上海市杨浦区新北郊中学2025-2026学年高一上学期9月测试英语试卷

上海市新北郊中学2025-2026学年高一上学期9月测试 英语试卷 Unit One I. Grammar & Vocabulary Section A: Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. (15') Depression Discussions Alison Malmon was a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania when she got a call from her mother that (1) ______ (change) her life: Her fun, outgoing older brother, Brian, had taken his own life. When Malmon returned to school after Brian's funeral that spring of 2000, she was still very sad. But when she looked for help on campus, there was no place (2) ______ (turn) to "Back then," says Malmon, "students (3) ______ (not encourage) to talk about their mental health. I started reflecting (4) ______ the fact that there was a great need to get that conversation going." She was only 19 and had no experience with mental health issues, but that didn't stop her from (5) ______ (launch) Open Minds at Penn. Now, 20 years later and with a new name—Active Minds—it is the (6) ______ (large) young adult mental health advocacy organization in America, with more than 550 branches at high schools and colleges. "(7) ______ I'm most inspired by is that my generation and the generations coming behind me are taking on mental health as a social justice issue," says Malmon. "Our tools are changing not only their campuses; (8) ______ are changing their families too." Malmon's goal has always been to destigmatize (去污名化) mental illness, down to the language we use to talk about it. An example that hits close to home: the word suicide. You don't commit a heart attack or cancer, says Malmon. "Suicide is the only death where we use that negative word of 'committing'. If we take that word (9) ______ our conversation, we can make significant changes in how we think about suicide. Some day, people can reach out for the help they need (10) ______ they need it." Section B: Vocabulary-(15') Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be used only once, Note that there is one word more than you need. A. officially B. accessible C. fingertips D. afford E. purest F. secure G. display H. staring I. matched J. blankest K. related Most people get sweaty palms (手掌) just (11) ______ at El Capitan, a breathtaking rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California. Alex Honnold's stayed dry. And this June, he managed to climb the 900-meter vertical wall, pulling on edges barely big enough for fingertips. Honnold could not (12) ______ any slips: That's because he carried nothing other than a bag of gymnasts' chalk to keep his fingers free of moisture. There was no rope to (13) ______ him if he fell. After a four-hour (14) ______ of power and precision, the 31-year-old safely challenged himself. El Capitan had been climbed partnerless before, including by Honnold, but never in the way he has. In 2011, an American TV show (15) ______ to his earlier "free solos" drew seventeen million viewers. In climbing, "free" means using nothing but rocks for support. "Solo" means free of protection. It is the sport at its (16) ______. In Yosemite, the birthplace of American climbing, Hannold has reached its peak. Praise from fellow climbers was (17) ______ only by relief at his safe return. The achievement marks the latest in a series of milestones for sport climbing (竞技攀岩). In 2015, two other American Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson, established a route up the Dawn Wall, El Capitan's (18) ______ part, after years of attempts. They made the front page of the New York Times and got congratulations from Barack Obama for the achievement. Last year, sport climbing was (19) ______ accepted into the Olympic program for Tokyo 2020. These have strengthened climbing's position in the sporting circle in America and elsewhere. Google has invited Jorgeson to give a motivational talk to its employees. Climbing gyms have appeared around the globe over the past decade, making the event safer and more (20) ______ to ordinary people. The gyms have been popular among youngsters, who pay more attentions to exercises than to belongings. II. Reading Comprehension Section A: Cloze (15') Directions: For each blank in the following two passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Security guard, truck driver, salesperson—year after year, these jobs appear on lists of the unhappiest careers. Although many factors can make a job (21) ______—unusual hours, low pay, no chance for advancement—these three jobs (22) ______ for another reason: a lack of small talk. Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is central to our well-being, but just how much conversation we require is under (23) ______. In one study, researchers overheard undergraduates for four days and then (24) ______ each conversations either "small talk" ("What do you have there? Popcorn? Yummy!") or "serious" ("Did they break up soon after?"). They found that the second type is connected with happiness—the happiest students had roughly twice as many "serious" talks as the unhappiest ones. Small talk, meanwhile, (25) ______ only ten percent of their conversation, versus almost 30 percent of conversation among the unhappiest students. However, don't just consider small talk (26) ______ yet. Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Chatting with strangers could (27) ______ our morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists found that those who chatted with other train passengers reported a more pleasant journey than those who didn't. Small talk can also help us feel connected to our (28) ______. People who smiled at, made eye contact with and (29) ______ spoke with their Starbucks baristas (咖啡师) reported a greater sense of (30) ______ than those who rushed through the transaction (交易). (31) ______, when volunteers broke the silence of the art gallery to chat with gallery-goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not (32) ______. Of course, some of us are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger. In one study, people who were rated "less curious" by researchers had trouble getting a conversation (33) ______ on their own. People who were considered "curious", meanwhile, needed no help (34) ______ conversations about ordinary things like favorite holidays into friendly exchanges. A "curious mindset," the researchers concluded, can lead to "positive social (35) ______." Therefore, go ahead—small talk needn't be idle, and nosiness isn't all bad. 21. A. rewarding B. depressing C. exhausting D. challenging 22. A. stand out B. turn up C. give off D. put forward 23. A. negotiation B. construction C. investigation D. examination 24. A. divided B. entitled C. imposed D. cataloged 25. A. figured out B. made up C. look over D. added to 26. A. worthless B. essential C. boring D. ridiculous 27. A. occupy B. satisfy C. brighten D. spoil 28. A. emotions B. heart C. customers D. surroundings 29. A. purposefully B. briefly C. continuously D. generally 30. A. responsibility B. security C. belonging D. achievement 31. A. Consequently B. Oppositely C. Unexpectedly D. Similarly 32. A. approached B. attached C. addressed D. attended 33. A. breaking B. pausing C. rolling D. stopping 34. A. evolving B. substituting C. adapting D. transforming 35. A. interaction B. standard C. impact D. involvement Section B: Passage (14') (A) The teacher who did the most to encourage me was, as it happens, my aunt. She was Myrtle C. Manigault, the wife of my mother's brother Bill. She taught me in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden, New Jersey. During my childhood and youth, Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential, without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females. I liked to sing; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good. I couldn't dance; she taught me the basic dancing steps. She took me to the theatre-not just children's theatre but adult comedies and dramas-and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed. My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me. I had books at home, but they were all serious classics. Even as a child I had a strong liking for humour, and I'll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis's Archy & Mehitabel through her. Most important, perhaps, Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication. A writer herself for one of the black newspapers, she suggested my name to the editor as a "youth columnist". My column, begun when I was fourteen, was supposed to cover teenage social activities-and it did-but it also gave me the freedom to write on many other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material, the discipline of meeting deadlines, and, after graduation from college six years later, a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs. Today Aunt Myrtle is still an enthusiastic supporter of her "favourite niece". Like a diamond, she has reflected a bright, multifaceted (多面的) image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path. 36. Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth? A. She lent her some serious classics.　 B. She cultivated her taste for music. C. She discovered her talent for dancing.　 D. She introduced her to adult plays. 37. What does Archy & Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to? A. A book of great fun.　 B. A writer of high fame. C. A serious masterpiece.　 D. A heartbreaking play. 38. Aunt Myrtle recommended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to ______. A. develop her capabilities for writing　 B. give her a chance to collect material C. involve her in teenage social activities　 D. offer her a series of writing jobs 39. We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who ______. A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplined B. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potential C. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupils D. helped pupils overcome difficulties in learning (B) Thai Gallery A taste of Thailand ★★★★★ If you love Thai food, you must check out this place. The food was beyond amazing, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. Unfortunately, we were just visiting the area for the weekend, but if we lived nearby, we'd go back in a heartbeat. As a starter, we had veggie summer rolls, which were out of this world and it was so fresh and bursting with flavour. I had the spicy stir-fried pork and, although it was a bit spicier than I usually like it, it was divine. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! Highly recommended. Efes Cuisine Wow! A little gem! ★★★★★ My girlfriend and I went to this restaurant at the weekend, to celebrate our anniversary, and we had a wonderfully memorable experience. Located in the old town, their Middle Eastern-inspired menu is impressive, and every dish we tried was excellent. The dips were delicious – try all of them! The friendly staff were very knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients and were able to suggest great wines to go with different dishes. The venue was relaxed and charming with cosy lighting, which made it all feel quite romantic. It wasn't just couples, though – there were groups of friends as well. It's very popular, so book in advance. All in all, a fantastic experience, and we'll go back again soon. Daisy's Steakhouse A big let down! ★★★★★ I'd read some good reviews of this restaurant online and was excited about the thought of a great steak but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. We got there at 8.15pm, and despite having booked a table, we had to wait for more than 20 minutes, and they didn't even offer us a drink at the bar. Then, once we sat down, we were told we'd have to leave the table by 9.30pm. I was not impressed to say the least. Once we'd ordered, the food arrived fairly quickly, but the steak was extremely tough (almost inedible, to be honest), and the sauce was depressingly bland. We won't be going back, which is a shame because its stylishly decorated and our waitress was friendly. The wine selection was good, too, if a little pricey. Vegan Heaven Yes yes yes! Vegan heaven! ★★★★★ I've been looking for more vegan-friendly restaurants since I switched to a plant-based diet, so when a friend told me about this vegetarian café, I was keen to try it out. Though not everything on the menu is vegan, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of dishes I could choose from. I had the baked artichokes followed by the sweet potato coconut curry. Yum! The service was incredible, too. The staff dealt brilliantly with my son's gluten intolerance. If I had to criticize one thing, it would be that the tables were too close together, so we felt a bit cramped. Even so, this will become one of our go-to eateries. Sky Club Mediocre ★★★★★ Had chicken fajitas, which were tasty but quite cold. The cocktails were delicious, though. I'd especially recommend the strawberry mojito. Authentic decor and nice atmosphere, but the service was soooooo slow. We didn't leave a tip. Can't complain about the price. Overall, it was OK, but I wouldn't rush back. 40. Larry doesn't eat meat. After reading these online restaurant reviews, as Larry's best friend, which one will you recommend? A. Efes Cuisine.　 B. Sky Club.　 C. Thai Gallery.　 D. Vegan Heaven. 41. What does the word “hype” in line 3 mean in the review of “Daisy's Steakhouse”? A. Delicacy.　B. Praise.　C. Reality.　D. Tension. 42. According to the passage, it can be learned that ______. A. Efes Cuisine is a perfect place reserved for couples only B. Efes Cuisine offers a wide range of tasty Southern Asian cuisines C. Efes Cuisine is so popular that it's better for diners to make a reservation D. The decoration and service of Efes Cuisine are incredible despite its high price Section C: Sentence Filling (8') A. Having interesting things to think about also helps. B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves. C. Without wandering minds, we wouldn't have relatively, Coke or Post-it notes. D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses. E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive. F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand. This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think, about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what's happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. 43 ______ They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things. But daydreamers are also, responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. 44 ______ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions? So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool? First, understand that some opportunities for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. 45 ______ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you're daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings. It's also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. 46 ______. Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you're in the daydream zone. Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds. III. Fill in the blanks Section A: Directions: Fill in the blanks with the expressions from the box in their proper forms. Note that there is one word more than you need.(12') hand in　turn out　hold (...) back　relate(...)to...　concentrate on make sure　comment on 47. It ______ that the giant creature was a huge fish, eight feet in length, rather than an alien monster. 48. The Prime Minister of Japan ______ his resignation (辞呈) early this month for health reasons. 49. Since pay increases ______ productivity, the workers have improved their working efficiency. 50. Some Internet companies are worried that concerns about privacy could ______ the growth of cloud computing. 51. Young children have a limited attention span and are unable ______ one activity for very long. 52. ______ you understand exactly how to take your medicines before you leave the drug store. Section B: Directions: Fill in each blank with the proper form of the given verb. (9') Life and Technology During most of human history, communication (53) ______ (limit) by time and distance. But today, almost the entire world (54) ______ (connect) by telephone or Internet. In addition, thousands of satellites (55) ______ (fly) into space to transmit information worldwide so far. Actually by the end of 2003, as many as 5053 man-made satellites (56) ______ (send) up into the solar system around the world. In a word, we (57) ______ (now experience) great changes in our lives. Do you think these changes (58) ______ (continue) into the future? We believe that by the year 2030, we will have learned to adapt better to the continual and rapid changes of modern society. IV. Translation (3%+4%+5%=12%) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 59. 原来他的许多同学也都是科幻小说的粉丝。(turn out) 60. 当你聚焦自己的错误时，你会发现生活中从不缺乏学习的机会。(shortage) 61. 父母要教会孩子自我反思，确保他们在压力下还能继续进步。(pressure) 参考答案 I. Grammar & Vocabulary Section A: 1. changed; 2. to turn; 3. weren't encouraged; 4. on; 5. launching; 6. largest; 7. What; 8. they; 9. out of; 10. when Section B: 11. H; 12. D; 13. F; 14. G; 15. K; 16. E; 17. I; 18. J; 19. A; 20. B II. Reading Comprehension Section A: Cloze: 21. B; 22. A; 23. C; 24. A; 25. B; 26. A; 27. C; 28. D; 29. A; 30. C; 31. D; 32. A; 33. C; 34. D; 35. A Section B: Passage (A): 36. D; 37. A; 38. A; 39. B Section B: Passage (B): 40. D; 41. B; 42. C Section C: Sentence Filling: 43. B; 44. C; 45. A; 46. E III. Fill in the blanks Section A: 47. turned out; 48. handed in; 49. relate to; 50. hold back; 51. to concentrate on; 52. Make sure Section B: 53. was limited; 54. is connected; 55. have flown; 56. had been sent; 57. are now experiencing; 58. will continue IV. Translation 59. It turns out that many of his classmates are also fans of science fiction. 60. When you focus on your mistakes, you will find that there is no shortage of learning opportunities in life. 61. Parents should teach children to reflect on themselves to make sure they can continue to make progress under pressure. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $