上海市晋元高级中学2025-2026学年第二学期第三学程考试高一英语试卷

2025学年第二学期第三学程考试试卷 高一英语 （考试时间：105分钟 满分115分） I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10%) 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. Facing Uncertainty in the Future The future is an unknown that many of us fear. Throughout childhood, many of us are innocent, sheltered by the safety of home. We are fed ideals and taught principles by caretakers — parents, teachers, adults who shape our early beliefs. We are eighteen and pushed into adulthood ________ we know it, expected to find our way in a world we don’t yet understand. Higher education often feels like the final threshold before full adulthood — a stormy space of doubt. Questions arise: What path should I take? Will I find happiness? These uncertainties weigh heavily, leaving one mentally exhausted and weakening confidence as the “real world” approaches. Yet, within this fear lies a hidden beauty: the realization that life isn’t as fixed as we’re taught. We assume that our early choices lock us in, and ________ taking a different route only results in failure. But the truth is, we hold ________ (much) power over our lives than we think. Still, many give up that power, softening their ambitions ________ (fit) expectations. There’s much to say for consistency, but standing still limits potential for growth. Holding tightly to a set route risks ________ (waste) wasting not just days, but an entire lifetime that ________ have been extraordinary. I know this fear well. ________ (Raise) to believe success meant perfect grades, a degree from a top university, and a high-paying job, I never questioned the path — until high school, ________ doubts slowly entered my mind. What if I wanted something else? The pressure shrank my world into a small, dark tunnel that I felt I had no choice but to follow. But security doesn’t guarantee happiness. By university, I felt trapped, convinced I’d failed for not meeting expectations. Then, I took a leap: I switched my major ________ East Asian Studies, a field dismissed as impractical. Initially, the decision seemed illogical, contrary to ________ I was taught to believe in. Yet, instead of regret, I found relief. For the first time, I loved learning, freed from pressures I put on myself. The “right” path isn’t the same for everyone — it’s the one that awakens passion, not fear. Section B Vocabulary (10%) 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. increasingly B. portal C. shared D. scale E. emerging F. Worsening G. tensions H. critic I. restored J. diversely K. confusion Global governance is facing complex tests as regional conflicts and economic shifts make 2026 a year of critical transitions. The world is in urgent need of cooperation to address 11 challenges, from ongoing political conflicts to the uneven recovery of the global economy, which has made life hard for poor communities. Good news is that diplomatic dialogues have been 12 in many regions, with key powers returning to negotiation tables to ease 13 and bridge differences. Major summits such as APEC and the China-Arab Summit have served as a / an 14 for countries to exchange ideas, build trust and reach consensus on pressing issues. These platforms have become more and more vital in promoting multilateralism amid growing unilateral tendencies. However, mixed messages from the media still cause public 15 , leaving many citizens unsure of the true direction of global affairs. A well-known political 16 warned that failure to act quickly would deepen division across the world and undermine the foundation of global cooperation. Meanwhile, misinformation spreads rapidly online, further 17 public distrust. To enhance stability and prosperity, nations are expanding cooperation on a larger 18 , covering climate action, food security and digital governance. International organizations are working to monitor risks and coordinate responses in real time, ensuring timely and effective solutions to 19 crises. Notably, developing countries are playing a more active role in shaping global rules. As the world becomes 20 interconnected, values like peace, fairness and mutual respect matter more than ever. Only through persistent and joint efforts can we handle the urgent issues facing humanity and build a more resilient, inclusive future for generations to come. II. Reading Comprehension Section A （15%） Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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. Cyclists in Copenhagen, Denmark, pedal an estimated 1.4 million kilometers per weekday, not just for environmental reasons, but because it’s the easiest way to cross the city. 21 by the area’s naturally flat terrain (地形), officials have built an infrastructure that encourages and rewards cycling. The city has 380 kilometers of dedicated bike 22 , which are a minimum of 2.2 meters wide in each direction and separated from the road and pavement on either side. 23 are synchronizes (同步) with the average speed of cyclists to keep cycle traffic flowing, and have a “pre-green” light to give cyclists a five-second head-start over cars at crossings. Cyclists also benefit from cyclist-only bridges and superhighways that   24   traffic-light-free travel between the city centre and neighbouring towns. “Our main principle is physical 25 ; paint is not enough,” says Marie Kastrup, head of Copenhagen’s Bicycle Program. “You have to put yourself in the mind of someone who is not a (n) 26 cyclist.” City planners elsewhere are 27 Copenhagen as they encourage cycling in their fight against congested roads and carbon emissions. In 2019, New York passed laws requiring 400 more kilometers of protected bicycle lanes (bike lanes that are 28 separated from traffic) to be built over five years, and London’s protected cycling infrastructure has doubled in size since 2016. Oslo has uprooted large sections of the city to imitate Copenhagen’s design in 29 cycle lanes, and bike trips in Seville, Spain, multiplied 11-fold. Besides the efforts made by cities with flat terrain, Lisbon has shown that cycling can even work in 30 cities, thanks to carefully planned routes and electric bike rental. “The bike is not an over-hyped, new technology like the autonomous car, and we are seeing more cities making it work in different 31 ,” James Thoem, an urban planner at Copenhag enize Design Co., says. For people to 32 , Thoem says, they must feel “safe across the whole journey — not just corridors here and there.” He describes some current cycle schemes as like a subway network with 33 lines in different areas of the city: “Nobody would use this, because it wouldn’t take them anywhere,” he says. 34 are often raised to the installation of cycle routes because they are perceived to be reducing the limited amount of road space for drivers. Dedring, a global transport leader, says that a cultural shift within agencies may need to happen to encourage cycling. “For public transport agencies, people moving on buses and trains is a source of fare revenue (收益), 35 walking and cycling can be seen as a direct threat because it’s free and hence doesn’t generate fare revenue,” she says. 21. A. Persuaded B. Occupied C. Challenged D. Assisted 22. A. parkings B. lanes C. stores D. trips 23. A. Traffic lights B. Police officers C. Road conditions D. Bicycle lanes 24. A. prevent B. connect C. provide D. shorten 25. A. health B. warning C. benefit D. separatior 26. A. social B. independent C. confident D. urban 27. A. looking to B. differentiated from C. opposed to D. competing with 28. A. visually B. cautiously C.temporarily D. physically 29. A. marking B. accommodating C. preserving D. evaluating 30. A. modernized B.flat C. hilly D. historic 31. A. contexts B. periods C. directions D. journeys 32. A.benefit B. socialize C. commute D. cycle 33. A. complex B. disconnected C. insecure D. unrealistic 34. A. Objections B. Proposals C. Expenses D. Plans 35. A. and thus B. because C. but D. unless Section B (22%) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) At 45, I noticed my first gray hairs, and my hairdresser claimed she had a special elixir (灵丹妙药) to naturally and almost undetectably mask them. Unsure whether to start this operation, I studied my reflection, realizing the gray was more widespread than I had admitted. Instead of merely threading between darker hairs, the gray had taken over large sections of my head, particularly on the sides and back. “I suggest we leave some in,” my hairdresser proposed, “just enough to make you look distinguished.” I nodded, but the word “distinguished” felt like a polite synonym for “old”. For seven years, I followed this monthly ritual, each time hoping to hide the gray, though my wife insisted that gray hair looked great on men my age, pointing to silver-haired celebrities like George Clooney and Anderson Cooper. They were silver foxes, and I envied their confident acceptance of their aging looks. One afternoon, my wife broke her silence, telling me my hair had turned green from the dye. She suggested I let my natural gray come through. In an attempt to accept this change, I visited a beauty shop in Missoula, Montana. The stylist advised me to shave it off. Week by week, my gray hair grew back, forcing me to face up to my aging appearance with a new clarity. The final push came at a New York City sandwich shop. After taking my order, one of the girls behind the counter asked if she could ask me something. The girl, who appeared to be 18 or so, followed with something like: “It’s not that I think you look old or anything, but when was doo-wop? Do you remember? Doo-wop music? When was that? The ‘50s? The ‘40s?” “Late ‘50s, early ‘60s,” I said coolly. Did the girl really think that I’d been on the scene then, or did she merely find me professional, a man who appeared to be rich in general knowledge? “That must have been so cool,” she said. “Walking around hearing singing on all the corners!” I suddenly found my gray hair was nothing bad. Interestingly, I’ve never dyed my hair since then. Now, I have grown comfortable with my gray hair. On good days, I even feel a bit like those silver-haired celebrities. However, I still avoid my old hairdresser, not wanting to confront the failure of our shared secret. Instead, I accept my silver hair as part of who I am. 36. What does the writer’ wife think of his gray hair? A. She believes it makes him look great. B. She suggests he should dye it a different color. C. She thinks it distinguishes him from celebrities. D. She criticizes his decision to stop dyeing his hair. 37. The word “synonym” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to ______. A. opposite B. equivalent C. pretense D. behavior 38. How did the girl in the sandwich shop affect the writer? A. She complimented his gray hair, boosting his self-confidence greatly. B. She mentioned an old type of music, trying to check his age. C. She asked him a question, making him feel good about himself. D. She recommended a regular hair dye, influencing his decision to change his hair color. 39. What is the passage mainly about? A. The writer’s journey towards accepting his natural gray hair. B. The writer’s struggle with maintaining his hairstyle over years. C. The writer’s experience with different hairdressers and their advice. D. The writer’s admiration for silver-haired celebrities like George Clooney. (B) Home to the world’s most famous playwright, majestic castles and unique heritage, as well as peaceful gardens, cultural attractions and quaint tea rooms and pubs, south Warwickshire provides everything you need for a short stay or longer holiday. For this issue, “Discover Britain*” has partnered with Shakespeare’s England, the official tourism board of the region, to offer one lucky winner and a guest the chance to make south Warwickshire their base for two days of discovery and adventure. Our winner will stay at the beautiful Mallory Court Hotel & Spa in Royal Leamington Spa, famous for its Regency architecture. Built in 1916, Mallory Court’s grand Edwin Lutyens-style main house is set amid 10 acres of green grounds. Meanwhile, 43 blissful bedrooms, a heavenly Elan Spa, and a three AA Rosette restaurant make this a typically English country house hotel. Of course, while you’re here, you’ll also want to visit some of the region’s top attractions, as outlined in this issue’s lead feature — and you can do so with just one ticket. The Explorer Pass, created and curated (筹办) by Shakespeare’s England and included in the prize, makes it easy to discover south Warwickshire’s many beauty spots, ancient castles and legendary tales. The pass allows entry into 18 unmissable sights, including the Shakespeare Distillery, Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle, Avon Boating and the British Motor Museum The pass also unlocks discounts in a vast range of places to eat, drink, shop and stay. www.shakespeare-england.co.uk; www.mallory.co.uk The prize One lucky winner drawn at random from the entries received will enjoy the following: -A one-night stay for two, including breakfast, at Mallory Court Hotel & Spa -A romantic evening meal for two, overlooking the hotel grounds -Two two-day Explorer Passes, allowing entry to a choice of 18 different attractions How to enter You can enter in one of two ways. Either head online to www.discoverbritain.com/warwickshirecomp or complete and return the form below with your answer to the following question: Royal Leamington Spa is famous for which style of architecture? a) Gothic b) Regency c) Art Deco ？ 40. What’s the purpose of publishing the passage? A. To arouse the public awareness of preserving the unique heritage in England. B. To test the readers on their knowledge of the cultural attractions in Warwickshire. C. To introduce the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare to potential tourists. D. To encourage people to enter for the competition to win a Shakespearean mini-break. 41. Which of the following statements is true about south Warwickshire? A. The Explorer Pass entitles the winner to access south Warwickshire’s 18 top attractions. B. * Discover Britain* is headquartered at Mallory Court Hotel, a must-see in south Warwickshire. C. South Warwickshire was where Shakespeare initiated his enthusiasm for adventure and romance. D. Tourism in south Warwickshire thrives because all the visitors are offered a generous discount. 42. What is likely to be placed in the box at the end of the passage? A. Key to the question. B. List of prize winners. C. An entry form. D. A travel guide. (C) It was a freezing winter’s day in London. Many customers flocked into a Blank Street store and placed orders for iced matcha lattes. Such is the craze for matcha that fans are willing to risk frostbite (冻疮) to get their hands on one. Blank Street, a coffee-shop chain, claims that it sells some form of the green-tea-based drink “every four seconds” from its 80-odd shops in Britain and America. In Japan, the world’s leading producer of matcha, the export value of tea in 2023 rose by 33% from the previous year. The global market for matcha-based products is worth around $4.24 billion and will grow around 53% by 2029, predicts the Business Research Company, a consultancy. Matcha is big on social media: videos tagged #Matcha on TikTok have more than 15 billion views. Asia is responsible for more than 40% of matcha consumption; as well as going into bottled, premixed drinks, the powder is used in ice cream, biscuits and rice cakes. Matcha is made from ground leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea culture developed in China during the Tang Dynasty. Myoan Eisai, a Japanese monk, came across it while travelling there in the 12th century; he brought seeds back to Japan and wrote a book praising green tea’s benefits, describing it as “the elixir of the immortals.” Matcha later spread through Japanese polite society with the rise of the tea ceremony. What explains the drink’s newfound popularity outside Asia? Matcha experts try to convince people that it is a healthier alternative to coffee. Some studies suggest that green tea’s antioxidants can help stave off (延缓) cardiovascular (心血管的) disease, improve gut health and speed up metabolism (新陈代谢). It also gives a steady boost of energy, compared with the surge and crash of a cup of coffee. A coffee contains around 100-200mg of caffeine; a matcha contains around 70mg, as well as L-theanine, an amino acid (氨基酸), which together improve concentration and alertness. Gen Z and millennials — who drink less coffee than their elders, spend more time online and care about wellness — are seeking it out. The irony is that much of matcha’s growth in the West is driven by flavoured matcha lattes, which are full of sugar. The future may not be all that sweet, however. Tea production in Japan is decreasing, as is the area of land being used for cultivation; farmers are retiring and are put off by rising prices for fertiliser and other essentials. Lovers of the trendy iced beverage may soon feel a chill when it comes to their bill. 43. Which of the following best illustrates the popularity of matcha described in the first three paragraphs? A. Blank Street focuses on selling green tea drinks in all of its stores. B. Matcha has replaced coffee as the most consumed beverage in Western countries. C. The majority of matcha consumption and social media views originate from Asia. D. The global market value of matcha products is predicted to see a significant increase within a few years. 44. What was crucial to the spread of matcha in Japan? A. The official promotion of tea culture in the Tang Dynasty. B. Its wide use in various food products like ice cream and biscuits. C. Its introduction by a monk and its association with the tea ceremony. D. The publication of a book promoting its benefits by a Chinese scholar. 45. What is the main reason for matcha’s growing popularity outside Asia? A. It improves focus and alertness mainly due to its lack of L-theanine. B. It is marketed as a healthier option with a sustained energy boost compared to coffee. C. It contains significantly more caffeine than coffee, providing a stronger stimulant effect. D. Scientific studies have conclusively proven that it can prevent all cardiovascular diseases. 46. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph imply? A. Youngsters will realize that the health benefits of matcha are exaggerated. B. Matcha lattes will likely become less popular due to their overly sweet taste. C. Future matcha products will probably contain less sugar and taste less sweet. D. Challenges of tea production in Japan may lead to higher prices for matcha products. Section C (8%) Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Inside her apartment, she restored doors and the windows, and put curtains up to help keep the heat in. B. At first, we need to figure out what has caused the climate change and what we should do to cope with that. C. By taking the One-Ton Challenge, Marlene has discovered lots of ways to make a difference. D. She is adopting various ways to reduce her carbon footprints without lowering the quality of life. E. After all, if we are part of the problem, we can be part of the solution. F. She estimates that her transportation related emissions are less than one ton. Take the One-Ton Challenge The One-Ton challenge is your challenge to take action on climate change by reducing household waste, using less energy and using it wisely. (47) ______ We can make a difference. Like many residents of Montreal, Marlene started with examining her lifestyle to see what action she could take to help the environment and help reduce climate change. She knows that reducing her greenhouse gas emissions can help protect our climate and give us cleaner air. (48) ________________ For starters, she decided to move closer to her work so she wouldn’t have to buy a car. Most of the time she rides her bike, but when she needs to travel farther, she uses public transportation or car-sharing services. (49) ____________ If she were driving a midsize car 20,000 km/year, they would be up around 4 tons! (50) ____________ She installed a low-flow showerhead in the bathroom and replaced some of her light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (节能灯). Already, her monthly energy costs are about half of what the previous tenants paid. Marlene also recycles as much as she can and buys local products to reduce the amount of emissions normally created by the transportation of food. Through taking the One-Ton Challenge, Marlene discovered the many ways she can help reduce harmful emissions. Knowing that she is doing her part to help the environment, she continues by encouraging her friends and family to take action too. III. Fill in the sentences with the proper expressions in proper forms. (10%) hustle and bustle serve as break through in honor of at a loss get through close to apply to hang out appeal to call out 51. ______ all the pains and confusions in adolescence, he gradually turned out more mature and responsible. 52. A grand memorial ceremony was held ______ those who have long devoted themselves to world peace and cross-cultural communication. 53. Some foreign visitors are always too eager ______ in local cultural blocks to experience the real life of ordinary citizens. 54. Young people sometimes grow tired of the endless ______ of city life and long for a quiet countryside life. 55. With so many people ______ what to do when facing rapid technological changes and various online risks, schools and society should work together to improve their digital awareness and self-protection ability. 56. With Sun Yingsha ______ her own limits again and again, she has become one of the top table tennis players in the world. 57. Among all valuable dreams of human beings, the wish for a peaceful world is ______ our inner hearts. 58. Traditional art forms like calligraphy and painting are said ______ a silent language of communication between the two countries in the past decade. 59. There are more and more peace-loving countries and people ______ for dialogue instead of conflict to settle international disputes. 60. The spirit of fair play and unity ______ all sports events and cross-cultural exchanges. V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets. 61、人们初到异国他乡，文化差异往往会让人措手不及。（tend） 62、在成长的道路上，我们总是共鸣于优秀人物的经历，并从中获得直面困境的勇气。(identify) 63、中华民族的文化源远流长，数千年的智慧与精神代代相传，我们有责任把她发扬光大。（pass down） 64、经历人生风雨后他才恍然大悟，人生的起起落落在所难免,只要保持热情，他一定能找到前行的方向。（dawn） V. Guided Writing (25%) Directions: Write an English letter in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below inChinese. 65.为深入贯彻落实国家“确保学生每天综合体育活动时间不少于两小时”的政策要求，我校体育组老师已初步设计了一系列丰富多彩的体育活动。为了号召同学真正走出教室、走向操场、主动锻炼，还需要进一步优化方案。为此，体育组现面向全体同学征集活动建议。请你以“李华”的身份写一封建议信，从活动设计（如项目类型、趣味性、竞赛机制、分层参与等）和时空安排（如活动时段、场地利用、频次与时长等）等角度贡献智慧，并说明理由。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $