广东省惠州市第八中学2025-2026学年高一年级下学期期中考试英语试题

惠州市第八中学2025-2026学年高一年级下学期 期中考试试题（英语） 考试时长：120分钟 命题人：胡志波 审题人：陈柳 屈梦丹 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡指定的位置上。 2回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动， 先用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，必须用黑色签字笔或钢笔将答案 写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）】 第一节（共15题；每小题3分，满分45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 Australian coastal towns boast diverse landscapes,from golden beaches to rough cliffs.Each carries a unique charm shaped by local history and natural surroundings,offering far more than just seaside views. Byron Bav.New South Wales Byron Bay is famous as Australia's easternmost point.Early risers gather at Cape Byron Lighthouse to watch the first sunrise in the country.The town's main beach is perfect for surfing,even for beginners.Along Jonson Street,you'll find cozy cafes serving fresh avocad o toast-and local coffee Don't miss the weekly Byron Bay Community Market,where craftsmen sell delicate handmade jewelry and souvenirs. Port Dougias,Queensland Located between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintr ee Rainforest,Port Douglas is a nature lover's paradise.The Four Mile Beach,with its soft white sand and calm waters,is ideal for swimming. Every Saturday morning,the Port Douglas Market showcases tropical fruits like mangoes.Many visitors take day trips from here to explore the colorful coral reefs by diving. Lorne,Victoria Lorne sits along the iconic Great Ocean Road.The town is noted for its scenic coastal drives and ne annual Lorne Pier to Pub swim-Australia's largest open-water swimming event.Erskine Falls,a 30-meter waterfall surrounded by fer蕨类植物)，is a short drive from the town center..In the evening,seafood restaurants along the foreshore serve fresh oysters and grilled shellfish. Busselton,Western Australia Busselton's claim to fame is its 1.8-kilometer-long dock-the longest wooden dock in the Southern Hemisphere.Visitors can walk along the dock or take a small train to its end,where an underwater observatory lets you see colorful fish and coral reefs without getting wet.The town's sheltered bay is great for boat rowing,and nearby Busselton Foreshore Park has pr cnic areas and playgrounds for families 1.Where can you find craftsmen selling handmade jewelry? A.Byron Bay. B.Port Douglas. C.Lorne D.Busselton. 第1页共8页 2.What annual event is Lorne famous for? A.A coastal-drlve competition. B.A swimming race C.A waterfall viewing festival. D.A seafood cooking contest. 3.What do Port Douglas and Busselton have in common? A.They feature tropical fruits. B.They are perfect for families. C.They allow people to see coral reefs. D.They provide ideal conditions for water sports. 名 I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo,Paris for 11 years.Spo t and Strip e are the first tiger cubs that have ever been born here.Globally,a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood,so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home. I've got two children-the younger one,Kynan,was extremely happy about the tigers arriving- but all of us really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow.I wasn't worried about bringing them into my home with my wife and kids.These were cubs.They weighed about 2.5kg and were so small that there was absolutely no risk. As they grew more mobile,we let them move freely around the house during the day,but when we were asleep we had to contain them in a large room,otherwise they'a get up to mischief.We'd come down in the morning to find they'd turned the room upside down,and left it looking like a zoo. Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some tough times and I just felt extremely alecvas grateful that my family was there to help.We had to have a bit of a production line going,making up"tiger milk",washing baby bottles,and cleaning the floors. When Spo t and Strip e were four months old,they were learning how to open doors and jump fences,and we knew it really was time for them to go.It was hard for us to finally part with them.For the r irst tew days,Kynan was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there. I'm not sad about it.I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo,and I do look back very fondly on the time when we had them. 4.Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home? A.To ensure their survival. B.To observe their differences. C.To teach them life skills D.To let them play with his kids. 5.What happened when the cubs were left free at night? A.They learned to open doors. B.They made the house messy. C.They fought with each other. D.they stayed quiet and slept. 6.What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home? A.Boring. B.Tiring. C.Costly. D.Risky. 7.Why did the author decide to send Spot and Strip e back to the zoo? A.They frightened the children. B.They became difficult to contain. C.They annoyed the neighbours. D.They started fighting each other. 第2页共8页 Given the astonishing potential of Al to-transform our lives,we all need to take action to deal with our Al-powered future,and this is where Al by Design:A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in.This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical road map addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming Al revoltion( in the wrong hands,such a book could prove as complicated to process as the comgter code( that powers Al but,thankfully,Campbell has more than two decades'professional experience turning difficult ideas into simple ones.She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic,making tor a guide which is highly accessible an a informative and which,by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as Al. As we soon come to learn from Al by Design,Al is already super-smart and will become more capable,moving from the current generation of"narrow-Al"to Artificial General Intelligence.From there,Campbell says,will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence.This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of Al and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place.She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence,or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse. Campbell's point is to wake up those responsible for Al-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it.She explains we are at a"tipping point"in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity.We need to consider now we want our future with Al to pan out.Such structured thinking,followed by global regulation,will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall. Al will affect us all,and if you only read one book on the subject,this is it. what is the book mainly intended to do? A.Show Al's great potential. B.Offer a practical action plan. C.Predict the coming Af age. D.Describe Al's fast growth. 9.What is a feature of the book(Al by Design accorams to the text? A.It is packed with complex codes. B.It adopts a practical writing style. C.It provides step-by-step instructions. D.It is intended for Al professionals. 10.What does Campbell urge people to do regarding Al development? A.Observe existing regulations on it. B.Reconsider expert opinions about it. C.Make joint efforts to keep it under control. D.Learn from prior experience to slow it down. 11.What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To recommend a book on Al. B.To give a brief account of Al history. C.To clarify the definition of Al. D.To honor an outstanding Al expert. 第3页共8页 D We live in an age filled with massive information,in which it seems strange that people often make an effort to avoid learning certain things.Whether it is missing a necessary follow-up medical checkup or choosing not to read upsetting news reports,we have a term for this behavior:the"Ostrich Effect",just like the animal hiding its head in the sand.Researchers wanted to find out when and why this phenomenon takes place. In one experiment,kids between the ages of 5 and 10 were asked to picture their most-liked and least-liked sweets.They then faced a choice:Would they be willing to watch a video explaining why eating those sweets was harmful to their teeth?Five-and six-year-olds were eager to know the truth-- whether the information was good or bad,it was simply interesting to them.Older kids,however, showed hesitation.They were far less willing to learn about the disadvantages of their favorite snacks. Why do children change from brave teamers to intentional information avoiders?The answer is connected with emotions.Information is never fully ne utral-it often influences how we feel.News related to our health,abilities or beliefs can cause feelings of disappointment,worry or embarrassmen By staying away from certain knowledge,people protect themselves,at least temporarily,from unpleasant emotions. Avoiding uncomfortable feelings can be protective in the short run,but when avoidance becomes habit,the disadvantages may be greater than the advantages.On a personal level,refusing to accept important health information may put one's well-being at risk.On a social level,such avoidance may entrench political divisions and fixed opinions.When people purposely ignore opinions that go against their own ideas,they miss chances ro.grow,understand others and build connections. At its heart,the Ostrich Effect shows a very human condition.We are naturally curious,but we are also emotionally weak.We want to understand the world,but we are afraid of what understanding may bring.This inner conflict influences our choices every single day.That is why researchers emphasize the importance of teaching children not only to welcome curiosity,but also to build mental resilience ()which help them seize the chance to learn,adjust and achieve success. 12.Which of the following shows the"Ostrich Effect"? A.A girl actively asks teachers for advice on studying. B.A programmer buries himself in daily work and data analysis. C.A student refuses to take part in outdoor activities. D.A woman turns a blind eye to her credit card bills. 13.Why does the"Ostrich Effect"occur? A.It helps people stay foscused. B.It keeps us from feeling bad. C.It makes people think more independently.1>It improves problem-sqlving skills. 14.What does the underlined word"entrench"in paragraph 4 mean? A.expose B.remove C deepen D.transform 15.What is the main idea of the passage? A.The Ostrich Effect helps avoid short-term pain. B.Children's curiosity disappears as they grow. C.Avoiding information brings more harm than good. D.The Ostrich Effect and the way to deal with it. 第4页共8页 。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。 A Step-by-Step Guide to Resolving Conflicts Peacefully Conflict happens.It happens everywhere:between friends,in the classroom,around the conference table.The good news is that it doesn't have to damage friendships or business deals. ·Don't Wait. The sooner you resolve conflict,the easier it is to resolve.Don't let the matter boil into something bigger than it is.If a specific behavior has caused the conflict,prompes you an example to refer to and keeps you from building up hostilty.(17 ·18 Talking about conflict has almost no chance of succeeding if it's carried out in /public.Nobody likes to be embarrassed in front of peers.Your goal is to ea se the tension created by conflict.Privacy will help you.Remember:praise in public.correct privately.So ne utral places are the best. Share Your Feelings, Nine times out of ten,the real conflict is about feelings,not fact Owning your own feelings,and caring about others'are the key to talking about conflict. Find a Solution Together. 20 If you have ideas the other person doesn't mention,suggest them only after the person has shared all of his or her ideas.When discussing an idea,using the other person's ideas first will increase personal commitment on his or her part.If an idea can't be used for some reason,explain why. A.Find a Private,Neutral Place. B.Talking about Conflict in Public. C.Ask the other party for his or her ideas for solving the problem. D.Know how you want the situation to be different in the future. E.Knowing how to resolve conflict-creates confidence and eases stress. F.You can argue about facts all day,but everyone has a right to express his or her own feelings. G.It also gives the other person the best chance of understanding the specific behavior you want to talk about. 第二部分语言运用（共五节，满分50分） 第一节完形填空（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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In my family,Saturday mornings were for dim s).We gathered around p lates of shrimp dumplings,rice rolls,and turnip cake),with pots of hot tea. "If you want to eat it,you learn to21 the menu,"my mom would say,handing me a yellow order sheet,written in Chinese.I scanned the2 characters,trying to pick out the ones I knew. "You need to keep up your language,"she avdedsum is the 23 to family." Sure enough,every time we had dim sum at local tea houses,my iother came alive.Usually shy with her broken English,here she told joke24 and natural.For my mom, going out for dim sum was more than just a meal-it made her feel at home 第5页共8页 After my parents moved back to Hong Kong,dim sum alway25 me to contact my mom. Most days in Canada,I 26 the dim sum in an inviting way on my plate and shared pictures of it with her.In response,she sent backlhers.This kept going.Despite our ditterences in our realities-/mine,as I sought my 28 between my life here and my roots there,and hers,as she tried to regaina sense of 29 to a home she had left decades ago---30 dim sum photos gradually became our 31 anguage. We 32,still.Our feelings are often lost in translation.There may never be the rigbt but always the right food.Whenever we meet,we alway4 each other's p lates with dim sum, which too k like mountains of affection. In Chinese,dim sum literally means"touch the heart".For me,it alwags its name. 21.A.keep B.read C.update D.find 22.A.unclear B.small C.unfamiliar D.formal 23.A.access B.duty C.gift D.connection 24.A.easy B.friendly C.calm D.polite 25.A.encouraged B.reminded C.attracted D.taught 26.A.dropped B.made C.arranged D.packed 27.A.choice B.hope C.expectation D.relationship 28.A.direction B.identity C.dream D.recognition 29.A.belonging B.service C.gratitude D.devotion 30.A.taking B.appreciating C.collecting D.exchanging 31.A.common B.valuable C.real D.private 32.A.struggle B.complain C.hesitate D.regret 33.A.methods B.time C.words D.opportunities 34.A.equip B.pile C.top D.decorate 35.A.accounts for B.refers to C.stands for D.lives up to 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Ye Jiaying,a highly respected scholar of Chinese classical literatuse,spent a significant part of her life working in Nankai University,passed away at the age of 100. Ye regarded researching Chinese poetry3 the mission of her life.Her widespread lecture 38 (video)on Chinese social media platforms showed her great influence on the study of Chinese poetry.Ye had a profound foundation in both classical Chinese literature and Western poetics theories. She naturally combined her rich li te experiences with th.(appreciate)of Chinese classical poetry,40(form)a unique poetics system characterized by her own personality. Throughout her life Ye,(arrive)(by/her deep love for traditional culture,was devoted to the promotion of classical peetsy and traditional Chinese culture.Her efforts made a huge contribution to introducing them to a 42(broad)audience around the world than ever before.She once said, "I want to connect with the world and do something for humanity.I can do it without fame,but my inner peace should not 43 (disturb)." 第6页共8页 In 2018 and 2019,Ye 44 (generous)donated all her property to Nankai University,which amounted to 35.68 million yuan.In 2020,she recelved the"Touching China"awa46,honor recognizing people's noble deeds and inspiring social responsibility. 第三节单句词汇填空（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的适当形式。 46.Many scientists are worried about the (extinct)of some rare birds on the island. 47.Have you ever heard of the famous( (create)who designed these amazing cartoon characters? 48.The new sub way system makes traveling around the city much more convenience) 49.This website is only (access)to members who have registered with their real names. 50.The children waited outside the zoo with great (eager)to see the giant pandas. 51.People remember,him not just for his success,but also for his (generous)to the poor. 52.You can find (vary)kinds of snacks and drinks in this supermarket. 53.Eearning a new language requires enough practice and (repeat)every day. 第四节单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。 54.Many historic sites (aestroy)seriously a t the moment. 55.Both learning websites (visit)by over 10,000 people since last year. 56.Remember to get your battery ..drge)before setting off from the camping ground 57.In the parking to t of the National Museum there are parking spaces (reserve)for people with disabilities. 58 (form)by some teenagers,the band soon became popular among students who love hip-hop. 第五节短语填空（共7小题：每小题1分，满分7分）。 阅读下面句子，从方框内选择合适的词组，在空白处填入其适当形式。 be aware of stir up. have access to in shape belong to as well as be absorbed in get through 59.More and more students time importance of physical health now. 60.The old man does exercise regularly every day so that he can keep 61.The young man not of trouble in/public yesterday. 62.Students in our school free WiFi and modern teaching equipment. 63.Mary bernomework when I entered the room just now. 64 fhese precious cultural relics a 19cal noble family in the late 19th century. 65.After staying up for three nights in a row,we finally the heavy task last Friday. 第7页共8页 第三部分书面表达（满分20分） 假如你是高一学生李华，为迎接世界读书日World Book Day你校将举办以Reading:The Bridge to a Better Sel主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.你与阅读相关的经历； 2.阅读带来的收获或影响； 3.向同学们发出倡议。 注意： 1.词数80左右： 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and classmates, 第8页共8页