t help but feel shocked as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau’s comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 During their time in China, Alex enjoyed the experience. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to New Zealand, Alex was a changed person. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: During their time in China, Alex enjoyed the experience. He felt so excited that he couldn’t wait to explore China. The high buildings, the modern cities, the breath-taking scenery and the advanced technology made Alex really fall in love with this great country. Also, Alex visited several well-known places of interest in China, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and so on, where he learned much more about Chinese traditional culture and history. Apart from that, he enjoyed a lot of Chinese delicious food, among which he liked the Beijing Roast Duck best. Most importantly, to his happiness, he made a lot of Chinese friends who were friendly and kind to him. Back to New Zealand, Alex was a changed person. He was no longer shy and quiet. He became much more confident and outgoing. As soon as he went back to school, he was glad to tell his classmates about his wonderful experience in China. He studied even harder and was also brave to express opinions and ideas in the class, which won him popularity among teachers and students. More and more classmates made friends with Alex, which made him happier and more optimistic towards life and future. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物的转变为线索展开，讲述了害羞孤独、在高中生活中挣扎的Alex，遇到了如光般的中文老师Lau女士。Lau老师组织到中国的文化交流项目，邀请Alex参加。Alex在Lau老师的帮助下做准备，对中国文化深入了解。到中国后，他体验丰富，爱上中国，结交很多中国朋友。回到新西兰后，他变得自信外向，乐于分享经历，努力学习且勇于表达，收获大家喜爱，对生活和未来更乐观。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在中国的这段时间里，Alex很享受这段经历。”可知，第一段可描写Alex在中国的各种所见所闻，以及结交了很多友好的朋友。 ②由第二段首句内容“回到新西兰，Alex完全变了一个人。”可知，第二段可描写Alex变得自信外向，和他人相处得更融洽，勇于表达个人观点，也因此得到了积极的反馈，变得更快乐和乐观。 2. 续写线索：享受中国的经历——所见所闻——交朋友——回到新西兰——各种转变——积极的反馈 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①爱上：fall in love with/be in love with/become attached to ②参观：visit/pay a visit to/make a visit to ③回到：go back to/get back to/return to ④表达：express/convey 情绪类 ①兴奋的：excited/thrilled/exhilarated ②高兴：happiness/joy/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] He felt so excited that he couldn’t wait to explore China. (so… that…引导结果状语从句) [高分句型2] Also, Alex visited several well-known places of interest in China, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and so on, where he learned much more about Chinese traditional culture and history. (where引导非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英语试题 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 听力(满分 30 分) 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 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。 A Four Best Museums in Singapore National Museum of Singapore If you only have time to visit one museum in Singapore, we recommend the National Museum of Singapore. Here, you can learn the whole history of Singapore in a one-stop shop. In the Singapore History Gallery (展览馆), you’ll find a full exploration of the nation’s history from its beginnings in the 14th century to the present day. The shows take you on a journey through the early days of Singapore via its British rule and final independence. Beyond the main galleries, there are also visiting shows to check out. Click here to buy tickets for the National Museum of Singapore. Asian Civilisations Museum Dive into the world of Asian art and history at the Asian Civilisations Museum. This wonderful museum features a wealth of artefacts (手工艺品) that track the cultural connections between various Asian countries, including China, South East Asia, and India. Expect to be attracted by beautiful arts and more as you uncover the rich and different heritage (遗产) of the region. Click here to buy tickets for the Asian Civilisations Museum. Buddhist Cultural Museum At the Buddhist Cultural Museum, you have the chance to meet a unique collection of Buddhist artefacts from different parts of Asia and learn the story of the Buddha. This museum is located within the amazing Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown and offers a peaceful space for learning about various Buddhist traditions and cultural practices. Free! Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Nature lovers will be pleased by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. Showing an impressive display of over 2,000 specimens (标本), the museum focuses on Singapore’s rich biodiversity (生物多样性) and provides a chance to know the natural history of Southeast Asia. Click here to buy tickets for the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. 1. Which museum would you visit if you want to learn about the whole history of Singapore? A. National Museum of Singapore. B. Asian Civilisations Museum. C. Buddhist Cultural Museum. D. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. 2. What does the Asian Civilisations Museum focus on? A. Buddhist artefacts. B. Singapore’s biodiversity. C. Asian art and history. D. Southeast Asia’s natural history. 3. What is special about the Buddhist Cultural Museum? A. It provides tickets for free. B. It focuses on the early life of Singaporeans. C. It has over 2,000 specimens of Singapore. D. It shows Asian cultural connection artefacts. B I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world. Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism. I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep. We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds. Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road. Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures. 4. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan? A. Annoyed B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Pleased 5. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from Paragraph 2? A. He was a western journalist. B. He came to China several times. C. He had a knowledge of China. D. He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance. 6. What does Paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul? A. They honored the ancestors. B. They set off in high spirits. C They satisfied the locals’ curiosity. D. They built bonds with people. 7. What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text? A. To share and reflect on a journey. B. To suggest a new way of travel. C. To advocate protection of biodiversity. D. To introduce and promote Chinese culture. C Have you ever wondered what the food you eat every day can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or cuisine traditions are so important to your culture? There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an personal level, we grow up eating the food of our cultures. It becomes a part of who each of us is. Many of us connect food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. On a larger scale, traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next. It also serves as an expression of cultural identity (身份). Immigrants bring the food of their countries with them wherever they go and cooking traditional food is a way of preserving their culture when they move to new places. In China, harmony is a vital quality in almost every aspect of life. This is reflected in Chinese cuisine, where almost every flavor (味道) is used in a balanced way creating delicious dishes with flavors that go well together. The cuisine of the United States also reflects its history. The European colonization (殖民) of the Americas brought European ingredients (食材) and cooking styles to the U. S. As the world becomes more globalized, it is easier to get cuisines from different cultures. We should keep our traditions through our culture’s food but we should also become more informed about other cultures by trying their foods. 8. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 1? A. Traditions on culture. B. Difficulties in cooking food. C. Concerns about food and culture. D. Connections between food and culture. 9. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Memories. B. Traditional culture. C. Traditional cuisine. D. Generation. 10. How do people feel about Chinese food? A It is rich in all kinds of vitamins. B. It balances the dishes of different countries. C. It is extremely significant to balance people’s daily life. D. It contains rich dishes with various flavors balanced. 11. What can be the suitable title for the text? A. What Food Tells Us About Culture. B. What Effect Food Causes on Culture. C. How Food Becomes More Globalized. D. How Traditional Cuisine is Passed Down. D We often say we enjoy driving — but do we really mean it? When you’re in a ride-share or your friend is behind the wheel (方向盘), do you wish you could take over? Probably not. If you could relax, listen to music, or watch a show instead, would you still want to hold the wheel and be responsible for everyone’s safety on the road? Moreover, most of us are not great drivers. Surveys show that many accidents happen each year as a result of driver mistakes. This makes us wonder: should we keep driving ourselves when better options, like self-driving cars, are becoming available? Our unwillingness to accept self-driving cars often reflects deeper feelings about change and independence. Research suggests that our love for driving often comes from a fear of losing control, not from real enjoyment or a sense of freedom. As technology improves, those who say they love driving may find they enjoy not having to do it — especially if that means they can relax or spend quality time with friends instead. Studies show that even with the chance to use self-driving cars for free, many still choose to drive their own vehicles instead. This suggests that trust and comfort are major issues for many drivers. As self-driving cars become safer and more reliable over time, we might prefer relaxing or enjoying other activities instead of focusing on driving. In conclusion, trying a self-driving car might change your views on driving completely. As technology advances, we might discover just how much freedom self-driving cars offer to us. So, do you really want to drive? Your next ride in a self-driving car could show how comfortable and safe travel can be when you can sit back and let the car take care of everything for you. 12. What’s the author’s purpose of raising questions at the beginning? A. To suggest that driving is enjoyable. B. To stress the importance of road safety. C. To discuss the benefits of ride-sharing. D. To show that we may not love driving. 13. Why are some people unwilling to accept self-driving cars? A. They fear losing control without driving. B. They have no chance to experience them. C. They show little interest in new technology. D. They care more about the freedom of driving. 14. What can we learn from the studies in paragraph 4? A. Drivers prefer to drive alone. B. Trust in self-driving cars is low. C. Self-driving cars are comfortable now. D. People know little about self-driving cars. 15. What does the author advise people to do about self-driving cars in the end? A. Ignore and refuse. B. Learn and control. C. Try and enjoy. D. Wait and watch. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分) 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。 Waiting is the Hardest Part of Life Waiting can be the hardest part, whether it’s a job, a relationship, or just an opportunity to do something great. And it’s not just wanting something that makes waiting hard. Fear of the unknown can make us hesitant to take any action at all, for fear of making the wrong decision. So we wait and wait. ____16____ The answer is simple but not easy: start taking small steps forward. Research others in your circumstance Research others in your circumstance and read about them. You’ll understand you’re not alone, which can make waiting somewhat simpler to swallow. ____17____ When you see others around you taking action and achieving their goals, it becomes easier to push yourself to do the same. And don’t forget to celebrate your wins along the way! ____18____ We often wait for the right time to come along before we take any action. We want everything to be perfect before we make our move. Unfortunately, waiting for the “perfect” situation can often mean that we never actually take any action at all. Worse yet, we may find ourselves constantly putting things off until tomorrow or next week. ____19____ And next week, next month and next year may all bring their own challenges and problems that prevent us from ever taking that first step. We need to learn to re-evaluate our approach and stop waiting for the perfect moment. Be sure you are not wasting your time Do you enjoy what you’re doing? What if we’re wasting our lives by not seizing the right moment? ____20____ Asking ourselves if we’re wasting our lives waiting is the first step. If the answer is yes, it’s time to make a change. Don’t wait for things to happen — make them happen. Start by taking small steps every day and before you know it, you’ll be on your way. The Habit of Progress is all about making progress no matter what life throws your way. A. Wait for the right moment. B. Re-examine your approach. C. Is something keeping you down? D. How do we break out of this cycle? E. It can be scary to take a first step, but it’s worth it. F. The problem with this is that tomorrow may never come. G. Start surrounding yourself with people who are in the same situation as you. 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。 When James first set out to explore one of the many construction sites near his home, he never expected that he would find anything valuable. James ____21____ something coming from around the side of a nearby building. It sounded like the cries of a(n) ____22____. He turned to the corner to see a small dog standing on its legs and wagging (摇) its tail ____23____. He then noticed that the poor thing seemed to be ____24____ in the waist between a small wall and an even smaller fence. The poor dog’s difficult situation was ____25____ and James knew that if he did nothing and left the dog there, it might not ____26____. He had no idea how long the dog had been there. ____27____ to help, he looked around for anything that might be ____28____. James used a wooden plank (木板) to ____29____ part of the smaller, wooden wall. ____30____, it didn’t work. Then James went around to the other side of the wall and grabbed a stick from the ground. After several ____31____ attempts to free the dog, James realized he had to reassess (再次评估) the situation. Eventually, after a few well-positioned pieces of wood, James ____32____ to push his stick in just the right way to allow the dog to ____33____ itself from the trapped corner of the building. A little unsteadily, the dog got to its feet and pulled itself out. After all of that ____34____, the dog was free and walked on its way. James returned home, eager to share the story of ____35____ a dog. 21. A. watched B. heard C. sensed D. touched 22. A. bird B. baby C. animal D. alarm 23. A. proudly B. playfully C. coldly D. nervously 24. A. lifted B. stuck C. settled D. wrapped 25. A. apparent B. unique C. real D. funny 26. A. recover B. starve C. suffer D. survive 27. A. Excited B. Determined C. Pleased D. Surprised 28. A. useful B. perfect C. familiar D. attractive 29. A. shut down B. turn down C. break down D. slow down 30. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However 31. A. effortless B. endless C. fruitless D. helpless 32. A. managed B. promised C. pretended D. agreed 33. A. remove B. prevent C. protect D. release 34. A. escaping B. wandering C. struggling D. fighting 35. A. feeding B. rescuing C. raising D. tending 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。 Traditional Chinese festivals, like the Double Ninth Festival with a history of over 2,000 years, hold great importance. The Double Ninth Festival ____36____ (fall) on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and traditionally, people celebrate it by going mountain climbing, ____37____ few do so nowadays. In modern society, many traditional Chinese festivals are losing ____38____ (popular). However, they are important parts of Chinese culture and deserve protection. First of all these festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history. The Dragon Boat Festival, for instance, ____39____ (celebrate) to honor Qu Yuan, a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China. Through rice dumplings and dragon boat races, his story is passed down from generation ____40____ generation. Moreover, traditional festivals help us learn more about fine Chinese ____41____ (value). Festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival focus on family-centered ideas. The full moon symbolizes family togetherness. ____42____ (additional), festivals such as the Hanshi and Laba Festivals, with their unique customs, boost national pride and shape our identity. Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in ____43____ (be) Chinese. It’s ____44____ duty of every one of us to protect these festivals passed down from ancestors for generations _____45_____ (come) because they are part of our cultural heritage. 三、写作(共40分) 46. 假设你是某中学学生会主席李华，你校即将举办一次以“保护海洋”为主题的宣传活动。请你以学生会的名义，用英语写一封倡议书，号召全校师生积极参与保护海洋的行动。内容包括： (1)当前海洋面临的主要问题；(2)保护海洋的具体做法。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 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。 Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt lonely, struggling against the challenges of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand him, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone. One day, after class, Ms Lau asked Alex to her office with excitement shining in her eyes. “Alex, I have an offer for you,” she said, her voice filled with joy. “I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world.” Alex’s heart raced wildly, the thought of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and frightening. He felt worried, unsure if it was a good idea to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau’s smile gave him the push he needed to make the decision. With Ms Lau’s help, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. After Ms Lau became his Chinese teacher, he learned not only the language but also invaluable life lessons from her. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one’s comfort zone. The day of the program arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn’t help but feel shocked as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau’s comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 During their time in China, Alex enjoyed the experience. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to New Zealand, Alex was a changed person. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $