浙江宁波市奉化区2025-2026学年第二学期期末考试高一英语试题

Dear Tom, I understand your concerns about cultural differences, which are completely natural. Here are some practical suggestions that might help you settle in smoothly. What matters most in daily communication is showing respect and curiosity. Were you to learn a few basic Chinese greetings, your host family would surely appreciate the effort. Not only does this break the ice, but it also demonstrates your willingness to embrace their culture. Regarding table manners, it is polite to wait for elders to start eating first and avoid sticking chopsticks upright in rice, which is considered unlucky. As for family activities, active participation is key—should you join their weekend outings or evening tea gatherings, you would quickly build stronger bonds. The more you engage, the more they will open up to you. Remember, what really counts is your positive attitude. Only by embracing differences can you truly enjoy this cross-cultural experience. I'm always here if you need further advice! Yours, Li Hua Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. A spark of determination ignited within me, bright enough to chase away the shadows of self-doubt that had clung to me like a second skin. I strode toward the dusty computer in the corner, my fingers tingling with a familiar excitement—the same thrill I felt when writing code back in the city. No sooner had I plugged in the wires than the screen flickered to life, as if awakening from a long, dreamless sleep. Configuring the network felt like solving a puzzle whose pieces had been waiting just for me. Within minutes, the internet signal flowed through the room, and I had built a simple online shop for Grandma's roses—a digital bridge between her field and the world. Never had repairing a mistake felt so liberating; every click of the mouse was a step toward redemption. Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. They poured like rain after a drought. From neighboring towns to distant cities, people clamored for Grandma's freshly harvested blooms, and the numbers on the screen danced a cheerful waltz. Mr. Jackson's eyes widened with disbelief, his previous loss now dwarfed by this unexpected harvest of goodwill. Had I not returned this summer, these roses might have wilted unsold, and my guilt would have festered like an unhealed wound. But here we were, watching the orders multiply, our smiles as radiant as the flowers themselves. 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Yours, LiHua2026年宁波市奉化区高一期末统考 英语参考答案 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 ACBCB 6-10ACCBA 11-15 BBCBA 16-20 CCAAC 第二部分阅读理解（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） 21-23 BCC 24-27ADAB 28-31 DABA 32-35 DCAD 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 GEBFD 第三部分语官知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 BCACD 46-50 BDABD 51-55 ABCAD 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.varicty 57.or 58.to show 59.was celebrated 60.with 61.a 62.frightening 63.giving 64.beliefs 65.what 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 参考范文： Dear Tom, You must be feeling a mix of excitement and worry about coming to China,and that's completcly normal.Every exchange student goes through this.Here are a few ideas to help you settle in with your host family. For daily communication,don't be caught off guard if they ask about your age or family.In Chinese culture,such questions are simply a way of showing warmth and building closeness.A friendly,honest reply is all it takes.When it comes to table manners,try practising with chopsticks beforehand.No one expects you to be perfect-what truly matters is that you make an effort,and that will surely win their hearts.As for family activities,join them in festivals like the Mid- Autumn Festival.Show curiosity about the stories behind the traditions.Your host family will be delighted to share their culture with an open-minded guest. Just take it step by stcp.I have no doubt that you will soon feel at home in this new environment. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 参考范文： Maybe I could be somcone who was really competent."I can definitcly handle thatl Where are the parts?"Following Grandma,I went into the room,where a computer sat surrounded by some scattered parts.Rolling up my sleeves,I carefully connected everything.It was a picce of cake to me."Donel"I announced confidently.After a few adjustments,the Intemet was -01- connccted.Now it was time to sell the roses.I decided to start from my social media platform.I quickly uploaded photos,added descriptions,and set prices.Before long,notifications started showing up-people were noticing.My abilities made a differencel(96) Witlin a few hours,orders for roses flooded in."This is amazing,Judel"Grandma checred with joy as she began bustling about,packing flowers.Mr.Jackson chuckled warmly as he handed me another bunch to label.The energy was electric-everyone was on their feet,moving quickly to keep up with the growing orders.The farm felt alive,and so did I.To our surprise,the roses sold out in just half a day."You've brought the farm into the twenty-first century,Jude,"Grandma hugged me tightly.I realized that being competent wasn't about avoiding mistakes.It was about facing them head-on and making the most of my strengths. 附：听力录浒稿 Text1 W:Why are we inside on such a sunny day?Look at the beautiful sky outside.How I wish we could some outdoor activities. M:Well,I remember it was you who wanted to spend the day at a museum.(I) W:How about taking a walk in the park? Text2 M:I decided to travel to Japan next month for a weck. W:Really?But I heard that you arc very busy with your work recently. M:Yes,it's truc.But I have finished the projcct.Now I have a bunch of vacation days I have to use or lose.(2) Text3 M:Haven't scen you for ages,Sally.Have you changed your job? W:Never.I've always been taking care of the crops and the animals with my uncle.(3) M:That'nice.Where? W:In Calgary.It's a beautiful place,which I like very much. Text 4 M:I'm really glad it's raining.I forgot my umbrella in the office,but waiting outside in the cold and getting wet makes waiting here scem so much more fun. W:Good.I hope you enjoy it.(4)Because according to the bus schedule,we could be here for another 20 minutes. Text 5 M:Hello.Welcome to the Hilton Hotel.What can I do for you? W:I have some friends that are coming into town next weekend,and they'll need a few rooms. Since you're just several minutes'walk from my house,(5)I thought I'd come in and ask about your rates. .02- 2025学年第二学期期末考试高一英语试题 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where are the speakers? A. At a museum. B. In a park. C. At home. 2. What will the man do next month? A. Go on a business trip B. Do a new project. C. Take a vacation. 3. What has Sally been doing? A. Changing her job. B. Doing farm work. C. Teaching in Calgary. 4. How does the man feel about the rain? A. Annoyed. B. Upset. C. Pleased. 5. Why does the woman want to book the hotel? A. It has low rates. B. It is close to her home. C. It is very famous. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why will the woman miss the meeting? A. To take care of her mother. B. To see a doctor herself. C. To give the man a chance. 7. What do we know about the woman? A. She is tired of her job. B. She will move to Las Vegas next week. C. She planned the annual conference. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the boy doing in the kitchen? A. Finding something to eat. B. Doing some housework. C. Getting milk for the cat. 9. What does the woman ask the boy to do in the end? A. Give the cat away. B. Keep the house clean. C. Find the cat’s owner. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What does Dave wish to study in college? A. Literature. B. Physics. C. Education. 11. What is the woman? A. A student. B. An interviewer. C. A professor. 12. What did people think of playing computer games in the past? A. Relaxing. B. Attractive. C. Time-consuming. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why is Mr. Tips calling? A. He wants to update his address. B. He forgot his account number. C. His electricity bill is too high. 14. What will the electricity company do for Mr. Tips? A. Send a technician to his home. B. Further check his account. C. Update his account information. 15. When can Mr. Tips get an answer? A. By the end of the week. B. By the end of the day. C. By the end of this month. 16. What will the man do next? A. Call the woman again. B. Find his pen. C. Write down something. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who might the speaker be? A. A doctor. B. A professor. C. A medical secretary. 18. What does the speaker want Ms. Brown to do? A. Call back for further information. B. Get some tests as soon as possible. C. Come back to the office right away. 19. What is the speaker’s advice? A. Avoid direct sunlight. B. Do more outdoor activities. C. Drive as less as possible. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. A decision. B. An appointment. C. Some health advice. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案。 A Ololo Farm Tour If you’re looking to escape from the noise of city life, the Ololo farm tour package in Kenya will offer the perfect day for families and groups. Discover the secret of our farming practices, see in person how our fresh produce (农产品) is grown and harvested daily, and gain insight (洞察力) into the journey from field to fork. You will also enjoy visiting our greenhouses, where you can identify various herbs (草药), vegetables, and seasonal fruits. Ololo features its environmentally-friendly farming techniques, including the production of our organic (有机的) fertilizer (肥料) “Ololo Worm Tea”. 100% of kitchen and food waste is either fed to the Ololo chickens or for fertilizer use in the farm. We are interested in farming in balance with nature and regenerating (更新) the environment in which we are able to grow the most nutritious (有营养的) food, from our farm to your table! At Ololo, we prepare set menus for the day based on what is fresh and seasonal in our farm. All chicken and duck meat is grown at Ololo, as well as our fresh flavoured eggs. A day visit includes a 2-course lunch, a guided walk on the farm, and use of the pool. Opening Hours Booking in advance is a must. There are two options daily every Monday to Saturday: morning tour then lunch or lunch then afternoon tour. Price Kids under 5 $11/ person Kids aged 5-16 $19/ person People aged 16+ $30/ person Contact us now Email: info@olololodge.com Phone: +254 708844818 21. What can visitors do on the Ololo farm? A. Help with the farm work. B. Learn about farming practices. C. Grow vegetables and fruits. D. Harvest herbs in the greenhouse. 22. What is special about the Ololo farm? A. It requires no booking. B. It offers a farm-to-table cooking class. C. It uses natural fertilizers. D. It serves meals with spoiled produce. 23. How much will a couple with a child aged 13 pay for the tour? A. $49. B. $60. C. $79. D. $90. B Born in a village in Gansu province, Zhu Yanjun had never left his hometown in his early age. Some of his friends dropped out of middle school and worked in the city. Hearing about their exciting lives there, he did not go to high school and instead became a migrant (移民) worker. For 30 years, Zhu had been a migrant worker in different cities. Although he only had a middle school education, his strong passion for reading never disappeared. The passion was inspired by his Chinese teacher in middle school who has published many articles in magazines. “I also wanted to publish stories”, he said to himself. So he started to read. No matter where he worked, he went to local bookstores regularly with a notebook in order to write down wonderful paragraphs and memorize them. In this way, he got to know the history, traditions and landscapes of different places. Over the years, he has read thousands of poems and can recite over 1,000 of them. When reading poems from the Tang Dynasty and poems written by Chairman Mao Zedong, he appreciated the beauty of their language. He said, “One can get inspired to have a rich spiritual world and powerful mind from reading.” Whenever he faces any challenge, he thinks of Chairman Mao’s words: “Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.” In 2023, he finally appeared in the Chinese Poetry Competition hosted by CCTV and won the second place, impressing the audience deeply with his good performance. The local government decided to hire him as a staff member at the cultural center. Although his income is less than before, this job gives him more time to explore poems. Besides, he has more opportunities to share his study experience with others and inspire more people around to explore the beauty of reading. 24. Why did Zhu become a migrant worker? A. Because the city life attracted him. B. Because his family was poor. C. Because his friends persuaded him. D. Because he performed badly at school. 25. What made him different from other migrant workers? A. His ways of taking notes. B. His interest in writing poems. C. His strictness with his friends. D. His strong passion for reading. 26. Why does the author mention Chairman Mao’s words in Paragraph 3? A. To illustrate the power of poems. B. To show the beauty of reading. C. To praise Chairman Mao’s poems. D. To tell the importance of memorizing. 27. What lesson can we learn from the story? A. All that glitters is not gold. B. Efforts will pay off. C. It is never too late to learn. D. Many hands make light work. C According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, playing an instrument (乐器) as a child keeps the mind sharper as we age. The study, done at the University of Kansas Medical Center, elected 70 healthy adults between the ages 60 and 83, who were divided into groups based on their levels of musical experience. The musicians performed better in several cognitive (认知的) tests than individuals who had never studied an instrument or learned how to read music. The brain functions measured by the tests tend to go worse with age. “Musical activity throughout life may serve as a challenging cognitive exercise, making your brain fitter and more capable of meeting the challenges of aging,” said lead researcher Brenda Hanna Pladdy. “Since studying an instrument requires years of practice and learning, it may create connections in the brain that could make up for cognitive drop as we get older.” “Music-making is connected to a number of health benefits for older adults “said Suzanne Hanser, chair of the music treatment department at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. “Research shows that making music can lower blood pressure, slow heart rate, reduce stress, and ease anxiety. There is also increasing evidence that making music enhances the immunological (免疫) response, which enables us to fight disease,” Hanser said. Hanser said that anyone, without considering age or ability, can make music and benefit from it. “People are not only living longer these days; they want to remain healthy and active for as long as possible,” said Antoinette Follett, editor-in-chief of “Making Music” magazine. “Plus, there is an increasing focus in the medical community on the need to keep the brain as healthy as the body. This focus is as much about making the empty nest and retirement years fun and worthwhile as it is about preventing debilitating dementias (衰弱性痴呆) such as Alzheimer’s disease. Music making is able to do both.” 28. Among 4 healthy adults below, who might perform better in the cognitive tests? A. A senior who used to teach reading. B. An aged man who knew a musician. C. A grandpa who often listened to music. D. An old lady who enjoyed playing the guitar. 29. How did scientist conduct the study? A. By comparing cognitive test results. B. By using previous data on musical experience. C. By interviewing old people about their hobbies. D. By studying brain changes of young musicians. 30. What does the underlined word “enhances” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Frees. B. Improves. C. Disables. D. Processes. 31. What can we conclude according to the passage? A. Music benefits brain and body. B. Learning music can stop aging. C. Brain functions go better with age. D. Playing an instrument can fight all diseases. D Since the early to mid-2010s, social media apps have made a permanent home in many people’s phones and spending time on social media has become as much of a daily activity as eating food or drinking water. Since so many people — especially kids, teens, and young adults — are on it for much of their days, there is a major concern over what social media is doing to people with its overwhelming (巨大的) information. Many argue that social media is an unhealthy way to pass the time, and false information from online is causing panic (恐慌) and confusion. While social media may sometimes be linked to negativity, it is not as bad as many make it out to be. In fact, it has given birth to a whole new way to advocate (倡议；支持) for important movements, and it’s easy to spread one’s message to reach a large audience. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement started with online advocacy and it eventually reached practically everyone around the world during the civil rights movement over the summer in 2020. Activists online can create informational fliers, post resources to further educate people on any given topic, and communicate with like-minded people that want to help as well within a matter of minutes without even having to leave the house. Honieh Hemati, a social activist, agrees that social media can be extremely helpful. “It can be really educational and inspirational. Sometimes it can open your eyes to a new perspective (视角) you wouldn’t have seen yourself,” she explained. It is unjust to demonize (使妖魔化) social media, when it seems that most issues around social media are user errors, like anyone complaining there are too many people voicing opinions they don’t agree with, or being addicted to social media. It really is up to the individual — how they think of social media, and how they make use of it. People who have any grasp on reality wouldn’t spend every waking second on the phone, and they are responsible for what they post online. 32. What aspect are people mainly worried about social media? A. Confusion and panic it causes to young people. B. Difficulty to delete apps once they are downloaded. C. Unhealthy habits of using it while eating or drinking. D. Bad impacts it brings about with too much information. 33. What does Honieh Hemati think of social media? A. Changeable. B. Harmful. C. Beneficial. D. Addictive. 34. What does the author advise people to do with social media? A. Mind how they see it and use it. B. Forbid the young from it. C. Be aware of the errors on it. D. Make the most and best use of it. 35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Social Media: Now or Never! B. Teens: Stay Away from Social Media C. Activists: Social Media Are Helpful D. Social Media: Demon or Angel? 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。 With the approach of summer vacation, if you intend to cycle, July might be the perfect month to try it out. Regular biking is beneficial to your mental and physical health. 36 So here are some tips that can guide the new cyclists along. Prepare important necessities. You don’t need a ton of equipment to get started. Once you’ve got your bike and helmet (头盔), consider how to carry all your belongings (个人物品). That could be a simple backpack, but it could also be a basket on your bike. 37 In the summer, athletic shorts and a T-shirt are often good choices. 38 Don’t try biking somewhere for the first time when you’re in a hurry or have an important meeting. Bike somewhere closer and low-risk, like a quick run to the store or to a friend’s backyard. Work your way up to more farther destinations. Adopt a relaxed mindset （心态） and seek help. It’s admitted that mentality, of taking it easy, can be extended to the route itself. Try out different routes to find the one you’re most comfortable with. Visit a bike shop to get maps of your city’s bike paths. Ask friends who bikes for suggestions or to ride with you. 39 Use a bike lane if possible. The League of American Bicyclists says bikers should try to give cars 3 feet of space. But cyclists shouldn’t ride in the gutter (排水沟) to keep their distance. 40 Don’t make drivers try to squeeze (挤压) past you. It’s about maintaining a balance for safety, and that’s not always easy. A. Start with a long ride. B. Start with a familiar destination. C. If the road is too narrow, ride in the middle of the lane. D. Drivers also play a huge role in keeping a safe distance. E. Beyond these main items, it’s also key to think about clothes. F. Believe it or not, people often are glad to share their knowledge. G. But like any new habit, starting to bike regularly is easier said than done. 第三部分：语言知识运用（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My Papa Joe is 85 and has been faithfully married to my grandma for 60 years. But now his memory is 41 and he’s really starting to slow down. Yesterday, he asked me to take him to the 42 because he wanted to get out of the house. I was 43 he asked because he shouldn’t be driving by himself. It would also 44 grandma to have the 45 to herself for a while, not having to worry about grandpa for a few hours. I watched him, cane (拐杖) in hand, taking the tiniest 46 all around, searching through the shelves. I had no idea what he was 47 ; but, as I observed each item he put in the cart, I noticed a (n) 48 . They were some of my grandma’s 49 things. He got the type of soda she liked. He 50 picked out a bag of seedless grapes she had talked about several days ago. He even 51 her a small lemon pie! And then, 52 filled my eyes as I watched him hobble (蹒跚) over to the fresh 53 and pick her the bouquet (花束) that had the most purple, her favorite color. On our way home, he 54 we stop and grab a sandwich to take home for grandma’s lunch. May we all take a lesson from Papa Joe: Never stop 55 for our loved ones. 41. A. changing B. slipping C. improving D. replacing 42. A. bakery B. park C. supermarket D. restaurant 43. A. grateful B. nervous C. honored D. annoyed 44. A. require B. inspire C. benefit D. remind 45. A. kitchen B. garden C. neighborhood D. house 46. A. glances B. goods C. tools D. turning to 47. A. waiting for B. turning to C. attending to D. looking for 48. A. theme B. truth C. sense D. idea 49. A. everyday B. favourite C. specific D. valuable 50. A. quickly B. randomly C. nervously D. carefully 51. A. bought B. baked C. cooked D. wrapped 52. A. doubts B. tears C. surprises D. joys 53. A. vegetables B. bread C. flowers D. seafood 54. A. insisted B. declared C. promised D. ordered 55. A. standing B. answering C. thanking D. caring 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。 Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a 56 (various) of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. However different they may seem, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, 57 peace is common in all festivals. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival is one of the most popular. People celebrate 58 (show) that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival 59 (celebrate) during the springtime — the Egyptian harvest season. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls 60 flowers and fruit. Customs play 61 significant role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Halloween customs were once 62 (frighten), but nowadays they have become more for entertainment. Another example is the Chinese Spring Festival, 63 (give) way to new customs such as sending e-coupons instead of using red envelopes. Festivals are an important part of our lives, and they reflect people’s wishes, 64 (belief) and attitudes to life. They help us understand where we came from, who we are and 65 to appreciate. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom下个月将作为交换生来中国学习一年。他担心与寄宿家庭相处时会有文化差异，感到有些不安。请你给他写一封回信，提出具体建议，帮助他更好地适应。内容包括： 1．你的建议（如日常交流，餐桌礼仪，家庭活动参与等）； 2．建议的理由。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； Dear Tom, ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right. The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why?” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake? Was he still upset with me? “I’m fine,” I answered, “I’m just missing my computer camp. Computers are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing,” Grandma nodded. I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market. Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her, “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism (指责). I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer. However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent (有能力的) computer programmer.” I shook my head, “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.” I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us? We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts (零件) for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No Internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century. Paragraph 1: Maybe I could be someone who was really competent._____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in.__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $