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江门市棠下中学2025-2026学年第二学期高一期中考试 英语科试卷 （满分150分考试用时120分钟) 第一部分.听力理解（共14小题，满分14分） 第一节：听下面段对话，每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟 的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒内从题中所给的A、B、C项中， 选出最佳选项并标在试卷相应位置。 听第一段对话，回答下列小题 1.Where is the Leaning Tower? A.In Rome. B.In Pisa. C.In Venice. 2.How many days will the woman probably spend in Venice? A.Two days. B.Five days. C.Seven days. 听第二段对话，回答下列小题 3.How are Luke's studies in engineering? A.Wonderful. B.Terrible C.Just so-so. 4.What will the specialists do? A.Write an article. B.Produce a report. C.Show career expectations. 听第三段对话，回答下列小题 5.What type of music has the man been teaching recently? A.Rock music. B.Pop music. C.Dance music songs 6.What does the woman play? A.The guitar. B.The piano. C.The violin. 7.Where will the man give classes? A.At a youth center. B.At a playground. C.At a park. 听第四段对话，回答下列小题 8.What are the most popular animals among children? A.Sea turtles. B.Dolphins C.Sharks. 9.Why will the man change to go on the tour next Saturday? A.He is busy this weekend. B.It will be much cheaper next weekend. C.Tickets for this weekend have been sold out. 10.When does the movie end? A.About 6:30 p.m. B.About 8:00 p.m. C.About 10:00.p.m. 11.What will the woman do tonight? A.Buy an air bed. B.Find her sleeping bag. C.Buy a sleeping bag. 听第五段对话，回答下列小题 12.How many people will get first prize? A.3 B.5 C.10 13.What can the second prize winner get? A.A camera B.A mobile phone C.A smartwatch 14.Where can people get the community's phone number? A.In the notice. B.On the Internet. C.In a public exhibition. 第二节听写短文。 听下面一篇短文，把所听到的内容写下来。短文共听三遍，第一遍正 常语速，第二遍逐句停顿，第三遍正常语速。（共1小题；满分6分) 15. 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 A Guide to New York City's Best Bookstores In the hot and crowded summer city.there's nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in Undoubtedly,a great bookstore can provide both relaxation and inspuation.Here are the must-visit bookstores in New York City: McNally Jackson MeNally Jackson is a beloved independent bookstore with muluple locations.known for its good selection and welcoming atmosphere.Besides offering a wide range of genres,many locations feature a cozy care wnere you can enjoy coffee.pastries,and light snacks while browsing or reading. The Mysterious Bookshop As the name suggests,The Mysterious Bookshop specialtzes in mystery.erime,and detective riction,offering a wide range of related books.The store regularlyhosts book signings and readings with well-known authors in the mystery genre,providing fans with opportunities to meet their favorite writers.The knowledgeable staff is passionate about mystery fiction and can provide personalized recommendations. Dashwood Books For those who love photography Dashwood Books is a hidden paradise on Bond Street Here you can find rare,limited,and out-ot-print photo books.Some days,you'll ever find bagain bins (located near tie back of the store,with options for less than 5 a pop.Fashion designers,such as Simone Rocha,have been known to wander to the store for inspiration. Chelsea Market's Posman Books Posman Books at Chelsea Market is a deugntful spot for book lovers hidden in one of NYC's most popular food markets.The store offers a good selection or bestseners,children's books,and unique gifts,making it a great place to pick up something special while exploring the market. 16.Which bookstore can provide some advice? A.McNallyJackson B.The Mysterious Bookshop C.Dashwood Books D.Chelsea Market's Posman Books 17.What unique feature does Posman Books have? A.A large selection of rare books. B.A wide collection of mystery novels. C.Special events with famous authors. D.A location within a food market. 18.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To promote online book shopping. B.To compare the service of some bookstores. C.To offer recommendations for bookstores.D.To discuss the history of some bookstores. 安 At 27,as a new mother,I had been wrestling with stress and worry which led me to explore acupuncture.A friend's firm recommendation inspired me to book my first session.I chose Ora,a clinic I had visited during its grand epening in 2020.drawn to nis environment and knowledgeable staff Though the cost-$130 for an initial 65-minute session-was high,I viewed it as an investnent ra my well-being. Before the appointment,I researched how to prepare:eating a meal to stabilize blood sugar 2 and avoiding medicine to ensure relaxation.Upon arrving at Ora,I was struck by the calming atmosphere.After a brief consultation with my acupuncturist,Sian James, who evaluated my lifestyle and health concerns,I changed into a towel and lay down.James checked my tongue,noting its red tip as a sign of stress,and explained how it guided her needle placement She inserted 10-13 thin needles into my forehead,wrists,chest,knees,and feet.The slight pain was tolcrable.and she explained that the selected points were targeted to stimulate my nervous system and relcase blochemicals(（生化药剂)to address stress.Once the needles were in place,I rested for 20-25 minutes in a dimly lit room with calming music. Initially tense,I eventually relaxed,drifting into a quiet statedeeply calm yet aware of my surroundings. When James removed the needles,I felt a proround sensc of quiet that lasted the entire day. She advised avoiding tiring activities to maintain the effects.While the calmness faded by Monday morning,the experience was effective.Acupuncture forced me to pause,breathe,and disconnect fromlife's pressures Though not a cure-all,acupuncture is a valuable tool for managing stress. As a person who struggled to unwine,I found it increcibiv effective,and now,I plan to incorporate it into my routine.It's a reminder to prioritize self-care.Otherwise,I couldn't handle my busy work and daily life: 19.Why did the author decide to explore acupuncture? A.Because of a sports injury. B.Because of financial investment. C.Because of emotional anxiety. D.Because of a firma's recommendation. 20 What can be inferred about the acupuncturist's treatment approach? A.It relied on surroundings over needles. B.It used finger pressure instead of needles C.It combined examination with assessment. D.It prioritized observation over communication. 21.How did the author feel after having acupuncture A.Tired. B.Pressured. C.Cautious D.Peaceful. 22.What does the author learn from her experience? A.Rome wasn't built in a day. B.You can't pour from an empty cup. C.Busy hands make a happy heart D.A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor. C A group of blue-faced birds step through the grass shoulder to shoulder,red eyes looking around,They look like middle school students lining up to do a group task.But these are not humans-they are a special species called the blue-faced honeyeater,native to the forests of eastern Australia. Unlike most birds that raise their babies alone,these honeyeaters never work alone.Their social groups usually have 2 to 6 members,and all of them share the work of building nests, finding food and protecting baby birds.A 3-year research by Australian biologists found that a single group of blue-faced honeyeaters can spend more than 12 hours a day looking for insects and sweet plant juice to feed their 2 or 3 little chicks. This unusual "team parenting"behavior used to puzzle scientists for a long time.For years, researchers argued about why these birds would give up their own chance to raise babies,and spend all their energy helping others.After years of field observation,the team finally found the 3 secret:most of the "helpers"in the group are the grown-up babies of the main pair of parent birds. They choose to stay and help their parents raise new brothers and sisters,instead of going out to build their own families. The biologists also found an interesting rule:the larger the group is,the higher the survival tate of the baby birds.In small groups of 2 birds,only 28%of the chicks can grow into adults. But in gioups with 5 or more members,the rate jumps to over 60%.More helpers mean more food,better protection from natural enemies,and less chance that the whole group will die from accidents. Now the blue-faced honeyeater has become a new star in wildlife science.Their special team spirit is not just a funny natural phenomenon-it also tells us a simple truth that humans have long known:working together can create a far better result than working alone. 23.What is the special feature of the blue-faced honeyeater. A.They have blue eyes and red faces B.They finish parenting work as a team C.They can finish group tasks like humans D.They live alone in Australian forests 24 Why do some honeyeaters choose to be"helpers"instead of raising their own babies? A.They are not able to find their own partners B.They want to learn skills from other adult birds C.They are the grown-up kids of the parent birds in the group D.The local environment is too bad for them to build nests 25.What can we learn from the data in Paragraph 4? A.Over 60%of the baby birds can survive in all groups B.Small groups are better at protecting baby birds C.The size of the group influences the survival rate of chicks D.The honeyeaters spend 12 hours a day protecting their nests 26.What is the main purpose of this text? A.To introduce a special Australian bird and its team living benavior B.To call on people to protect the endangered blue-faced honeyeaters C.To show different kinds of parenting behaviors in the bird world D.To compare the living habits of honeyeaters and other birds D Should humans explore space?If you ask me,I'll definitely give a positive answer. The exploitation (of space has a dtrect impact on the lives of humans,as well as the state of our world.Satellites mowing around the earth,enabte communication across the world, connecting people of different cuntents and oroadcasung information worldwide.The Global Positioning System (GPS)can identify our location anywhere.Furthermore,weather satellites can toreeast harmful weather conditions which allows numans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives. Space programs can also indiectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example,large piots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite It san screen areas ol land within a very short time,inuicatig userul measures such as the conaiuon ot crops,soil rainfall,and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stamons on the earth for better use. In recent years,space-based technologies have become an important factor to reacn and expand global health objectives.Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology(流行病学)This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns,understand the environmental causes that spread it,make predictions about where it can spread in the future.and make plans to fight it efficiently. Furtnermore,access to petter education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings.Rural communities bave disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to oudge thrs gap.With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms. Space exploration is something we can do for future generations.Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet,but these will ran out one day.Overpopulation can be an existenual threat for all mankind.With the advancement of space technology,it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets,such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets. For the exploration of the universe,perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose,regardless of our differences. 27.What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2? A.Improve the traftic on the earth. B.Promote travel between countries. C.Help prevent deadly natural disasters. D.Help humans communicate and exchange information. 28.How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger? A.By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites. B.By transporting food worldwide more easily. C.By creating job opportunities for the poor. D.By protecting available land resources. 29 What does the author think of mining resources on other planets? A.Time-wasting B.Arguable. C.Necessary. D.Educational 30.What would be the best title for the text? A.Why Spacc Exploration Is Important? B.Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring? C.Why We Should Improve Space Technology? D.Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies? 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。 As is well known,making art is good for your health.It can reduce stress and improve your spirit.31 All you need to do is just spare some time to make art in your daily life.And the more you do it,the better.Here're some ups to help you kick--start your creative art habit. 32 In fact,there're no differences in nealn cutcomes between those who are identified as experiencea in art and those who aren't.So no matter your level,you could feel all the good things that come with making art. Figure out your moae of creative expression.There're many choices available:painting cooking.baking,woodworking,sewing he sky's the limit.Keep an open 'mind.Anything that sets off your creauve mind is good for you.33 Mix it up-do whatever you're in the mood for. Focus on the making and let go of expectations.Once you have your art materials,here comes the fun part.Let yourself get lost in the process and just play.It's the physical act of making art that causes those feelings o1 stress relief and positive spirit,not what you make. 34 Think about making art like any healthy habit.Just as you make time to exercise and hang out with friends,you should make time for your arurstic creation.You don't even need a few hours.35 In addition to carving out time,carve out a physical space for art.You could set up a corner table for your art supplies.If space is an issue,put them all in a container that's easily accessible. A.Improve yourself with regular practice. B.Don't require yourself to have great skills C.And don't feel like you have to stick to one thing. D.However,developing interest in.art takes little time. E.Doing just 10 minutes of art each day can do wonders F.But you don't have to be a full-time artist to get these benefits G.So,you don't even need to finish what you're making to feel those health benefits. 第三部分语言运用（共五节，满分60分） 第一节单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入句子中的最佳选项。四、完形填空 36.While such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment,the desire the universe did not die. A.to explore B.to be explored C.exploring D.explored 37.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses advantage of the celebrations. A.to take B.to be taken C.taking D.taken 38.These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this woman. A.to amaze B.to be amazed C.amazing D.amazed 39.Small acts of kindness can leave us and give us strength. A.to touch B.to be touched C.touching D.touched 40. of all the people still in need of help,Dr Lin opened a private ciinic. A.To think B.To be thought C.Thinking D.Thought 41.We often see people around us to help those in trouble. A.to devote B.to be devoted C.devoting D.devoted 42.From 2021 to 2022,China completed a number of rocket missions its own space station. A.to establish B.to be established C.establishing D.established 43. with eating at home,eating out really gives us more convenience. A.To compare B.To he compared C.Comparing D.Compared 44.He didn't attend the meeting,though several times. A.to invite B.to be invited C.inviting D.invited 45.The teacher said the homework on time. A.must finish B.must be finished C.can finish D.can be finished 第二节完形填空（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AB、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My son Daniel's love for surring began at the age of 13.Yet,his love was 46one afternoon.He was in a(n)47.The point of the board was.headed toward his eye. I was on an airplane flying home from a speaking event whuile Daniel was at the 48. The moment I saw him,I hugged him'tightly,telling him how 49 I felt about not being there right after his injury. "It's okay,Mom.I'll be fine,"he 50 me."The doctor says I can go back in the 51 in eight days."Was he out of his mind?I wanted to tell him he wasn't 52 to go near water again,but instead I bit my iongue and hoped he would 53 surfing ever since. For the next seven days he kept 54 me to let him go back on the board.One day after I 55 repeated "No"to him for the 100th time,he turned my own 56 back on me. "Mom,you taught us never to give up what we love,"he said.Then he 57 me a poem, saying"it reminded me of you."This poem Mother to Son,by Langston Hughes,inspired people to keep going in the face of life's haaships.I 58. Back then Daniel was just a boy with a passion for the 59.Now he's one of the top 25 proiessional surfers in the world.I was also tested on an important 60 that I had taught to so many audiences:Passionate people stay with what they love and never give up." 46.A.confirmed B.tested C.questioned D.discovered 47.A.accident B.rush C.meeting D. examination 48.A.airport B.gym C. school D.hospital 49.A.terrible B.angry C. confused D.discouraged 50.A.encouraged B.comforted C. corrected D.entertained 51.A.classroom B.water C.race D. sun 52.A.forced B.trained C. chosen D.allowed 53.A.put up with B. turn to C. forget about D take up 54.A.promising B. ordering C. warning D pressing 55.A.helplessly B.jokingly C. clearly D.nervously 56.A.words B.promises C. answers D.hopes 57.A.wrote B. handed c taught D.lent 58 A.broke down B. stepped in 0. gave in D got ahead 59.A.game B.poem C.lesson D.job 60.A.skill B.event C.detail D Principle 第三节语法填空（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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 It's widely known that youmng people have their own cultures lifestyles and attitudes.They are 61. (constant'ccnnected on socrat media,creating and sharing their own cultures.This is why Chinese'director Zhu Lexian has tapped into youth trends, 62. (bring)out a documentary senes(纪录片系列)titled Generational Gravity, The documentary has four key 63. (subject)ot imetest to the global young generation--street cutture.beauty,hairctyles and party culture.Zhu noticed that more and more young people,despite 64_ (difference)cultural backgrounds,welcomed and shared similar lifestyles. Sun Yu,director of the documentary's first two episodes.also 65. (grow)up listening to hip-hop and developed 66 understanding of street culture."You can see lots of young people in Los Angeles lean against the walls and snap (photon ot 67. (they)clothes to put on social media while waiting for hours outside the shops 68. (buy)clothes.It's a scene 69 could also be seen in Beijing.It's a sure evolution of the world,"he said.Wherever they come 70. young people around the world share the desire to express themselves. 第四节单句填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 请根据首写字母或括号内中文提示，填入正确的单词形式。（答题卡上写完整单词） 71.In 1941,Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever to be (委派；任命). 72.Learning to walk again required great (耐心) 73.It suddenly o to me that I had forgotten to tell her the time of the party. 74.The newspaper aims to cover a d range of issues concerning the authority. 75.A satellite has been 1 into space to learn more about universe. 76.Fashion is hard business where people's (欲望)for new ideas is hard to satisfy. 77.He continued to (追求)his goal of becoming an actor. 78. (最终)，they were forced to return to England, 79.D to improve my spoken English,I spent time as much as possible practising it. 80.The lawbreakers will never e the punishment to the law. 第五节完成句子（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 根据中文意思按要求完成下列句子 81.事故的起因是未知的。 remains unknown. 82.汤姆学习很用功，他很有可能在竞赛中获得一等奖。 Tom studies very hard and he can get first prize in the contest. 83.你愿意解释一下最后一句吗？ to explain he final sentence? 84.直到他为迟到而道歉了，我才原谅了他。 Not until he me being late I forgive him. 85.我们正要动身前往机场的时候，下雨了 We set off to the airnort it started to rain. 第四部分写作（共二节，满分20分） 86.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友罗伯特(Robert)发邮件说他下个月想来中国旅游，希望你 向他推荐一个旅游城市。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.表示欢迎： 2.推荐城市并说明理由； 3.表达祝愿。 注意： (1)词数80个左右： (2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 8