辽宁省鞍山市2025-2026学年高一年下学期期末自编英语试卷4

辽宁省鞍山市2025-2026学年高一年下学期期末自编英语试卷4

一．  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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Tips for Teenagers to Improve Your Life

High school can be a challenging time, but with the right strategies, you can make it a rewarding experience. Here are some useful tips for you.

Manage Your Time Wisely

Time management is a key skill that will serve you well throughout your life. Create a weekly schedule that includes time for studying, homework, extracurricular activities, and relaxation. Use a planner or a digital app to keep track of deadlines and important dates. Remember to set priorities — do the most important tasks first.

Learn to Handle Stress

Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can harm your health. When you feel stressed, try taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or listening to music. Physical exercise is also a great way to reduce stress. Even 20 minutes of exercise a day can make a big difference. If stress becomes overwhelming, don’t hesitate to talk to a school counselor or a trusted adult.

Build Healthy Relationships

Good friendships can make your school life much more enjoyable. Be a good listener, show respect for others’ opinions, and be reliable. Avoid gossip and negative talk. If you experience bullying, report it to a teacher or parent immediately. Remember, true friends support each other and bring out the best in one another.

Stay Active and Eat Well

A healthy body supports a healthy mind. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Get enough sleep — teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. A good night’s sleep helps you concentrate better in class and improves your memory.

By following these tips, you can make your high school years more productive and

enjoyable. Remember, every small step you take toward self-improvement counts.

1．What is the first tip mentioned in the passage?

A．Building healthy relationships.

B．Managing time wisely.

C．Staying active and eating well.

D．Learning to handle stress.

2．How much exercise does the passage suggest doing each day?

A．10 minutes. B．20 minutes. C．30 minutes. D．60 minutes.

3．What should you do if you experience bullying according to the passage?

A．Keep it to yourself.

B．Fight back directly.

C．Report it to a teacher or parent.

D．Ignore the bully.

B

My father is a busy doctor. When I was in junior high, I used to complain that he never had time for me. He left home early and returned late, often missing family dinners. I felt ignored and sometimes even doubted if he cared.

One Saturday morning, I woke up to the smell of food. I went downstairs and found my father in the kitchen, wearing an apron. “I thought we could have breakfast together,” he said, smiling. I was surprised — he usually worked on weekends.

As we ate, he asked about my school, my friends, and my new hobby — painting. He listened carefully, nodding and asking questions. For the first time, I felt he was truly interested in my life. Then he shared stories from his own teenage years, something he rarely did. I learned that he had once dreamed of being an artist, but chose medicine to help people.

That breakfast didn’t last long — he had to go to the hospital soon after. But it changed our relationship. I realized that his silence wasn’t a lack of love; it was exhaustion from long hours of work. From that day on, I made more effort to talk to him, even if just for a few minutes when he got home. Now, I understand that love isn’t always about big gestures; sometimes, it’s in a simple meal and a listening ear.

4．Why did the author feel ignored by his father?

A．His father was too strict with him. B．His father never talked to him.

C．His father was often absent because of work. D．His father preferred his sibling.

5．What made the author surprised that Saturday morning?

A．His father cooked breakfast for the family. B．His father decided to change his job.

C．His father gave him a gift concerning art. D．His father suggested eating out together.

6．What did the author learn about his father during the breakfast?

A．His father used to want to be an artist. B．His father was good at sports in his youth.

C．His father didn’t like being a doctor. D．His father cooked himself a lot as a teenager.

7．What is the main message of the story?

A．Parents should spend more time at home to accompany their children.

B．Understanding and communication can improve family relationships.

C．Teenagers should help with housework to build a harmonious family.

D．Doctors have the hardest jobs that steal their time with their beloved.

C

Contemporary discourse on “appearance anxiety” often reductively attributes it to social media exposure. However, a deeper interdisciplinary analysis reveals this phenomenon as a complex interplay of neurodevelopmental vulnerability, evolved social cognition, and hyper-commercialized visual culture. Adolescence is marked by significant prefrontal cortex maturation, a region governing self-evaluation and impulse control, concurrently with heightened sensitivity in the limbic system’s social pain networks. This neurobiological mismatch renders teenagers acutely susceptible to perceived social evaluation, including aesthetic judgment.

From an evolutionary psychology perspective, attention to appearance is not inherently pathological; it stems from hardwired mechanisms for assessing health, fertility, and social status within groups. The modern distortion lies in the industrialization of this instinct. A 2024 meta-analysis in JAMA Pediatrics correlates the rise in dysmorphic concern not merely with screen time, but specifically with algorithmic platforms that create homogenized, digitally altered “beauty templates” and facilitate constant social comparison with curated, often unattainable, peer imagery. This constitutes a perpetual, quantified social ranking system operating at an unprecedented scale and intensity.

The consequences extend beyond transient distress. Chronic appearance-based