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株洲市南方中学2026年春季学期期中考试 年级高一 科目英语 命题人黄晓丹 审题人岳姝臻 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分。满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段 对话读两遍。 1 What did the man do yesterday evening? A.He worked on a project.B.He took a science class.C.He went to a concert. 2 What are the speakers talking about? A.The weather repoit. B.The nice apartments. C.The construction progress. 3 Who gave Forth Restaurant a bad review? A.Nancy. B.Julia C.Bruce. 4 How does the woman sound now? A.Confused. B.Anxious. C.Angry. 5 What does the man mean? A.Jason's progress isn't surprising. B.Jason should have worked harder. C.Jason's improvement is unexpected. 第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三 个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟 ;听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What particularly attracted the woman to the artist's work? A.Amazing colors. B.Light techniques. C.Artistic themes. 7.What is the woman's suggestion to the man? A.Using colors boldly. B.Mixing different skills.C.Keeping his painting style 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What gift will the man buy for Lily? A.A bike B.A necklace C.A dollhouse. 9.What is difficult for the woman to deal with? A.Cooking the meal. B.Organizing the outdoor games. C.Remembering names 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Husband and wife C.Schoolmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。 11.What did the woman finish in advance? A.A business call. B.A physical exam. C.Areport. 12.What kept the woman awake in the early morning? A.Her bad cough. B.Her sick child. C.Her busy work. 13.What will the man do next? A.Call a customer. B.Arrange a meeting. C.Text a co-worker. 14.Why does the woman wish the man luck? A.He'll make a presentation. B.He'll have a business trip. C.He'll develop Japanese customers 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15.Where are the speakers probably? A.In a park. B.In a school. C.In a studio. 16.What did the man's mother do? A.A forest keeper. B.An environmental expert C.A garden designer. 17.What does the man like most about his job? A.Working outdoors. B.Meeting different people. C.Reliving his childhood memories. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.When did the speaker graduate from university? A.In2012. B.n2014. C.n2016. 19.How did the speaker feel about her first job at the beginning? A.Dissatisfied. B.Excited. C.Proud. 20.What is the speaker writing about now? A.Serious news. B.Environmental issues. C.Clothes and music. 第二部分阅读（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 Storytelling is as old as culture.Many societies have long-established storytelling traditions.The stories, and performances thereof,function to entertain as well as educate.But not all stories are historically correct or even true.Truth is less important than providing cultural cohesion ()Here are some examples of storytelling as a method of passing down cultural traditions. Choctaw Storytelling Like all Native American tribes,the Choctaw have an oral storytelling tradition going back generations. The Choctaw oral tradition includes two creation stories:One relates to their coming from the west and the other to creation from a mound ()In addition,the oral tradition includes history as well as life lessons or moral teachings.Many of the Choctaw traditional tales employ animal characters to teach such lessons in a humorous way. Western African Storytelling A long-standing part of western African culture is the griots（部族史说唱艺人)，who perform the functions of storyteller,genealogist,historian,ambassador,and more.The griots are traditionally family- based,with the profession or role passed down from one generation to the next.There are also griot schools, where more formal training can be had. Native Hawaiian Storytelling Traditionally,Native Hawaiian storytellers are honored members of society.Hawaiian storytelling is not limited to words alone-it includes mele (song),oli (chant),and hula(dance)as well as talking.Hawaiians value the stories because they not only are entertaining,but also teach the next generation about behavior, values,and traditions. Irish Storytelling The seanchai were the traditional Irish keepers of story.They told the old myths as well as local news and happenings.Significant in the Irish oral tradition are tales of kings and heroes.Today,storytelling and interest in it seems to be making a comeback.As one Irish storyteller put it:"It's a need for connection...I think storytelling builds connections with people in real life." 21.Which aspect of storytelling is stressed in this text? A.Its historical truth. B.Its cultural function C.Its artistic significance. D.Its emotional value. 22.How are griots different from the other storytellers? A.They like using animal characters. B.They have access to school training. C.They tell tales of kings and heroes. D.They prefer educating to entertaining. 23.Which storytelling is regaining popularity at present? A.Choctaw Storytelling. B.Western African Storytelling. C.Native Hawaiian Storytelling. D.Irish Storytelling. 马 Hummingbirds (are a very important part of Mexico's ecosystem,but because of the ever- spreading city landscape,they face all sorts of serious dangers.That's where 73-year-old Catia Lattouf de Arida comes in.As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker,she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health.Her home in Mexico City has become known as a hummingbird hospital. Catia's story as a hummingbird nurse began in 2011,at a very difficult moment in her life.At that time, she focused on her battle with cancer and fell into a depression ()She was walking on the street one day when she noticed a hummingbird that had suffered a serious eye injury.The kindhearted woman took it home and named it Gucci.She managed to nurse Gucci back to health,but she said it was Gucci that saved her.Why?Because the hummingbird managed to pull her out of the sadness and loneliness that had taken over her life. Word of her success spread among Catia's friends,and before long some of them began bringing her injured hummingbirds.She didn't repulse them at all.She began to study the bird and their habits in order to better take care of them,and after 11 years of experience,the 73-year-old woman is considered an expert on hummingbirds. In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico,Catia Lattouf de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media,and many of them became popular.That's when the need for her nursing services really blew up.She has cared for hundreds of hummingbirds in her 11-year career,when she has had as many as 50 of them in her apartment at any one time.She spends pretty much all her time looking after the tiny birds. 24.What do we know about Catia from the first two paragraphs? A.She set up a hummingbird hospital with her friends. B.She has been an expert on hummingbirds since she was 50. C.She has cured hundreds of hummingbirds with eye injuries. D.She got through her hard times with the help of a hummingbird. 25.What does the underlined word "repulse"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Expect B.Refuse C.Accept D.Recognize 26.When were Catia's nursing services greatly needed? A.When her friends heard about her success. B.When she was considered as a bird expert. C.After she shared the birds'videos on the media D.After she looked after a large number of the birds. 27.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.A Tiny Bird Saved a Woman's Life B.How to Protect Injured Hummingbirds C.Hummingbirds Are in Danger in Mexico D.Caring for Hummingbirds:A Life-Changing Mission C Have you ever felt worried about a friend but didn't know how to ask if they were OK?R U OK?has started a national art competition to get those conversations started.The foundation has invited high school students in Years 7 and 8 to create a piece of art that represents what an R U OK?conversation means to them. Research has shown that having caring conversations with friends and family who are struggling can make a big difference in how they feel But asking if someone is OK isn't always easy.This was something Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw,judges of the competition,experienced when they were friends at school.They now hope to inspire other great mates to start meaningful conversations. "It took us years to have a real conversation about what was going on for Will,said Woody."I knew he wasn't OK.I just didn't know how to ask,and I didn't want to make it worse." Woody's experience is not uncommon.New research from R U OK?found three out of five young people who didn't ask felt it wasn't their place to do so,while half were afraid they would make things worse if they did.But Woody said he was glad he eventually speak up."Since we started talking about what was really going on for Will,we've never been closer.In turn,he's been there for me as I go through the highs and lows of life.We hope this competition gets young people talking,people like the younger Will and Woody,”Woody said. In the competition,students can create an individual artwork under the given theme.The artwork could explore when a friend was there for them or when they were there for a friend.Or it could represent how a meaningful conversation makes them feel."Art has a unique ability to start conversations and foster ( understanding,"said R U OK?education and young people manager Dr Hannah Brown."By attracting students creatively,R U OK?wants to get young people thinking about how they can support each other and the many forms of mateship." 28.Why did R U OK?organize the national art competition? A.To promote a national art program. B.To display students'artistic talents. C.To encourage caring conversations. D.To raise awareness of mental health. 29.What did Woody experience in school? A.The lack of friends'support. B.The fear of losing good friends. C.The struggle to express concern. D.The difficulty in asking for help. 30.What may prevent young people from asking"Are you OK?" A.The busy schedule. B.The shy character. C.Coldness to others D.Fear of worsening the situation. 31.What can students gain from the competition according to Dr Brown? A.Good taste in art appreciation. B.A deep understanding of friendship. C.Strategies for starting a small talk. D.Techniques for expressive artworks. London-based startup Brilliant Planet has rented 6,100 hectares of land in southern Morocco,situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara.And it's using it to grow algae（藻类)，which absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide and sends out oxygen. Brilliant Planet's CEO Adam Taylor says the company has developed a way to grow algae at extreme rates starting in a glass cup in a lab and ending in 12,000-square-meter pools of locally-sourced seawater.The algae is obtained from the water then pumped up a 10-story tower and sprayed into the desert air.In the 30 seconds or so it takes to reach the ground,hot air dries the biomass (out,leaving hypersaline 盐的)algae pieces which can be collected and shallow buried,sequestering（使隔绝)their carbon for thousands of years. "Nature-based solutions are a great way of removing carbon,"Taylor said."Deserts are an underused environment.It does not cost a lot of money to rent the desert.What's more,you're not competing with farms or forests.You're out of the way,not bothering people." Taylor claims that Brilliant Planet's solution can permanently remove ()30 times more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per hectare per year than a typical European forest.Brilliant Planet's goal is to remove one million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year by the end of the decade."Globally,we've identified about half a million square kilometers of flat desert-ocean land where it works,"Taylor said, adding that the company hopes to set up in Namibia next. Fatna Ikrame El Fanne,an environmental engineer,described the use of algae as"a new and promising strategy"that "is a typical example of innovative use of natural process to address an urgent global issue." Nevertheless,she expressed caution."Micro algae production on a large scale might damage local ecosystems,lead to overuse of water resources,and change habitats,"she said. There's an acknowledgement that one company can't do it all-and can't go it alone."We are part of a group of probably 40 to 50 wonderful ideas of how people can remove carbon from the atmosphere,"Taylor said,calling for"a Manhattan Project-type attitude"to tackling carbon capture.Whether algae is the solution the world needs remained to be seen.But the idea's growing on people. 32.What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Brilliant Planet? A.Its creation of an algae plant. B.Its method of growing algae. C.Its process of carbon capture. D.Its daily routine in the desert. 33.What advantage did Tay lor highlight about using deserts for carbon removal? A.Huge profits. B.High temperature. C.No taking up of rich land. D.No biodiversity concerns. 34.What can be inferred about the use of algae from El Fanne's words? A.It needs improving. B.It is highly efficient C.It is not worth promoting D.It is developed for profit 35.Why is "a Manhattan Project-type attitude"mentioned in the last paragraph? A.To strengthen the necessity of joint efforts. B.To highlight the challenges of carbon removal. C.To recognize the contributions of Brilliant Planet. D.To prove the effectiveness of nature-based solutions 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。 How to Reconnect with Nature Through Writing Exploring the outdoors as a child at summer camp often meant playing by a lake,hiking along a trail,or sharing meals with fellow campers as night fell.36 Writing offers a powerful tool for reconnection with the wild.Now,let's explore some practical tips to start your wild writing journey. The first step is developing a keen awareness of your surroundings.By sharpening your senses,you'll grasp the essence of a plant or place in vivid detail.Imagine describing a forest after a summer rain:What can you see,smell,feel,taste and touch?37 Limit your focus to a single being.This limitation fosters a deeper connection between you and your fellow creature,whether a dandelion (pushing through a crack in the sidewalk,or a strange, fantastic mushroom.38 By exploring this nature-being in depth,you gain a richer understanding and appreciation for its existence. Nature writing isn't just about humans observing nature.39 Try writing a letter to your wild friend: Choose a plant,animal,or natural element,Imagine how the world might appear through their eyes and ears. They also have stories to tell. 40Keep writing,keep exploring your local environment,and keep rewilding yourself.Share your experiences and remember even the smallest backyard can be a source of wonder and inspiration. A.You don't need to go far to reconnect with nature. B.Nature writing is a journey of continuous discovery. C.However,there's a different way to be present in nature. D.Even the simplest notes can train your attention to detail. E.Use all your senses to observe the unique details of just one creature. F.Sensory details make both you and the reader feel as if you are truly there. G.It can also be about experiencing the natural world from a different viewpoint. 第三部分语言运用（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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I grew up a little frightened by storms and tornadoes.One day,I was visiting a friend's house when my neighbor sent a message that 41"Hey,a tree on your bedroom.I have placed my saw (in your garage."42,a storm hit the area and a tree hit my house. Feeling43,I headed home.As I got to the tree,I found my neighbor had 44 his ladder ( for me.So l fired up the saw and began cutting in the rain.After a while,I heard a(n)45 shout,and turned to see my neighbor in a pink bathrobe pointing toward the west.I turned the saw off and looked at the direction he pointed to.It was then that I 46 tornado was coming.I slid down the ladder,and 47, like a ghost,my neighbor was gone. I ran into the bathroom,lay down and covered my head.I could sense the 48 change as the air blew in toward me.I heard things slamming(s猛烈撞击)my house,and it sounded like my roof_49_and came back down.Suddenly something hit my head and everything was 50.When I came around,I felt 51 on my wet head coming from a small cut.In the dark,I felt my way. Going outside,I got 52 by a light.It was "the bathrobe man",coming to 53 me.Tears poured down my face,not from the pounding headache,but from the 54 I felt for his saw and warning.Be safe folks.Be weather aware.And never 55 a man in a pink bathrobe. 41.A.suggested B.meant C.complained D.read 42.A.Clearly B.Additionally C.Actually D.Eventually 43.A.puzzled B.ashamed C.annoyed D.disappointed 44.A.brought back B.put up C.set aside D.taken away 45.A.angry B.joyous C.warning D.interesting 46.A.sensed B.realized C.wondered D.monitored 47.A.decided B.understood C.believed D.noticed 48.A.climate B.tension C.season D.pressure 49.A.lifted B.broke C.damaged D.rose 50.A.noisy B.upset C.black D.confusing 51.A.power B.warmth C.weight D.comfort 52.A.attacked B.hurt C.blinded D.caught 53.A.check on B.call upon C.work with D.attend to 54.A.respect B.thankfulness C.pity D.courage 55.A.judge B.define C.refuse D.stop 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。 Literature is the expression of life in forms of truth and beauty,the 56. (write)record of man's thoughts and feelings,and the history of the human soul.Up to now,we 57.(reach)a point where we wish to enjoy and understand literature. 58.(help)us understand the important issues of his or her time,classic literature often reflects an author's own experiences.Cao Xueqin's A Dream of Red Mansions,one of the most significant novels in Chinese literature,59.(be)a good example of this.Its storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the author's own.There's no doubt that 60.(draw)on his own experiences,Cao Xuegin gives a detailed description of what life was like at that time.Not only does the novel contain a great number of details such as what the upper class wore and ate,61.it describes the social relations in the 18th-century China.As a result,readers are capable 62. better understanding the gap between rich and poor,men and women,the learned and the uneducated in the historical context.Cultural and historical 63.(element)like these make A Dream of Red Mansions atimeless classic. In summary,good literature appeals to 64. _most basic of human nature-love and hate,joy and sadness, fear and hope,and it also takes on a personal style,for there is no writer 65.can describe human life without reflecting his own life and experiences. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校英文报“Teenage Life'专栏本期的主题为“Sports and Health”。请你用英语写一篇短文投 稿， 内容包括： 1.运动的重要性： 2.你的运动建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Sports and Health 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。 The old workshop door creaked open.Clara walked in quietly.Her shoes stepped on wood shavings ( that sparkled in the sunlight.Through the dusty windows,the morning light shone on Grandfather's rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg. The wall calendar still showed January.Its yellowed pages were curling,just like dry leaves.An open order book lay on the desk.February's page was empty.There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and recorded Grandfather with her phone.She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler."This might help him,"she thought,eager to show how skilled he was. However,when she posted the video online,negative comments flooded in."Old ways for a dying business!""No wonder the business is failing!"Saddened,Clara deleted (the video quickly.A spider crawled over the empty order book.Its blank pages showed not many people wanted handmade things these days. "Want to see my treasure?"Grandpa's voice broke the silence.He opened a leather photo book filled with pencil sketches (like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962.A faded photo dropped out:a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera,holding a curved ( spoon proudly. "Timmy,my former student,"Grandfather smiled,touching the curve of the spoon in the photo."Now he designs furniture (for tall buildings.Last month's newspaper had an article about his curved stairs. It was inspired by this very spoon."He touched the photo,adding,"Machines make things fast,but hands remember stories." Clara looked at the photo-the curved spoon,Timmy's smile,and Grandpa's young handwriting on the back:Timmy's first repair,age 7.Beside her,fresh wood shavings were shining."Stories must be told," Clara said to herself,taking out her phone again.This time,she aimed to share not just the work,but the story behind it. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The next morning,Clara posted a new video. A week later,Timmy,now a famous furniture designer,walked in the workshop.