湖南长沙市明德中学2025-2026学年下学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷

明德中学2026年上学期期中考试

高一年级英语试卷

2026年5月

时量：120分钟  满分：150分

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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。

1. How will the man go home?

A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car.

2. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A painting show. B. A school project. C. A photo competition.

3. What is the man’s opinion about the movie?

A. Long. B. Boring. C. Wonderful.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a shop.

B. In a factory.

C. In the woman’s house.

5. What will the woman do next?

A. Read the man’s paper.

B. Write an English essay.

C. Check her paper for mistakes.

第二节（共15小题；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段录音，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman think of the jackets?

A. Expensive. B. Popular. C. Beautiful.

7. How much is the skirt?

A. $32. B. $40. C. $48.

听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。

8. Where probably are the speakers?

A. At a national museum.

B. At an outdoor market.

C. At a tourist office.

9. Why is the museum closed today?

A. A special holiday was announced.

B. A charity event will be held.

C. A new show is being set up.

10. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Recommend a restaurant.

B. Suggest an activity.

C. Provide directions.

听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。

11. What first made the man plant trees?

A. A lack of trees in his area.

B. A professor’s lecture.

C. A video about trees.

12. How does the man describe the rainy weather?

A. Unpleasant.  B. Beneficial. C. Surprising.

13. What did the man dislike about the last planting?

A. The place.  B. The soil. C. The length.

听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。

14. What did the speakers do last night?

A. They watched a video.

B. They attended a concert.

C. They performed on stage.

15. Who sings most beautifully according to Greg?

A. Brenda.  B. Justin. C. Carrie.

16. What did Patty think was most impressive about Brenda?

A. Her voice.  B. Her costumes. C. Her dance moves.

17. What does Greg want to do?

A. Learn Justin’s songs.

B. Create a costume for himself.

C. Dance in the school talent show.

听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。

18. When do club members meet?

A. On Monday afternoon.

B. On Saturday morning.

C. On Sunday afternoon.

19. What will club members probably learn to do next week?

A. Make a dish. B. Write a story. C. Build a bridge.

20. What should club members bring next week?

A. Gloves. B. Money. C. Pencils.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Hongyan Ancient Town: A Cultural Getaway

Hongyan Ancient Town, lying along the Qingxi River, has a history of more than 800 years. It is well-known for its well-preserved stone bridges, traditional wooden houses and rich cultural traditions. Visiting here, you can get a special experience of ancient Chinese village life.

A 3-hour Recommended Tour

A 3-hour recommended tour begins at the East Gate Archway from the Ming Dynasty. Then, walk along the riverbank to the 500-year-old Twin Bridges. Next, you can visit Hongyan Ancient Residence — a Qing Dynasty courtyard with beautiful wood carvings and a quiet garden. Don’t miss the Local Craftsmanship Museum, where you can watch or even try making traditional crafts. Finally, end your tour at West Gate Square and enjoy local snacks like rice cakes.

Cultural Experiences Not to Miss

Beyond sightseeing, Hongyan Ancient Town offers unique cultural experiences. Visitors can attend traditional folk performances like dragon dances and folk music shows on weekends. There are also calligraphy and painting workshops where local artists teach basic skills, allowing tourists to take home handcrafted souvenirs (纪念品) filled with the town’s culture.

Useful Visiting Information

The town is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, and the last entry time is 5:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are as follows: ，10 for students, and free for children under 6. There are discounts too: 15% off for groups of 15 or more; an additional 5% off for online bookings.

The town is 45 kilometers from the city center. You can take a direct bus from the Central Bus Station (one bus per hour) or a taxi (one-way $30). Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.

21. What cultural activity can visitors enjoy in Hongyan Ancient Town?

A. Modern music concerts. B. Dragon dance performances.

C. Cooking classes of local snacks. D. Qingxi River sightseeing by boat.

22. How much should a group of 20 adults pay for tickets if booking online?

A. $323. B. $380. C. $400. D.$340.