山西方山县高级中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷

方山县高级中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 时间：120分钟；满分：150分 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 阅读理解：（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；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 China covers a large land and there are 56 ethnic groups in it. So China has many types of Chinese food with different but mouth-watering flavor (风味). In general, Chinese food can be mainly divided into eight cuisines (菜系). Let’s have a look at some of them. Sichuan cuisine is hot, spicy and sour. It has something to do with the wet weather of that area and people need hot food to stay away from the wet. There are many popular dishes that stand for Sichuan cuisine like Kung Pao Chicken. Zhejiang cuisine is from the local dishes of Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing. Food in Zhejiang has a pleasant smell and it tastes fresh. And most of the dishes are perfectly made. If you visit Zhejiang, you must taste Dongpo Pork. Fujian cuisine often uses materials from the sea to cook. It tastes light and the color is beautiful. You can enjoy different kinds of soup in Fujian, because many dishes of Fujian cuisine are served in soup, like Fo Tiao Qiang. Shandong cuisine is very famous in northern China. It includes much seafood which tastes light and fresh. It is also the symbol of cooking culture along the Yellow River. Its most famous dish is Sweet and Sour Carp. 1. Sichuan cuisine helps local people ________. A. become strong B. keep away from the wet C. stay cool D. prevent hunger 2. Both of the materials of Fujian cuisine and Shandong cuisine mainly come from ________. A. the sea B. the field C. the mountain D. the space 3. From the passage, we can learn that ________. A. most of the Chinese prefer Sichuan cuisine B. visitors can enjoy different kinds of soup in Zhejiang C. different cuisines are formed because of different living conditions D. There aren’t many kinds of cuisines in China B Once upon a time, a young man wanted to go to a village on business. Halfway there was a mountain. Before he left home, his family warned him to stay calm and climb onto trees if he was in face of beasts(野兽). In this way, the beasts couldn’t do anything to him. The young man remembered these words and began his trip. He walked for a long time carefully and found no beasts were out there. He thought his family’s worries were unnecessary. And he became relaxed as he walked. Just at that moment, he saw a fierce(凶猛的) tiger running to him and he climbed onto a tree nearby at once. The tiger roared(咆哮) around the tree and even jumped to reach the man. The young man was too scared to hold the tree and fell right on the back of the tiger. Full of fear, he had to hold the tiger tightly. The tiger thought that must be a giant beast. So it was afraid and started running madly. People on the road didn’t know what had happened and said, “Look at the young man. He is riding a tiger!” “Cool!” “Superman!” Hearing these words, the young man was very angry. “Why can’t they see I’m suffering a lot? Don’t they understand I am in fear and almost scared to death?” he said to himself. 4. Why did the young man go to the village? A. To travel B. To visit friends. C. On business. D. For holiday. 5. How did the young man feel when he saw the tiger? A. Excited B. Scared. C. Surprised. D. Bored. 6. Why was the tiger afraid? A. It was old and weak. B. The young man was very strong. C. It thought people around would kill it. D. It mistook the young man for a giant beast. 7. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. People on the road were wise. B. The young man was very brave. C. We shouldn’t admire others blindly. D. The young man shouldn’t listen to his family. C China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu — animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE). Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language. 8. What is one of the main reasons for China’s ancient civilisation continuing into modern times? A. The long history of picture-based symbols. B. The development of different Chinese dialects. C. The Chinese writing system. D. The art of Chinese calligraphy. 9. What were “longgu” in ancient China? A. A kind of ancient written language. B. Animal bones and shells with carved symbols. C. Classic works written by ancient Chinese. D. Symbols used in the Shang Dynasty. 10. Why did the Chinese writing system develop in one direction after Qinshihuang unified China? A. He made the seven states use the same writing system. B. People stopped using different dialects and characters. C. Chinese calligraphy became an important art form. D. The classic works were widely read by people. 11. What can we learn from the passage about written Chinese? A. It has no connection with China’s ancient civilisation. B. It can’t be understood by people who speak different dialects. C. It helps connect China’s present with its past. D. It only became part of Chinese culture in modern time. D Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, considered several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960. The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In 1961, German engineers moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project. When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow. The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. The best example is shown by UNESCO, which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution. 12. Why did the Egyptian government decide to build a new dam across the Nile in the 1950s? A. To attract more tourists. B. To control floods, produce electricity, and provide water to farmers. C. To replace old temples with modern buildings. D. To show the power of the Egyptian government. 13. What was the main problem with building the dam? A. It would be too expensive for the government to afford. B. It would take too long to complete. C. It would damage many temples and cultural relics. D. It would not provide enough electricity. 14. How did the experts save the temples from the water? A. They built walls around the temples to keep the water out. B. They collected money to repair the temples after the dam was built. C. They asked the government to stop building the dam. D. They moved the temples to a safer place piece by piece. 15. What does the story of the Aswan Dam project tell us? A. Old things should always be replaced by new ones. B. It is possible for countries to work together to solve difficult problems. C. Building dams is always harmful to cultural heritage. D. Only the United Nations can protect cultural sites. 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 How to Meet New People Everybody knows that first impressions are important. If you want to know how to meet people, just follow these steps. ●Live in the moment. To meet new people, the first thing you have to do is to enjoy the present moment of the new conversation. Let go of your expectations and fears. ___16___ When you meet a new person, don’t ask yourself, “How do I look?” or “How do I sound?” Instead, ask, “What would this person like to talk about?” “What matters to this person?” ● ___17___ If you keep up your confidence, people feel that you’re a person who is worth talking to. You should be confident before you walk into a room with new people in it and build your confidence as the conversation goes along. Just smile, talk about the things that you love, and show everyone that you love who you are, where you are, and what you do. ___18___ Stand tall, maintain eye contact, and don’t fidget with your hands or look at the floor. When you introduce yourself, speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard. ●Be positive. ___19___You should smile from time to time. Talk about the things you love, the things that make you happy, and your interests to keep people engaged. Don’t talk about your long-standing hatred for a certain person. ___20___ The occasional “That’s so true!” or “I know exactly what you mean!” will be far more positive. A. Stay confident. B. Body language can help you stay confident. C. Don’t ask for the person’s number in the middle of the conversation. D. Don’t nod and agree with what the person is saying every five seconds. E. Communicate in a fun and casual way. F. Maintaining a positive attitude will make people want to talk to you. G. They can prevent a conversation from going smoothly. 第二部分 语言运用：（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） Last year, when I first entered senior high school, I was very shy and lacked ___21___. I often sat alone in the classroom during breaks. My life changed when David ___22___ to our class. David was a very active and ___23___ person. He loved to ___24___ new things and always had a positive ___25___ towards life. One day, he saw me sitting alone and came over to ___26___ me. “Hi, I’m David. Why not join us for basketball?” he said with a warm smile. His words ___27___ me to step out of my comfort zone. From that day on, we became good friends. He always pushed me to try my best in both study and sports. He helped me ___28___ that I had the ___29___ to do better. With his ___30___, I became more confident. Our friendship was not only about having fun. We also ___31___ serious topics together. Once, we had a group project about cultural heritage. David was very ___32___ and did a lot of research. He taught me to be more ___33___ for my work. We worked hard and created a great presentation. Our teacher praised us for our extra effort. Now, I am a completely different person. I am no longer that shy boy. I have learned the ___34___ of friendship and courage. Thanks to David, I have ___35___ a whole new world of possibilities. 21. A. confidence B. power C. knowledge D. experience 22. A. replied B. referred C. returned D. transferred 23. A. responsible B. curious C. nervous D. formal 24. A. explore B. ignore C. avoid D. doubt 25. A. attitude B. reply C. reaction D. opinion 26. A. greet B. follow C. invite D. respect 27. A. forced B. reminded C. challenged D. encouraged 28. A. hope B. realize C. suggest D. imagine 29. A. right B. ability C. chance D. goal 30. A. help B. rule C. promise D. secret 31. A. looked for B. talked about C. gave up D. put away 32. A. serious B. patient C. careful D. brave 33. A. famous B. ready C. sorry D. responsible 34. A. cost B. value C. price D. risk 35. A. discovered B. left C. built D. forgotten 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。 In China’s central province of Shaanxi, Xi’ an is primarily known ____36____ the Terracotta Army. But the city wall, on this Saturday evening, is where all the action is. “The city walls tended to perform three main functions: defense, flood protection, and show of imperial might,” says Kenneth Swope, professor of history at the University of Southern Mississippi. The Xi’an wall, ____37____(date) back to the Tang dynasty, is a famous landmark. The city wall ____38____(run) for 13.7 km and measures 12 meters in height and 15 meters in ____39____(wide). Four main gates face each direction, and there are 14 minor gates in between. Swope also says that the more ____40____(power) the rulers, the higher and more impressive the walls. This ____41____(certain) makes sense for Xi’an (formerly Chang’an), ____42____ important city through early imperial times, serving as capital for the Han, Sui, and Tang ____43____(dynasty). Xi’an is also the starting point of the network of trading routes known as the Silk Road. It was a planned city, built with a wall surrounding it in a complete, rectangular(矩形的)shape. Even today, for some, it is possible ____44____(walk) the entire length of the wall ____45____ goes all the way around the city without a break. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Frank给你发了一封电子邮件，告诉你他想在今年暑假进行一次中国之旅，但是他对中国不是很了解。请你给他回复一封电子邮件，至少选择三个方面给他的旅行提出建议（食物，景点，习俗，交通和语言问题），帮助他度过一个愉快的假期吧！ 注意： 1．词数80左右，开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Frank, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your sincerely Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 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。 Lily was excited because today was her first day of school after a long summer break. She couldn’t wait to see her friends and meet her new teacher. She quickly got dressed in her favorite blue dress and had a delicious breakfast with her parents. They could tell how excited she was, and they wished her a fantastic first day of school. As Lily entered her classroom, she saw her friends Sarah, Ben, and Emma. They greeted each other with big hugs and shared stories about their summer adventures. Just as they were catching up, their teacher, Mrs. Johnson, walked in with a warm smile. Mrs. Johnson introduced herself and began the day by playing a fun ice-breaking game. She asked everyone to pair up with someone they didn’t know well. Lily looked around the room and noticed a new girl sitting by herself. Lily approached (靠近) the new girl and introduced herself, learning that her name was Maya, and she had just moved to the town. Maya seemed shy at first, but as Lily started talking, she couldn’t help but smile. The two girls quickly became friends. During the break, Lily introduced Maya to her other friends. They all played together, laughing and having a great time. Maya felt happy to have found such welcoming friends on her first day at a new school. The school day went by in a flash, and Lily was joyful to discover all the exciting things she would be learning in second grade. Mrs. Johnson told them they would be reading interesting stories, exploring the secrets of math, and even starting a science project! As the weeks went by, Lily and Maya became inseparable (不可分开的). They shared secrets, helped each other with schoolwork, and had many adventures during the break. Their friendship grew stronger every day. One day, Lily noticed that Maya seemed sad. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个词左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 When asked what was wrong, Maya said she was having difficulty with math. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the last day, Lily’s class had a special celebration for progress and kindness. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 方山县高级中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 高一年级英语试卷 时间：120分钟；满分：150分 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 阅读理解：（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 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 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. B 19. F 20. D 第二部分 语言运用：（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. A 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. for 37. dating 38. runs 39. width 40. powerful 41. certainly 42. an 43. dynasties 44. to walk 45. which/that 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Frank, I’m thrilled to hear you’re coming to China this summer! Here are some practical tips for your trip. First, try local delicacies like dumplings and Peking Duck — they taste amazing. Second, visit iconic spots such as the Great Wall and West Lake to enjoy stunning scenery. Besides, learn simple polite gestures, which helps respect local customs. What’s more, high-speed trains are fast and convenient for traveling between cities. If you have language trouble, translation apps will be helpful. Wish you a wonderful time in China! Yours sincerely Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 When asked what was wrong, Maya said she was having difficulty with math. The second-grade lessons felt too confusing, and she was afraid to fall behind. Lily squeezed her hand and said, ‌“I’ll help you every day after school!” They used colorful stickers to practice addition and turned subtraction into little games. Slowly, Maya started solving problems on her own, and her sad face turned into a big smile. She even began raising her hand in math class, making Lily feel proud. On the last day, Lily’s class had a special celebration for progress and kindness. Mrs. Johnson praised Maya for her great improvement in math and then looked at Lily. ‌“Lily’s kindness helped Maya find her confidence,” she said, handing Lily a small ‌“Best Friend” badge. Maya gave Lily a handmade card that read, ‌“Thank you for making me feel at home.” The two girls hugged, knowing their friendship was the most wonderful thing they’d gained that year. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $