广东省惠州市实验中学2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试题

惠州市实验中学2025-2026学年第二学期高 年级期中考试试题 英语 考试时间：120分钟 命题人：伍育芬、黄玉枝审题人：陈满容 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题给出的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合题意的最 佳选项。 Would you like to know something that our ancestors knew?Here is a chance to take a trip back in time to the following places and discover it. Great Orme Copper Mines,Wales The discovery of the copper mines-changed much of what we knew about our Bronze Age ancestors.It was believed that metalworking had come to England with the Romans,but this Welsh discovery proved that the British were already working metals 4,000 years ago.The mines are made up of five miles of passageways.Some are so small that historians think they were dug by children as young as five years old. Jurassic Coast,Dorset Spreading an impressive 95 miles between Exmouth and Dorset,the Jurassic coast is frequently described as a"walk through time".It's perfect for looking for fossils after a storm.Several beach towns along the way make for a much-needed short break.The clean water is perfect for swimming and the Clock Tower Cafe which is typical of the countryside has beautiful views and delicious cakes. Cheddar Gorge,Somerset There's something other-worldly about this fimestone gorge,where caves carved out by an underground river were once used by our ancient ancestors for maturing cheese and other foods.Visitors to the Gorge can also explore a cave where Britain's oldest human skeleton,the 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man,was first discovered back in 1903. Compton Bay,Isle of Wight Compton Bay hasn't always been a wonderful place.Some 130 million years ago it was occupied by dinosaurs both great and small.Take a walk along Compton Bay's sandy-beach,and you may have a chance to find new fossil dinosaur footprints, preserved in rock. 1.Which of the following can the discovery of the copper mines show? A.The Bronze Age ancestors were very strong. B.Romans brought metalworking to England. C.The work of metalworking was very interesting. D.The British knew metalworking four thousand years.ago. 2.What can we know about the Jurassic coast? A.It's a good and safe place to see storms. B.Visitors can eat some delicious cakes. C.It's only fit for people to walk on. D.Visitors must bring food when going there. 3.Where can the text be found? A.In a shopping poster. B.In a novel. C.In a tourism magazine. D.In a science report. B 37-year-old Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti uses physical comedy to bring cultural exchanges to the stage.Peking Opera has been a game changer for him,which led him to China and shaped enthusiasm for cultural exchanges. Pilotti had a childhood love for a Chinese film."His films blended a lot of acrobatics(and comedy into the fight scenes,"Pilotti says.Unlike kung fu, primarily a martial art,Peking Opera caught his opinion as a theatrical form designed for the stage with unique way of moving and fighting. Pilotti decided to become an actor at an early age,studying at acting schools and majoring in physical theater at a Finnish university.During the third year in university, he got the first opportunity to study Peking Opera in China."Some of my classmates went to India,for example,but my dream was to go to China-it wasa no-brainer,he says.In 2009,he and two other students arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Although he had no Chinese language skills or background in Peking Opera,teachers from the academy helped him grasp the essence of the performing art form through rigorous teaching and setting high standards. Traditional Chinese stories enlighten Pilotti.He has created two theatre pieces in recent years,including a story about the Monkey King,the omnipotent( )character from the novel Journey to the West.In the Monkey King,Pilotti embodies the character's tangibly characteristics through Peking Opera movements, inspiring his young audience members to be themselves."The Monkey King is a famous character with many adaptations,so the kids already know a bit about him. But,when they can see the character closely in the show,it can be a surprise." "My dream now is to do more cultural exchanges and maybe create a 'show where Chinese Peking Opera and Swedish actors perform together."Pilotti says. 4.What can we know about Peking Opera and Pilotti from the text? A.Peking Opera is a marual art in Pilotti's eyes. B.Pilotti didn't like Peking Opera at all as.a child. C.Peking Opera completely changed Pilotti's life. D.Pilotti grew up with a Peking Opera background. 5.What did Pilotti mean by saying"it was a no-brainer"in paragraph 3? A.It was a tough decision because he lacked Chinese skills. B.It was an obvious choice as he dreamed of going to China. C.He made the decision without any prior knowledge of China. D.It required extensive brainpower to understand Peking Opera. 2 6.What kind of person is Pilotti? A.Original and dedicated. B.Adaptable and strict. C.Passionate and considerate. D.Devoted and conventional. 7.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Monkey King:A Huge Success B:A Swede Acts on Passion for Peking Opera C.A Swede's Journey into Chinese Martial Arts D.Pilotti's Childhood Dream:From China to the World 0 Can AI music ever feel truly human?A recent experiment with the AI music platform Suno offers some clues ()The study,which used thousands of Suno-generated songs,asked participants to tell aI music apart from human compositions.Results showed that people were only about 53%correct-aimost like guessing.When the music styles were very similar,their correctness rose to 66%,but Suno's models are advancing rapidly. 'I tried Suno myself,using it to make a"1960s-style folk rock song with a male singer singing about protest".The AI created it in seconds.Though I couldn't easily tell it from human-made music,it didn't touch me emotionally.This connects me to my personal experience with Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth",a song tied to memories of my father teaching me to play it-memories that make the song meaningful. Technology has long changed our relationship with music.From early file-sharing to modern streaming services,access has become effortless,as David Bowie,an iconic British rock musician active in the 1970s and 1980s,predicted years ago.Now,AI like Suno adds more music to the mix,with Spotify,a leading music streaming platform,recently removing75 million“spammy(垃圾的)”tracks(though how many of them were AI-made isn't known). History shows new music technologies always cause debate.For example, sampling (was once seen as lazy or theft but is now considered an art form.AI music faces similar copyright questions,but its connection to music feels less personal than a DJ sampling a beloved song. While AI music quality improves,most of it,like most human music,may be forgotten.Listeners often seek (more than technical skill-they seek stories and human connections..Some exceptional AI songs might find use in films or internet memes,but deep emotional resonance (still comes from human experiences. We should remain cautious,though.Past inventions like player pianos reduced family music-making at home.David Bowie believed live performances would remain the key to real audience connection.For now,AI can mimic (the sound of human music,but the human touch-the memories,stories,and passion behind it -is what makes music truly meaningful. 8.What was a key finding of the recent study on AI music? A.AI music still lacks the emotional depth found in human compositions. B.The more similar the musical styles,the harder it was to tell them apart. C.Participants were correct only about half of the time-no better than chance. 3 D.Listeners could hardly fell AI-generated musie from human-composed music. 9.Why did the author mention his father? A.To compare different music styles. B.To show his father's musical talent C.To explain how to learn to play a song. D.To prove AI music lacks emotional depth. 10.Which of the following statements might the author mostly agree with? A.Sampling is a more acceptable art form than AI music. B.What makes music meaningful is the human experiences behind it. C.AI music will soon replace human-made music in emotional depth. D.Most AI music will eventually be forgotten,while most human music will not. 11.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To explain how AI music technology works. B.To prove that AI music will be more widespread. C.To discuss whether AI music can touch our hearts D.To advise that musicians should give live performances. D Everyone knows this:Slowly turn up the heat on a frog in a pot of water,and the frog won't jump out.Unaware of the slight increase in heat,it will stay put until-well,until it dies.When it comes to the effect ofrising global temperatures on amphibians(两动物）)，the frog-boiling fable is more than just a metaphor. Climate change is becoming one of the.biggest threats to frogs and other amphibians,according to a major study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Between 2004 and 2022,rising temperatures became the primary reason why more than 100 amphibian species were slipping toward extinction. The spread of disease among frogs and the destruction of their habitats have long been recognized as reasons why many amphibians are decreasing.But this new study establishes climate change as a major risk for amphibians around the world, too.The soft-skinned animals lack the fur and feathers to help adjust their temperature in this hotter and more drought-stricken world. Less attention is paid to frogs and other amphibians compared to more well-known groups like birds.But losing amphibians species would be disastrous because they often act as a key link in the food web of ecosystems,wolfing insects down and,in turn,being eaten by larger predators."Without those amphibians to fill that role,we will see the collapse of this food web,"said Neam,who works for an Austin-based environmental group. Luckily,habitat protection and other conservation measures have been adopted to help recover more than five dozen amphibians from Costa Rica to Malaysia.It's not all bad news,"said Jennifer Luedtke,an amphibian group leader with the International Union for Conservation of Nature."But we really must build on this improvement and significantly increase investment in amphibian conservation." 12.How is the topic introduced? A.By listing figures. B.By quoting a saying. C.By sharing a story. D.By comparing perspectives. 13.What mainly causes the decrease of amphibians according to the new study?. A.The lack of feathers. B.The loss of habitats. C.The spread of disease. D.The rise of temperature. 14.What does the underlined word "collapse"in paragraph 4 most likely mean? A.Stability.B.Breakdown.C.Improvement.D.Disappearance. 15.How does Luedtke feel about the future of amphibians? A.Pessimistic.B.Hopeful. C.Uncertain D.Curious. 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。 I have spent years of my life online.I have nearly crashed my car because I was texting a message.I have had wildly beating hearts for losing my data connection.I have scrolled (for hours but failed to recollect anything I saw.I have chosen a screen over a conversation,a book,a good night's sleep.16 For the first half of my 20s,I was an online influencer.I documented all aspects of my life for an audience of almost 200,000 on Tik Tok.17 I needed the attention as much as I needed the money.I had few friends.I had a huge following. I became lonely and addicted to social media and the two states influenced each other.18 I ordered an old Nokia and everything changed. The effects of leaving off my smart phone have been countless and nothing short of lifechanging.The benefits of downgrading built up gradually over many months.I am never bored now.Everything is interesting.I read long books.19 When I have to wait around,I just sit there.I've found that when the internet is out of reach,it seldom crosses my mind. fyou're interested in turning to a dumbphone(非智能手机)，you might be worried about the inconveniences it would bring about.20 With time,patience and clever solutions,we can all find our way back to that. A.I go on long walks without headphones. B.All of these have resulted from a smart phone. C Une day,I broke down and closed my account. D.You will get hours of each day back when you stop scrolling. E.Everything was covered:mood changes,love life,hospital stays F.Even years after my downgrade,I am still noticing new benefits. G.But just remember people lived for thousands of years without smart phones. 第三部分语言运用（共五节，满分50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。 Last summer,I found myself in a quiet cafe,listening to a soft piano sound from the corner.It had been years since I last 21 a musical instrument,but something about that melody stirred a long-forgotten passion inside me.The pianist, an elderly man with silver hair,played with such 22 that I couldn't help but approach him. We started a conversation,and he shared stories of his life dedicated to music Inspired,I decided to 23 my old guitar from the attic where it had been gathering dust.The strings were worn,and my fingers felt 24 at first,but I didn't give up.I signed up for online lessons and began practicing daily,turning my living room into a makeshift(临时的)）__25 After:months,I noticed changes.Music became my escape from the stresses of work,helping me 26 and find inner peace.One evening,I gathered the courage to perform at an open mic night.The audience was small,but their applause felt like a 27 after my nervous performance. Encouraged by the experience,I started writing songs.It wasn't easy;I faced moments of 28 when notes didn't work or lyrics fell flat.But each setback taught me to 29 my skills.Soon,I joined a local band,where cooperation brought new30to my music. Today,as I play my guitar under the stars,I reflect on how that chance encounter 31 my life.Music isn't 32 a hobby;it's a way to counect with ofhers and express what words cannot.I take 33 in knowing that somewhere, someone might be 34 by my songs,just as I was by that pianist's melody. And 35 the-rhythm continues on 21.A.touched B.sold C.repaired D.collected 22.A.speed B.emotion C.patience D.noise 23.A.throw B.hide C.get D.donate 24.A.steady B.flexible C.strong D.awkward 25.A.studio B.gym C.library D.theater 26.A.rush B.relax C.compete D.travel 27.A.whisper B.joke C.silence D.thunder 28.A.curiosity B.discouragement C.shame D.surprise 29.A.ignore B.forget C.improve D.display 30.A.challenges B.disasters C.limits D.mistakes 31.A.changed B.complicated C.ended D.questioned 32.A.often B.also C.certainly D.just 33.A.time B.pride C.care D.notes 34.A.confused B.inspired C.frightened D.entertained 35.A.yet B.though C.so D.but 第二节短文填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Lines of Terracotta Warriors have .36 .(silent)stood at attention in the dark pits near the mausoleum (of Qinshihuang,37 first Emperor of the Qin dynasty,for more than 2,000 years.But now,they are appearing in the most unexpected places in the form of products such as toys,small models and chocolate candy. One of the star-products38 (inspire)-by these warriors is a blind box of 6 building blocks().The developers put building blocks for six different Terracotta Warriors in boxes.The blocks themselves are put together with the39 (tradition)Chinese building method called sunmao.It refers to a structure 40connects two pieces of wood without using nails or other materials. Besides the museum in Xi'an,many other cultural organizations around China are experimenting with making creative products with their own style to attract people's interest in cultural relics. "In our view,41(design)creative cultural products is not only a profession, we also consider ourselves 42 protectors of Chinese culture,"Feng Shixiong, a Chengdu-based designer of cultural creative products,told the Global Times, 43(add)that he believes these products can deliver new Chinese fashion to the world and show Chinese.people's cultural 44 (confident).So far,these creative products 45 (attract)many fans of Chinese culture. 第三节请用括号内单词的适当形式填空。（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分） 46.With a positive attitude and persistent efforts,we are bound to achieve a full physical and mental (recover)after going through difficulties. 47.Taking part in volunteer work.enables us to experience (vary)forms of kindness and feel the warmth of the world. 48.Stories of people who stick to their dreams and never give up can always offer us endless (inspire)to keep pursuing our goals bravely. 49.The public facilities built in the community make services more (access) to people in need,which brings great convenience to daily life. 50.Reading widely and thinking deeply is highly (benefit)to our personal growth,which helps us broaden our horizons and enrich our minds. 51.Strangers offered help to those in need without hesitation,which fills our hearts with admiration for their selfless (generous). 第四节请在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。（共7小题；每小题1分，满 分7分) 52.The (alarm)expression on her head teacher's face made her reflect on her laziness and decide to work harder from then on. 53.To enrich people's spiritual life and promote kindness,a meaningful cultural activity (perform)in the community now. 54. (locate)in the heart of the city,the library attracts countless readers who are eager to improve themselves every day. 55.Standing by the clear river and enjoying the quiet scenery,we felt fully (satisfy)with the harmony between humans and nature. 56.With the mountain peak (surround)by thick mist,we enjoyed a peaceful and mysterious view of nature. 57.The list of students who have won awards in the competition (announce)on ane school website so far. 58.The encouraging words on the blackboard kept us (remind)of our dreams,motivating-us-to-study-harder every day. 7 第五节阅读下面句子，请从方框内选择合适的短语，在空白处填入其适当形式。 (共7小题；每小题1分，满分7分) -get through due to keep track of in addition to belong to in shape break away from on average 59. acquiring knowledge,school life also teaches us how to cooperate with others. 60.Every small effort those who care for the earth helps build a more sustainable living environment. 61.With strong determination,he all the difficulties and achieved his goal at last. $2 Tourists planning to visit the ancient town stay for two days which allows them to fully enjoy the peaceful scenery and local culture. 3.She the negative thoughts that used to trouble her and started to focus on improving herself every day. 64.As long as we kecp exercising,we will certainly stay and face ehallenges more actively. 65 With all visitors registered,the manager found everyone entering the community effectively 第三部分写作（满分20分） 假如你是李华，你校上周邀请专家Mr.Smith给学生做了一个有关野生动物 保护的讲座。请你为校英文报写一则报道，内容包括： (1)讲座时间和地点； (2)讲座内容； (3)活动反响。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右。 (2)请在答题纸的相应位置作答。