内蒙古杭锦后旗奋斗中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

奋斗中学2025--2026--2高二期中考试 英语试题 注意事项： 1.本试卷分听力和笔试两部分。考生先作答听力部分（1-20小题），然后作答笔试部分（21小题开始）。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在相应位置。本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.考生将听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上，笔试部分答案写在英语笔试答题卡上。写在试卷上无效。 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. Why was Karen unable to go to Jennifer’s party? A. She had to go to a cinema. B. She was locked in the house. C. She was too sleepy to go out. 2.What is the probable relationship between Mary and the woman? A. Strangers. B. Co-workers. C. Old classmates. 3.When will the woman probably go to Chicago? A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. Two days later. 4.Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To get a bag delivered. B.To make friends with him. C. To advise him to go abroad. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A history class. B. A kind of food C. An ancient dynasty. 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段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At the woman’s home. B. In a taxi. C. At the airport. 7.When will the woman’s flight take off? A. At 2:00 pm B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 6:00pm. 听第7段录音，回答第8,9题。 8.What do the speakers think of the visit to the park? A. Disappointing B. Enjoyable. C. Stressful 9.What does Amy plan to do tomorrow night? A. Attend a party. B. Do some cleaning. C. Study for an exam. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. When will the man go to Benny’s Chop House? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday, 11.Who will have dinner with the man? A. His family. B. A couple. C. His students. 12.What will the man do next? A. Cancel his reservation. B. Provide personal information. C. Find a table in the smoking area. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13.What does the man usually read now? A. Newspapers. B. Magazines. C. Online news. 14.How many different kinds of pizzas does the machine offer? A. Four. B. Five. C. Seven. 15.What does the woman say about the machine? A. It is quite necessary. B. It might not be popular. C. It will certainly succeed. 16.What is an advantage of the machine according to the man? A. Its 24-hour service. B. Tasty food made by it. C. The low production cost. 听听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.When did Mr.Carle pass away? A. At the age of 55. B. At the age of 70. C. At the age of 91. 18.Which is Mr.Carle’s best-known book? A. The Grouchy Ladybug. B.The Very Hungry Caterpillar. C. Papa,Please Get the Moon for Me. 19.Who are most of Mr.Carle’s books intended for? A. Children. B. Adults, C. Elderly people. 20.Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To recommend a school program. B. To encourage students to read books. C. To remember a famous author and artist. 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 Speciality Museums in Europe National Railway Museum, York Home to locomotives (火车头) and a collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Immerse yourself in stories from centuries of railway history and explore a million railway-related objects to know the importance of it during times of war. Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM FREE ENTRY Maritime Museum, Jersey You can’t fail to enjoy the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea. Full of interacting items experience life aboard ship in a cabin. Lots to open, press, turn and even design a ship by yourself. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment. Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Admission: $40 per adult; $25 per child (6-18 years) Anne Frank House, Amsterdam The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. As a visitor, you experience this story through an audio tour, quotes, photos, videos, and original items. Opening hours: Daily 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Admission: $30 per adult/youth; $25 per child (4-12 years) Vasa Museum, Stockholm The Vasa ship capsized and sank on its first voyage in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was recovered and put into the museum. The story of the king’s beautiful, yet terrifying ship fascinates people of all ages. Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Admission: $38. Free entry for children. 21. How much should a couple with a 10-year-old child pay for admission to the Maritime Museum, Jersey? A. $40. B. $80. C. $105. D. $75. 22. What can visitors do at the Anne Frank House? A. Watch railway engineering shows. B. Design ships by themselves. C. Enjoy free entry all day. D. Learn about a girl’s life during World War Ⅱ. 23. What do National Railway Museum and Vasa Museum have in common? A. They are open to the public every day. B. They display war-related collections. C. They tell historical stories about the transport. D. They offer discounted admission for children. B Over the years, as I dealt with the pressure of finishing my Ph.D. and starting my post-doctor, I had grown more competitive. I pushed myself to be the first to generate thrilling results and to publish in high-impact journals. Those who could have been partners became competitors I hated. But the effect of this competitive character was exactly the opposite of what I had hoped for. When I encountered scientific problems, I thought I had to solve them myself instead of asking for help. The pressure became overwhelming. I began to feel alone and lost. I became less and less productive. I emailed my tutors, explaining that I had put myself second and the job first for too long. They told me that I wasn’t the first academic to feel that way, and that I wouldn’t be the last. They agreed that I should take the time I needed to take care of myself. So, with my tutors’ support and an uncertain future, I left. Back home, I spent time with family and friends and opened up about my struggles. At first, I was ashamed. But the more I talked about my demons, the more other people told me about their own. I also started to receive emails from my workmates. After a few lines asking how I was, many expressed worries about how they were managing the stress of academic life. Vulnerable researchers were sticking their heads out of their shells. Our relationships deepened. I began to feel less alone. Three months later, I was prepared to go back to the science that I loved, and I now had a foundation to be more open with my colleagues. I understood that we all struggle sometimes, and that collaboration can be more powerful than competition. With a bit of time, collaboration has replaced competition. Working with others and seeking help doesn’t weaken my value or contributions; it means we can all win. I no longer feel lonely and unhappy. 24. How did the author feel after adopting a competitive approach? A. Overwhelmed and alone. B. Ashamed and annoyed. C.Motivated and productive. D. Empowered and successful. 25. Why did the writer take a break? A. He was always the last. B. He cared about himself too late. C. He got serious homesick. D. He needed some time to readjust. 26. What does “poking their heads out of their shells” mean in paragraph 4 ? A. Competing with others fiercely. B. Hiding their true feelings inside. C. Leaving their positions to have a rest. D. Opening up about their own struggles. 27. Why does the author write the passage? A. To describe her stress in scientific research. B. To show the importance of strict self-demand. C. To share her shift from competition to cooperation. D. To explain her ways to publish papers in top journals. C Many of us are lucky enough to have some degree of choice over what we eat. But are the decisions we make about our diet as free as we assume? It appears we’re hugely influenced by other people — especially those closest to us — when it comes to what we eat. Research has found that the closer and stronger two people’s connection is, the more control they have over each other’s food choices. This means social signals generally encourage us to eat more. Being around healthy eaters may guide you to eat healthier as well, though. Eating habits are also affected by what we see. “There is proof that, if you see pictures of food, that visual stimulation can inspire your desire to eat,” says a UK scientist, Suzanne Higgs. Social media is one place where visual and social signals meet. Evidence shows if friends in your social network post regularly about particular types of food, it could lead you to copy them, for better or for worse. And research indicates that social media might be changing our relationship with food, making us think differently about what we eat. “If all your friends on social media are posting pictures of themselves consuming fast food, it’s going to set a norm that eating fast food is what people do,” says Higgs. Research suggests we’re more likely to be attracted by photos of fast food, especially some rich in saturated fat (饱和脂肪), which can make us feel good, says Ethan Pancer, a professor in Canada. Humans are biologically prepared to seek out high-calorie food — an ability that helped our ancestors survive when they searched for food. “Healthier foods are often seen as boring in comparison, and processed food is considered ‘cool’,” a researcher from France, Tina Tessitore, adds that, “In advertising, you see unhealthy food in social settings — people having a barbeque with friends, for example, while healthy food usually focuses more on the nutritional value. If you saw friends eating salad together, it wouldn’t seem so true.” All of the findings are bothering researchers about the effects of social media, whether good or bad. 28. What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs? A. To say food pictures are harmful to us. B. To tell people to stop eating unhealthy food. C. To explain why people like eating with friends. D. To show our food choices aren’t as free as we think. 29. Which of the statements might Suzanne Higgs agree with? A. Social media fast-food posts affect diet habits. B. Surfing the Internet makes you copy others’ meals. C. Social media affects diet more than close friends do. D. Seeing familiar food photos stops you from eating more. 30. What can we infer from the passage? A. Feeling good is why we need to eat food. B. Fast food is necessary for today’s survival. C. Humans are born to pick high-calorie food. D. You’re easily urged to choose food by experts. 31. What might the author focus on in the following paragraph? A. Internet stars advertise processed food. B. Public debate food safety and nutrition. C. Researchers test netizens’ salad acceptance. D. Researchers further study social media’s diet impact. D Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so-called “digital dementia” — that depending on digital technology throughout our life might harm cognitive (认知的) functioning in our later years. But new research indicates this view doesn’t appear to be true, at least for the “digital pioneer” generation who first routinely used smartphones, computers and the Internet — and who are now reaching the age when cognitive decline often starts to appear. In a paper published on Monday in Nature Human Behaviour researchers analyzed 57 studies of digital technology use and cognitive function in more than 400,000 older adults across the world. They found that people in the “digital pioneer” generation who engaged more with digital technology did not have higher rates of cognitive decline. In fact, technology use was associated with lower rates of cognitive decline. One reason some researchers worried about “digital dementia” was previous research that linked television viewing, a passive activity, with negative outcomes such as an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症). “On the surface, most computer or smartphone screentime might seem similarly passive,” says the new paper’s co- author Michael Scullin, a neuroscience researcher at Baylor University. “But for this group of middle-aged and older adults, phones and computers have been used for mentally stimulating activities and for social connections, such as solving puzzles, engaging with the news, chatting with friends, or using reminders and alarms to help with daily activities.” “This study provides a strong challenge to the widespread fears about ‘digital dementia’ and highlights the potential of technology as a tool for cognitive enrichment,” says Chiara Scarampi, a neuroscientist at the University of Geneva, who was not involved with the study. “Digital dementia” has always felt like a catchy but overstated concept to me,” she adds.“ Cognitive offloading — using tools like reminders or GPS — is not harmful by nature. In fact, it can free up cognitive resources for more complex tasks.” 32. What do we know about the “digital pioneer” generation? A. They are addicted to digital technology. B. They start using digital tools at an old age. C. They are the first to use digital tools regularly. D. They start suffering from sharp cognitive decline. 33. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The widespread use of digital tools. B. The challenge to “digital dementia” fears. C. The great complexity of mental activities. D. The meaning of the previous research finding. 34. What is Scarampi’s attitude toward “digital dementia”? A. Supportive. B. Tolerant. C. Critical. D. Uncertain. 35. Which of the following could be the best title for the text? A. “Digital Dementia”: A Widely Accepted Theory B. More Screen Time, Better Brain Function for the Elderly C. Passive Activities Are Key to Protecting Older Adults’ Memory D. New Study: Regular Tech Use Benefits Seniors’ Cognitive Health 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。 The Secret to Taking Great Notes Taking good notes is important for learning. However, writing down every word you hear is not helpful. Here are some easy ways to take better notes. One popular way is the Cornell Method. It divides your paper into three parts: a key words area, a note-taking area, and a summary area. 36 In class, take notes in the main part. After class, write key words or questions in the small part. Finally, write a short summary at the bottom. This way helps you remember things longer. For students who like pictures and connections, Mind Mapping is a good way to organize information. Start with the main topic in the middle and draw lines for important subjects. 37 You can use colors, signs, and arrows to show connections easily. No matter which way you use, the most important thing is to think actively. Don’t just copy information quietly. 38 This makes you understand and remember the information at once. Of course, the best way is the one that works for you. You can use the Cornell Method for classes and Mind Mapping for thinking of ideas. 39 40 Look through your notes in 24 hours. This helps you keep information in your long-term memory and makes exam preparation easier. A. Then, add smaller lines for more details. B. Some students hate taking notes in old ways. C. Reviewing your notes often is very important. D. Instead, write the information in your own easy words. E. This clear structure helps you take notes and think better. F. You can also mix different ways to make your own note-taking style. G. Taking notes quickly needs good listening skills. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I remember a moment when I felt like everything was falling apart. At fifteen years old, I found myself in a hospital bed, unable to 41 . It was a result of an accident during a fishing trip with a friend. My 42 of becoming an athlete was broken along with my backbone. I pushed away my loved ones and struggled to 43 my new reality. Returning home, I faced the challenge of getting around in a wheelchair. At first, I let my 44 get in the way, refusing to ask for help even when it 45 missing out on experiences I enjoyed. 46 , I realized that accepting help from others was not a sign of weakness but a necessary step towards 47 my independence and happiness. A turning point came when I met a friend who saw potential in me. He 48 me to try wheelchair sports and find joy in a new form of athleticism. I took up table tennis and, to my surprise, I 49 in it. My skills improved rapidly, and soon I was participating in the Wheelchair Games in Montreal, where I witnessed the incredible 50 of the athletes. Despite their physical disability, they trained for long hours, pushed through pains and never gave up. One incident that highlighted the daily obstacles faced by 51 people occurred when I encountered a girl struggling to jog up a hill. I didn’t let her struggle discourage me. With great 52 , I used humor to overcome the situation and challenge 53 attitudes. Looking back, I realize that the 54 was not the end of my life but the beginning of an incredible one. I am 55 for the support that has come my way. As I continue to work towards making a difference, I believe that my best day is yet to come. 41. A. breathe B. see C. hear D. move 42. A. memory B. ambition C. promise D. mission 43. A. depend on B. turn down C. adjust to D. figure out 44. A. worry B. pride C. desire D. envy 45. A. meant B. warned C. allowed D. deserved 46. A. Gradually B. Suddenly C. Fortunately D. Similarly 47. A. transforming B. rewarding C. regaining D. sacrificing 48. A. encouraged B. limited C. forced D. required 49. A. brought B. excelled C. believed D. majored 50. A. patience B. honesty C. humor D. endurance 51. A. wounded B. common C. disabled D. gifted 52. A. optimism B. harmony C. sympathy D. reputation 53. A. positive B. negative C. objective D. supportive 54. A. adventure B. conflict C. accident D. mistake 55. A. honored B. respected C. hopeful D. grateful 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。 Canadians Steve and Ivana told their vlog viewers that walking down a Chinese city street is so 56 (impress) and different that it’s hard to know where to start. The rise in tourist numbers comes as China 57 (loosen) its entry requirements recently. Citizens of 47 countries can now enter China visa-free for 30 days. Official data shows international tourist arrivals to Shanghai rose nearly 40% in H1 2025, with most travelers 58 (come) from South Korea, Thailand and Japan. “They feel coming to China is similar 59 how Chinese people once viewed trips to Europe and the US,” said Liu Xiangyan, 60 analyst at the China Tourism Academy. China has long aimed to be culturally and technologically appealing. Its tourist appeal grows as Chinese brands like Huawei’s nova series, a smartphone line 61 (make) by Huawei, and EV maker BYD gain global recognition. Chen Ming, 62 quit his app designer job to start a Chongqing tour agency, believes the city is perfect for the TikTok era. When American YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr. visited Chongqing in May, his live stream got 9.4 million views. 63 (expose) of this kind helps bring a new view of China to young foreign audiences. “Many are young now, 64 as they age, in their 20s and 30s, their impression of China will 65 (definite) differ from before,” Chen said. 第4部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英文报“Tech & Study”专栏正在举办“AI与英语学习”主题征文。请结合你自己的学习经历，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 你如何用AI辅助英语学习（如：改作文、练口语、查语法）； 2. 你的收获与感受； 3. 对同学们合理使用AI的建议。 词数：80左右 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 How I Use AI to Learn English ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 My parents always do embarrassing things! Usually, my dad sings silly songs or tells jokes before my friends. But weeks ago, my mom took that role. While shopping, my mom and I ran into my teacher, who mentioned that the school had no music teacher to help our class with a Winter Fair performance. Right then, my mom spoke up: “I know the perfect song and dance routine. I’ll teach the kids!” Before I could even say “Please don’t”, my mom had already agreed to come to my class at 9:30 every morning for a week. She is by no means a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only time my mom ever sings is in the shower. “Mom,” I said as we walked home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea?” “Of course!” she replied. “If we want the Fair to be a success, people need to step up and volunteer.” She laughed, “We’ll have fun!” “OK, kids!” my teacher announced at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to end silent reading a little early today, because a special guest is here to help us prepare a performance for the Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.” I looked up to find my mom standing at the front of the room, wearing the silliest hat I had ever seen. “I’m so excited to be here with you all!” my mom said. “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years ago. Here we go!” Oh please, oh please, I repeated in my head, let there be a fire drill, a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself — and me! But clearly, my mom didn’t care at all about looking silly. She turned on some background music and immediately started singing and dancing away. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 I just couldn’t believe that this was really taking place. ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ It turned out that my mom was really talented at performing. _________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语 期中考试 第7页 共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $