山西方山高中2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试—英语试卷

方山高中2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试一英语试卷 分值：150分 时间：120分钟 命题人：张凤凌·审题人：颜航国 om OT..e 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分60分） is1d0呢80mioW1 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的AB,CD四个选项中选出最佳选项。0©1 第一节（共15小题：每小题3分，满分45分） The Chinese--built Standard Gauge Railway(标准轨距铁路)in Kenya has been warmly A welmd asa faster,safertivesie its launch.The 40-klomeer railway is theory's largest basic projectotinEast Africas largest port city of Mombasa and the capital city of Nairobi.Here is a brief introduction. Any live animais,batteries or lighters aren't allowed while foods can be taken on board. Boarding Foreigners are asked to produce passporis before entering.Carriage and seat numbers are clearly marked on the ticket,and there's plenty of luggage storage above the seats. Foods Drinks A smartly dressed attendant passes by occasionally with a food and drink cart;on offer are sandwiches,snacks,soft drinks,tea,coffee,Kenyan beer and a small selection of wine.Passengers can also order hot meals like bean or chicken stew with chapati. Price Bright-coloured trains,modemn stations and departures on time offer excellent value for money; one-way tickets are about $25 in First Class and $10 in Economy Class.On the retur jouey book a ieft-hand seat so you can watch the sunset over Mount Kilimanjaro. Wildlife Preservation 90 Measures have been adopted to help preserve wildlife.Afristar,the operator of the SGR,has taken plenty of oisereduction measureson the railroad.Obed Kirwa,a track technical supervisor, says sound barriers have been fixed along the wildlife pathwaystodedistubace to theanimals and sound absorption plates ()have been established cos towildlife habitats. 1.What are allowed while passengers are boarding? A.Pets. B.Foods. C.Batteries. D.Lighters. 2.How much do you pay for a cheaper round trip? A.$20. B.$25. C.S35 D.$50. 3.Where have sound barriers been set up? wedoy nt hatsotat ib oyoT B A.At the modern stations. C.On the standard railroad. B.Above the carriage seats. D.Along the wildlife pathways. cod 2'nm A Hungarian ewish activist Reso Kaszer,a briliantefcoiet lawyer and jost,ws directly responsible for liberatingl,684 Jews on a train to Switzerland. Strugglingto save the Hungarian Jews,bythe time thewar d,he had preserved som 10,0o0 more lives by bargaining(i讨价还t价)hh Nadolf Eichmaand Kurt Becher amonthe ffr He did this by makings fNaweaknessesofed andeed for goods..Kaszer offered money,jeweydpomsofarmtere(军用物资和装备)hai he knewcoudever be elivered inc foiivHe andhehractivissereable to save only a small number of their people,as nearly half a million Hungarians. Jews were sent to Auschwitz to be killed in just a few months.The selection of thosewho were saved,especially on the train,had bothered Kasztner ever since. After the war,Kasztner and his family emigrated to Israe,where he expected tobe welomed as a hero.Instead,,they found tension between setters and refugees(难民)，and because Kaszt血er had to pretend to make friends with the Nazis,he was attacked as a Nazi collaborator()When he charged one of his accusers,a man who was jealous of him back in Hungary,with libel(),the judge ruled against him because of the struggle for power between the political parties in Israel. The real Rezso Kasztner was an extraordinary man who played a high-risk game with the devil. And he won in the only game of saving human lives.He achieved more in his way than any other individual in Nazi-occupied Europe.In the end all he lost was his own life. 4.What can we learn about Rezso Kasztner from the passage? A.He once worked on a train in Switzerland. B.He was famous as a lawyer and journalist throughout Europe. C.He devoted himself to saving Jewish people during the war. 9i9u0的岁s由o D.He made a lot of money by trading with the Nazi officers. o说25过2030t0sl02 5.What did Kasztner expect when he emigrated to Israel? o1ouo61o03q的s出9sm7是 A.To receive a hero's welcome. m的tg0s9证020b7092rs0T B.To be sheltered by the Nazis. sbmlid how o ilid8 C.To get more support. 9o5g0i3地9001k6o3on02u9197 D.To save more people. odai 6.Why did the court rule against Kasztner in Israel? s ni ben时"的oe5sg A.Because he was a Nazi collaborator. B.Because he defended the Nazis as a lawyer. C.Because he declared the law of Israel unjust. 2 0dA日 20oi8507山h D.Because he got caught in Israeli political conflict. Boi bmbs5 7.What is the passage mainly about? A.A man's heroic deeds in saving Hungarian Jews. B.The crimes committed by the Nazis. C.The darkness of Nazi-occupied Europe. D.People's different views about heroes. C Can a small group of drones()guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and,at the same time,help railway operators save billions of euros each year?That is the very likely future of applying today's"eyes in the skytechnology to making sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure(基a础设施)worldwide are safe for trains on a24/7 basis. Dronesare already being used to examine high-tensionelectrical lines.They could do precisely the sme thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the ect position of railway tracks and switching points.The more regularly they can be inspected,the more railway safety,reliability and on-time performance will be improved.Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient across the board. That includes huge savings in maintenane costs and better protection of railway personnel safety.It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance,including sending maintenance staff,often at night,to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure.That can be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews' efforts. By using the latest technologies,drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways,detecting faults in the rail or switches,before they can cause any safety problems.To perform these tasks,drones for rail don't need to be flying overhead.Engineers are now working on anew concept the rail drones of the future.They will be moving on the track ahead of the train,and programmed to run autonomously.Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a copilot.With their ability to see ahead,they could signal any problem,so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time. 8.What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible? A.The use of drones in checking on power lines. 919i03ow则0t日 B.Drones'ability to work at high altitudes. 100090m19gT C.The reduction of cost in designing drones. olgosq onom avna dT. D.Drones'reliable performance in remote areas. 2B42ne5ga9击6i570 9.What does "maintenance"underlined in paragraph 3 refer to? o0 elioo isa.过w ad o83 A.Personnel safety. B.Assistance from drones wsl a an alssMod bsbnolob ad m nu slo al o heeloobd C.nspection nd repair.时养中眼膜学二食举学S0te0t中高l式 D.Construction of infrastructure. 10.What function is expected of the rail drones? 代021：前 A.To provide early warning. 园人丽命 B.To make trains run automatically. C.To earn profits for the crews. (代的衣前、钟码共贸裤一 D.To accelerate transportation. 11.Which is the most suitable title for the text? 代新，服小卖温小1共一 A.What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones 个四，8A的余8要8文风不斯 B.How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded C.What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face wi牙gr8Obsg81irsa9niDo月 D.How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways 990iB5/0oAa85拉1n28t30o0 g Arobot that can wash windows and dothe shopping issomthingthat the futuristiconThe Jetsons envisioned occurring in 2062,but it is happening now.Unlimited Robotics,an Israeli startup based in Tel Aviv has created a robot that can do the tasks that you don't want to. Gary,named after the initials of the company's founder and CEO Guy Altagar's children,is not like the robots that are already on the market.The robot has two functioning arms and it is no easy task to buiid a robot with two arms.In fact,Altagar said that the robot can activate its arms to do a number of tasks at the same time. Gary is also autonomous,which means that it can do tasks that are programmed without a person turning on a switch like an iRobot.This means that unlike robots that are designed to do just one task like picking fruit or assembling cars,Gary can pick up new skills and perform new tasks just by writing some additional lines of code. While Gary was designed to do tasks in homes and offices,the robot could easily do work in factories,stores,and hospitals.Gary can hold up to5kilos(11 pounds)and has a top speed of 1.2 meters per second(3.I mpb)and can adapt to multiple settings-floors,carpets,grass,and so on. Gary can adapt to different environments because of three different infrared ()and in-depth cameras that are built in. There are curenty nine robotsthatare being used in medical settings and inhotels where there are presently labor shortages.Gary can do nonmedical work by bringing patients water or extra blankets.But this is just the beginning.The company has already planed to largely increase the number of robots.And who knows what other futuristic Jetsonian fantasy will become a reality next? 12.Why does the author mention The Jetsons in paragraph 1? 02. A.To highly praise the current robots. B.To get readers interested in robots. 4g18u30da798Gbo298l4507. C.To introduce the topic of robot Gary. D.To introduce a futuristic cartoon film. 13.What is the advantage of Gary over other robots? A.It is easily operated. B.It can be programmed itself. C.It is remotely controlled. D.It can do multiple tasks automatically. 14.What does paragraph 4 focus on regarding Gary? A.Its capabilities. B.Its design. √C.Its appearance. D.Its limitations. 15.What is the author's attitude towards the future of robots? A.Doubtful B.Pessimistic.C.Optimistic. D.Worried. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中途出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Being attractive comes more from your personality than from your appearance.16 To have an attractive personality,develop the ability to communicate,have confidence in yourself and develop a sense of humor.These qualities give you the ability to inspire and attract others,making others more drawn to you. 17Listening is a quality that is often forgotten about in today's society.Instead of responding to a text,opening an email,or thinking about your next meal,pay attention to what the other person is saying.Show them you're listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions. Have confidence in how you speak and act.18 Admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think.Doing this shows that you have self-confidence.This helps create an attractive personality because it shows you're comfortable with yourself and it makes others around you comfortable. Develop a sense of humor.If you do something silly,laugh at yourself instead of feeling embarrassed.It shows that you're comfortable in your skin.A sense of humor makes someone more engaging and delightful to be with.Remember that there is a time and place for humor.19 Know the difference between confidence and pride.While confden is endearing,pride is very unpleasant.20 A great way to avoid this is to remind yourself to praise others.This way,it will help you stay grounded. A.Be a good listener. B.Help others communicate. C.You should always say what you believe in. D.It shows them that you care and want to spread friendship. 5 E.Don't ruin a serious conversation with inappropriate jokes. F.It is the key to making friends and having lasting relationships. G.People will tum away from your personality if you're all about yourself. 第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30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。 Iam Nasilele,from Zambia,working as a UN peacekeeper for the past two years.Though Zambia isa very2coy I was aware that there are other cores inrica,where there has been a lot of violent22I felt it was my 23 to help innocent people who were caught up in the middle of these conflicts,so I24 the United Nations. My 25are from many different countries,which is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and 26 all working towards the same goals.Our 27 vary with many different tasks from one day to the next.We 28 cities and villages to ensure that no confict is occurring,help bring 29 of food and medicine to those who need them and write reports on everything we do and see. As a woman,I am particularly 30 by the United Nations peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country,helping them feel that they also 31 to be respected and treated_32. My life as a peacekeeper is all about long hours in a very 33 environment.I have basic 34 with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom.However,I know that what I do is 35 21.A.appealing B.beautiful C.peaceful D.historical 22.A.bonds B.friction C.borders D.relations 23.A.debt B.determination C.pleasure D.obligation 24.A.signed off B.looked for 0 C.signed with D.turned to 25.A.colleagues B.staff C.soldiers D.workers 26.A.backgrounds B.regions C.groups D.situations 27.A.requests B.beliefs C.roles D.choices 28.A.investigate B.monitor C.resolve D.urge 29.A.orders B.discoveries C.offers D.supplies 30.A.valued B.understood C.agreed D.helped 31.A.require B.deserve C.tend D.like 32.A.differently B.cautiously C.rudely D.equally 33.A.harmonious B.tough C.attractive D.boring 34.A.adaptation B.dedication C.recommendation D.accommodation 35.A.valueless B.affordable C.worthwhile D.successful o'no 第二节（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Xi'an City Wall is the most compete cityall that has survived China's long history.It 36(build)originally to protect the city37 the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored().It is possible38(waik)or bike the entire 14 kilometers. Weacessed the wall throuthe SouhGate.The wall is12 meters highandfrom here youc seestreams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall. After(spend)some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall,we decided it was timefor some action and what40(good)than to ride ona piece of history! We 41(hire)our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate.My bike was old and shaky 42 did the job.It took us about 3 hours to go all 43 way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly youdtiwo hours,but we stoppedat the different gates and 44 (watchtower) totake pictures or just towatch the local people going about their 45 (day)rouines. 36. -37.38. 39. aa140. 41. 42. 43. 44 45. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校将以6月8日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容 包括： 1.海洋的重要性； 2.保护海洋的倡议。 注意：1.词数80左右： pcuaod.c 2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。 Our Oceans,Our Responsibility June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. 第二节（满分25分） 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。 New neighbors were an exciting prospect inour quiet neighborhood.When a coupe movedinto the house kitty ou,Ilooked forward o seing what they woulddoith the propery.The lo (小块土地)was bare and plain,an unsightly(难看的)spot on the street..I couldn't wait for the new owners to grow some nice green grass.A lawn()would be a welcome sight when I looked out of our front window from across the street. I thought I must have misheard when my new neighbor,Miss LaTrecia announced she wouldn't be putting one in.We were standing in front of her house,and I almost dropped to the ground. "No lawn?"I repeated "No lawn,"she confirmed.At least,not in the front.We'll put grass in the back for our dogs to n arond n,but I have my own plans for the front.I'm going to scatter wildflower seeds.Just imagine the colors!Plus,my husband won't have to tend to()the lawn all the time." She and her husband looked tobe in their eihties,and I wanted to be respectful.I struggled to find a polite way to tell her that Icompletely disagreed."This Texas soil.tere'ssomuch clay and not much drainage(排水系统)，”【said.“Planting a bunch of wildflowers will be a lot more taxing than mowing a lawn.” "Now,now,Miss LaTrecia insisted,"I have a plan for this yard.We're going to have three rock-edged tiers.” I listened,horrified )If Miss LaTrecia did manage to tum her dream into reality,I feared my front window view would be worse than it was now. Over the next few weeks,Miss LaTrecia's yard was transformed into something entirely unexpected.True to her word,she built three rock-edged tiers,filling them with dark soil.Then came the wildflower seeds-dozens of packets scattered with hopeful abandon.I watched skeptically )from my window,convinced that the Texas sun and clay-heavy earth would ruin her project. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右。 To my surprise,tiny green shoots soon pushed through the soil. From then on,our relationship changed.