湖南衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题

**基本信息** 衡阳市一中高一下期中英语卷以时代性情境与梯度化设问为特色，融合在线教育、微雕艺术、健康研究等主题，通过多样化题型考查语言能力、文化意识与思维品质，适配高一下学期学情。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意|A篇聚焦STEM营地选择，考查信息筛选；B篇通过微雕艺术家故事，渗透文化传承与环保意识| |七选五|5题/12.5分|篇章结构、逻辑衔接|围绕“获取智慧的策略”，考查上下文连贯与思维逻辑性| |完形填空|15题/15分|词汇辨析、语境理解|以壁画家创作经历为载体，考查动词、名词等核心词汇在语境中的运用| |语法填空|10题/15分|语法规则（非谓语、定语从句等）|结合越南生肖文化差异，考查语法知识与跨文化理解| |写作|2题/40分|应用文写作、故事续写|报道“Chinese Traditions”活动，培养文化表达能力；续写钢琴比赛故事，考查情感叙事与语言连贯性|

衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 考试总分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 When considering online winter break camps for kids, finding choices that are both educational and engaging for your children can be a challenge. Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps Create & Learn offers different kinds of interactive online classes and camps focused on coding and STEM subjects. Kids can learn Scratch programming, Minecraft engineering, and even dive into artificial intelligence learning. With small class sizes and live instruction from expert teachers, kids get personalized attention and a hands-on learning experience. Best for: Children in grades K-6. Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings Outschool offers online classes created and taught by individual instructors that cover various subjects including science, art, language arts, and more. Outschool’s flexible class schedules and wide range of topics make it easy for parents to find something that matches their child’s interests. The interactive classes encourage kids to join and learn in a fun environment. Best for: Children ages 5-18. NASA STEM Club This camp on space science helps start love for STEM in young minds. From exploring Mars to diving into the secrets of space and rockets, this camp will captivate kids’ imaginations. Your kids will get into a variety of space-related topics, all tied to real-world NASA projects. Best for: Grades 1-4, science, live online learning. Budding Digital Artist Camp Free your kids’ creativity through digital art projects. Each camp session introduces a new and exciting project, such as designing Minecraft skins, creating emojis, crafting animations, exploring photography, and more. These hands-on activities encourage exploration of emotions and feelings, and teach art basics such as color palettes. Best for: Grades 1-4, art/ design, live online learning. 1．Which camp offers personalized attention to kids? A．NASA STEM Club. B．Budding Digital Artist Camp. C．Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings. D．Create & Learn: Coding & STEM Camps. 2．What is special about Outschool: Diverse Camp Offerings? A．It offers online classes. B．It accepts high school students. C．It involves space-related topics. D．It encourages students to explore art. 3．Who is the passage intended for? A．Scientists. B．Artists. C．Parents. D．Students. B Artist Willard Wigan is famous for his creations of famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, as well as famous figures such as William Shakespeare. But in order to view his works, you’ll need a microscope. Wigan holds the record for the smallest hand-made sculpture (雕刻作品) ever created. Wigan’s new show, “Miniature Masterpieces”, is currently on display in Nottingham, England. The free exhibition features 20 tiny sculptures, each of which sits in the eye of a needle (针). “This is more complex than any microsurgery,” Wigan says in a video interview. Before beginning work, Wigan does breathing exercises. He uses a microscope to better see the material he’s handling, and he only works between heartbeats. A heartbeat makes his fingers move, which can destroy the work. He uses his own unique tools, like hypodermic needles. “I don’t actually enjoy making them. I just enjoy when I finish them because they stress me out,” Wigan added. “But once they’re made, the glory is when other people see them. When you see people with disbelief on their faces, not being able to explain what they’re seeing, that gives me so much pleasure. ” As a child, Wigan struggled with reading and writing, which he later realized was related to his undiagnosed autism and dyslexia (孤独症和阅读障碍). With his teacher at school telling him he would achieve nothing, making micro-sized sculptures became a source of comfort for him. When Wigan’s mother saw his works, she encouraged him to make them tinier and tinier; “The smaller you make things, the bigger your name will become.” Four of the sculptures in “Miniature Masterpieces” are new works that are part of Wigan’s “Disappearing World” collection, which is meant to highlight the threats facing biodiversity and encourage environmentalism. Wigan will be showing off “Disappearing World” at local schools to spread the ideas behind his art. “These micro-sized sculptures deliver a much bigger message,” Wigan writes on his website, Small Things matter. “It’s an artful reminder that our world is disappearing, and we need to make changes. ” 4．Which of the following best describes Wigan’s creating? A．Theory-based. B．Time-efficient. C．Material-saving. D．Technically-demanding. 5．What brings Wigan great joy? A．People’s admiration. B．His amazing record. C．His working process. D．Uniqueness of his works. 6．Why is Wigan’s childhood experience mentioned in Paragraph 4? A．To arouse people’s pity for him. B．To trace the origin of his creation. C．To highlight the family influence. D．To tell his struggle in school work. 7．What does Wigan intend to express through his works? A．Micro-sized sculpture is a neglected art. B．Great achievements come from daily effort. C．Action should be taken to protect the world. D．One should explore the meanings behind art. C A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine says that going for one longer walk every day may be better for your heart health than going for many short walks. This is especially true for people who don’t do much physical activity. Walking continuously for around 15 minutes, or roughly 1,500 steps, allows the heart to work harder and gain greater health benefits. Although the popular goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely accepted, it actually came from a marketing campaign rather than scientific research. While experts agree that walking more is good for health, this study highlights that the pattern of walking is just as important as the total number of steps taken. Researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed data from 33,560 adults in the UK aged 40 to 79 who walked fewer than 8,000 steps per day. Participants were divided into groups based on the length of their walking sessions, from under five minutes to 15 minutes or more. Their health was then monitored over an eight-year period. The findings showed that those who walked for longer periods of time without stopping had a lower risk of heart disease and death than those who only walked for short periods of time. This benefit was especially noticeable among the least active individuals, including people who walked fewer than 5,000 steps daily. It’s not clear if these people were healthier to begin with, but the researchers took into account things like smoking, being overweight, and having high cholesterol (胆固醇). The study highlights that simple changes, such as setting aside time for a longer daily walk, can make a meaningful difference to heart health. Experts warn that the results only show an association rather than direct cause and effect, but current guidelines still recommend regular moderate exercise. Overall, consistent physical activity, especially walking in longer sessions, plays an important role in maintaining heart health and overall well-being. 8．What does the study mainly suggest in paragraph 1? A．Inactive people should avoid physical exercise. B．Walking speed matters more than walking time. C．Short walks are enough to improve heart health. D．Longer continuous walks benefit the heart more. 9．What can be inferred about the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day? A．It was created for commercial purposes. B．It encourages people to walk too much. C．It ignores differences between age groups. D．It is too difficult for most people to achieve. 10．What can be inferred about the least active participants in the study? A．They preferred short walks to longer ones. B．They showed no improvement in heart health. C．They benefited a lot from longer walking sessions. D．They were healthier than other participants at the start. 11．What does the word moderate in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Very slow. B．Not extreme. C．Quite intense. D．Highly irregular. D Recently, the laboratory of Sami El- Boustani, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva, has studied the role played by motivation in perception and decision- making. “We wanted to observe how sensory information sent by cortical neurons (大脑皮层神经元) is changed by the degree of motivation and to what extent the latter can have an effect on learning and performance in a decision- making task.” explains Sami El- Boustani. The research team developed a behavioral pattern involving mice in a controlled water consumption condition. Researchers first trained these mice to respond to the stimulation of two whiskers (鼠须) (A and B) and to produce an action — licking a spout (壶嘴) — only for whisker A in order to obtain a drop of water. Following this training, these mice reacted mainly to the stimulation of whisker A．Finally, the researchers conducted these experiments at decreasing levels of thirst in order to vary the motivation of the mice to participate in the task. In a state of great thirst, mice licked the spout randomly with great motivation. In a state of medium thirst, the choice of their action became ideal. They mainly licked the spout when whisker A was stimulated. Finally, when they were not very thirsty, their performance in the task atrophied again. By observing the activity of neuronal populations responsible for perceptual decision- making in these mice, researchers discovered that high- motivation leads to the strong stimulation of cortical neurons, which causes a loss of accuracy in the perception of the stimulation. In contrast, in the low- motivation state, the accuracy of the sensory information was recovered, but the strength of the signal was too low for it to be sent correctly. These results reveal that the level of motivation does not only impact decision- making but also the perception of sensory information, which leads to the decision. Researchers observed that mice understood the rule very quickly but could only express this learning much later, depending on a changed perception linked to their level of motivation. The research on the role of motivation in learning opens the way to new adaptive methods that aim to maintain the best level of motivation during learning. 12．Which aspect of motivation does the laboratory’s research focus on? A．What effect learning has on motivation B．What role perception plays in motivation. C．How motivation affects decision making. D．How sensory information affects motivation. 13．What is closest in meaning to the underlined word “atrophied” in paragraph 3? A．Declined. B．Enhanced. C．Stabilized. D．Diversified. 14．In what situation did the mice perform well enough in the experiment? A．The signal was not strong enough. B．They were pushed by high motivation. C．They were motivated to a medium degree. D．The perception of stimulation was inaccurate. 15．What does the last paragraph mainly tell readers? A．A lasting motivation can bring about a proper decision. B．People have difficulty maintaining the best level of motivation. C．High motivation makes the brain process sensory information properly. D．Flexible methods are needed to maintain the right degree of motivation. 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。 This world is filled with conflicts, controversy, and challenges. In order to survive in it, we need to be wise. 16 , and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser.Try experiencing new opportunities Variety is the spice of life but experiencing new opportunities is also how you gain wisdom. 17 . This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list.Never back away from learning You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, and you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. 18 . All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills. 19 All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgment of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time. Whenever we make a mistake, we should learn from it, since dwelling on our shortcomings won’t get us anywhere. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake.Always trust your gut (直觉) People who tend to listen to their hearts are better at making decisions than people who only listen to their minds. We sometimes fail to acknowledge that wisdom is also associated with our gut. Whenever a certain situation persists, check how you react and then go with your instinct. Keep things balanced, look from a rational point of view, and then apply a dose of intuition and emotion to it. 20 . All these make up the wisdom that paves the path to success. A．Avoid making mistakes B．Learn and grow from your mistakes C．Never let go of your passions and values D．Wisdom provides us with perspective when needed E．You need to get out of your comfort zone or you will never grow F．Curiosity always enables you to observe the world from different angles G．If something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Coming from Villa Tesei, one of the neighborhoods in the greater urban region of Buenos Aires, Argentina, muralist (壁画家) Fio Silva adds fantastic effects of brilliant colors and movements to the walls that she touches. Much of her inspiration comes from 21 . As Silva explains, “I think the idea that 22 me the most is that of movement and strength. I like painting animals, especially birds, in a creative way. I 23 to make something that attracts 24 not only for its colors or size. It is also something that can ‘be 25 ’, and tells you something.” Silva says that she 26 her job almost by chance. “I began painting murals because a friend 27 me some spray cans (喷漆罐) for my birthday. And with that, I went to paint on the street for the first time, totally out of 28 . People in my neighborhood 29 gave up their walls to let me paint and there I fell in love with painting in the 30 space.” Silva is particularly careful with the 31 that she chooses to include in an artwork, as certain colors will 32 what she wants to express, producing a power that can 33 the viewers from the city surroundings into the natural world 34 by her. Beautiful art that brightens cities is the public good, and it’s 35 to see artists passionately believing in this idea and actively working to make it a reality. 21．A．science B．nature C．fashion D．life 22．A．moves B．worries C．frightens D．inspires 23．A．attempt B．offer C．demand D．continue 24．A．talent B．respect C．attention D．wealth 25．A．read B．bought C．found D．measured 26．A．talked about B．took up C．applied for D．held down 27．A．lent B．passed C．sold D．gave 28．A．necessity B．duty C．curiosity D．satisfaction 29．A．warmly B．hopelessly C．officially D．tiredly 30．A．narrow B．green C．public D．digital 31．A．plants B．lines C．animals D．colors 32．A．predict B．strengthen C．challenge D．prevent 33．A．transport B．change C．make D．translate 34．A．visited B．remembered C．created D．recommended 35．A．surprising B．exciting C．discouraging D．disappointing 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。 While almost everyone in Asia was celebrating the Year of Rabbit in 2023, the Vietnamese were welcoming the Year of Cat. Then why did the Vietnamese have a different name for the new year? 36 (obvious), Vietnam hasn’t always celebrated the Year of Cat since the zodiac (星座) of rabbit has appeared in many older Vietnamese texts. But it’s unclear when the country started using the cat in 37 (it) celebration. The uncertainty around 38 change between the rabbit and the cat has led to several theories for the origin. One theory has to do with translation. It’s widely believed that the Chinese word for rabbits 39 (sound) like the Vietnamese word for cats. Another possible 40 (explain) for Vietnam’s unique celebration has to do with the living conditions in China and Vietnam. Originally, the Chinese lived on the grassy plains, while the Vietnamese lived in the lowland forests. As a result, the Chinese chose the rabbit as an animal 41 could be used for food, while the people of Vietnam selected the less wild cat 42 (protect) their home. Still, these are not the only theories about the origin of the Year of Cat. Ask a Vietnamese aunt or grandparent, you’re sure to hear several more 43 (story) about the Year of Cat. Many of them are related to a party and a race 44 (hold) by God among the animals to determine their order in the zodiac. In the story, the cat was disqualified from the zodiac because the rabbit pushed it into the river 45 it did not finish the race. To punish the rabbit, the Vietnamese decided to celebrate the victimized cat. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．假定你是李华，上周末你参加了校英语社团举办的“Chinese Traditions”主题展示活动。请为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1．活动过程； 2．你的感受。 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。 第二节(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。 Music had always been my safe place. Ever since I was six years old and first touched those black and white keys, the piano became my voice when words failed me. My parents said I would spend hours at our old upright piano, making up little tunes before I even learned to read notes properly. That’s when Mr. Wilson entered my life as my piano teacher. He was different from other teachers while others focused only on technique, Mr. Wilson always said, “Your playing may not be perfect, but it’s full of feeling.” Last year, our city hosted its annual Youth Piano Competition. When Mr. Wilson suggested I participate, my hands turned cold with fear. “I’m not ready,” I protested (反对). But he smiled and said, “Music isn’t about being the best, but it’s about sharing your heart.” For three months, I practiced John Denver’s “Country Road” every day after school. Mr. Wilson helped me arrange a special piano version that started softly like a whisper and built to an emotional climax. The day of the semifinals arrived. Backstage, I could hear the previous contestant playing flawlessly (完美无瑕地). When my name was called, my legs felt like jelly. The first few measures went well, but then at the most difficult transition, my mind went completely blank. My fingers kept moving automatically, but the wrong notes rang out like alarm bells. I managed to finish the piece, but the disappointed look on the judges’ faces said it all. For weeks after the competition, I avoided the piano altogether. Then one rainy afternoon, I heard music floating up from downstairs. It was Mr. Wilson at our piano, playing my mistake-filled competition performance, note for wrong note. And yet... there was something strangely beautiful about it. The way he played those “wrong” notes with such certainty made them sound intentional, like they belonged there all along. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I listened quietly as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: A year later, the competition poster caught my eye. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高一英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 D B C D A B C D A C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B C A C D D E G B C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 B D A C A B D C A C 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D B A C B 36．Obviously 37．its 38．the 39．sounds 40．explanation 41．which/that 42．to protect 43．stories 44．held 45．and/so 46．范文 Last weekend, our school English club organized a “Chinese Traditions” themed exhibition. The event started with a short speech introducing famous Chinese festivals. After that, students displayed traditional clothing, snacks, and handicrafts. There were also interactive activities, including calligraphy, paper-cutting, and a tea ceremony. Visitors could try writing Chinese characters, making paper-cuts, or tasting Chinese tea. I gave a short talk about the Spring Festival, sharing how families celebrate it together. The exhibition was lively and interesting. I felt proud to introduce our culture to others and amazed by my classmates’ creativity. It was a great chance to learn more about Chinese traditions and share them with friends. 47．Paragraph 1 (90 words): I listened quietly as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance. Tears filled my eyes as Mr. Wilson played my failed performance, making every wrong note sound beautiful. “These aren’t mistakes,” he said gently, “they’re your heart speaking.” I shivered as the music surrounded me — the nervous parts now sounded honest, the rushed parts full of strength. Where I’d only heard failure before, he showed me the true feelings I’d put into the music without realizing. My breathing became uneven as I finally understood: being real was more important than being perfect. Tears fell onto the piano keys, shining in the light as they celebrated the surprising beauty of my imperfect but brave performance.Paragraph 2 (77 words) A year later, the competition poster caught my eye. “Will you try again?” Mr. Wilson asked. I smiled and nodded. This time, I played without fear. As the final notes faded, the audience erupted in applause — not the polite kind, but the warm. An elderly woman even wiped her eyes. Mr. Wilson patted me on the shoulder contently. It was then that I realized touching someone’s heart was worth more than any first prize. Good music isn’t about perfect notes, but about sharing true feelings. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $