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郑州外国语学校2025-2026学年高一下期期中试卷 英语 (120分钟150分) 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 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 does the woman want to do? A.Wash some plates. B.Prepare a cloth. C.Clean a shelf. 2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Classmates. B.Sister and brother. C.Teacher and student. 3.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Finding a violinist. B.Forming a band. C.Learning the drums. 4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.On a plane. B.On a train. C.On a bus. 5.What did the man buy? A.Socks. B.Shorts. C.Shoes. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the man want to do at first? A.Order takeout. B.Go out for dinner. C.Eat what they have. 7.What does the man order? A.A burger. B.A salad. C.An onion pie. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What does the woman want to learn? A.Gardening skills B.Computer skills. C.Cooking skills 9.What do we know about the woman? A.She has bad eyesight. B.Her mind isn't active. C.She has a poor memory. 10.What will the woman probably do next? A.Buy a new ring. B.Go to the town hall. C.Call the night school. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What does the man think of the end of the book? A.It's exciting. B.It's amusing. C.It's disappointing. 12.Where did the man get the book? A.On a train. B.In a bookstore. C.In a libvary. 13.What will the man do next? A.Read the book again B.Give the book to the woman. C.Recommend the book to others. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.Why does the man meet the woman? A.To study for an exam. B.To have a meal together. C.To discuss their study plan. 15.Which subject does Mr.Potter teach? A.Math. B.Geography. C.History. 16.Where will the woman go this aftemoon? A.A park. B.A soccer field. C.Apool. 17.How does the woman sound in the end? A.Expectant. B.Thankful. C.Confused. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the purpose of the event? A.To present awards. B.To raise money for schools. C.To celebrate Rob Cook's retirement. 19.How much money was raised by the community last year? A.S35,000. B.S30,000. C.S25,000. 20.Which award did Rob Cook get first? A.The White Flower. B.The Pink Rose. C.The Gold Star. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共16小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) A Looking to spot a shooting star?These top stargazing destinations offer the perfect backdrop.Bring your family along and introduce them to the spectacular night sky.Here are four places to experienoe a star-fillod Inndscape. 2 Sossusvlei,Namibia Stay at Little Kulala,an eco-friendly hotel in the desert.It uses solar power and is located in the large Kulala Wilderness Reserve.You can ride in a Land Rover to look for animals such as springbok,ostrich and oryx.You can also take a hot-air balloon to see the Namib Desert,which is the oldest desert in the world.After a day of exploring,relax in your small private pool.At night,you can even sleep on the rooftop and watch shooting stars and the Milky Way above you. Death Valley National Park,California Death Valley National Park covers 3.4 million acres.Its clean air and large open spaces make it a wonderful place to watch shooting stars,meteor showers,and many constellations. People in the area work hard to reduce light pollution so the night sky stays dark.In winter, park rangers offer programs that teach visitors about stars and space. Rome,Italy For a fun family activity,visit Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese for an evening picnic and stargazing.You can learn about constellations and planets that were named by ancient Roman astronomers.The hotel is in a former 19th-century palace and is close to famous cultural sites and parks in the city. Natural Bridges National Monument,Utah This park has some of the darkest skies in the United States.It was the first place to receive the International Dark Sky Park certification.Huge natural stone bridges create beautiful"windows"where you can look through to see the stars,just like the Pueblo people did 800 years ago.One of the most amazing views is the Milky Way rising above Owachomo Bridge. 21.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Sossusvlei,Namibia? A.It boasts the largest desert in the world. B.The hotel there offers bedrooms for stargazing. C.Tourists can catch sight of all kinds of wild animals there. D.Tourists have the chance to view the desert from various angles. 22.What can be inferred about Natural Bridges National Monument as a stargazing site? A.Educational programs about stars and space are available B.The natural rock formations enhance the viewing experience. C.The locals have made huge efforts to preserve the dark nights. D.It is the only place to hold the International Dark Sky Park certification. 3 23.A family who wants both cultural sightseeing during the day and stargazing at night would most likely choose A.Sossusvlei,Namibia B.Death Valley National Park,California C.Rome,Italy D.Natural Bridges National Monument,Utah 乃 Charles Robert Darwin was born on 12 February 1809 in Shropshire,England. Darwin's childhood passion was science,and his interest in chemistry,however,was clear; he was even nicknamed 'Gas'by his classmates. In 1825,his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University,where he learned how to classify plants.Darwin became passionate about natural history and this became his focus while he studied at Cambridge.Darwin went on a voyage together with Robert Fitzroy,the captain of HMS Beagle,to South America to facilitate British trade in Patagonia.The journey was life-changing.Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants,animals and rocks,which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth's surface.Darwin's analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. Darwin's work convinced him that natural selection was key to understanding the development of the natural world.The theory of natural selection says that individuals of a species are more likely to survive when they inherit(经遗传获得)characteristics best suited for that specific environment.These features then become more widespread and can lead eventually to the development of a new species.With natural selection,Darwin argued how a wide variety of life forms developed over time from a single common ancestor. Darwin married his cousin,Emma Wedgwood,in 1839.When Darwin's eldest daughter, Annie,died from a sudden illness in 1851,he lost his belief in God.His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin,was born in 1856.Significantly for Darwin,this baby was disabled, altering how Darwin thought about the human species.Darwin had previously thought that species remained adapted until the environment changed;he now believed that every new variation was imperfect and that a struggle to survive was what drove species to adapt. Though rejected at the beginning,Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is nowadays well accepted by the scientific community as the best evidence-based explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth.The Natural History Museum's library alone has 478 editions of his On the Origin of Species in 38 languages. 4 24.What made Darwin reconsider the origin and development of species? A.Examining plants and animals collected. B.His desire for a voyage to different continents. C.Classifying samples in a journey to South America. D.His passion for natural history at Edinburgh University. 25.We can learn from paragraphs 1 to 3 that Darwin A.used natural selection to develop new species B.enjoyed being called nicknames related to science C.learned some knowledge about plants when studying medicine D.argued with others over the diversity of life forms for a long period 26.Which of the following changed Darwin's view on the human species? A.That he had ten children in all. B.His youngest son's being disabled. C.That he lost his eldest daughter. D.His marriage with Emma Wedgwood. 27.This passage is mainly about A.Darwin's passion for medical science B.Darwin's theory and experiments C.Charles Darwin's changing interest D.Charles Darwin's life and work Those who had the pleasure of watching Benny Goodman at work saw a rather ordinary-looking man in rimless glasses and a conservative business suit;but they also saw a human being who could play the clarinet()like no one before or since.This made Benny Goodman a unique individual. Other Americans who have stood out from the flock include Joe DiMaggio,Beverly Sill,Ernest Hemingway and Jonas Salk.They,like Benny Goodman,were recognized and honored for no other reason than excellence. It is doing something better than other people that makes us unique.Yet a surprising number of people still see individuality as a surface thing.They wear garish clothes,dye their hair strange colors and decorate their skin with tattoos to make some kind of social statement.But an ordinary guy who has dyed his hair purple or orange is nothing more than the same person with a funny-looking head. The whole purpose of individuality is excellence.Those who invent,who improvise (即兴发挥)，who know more about a subject than other people do,and who take something that doesn't work and make it work-these people are the very soul of capitalism. Charles Kettering didn't like the idea of cranking a car to make it start,so he invented the electric starter.Henry Ford figured out the assembly-line technique and made it possible to mass-produce automobiles,and Elisha Otis,inventor of the elevator,indirectly created the city sky-line.These people understood that individualism means working at the top of one's capacity. 5 The ones with the purple hair and the funky jewelry are just along for the ride,trying to be"different"and not knowing how to go about it. The student who earns straight A's on his report card has grasped the idea and has found the real meaning of individuality.So has the youngster who has designed his own spaceship, who gives piano recitals,who paints pictures of the world around him. Benny Goodman understood it too.This is why he was at his best,blowing his clarinet, in a blue suit and black shoes. 28.The author mentions the appearance of Benny Goodman to A.show what a talented musician should look like B.introduce an important figure in the musical world C.contrast with his talent in music performance D.indicate that he can't stand out from the flock 29.The author would most probably agree that A.an individualist tends to seek difference both in character and appearance B.the essence of individualism lies in pursuing excellence to the full C.being different in appearance is the very first step to being individual D.those who strive to win the recognition of others are real individualists 30.According to the passage,which individual's actions may NOT truly represent the essence of individualism? A.A scientist who conducts research solely advancing knowledge for the greater good rather than for personal recognition. B.A social media influencer who sticks to popular opinions to maintain a large following. C.An artist who creates unique works but fail to gain fame and recognition from others. D.An entrepreneur who prioritizes ethical considerations over profit in his business practices. 31.For the main thread,the article is organized by way of_ A.specific to general B.cause and effect C.examples and conclusion D.comparison and contrast D Archaeologists working in Egypt's Nile Delta may have discovered a structure dating back around 2,600 years while testing a new technology designed to locate structures buried deep beneath the surface.The team was studying the Buto site,the ruins of an ancient city that was occupied from the Predynastic period to the Early Islamic era. During its long history,Buto was built,destroyed,and rebuilt,and consequently has several layers,each potentially a rich source of archaeological remains.However,the oldest parts of the city are now buried beneath later ruins and thick mud deposits.This would make traditional digging difficult,time-consuming,and expensive,as archaeologists have to move large tons of debris or struggle with groundwater to reach lower levels. 6 The researchers were trialing an integrated approach that uses satellite radar and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT).The team started with Sentinel-1 radar satellites to identify large-.scale anomalies(反常现象)from space.When it detected something of interest,they followed up with ERT,which sends electrical currents between a series of electrodes placed in the ground to create a three-dimensional model of subsurface structures based on how different materials conduct or resist electricity.This technique has been likened to an underground "CT scan." The scans showed that while the upper layers contained remains from later historical periods,a large,well-defined structure lay at a depth of between three and six meters,dating back about 2,600 years.At this stage,the researchers thought it could be a large tomb or temple.Guided by these results,they carried out a small excavation,which uncovered mudbrick walls and religious artifacts where the sensors had predicted. The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of combining geophysical measurements and remote sensing data,which can accurately detect buried settlements in a complex region.The researchers now plan to expand these surveys with larger equipment to reach even deeper,older levels and they believe their integrated approach can be used to map other archaeological sites before anyone has to pick up a shovel. 32.What is the primary purpose of the technology used in the study? A.To uncover ancient artifacts without disturbing the site. B.To assist archaeologists in identifying where to excavate. C.To examine the historical layers of the Buto site in detail. D.To replace traditional excavation with advanced imaging tools. 33.Why is traditional excavation at Buto considered challenging? A.The site contains remains from multiple historical periods. B.The mudbrick structures are too fragile to survive excavation C.The equipment required is not available for large-scale digging. D.The deeper layers are hidden beneath later deposits and groundwater. 34.What is the role of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)in the research? A.It generates a 3D image of underground structures. B.It detects large-scale anomalies from satellite images. C.It removes obstacles that block access to deeper layers. D.It determines whether a site contains valuable artifacts. 35.What can be inferred about the integrated approach used by the researchers? A.It will completely replace traditional excavation. B.It enables more efficient archaeological exploration. C.It is mainly useful for studying surface-level remains. D.It combines satellite radar with ground-based methods. 1 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) Each night,as the world quiets,the body slips into sleep.36..Yet,when treating sleep as sacred,not optional,you transform the simple act into a spiritual practice that nurtures both body and soul each night. Circadian rhythm as sacred rhythm Circadian rhythm,your body's natural clock,regulates your sleep,appetite,mood,and energy.It's recommended to support your internal rhythm by turning evenings into intentional,restorative practices.Warm,dim lighting,calming sounds and scents,and phone- free moments signal your body and mind that it's time to unwind.37. A chance for your soul to play While you sleep,your soul gets to do what it can't during daily life.Sometimes,you may find renewal through stillness,allowing the spirit to recharge.38. At times, your inner landscape may bring gentle messages of reassurance,wisdom and unseen support from loved ones or spirit guides. Sleep as a form of meditation(冥想) Like meditation,sleep offers a quiet inward path for spiritual healing and inner awareness.Dreams act as mirrors of the subconscious,revealing emotional patterns and unspoken truths.39..It can clear mental burdens and allow each day to begin with renewed clarity. 40. Dreams provide creative inspiration and can act as spiritual guides.By noticing patterns, symbols,and repeated themes,you can uncover insights into your emotions,challenges,and life path.Some traditions even view dreams as a form of communion with higher consciousness,offering guidance and subtle messages that support personal growth. A.A mirror of daily life B.Dreams'work and inner guidance C.Sleep also serves as a mental reset D.This state of deep rest is when true healing begins E.It is often viewed merely as a routine physical necessity F.These cozy sensory cues naturally harmonize our inner clock G.On other nights,your soul may wander,exploring the imagination 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每题1分，满分15分) e The people of the Makah Nation have lived on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula for thousands ofyears.They call themselves Kwi-dich-cha-at,which41"people who live by rocks and seagulls."The shorter name of Makah,given to them by neighboring Native American peoples,means"generous with food." Before the white settlers arrived in the American Northwest,the Makah hunted gray and humpback whales from canoes made from the western red cedar tree.Whales 42 meat,blubber(),and bone for food,oil,and utensils.The Makah enjoyed a lively trade in whale products with other Native Americans and later with an intensity and efficiency that quickly43the numbers of these creatures.The Makah relationship to the whales,on the other hand,was as much 44 as material.Whales and whaling were 45 in their songs and dances.Images of whales were 46 into blankets and baskets and carved in stone and wood.By the 1920s,with local whales on the brink()of47, the Makah stopped hunting them altogether. Through48preservation measures,whales returned to the waters off the Olympic Peninsula soon.In the 1970s,archeologists discovered many objects that confirmed the long and significant relationship between the Makah and whales.This awareness 49 a cultural resurgence()that included a focus on traditional foods and the health problems that some people linked to changes in the Makah diet,especially the 50 of sea mammal meat from it. Eventually,the Makah decided to resume hunting whales.51 their plans faced strong opposition from different groups,they cited an 1885 treaty(signed with the US government that 52 the right to continue this practice.After years of planning,the Makah scheduled the first hunt for the late fall of 1998.They succeeded in bringing in a gray whale about six months later.Today the Makah hunt whales in the 53 way. Divers enter the water and tie the killed whale's jaws shut to prevent the animal from sinking.The whales are finally towed to shore and cut into pieces54traditional rituals().The blubber and meat is distributed among Makah families.No part of the whale can be sold 55,although artifacts that Makah carvers make from bones are often available for purchase. 41.A.guides B.boasts C.means D.indicates 42.A.provided B.produced C.confused D.wasted 43.A.decreased B.increased C.limited D.divided 44.A.artificial B.theoretical C.spiritual D.physical 45.A.rhythm B.subjects C.influence D.targets 46.A.put B.transferred C.printed D.woven 9 47A.extinction B.collapse C.destruction D.disaster 48.A.simple B.moderate C.aggressive D.contemporary 49.A.contributed to B.added to C.referred to D.responded to 50.A.abundance B.disappearance C.diversity D.familiarity 51.A.Unless B.Before C.If D.Although 52.A.demanded B.had C.contained D.guaranteed 53.A.convenient B.traditional C.practical D.proper 54.A.with regard to B.in accordance with C.in place of D.at the cost of 55.A.globally B.secretly C.commercially D.cheaply 第二节（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下短文，作空H处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Yiwu:The world's Supermarket Known locally as the city that never sleeps in business,Yiwu has transformed from a poverty-stricken56(agriculture)county into a global trading hub in just four decades.Today,the Yiwu International Trade Market covers an area of over 6.4 million square meters,57(house)more than 75,000 shops and 2.1 million types of products. Every year,over 600,000 foreign buyers visit Yiwu,about 15,000 of 58 choose to stay and do business there,making Yiwu a 59 (true) international city.60 sets Yiwu apart is its ability to innovate.In recent years,it 61 (adopt)digital technology in its management.The "Chinagoods" online platform allows international customers to shop without leaving their offices. In 2025,Yiwu launched its sixth-generation market-the Global Digital Trade Center.This new center,62 (equip)with cutting-edge digital infrastructure, enables real-time communication and live streaming with 63 (client) worldwide. Furthermore,the Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe Railway Express,which started in 2014,ships goods to over 50 countries,acting as a modern "iron camel caravan".By 10 constantly adapting to global demand,Yiwu proves that even a city 64 direct access to the sea can become 65vital link in the global supply chain. A popular saying among local merchants captures this inclusive spirit:"There are no strangers in Yiwu-only friends who haven't done business together yet." 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第·节（满分15分） 假定你是李华。你的外国笔友Mak在邮件说，学被摄影比赛中有幅作品因使 用AI技术生成而被取消参评资格。请你回复邮件谈谈你对这事件的看法及理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark, Thanks for sharing the disqualified photo case with me. Yours, Li Hua 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。 11 It was a bitterly cold,snow-choked Christmas Eve when Yvonne White got a call from an unknown number.A strange,calm voice on the other end of the line said,"Hi.You don't know me,but I have your brother."It was Aughtry,a woman who would soon become the lifeline for Yvonne's brother,Joey-a gentle,mentally disabled man with a deep love for baseball and a lifelong routine as a cinema caretaker. Days earlier,as the worst winter storm in decades bore down,Yvonne had repeatedly warned Joey not to leave his group home.He'd promised to stay put,but the familiar pull of his routine proved too strong.He wandered out into the rapidly worsening white-out, heading toward the cinema where he'd worked for over twenty years,only to get lost within blocks.Hours later,he collapsed exhausted in a snowbank,his cries of pain cutting through the howling wind. Aughtry,a mother of three,heard his screams from inside her home.Without hesitation,she and her son braved the blinding storm,following the sound until they found Joey,half-frozen and barely conscious,his hands already swollen with severe frostbite.They carried him inside,carefully peeled off his ice-caked clothes,and spent hours warming him with a hair dryer and blankets,his body still trembling violently.Joey,in his delirium( )was surprisingly able to recite Yvonne's phone number from memory.When Aughtry finally reached her,Yvonne could only listen in terror,trapped indoors by the impassable snow and ice outside. For the following two days,Aughtry and her family provided continuous care for Joey, but it was just getting worse and worse.They made several urgent calls to emergency services,describing the severity of his condition.Each time,they were told that all major roads were blocked,covered by a thick layer of ice,making it impossible for emergency vehicles to navigate the area.Assistance was nowhere to be found. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph1:Desperate,Aughtry turned to social media for help. Paragraph2:When Yvonne finally reached the hospital,she found Joey chatting with Aughtry. 12 郑州外国语学校2025-2026学年高一下期期中试卷 英 语 答 案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 CABAB 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 CABBA 16-20 CAACA 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 21-23 DBC 24-27 ACBD 28-31 CBBD 32-35 BDAB 36-40 EFGCB 第三部分 基础知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 41-45 CAACB 46-50 DACAB 51-55 DDBBC 56．agricultural 57．housing 58．whom 59．truly 60．What 61．has adopted 62．equipped 63．clients 64．without 65．a 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） (1)Dear mark, Thanks for sharing the disqualified photo case with me. The reason why I support the school’s decision is that photography contests should celebrate genuine human creativity and skill, not algorithmic generation. Therefoer, it is required that participants follow fair-play rules and respect the original purpose of such events. What matters most is that AI-generated images, though impressive, lack the photographer’s personal effort and real-life moment capture. Originality and authenticity should be the core values of artistic competitions. Not only does AI break these principles, but it also creates an uneven playing field for those who use cameras alone. From my point of view, AI can be a helpful tool for editing, but crossing the line into full generation violates the spirit of photography. Therefore, I fully support the school’s arrangement. Looking forward to your early reply. Best wishes, Li Hua (2)Dear Mark, Thanks for sharing the disqualified photo case with me. From my perspective, the school’s decision is reasonable and justifiable, which is in line with the original purpose of the photography competition. Photography, as a modern art form, requires more than professional skills and careful observation. It embodies the photographer’s unique feelings and creative ideas. However, AI-generated works, relying on algorithms rather than personal efforts, fail to reflect the core spirit of photography. What’s more, it is unfair to those participants who spend a lot of time taking and polishing their photos. Therefore, I fully support the school’s arrangement, which can effectively protect the enthusiasm of genuine photographers and uphold the fairness and authenticity of photography. Best wishes, Li Hua (1)Desperate, Aughtry turned to social media for help. Posting a quick update on social media, she was surprised by the powerful response. Within hours, her post was shared thousands of times. She was anxiously waiting for any sign of help when a local off-duty nurse with a four-wheel-drive truck arrived at her door. Into the truck went Joey and Aughtry, shivering and wrapped in thick blankets. The nurse drove carefully over the icy roads, finally getting them to the nearest hospital. When Yvonne finally reached the hospital, she found Joey chatting with Aughtry. Sitting by the window with his hands bandaged, Joey smiled weakly when Aughtry held a cup of soup for him. Yvonne was about to thank Aughtry when Joey interrupted, saying, “She knows all about baseball!” Not only had this stranger saved her brother’s life, but she had also stayed with him through the nightmare. It was not until that moment that Yvonne finally realized that true kindness often comes from ordinary people who choose to act when help seems impossible. (2) Desperate, Aughtry turned to social media for help. She posted a live video online, detailing Joey’s dangerous condition and her exact address, adding that she had exhausted all options for getting medical help. “I’m asking for help from whoever,” she continued, “This man needs serious help.” Before long, the message spread rapidly among nearby neighbors, who were deeply concerned and rushed to help without hesitation. Some showed up to plow around Aughtry’s home. Others with private vehicles volunteered to brave the fierce snowstorm. With great care and patience, the warm-hearted neighbors gently lifted him into the car and headed slowly but steadily toward the nearest hospital, fighting against the strong wind and heavy snow. When Yvonne finally reached the hospital, she found Joey chatting with Aughtry. Yvonne was overwhelmed with relief and appreciation that her big brother was safe and sound. Without a word, she embraced Aughtry tightly. The woman returned the hug firmly, her hands gentle but steady. Yvonne’s voice was thick with emotion as she repeated her thanks. Aughtry smiled softly, saying it was the joint effort of the whole neighborhood. It was far from the holiday she had hoped for, but amid the suffering and misfortune, Yvonne found a silver lining. On that freezing Christmas Eve, the stranger opened up her home and her heart, creating the warmest miracle with a collective effort. 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $