山西晋中市榆次区第二中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期末英语试题

榆次二中高一年级期末考试试题（英语） （考试时间：120分钟，试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A £19.15. B. £918. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. When will the man leave tomorrow? A. At 6 a.m. B. At 7 a.m. C. At 9 a.m. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Brother and sister. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Making changes to the room. B. Drawing on the walls. C. Cleaning the table. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Find a flat. B. Book a hotel. C. Cancel a meeting. 5. What does the woman think of the new job? A. It’s far from her home. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s well-paid. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How much will the woman pay in total? A. 3 pounds. B. 5 pounds. C. 10 pounds. 7. What does the man probably do? A. He is a reporter. B. He is a designer. C. He is a teacher. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. To give a suggestion. B. To discuss a plan. C. To make a date. 9. What will the woman do next? A. Send an email. B. Fill out a form. C. Make a payment. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What was the weather like on Monday? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 11. What did the woman do on Tuesday? A. She visited the museum. B. She climbed the mountain. C. She went boating. 12. Where did the woman go on Thursday? A. The lake. B. The field. C. The beach. 13 On which day did the woman see lightning? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. How does the man feel? A. Satisfied. B. Tired. C. Relaxed. 15. What do bees do most of the time? A. Look for food. B. Get some rest. C. Repair shelters. 16. What does the man say about boredom? A. It inspires creativity. B. It reduces effectiveness. C. It leads to laziness. 17. What will the woman probably do in the future? A. Watch more documentaries. B. Learn more about animals. C. Have more time to relax. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who is the speaker? A. A host. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. 19 What is an advantage of home-schooling according to the speaker? A. It provides a suitable schedule. B. It improves family relationships. C. It allows kids to learn what they like. 20. What is the second disadvantage of home-schooling about? A. Family cost. B. Educational resources. C. Time management. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Help conserve beautiful Ocean Beach by joining us at a beach clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity. When: First Saturday of the month, 10 am — 1 pm. Where: Ocean Beach; specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email. Supplies: We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if you have them — but don’t worry if you don’t, and we’ll have some supplies on site for you to use. Groups: Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form. Age, Skills, What to Bring: Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. ·Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the guardian approval section signed. If you are over 18, forms will be available to sign on-site. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary. Bring a hat. Wear sunscreen. Bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water stations for refills. All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided. 21. How often is the beach clean-up event held? A. Every week. B. Once a year. C. Every month. D. Every Saturday. 22. What is a must for a 12-year-old volunteer? A. Wearing open-toe shoes. B. Submitting a signed guardian approval form. C. Bringing a pair of gloves. D. Attending with at least a group of five people. 23. What is the main purpose of the activity? A. To enjoy marine scenery. B. To organize a family activity. C. To promote ocean tourism. D. To protect ocean environment. B At the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, volunteer Emma Chen fascinated by the unique black pottery collection, is passionately explaining to visitors that long before smartphones, the Liangzhu people were possibly “posting their moments” on pottery like people today do on WeChat. Emma, with her American roots and Chinese name, is a popular guide due to her fluent Chinese and deep understanding of history. She bridges centuries, engaging visitors by making the ancient feel familiar. She also tests visitors on the authenticity of artifacts, such as a wooden well unearthed at Liangzhu, and discusses the preservation of objects underwater. Her passion for Chinese history, developed during her college studies in the US, leading her to explore China firsthand. “I wanted to experience the real China, beyond what books describe,” she said. Coming to China in early 2015 after graduating, she visited many museums in China and became a member of the museum’s volunteer team in 2022. And since then she has clocked 232 hours of volunteering experience, which is not surprising given her passion and persistence. For Emma, Liangzhu Museum is a “big family” that gives her a sense of belonging. She appreciates the museum’s inclusiveness. It opens its arms, welcoming everyone regardless of their backgrounds. “I hope everyone can walk into museums and get a glimpse of the rich and profound history behind the cultural relics,” she said. She plans to keep promoting Liangzhu culture to visitors and is studying museology and Chinese history at Zhejiang University. She is prepared to continue volunteering as a guide whenever needed. Driven by passion, Emma relocated herself, dedicated to bridging cultures through persistence and academic pursuit, showing great determination. 24. What attracts Emma Chen at Liangzhu Museum? A. The special black pottery. B. The conservation techniques. C. The design of the museum. D. The warmth from the tourists. 25. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “inclusiveness” in paragraph 4? A. Significance. B. Difference. C. Acceptance. D. Competence. 26. What is Emma Chen’s future plan about her work in the Museum? A. She plans to become a full-time employee. B. She will continue to serve as a cultural bridge. C. She will write a book detailing her experiences. D. She aims to travel around China giving lectures. 27. What does Emma’s experience show? A. East or west, home is best. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. Many hands make light work. D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. C Laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because it activates many areas of the brain: areas that control motor, emotional, cognitive and social processing. Researchers now appreciate laughter’s power to improve physical and mental well-being (健康). People begin laughing when they are babies, which helps develop muscles and upper body strength. Laughter is not just breathing. It relies on complex combinations of facial muscles, often involving movement of the eyes, head and shoulders. By activating the neural (神经的) pathways of emotions like joy, laughter can improve your mood and make your physical response to stress less intense. A good sense of humor and the laughter that follows depend on an abundant measure of social intelligence and working memory resources. Laughter, like humor, typically comes from recognizing the oddness of a situation. You need to mentally resolve the surprising behavior or event — otherwise you won’t laugh; you might just be confused instead. Inferring the intentions of others and taking their perspective can increase the intensity of the laughter and amusement you feel. To “get” a joke or humorous situation, you need to be able to see the lighter side of things. You must believe that other possibilities besides the literal meaning exist. Laughter creates bonds with others. Linguist Don Nilsen points out that laughs seldom happen when alone, supporting their strong social role. For example, public speakers and comedians try to get a laugh to make audiences feel psychologically closer to them. By practicing a little laughter each day, you can improve social skills that may not come naturally to you. When you laugh in response to humor, you share your feelings with others and learn from the risks that your response will be accepted by others and not be rejected. Laughter also produces positive emotions. These feelings — like amusement, happiness and joy — build resiliency (复原力) and increase creative thinking. They increase subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Researchers find that these positive emotions experienced with humor and laughter are related to appreciating the meaning of life. 28. How does laughter help improve our well-being? A. It helps with breathing. B. It activates various brain areas. C. It affects facial muscles. D. It improves physical strength. 29. What is necessary for experiencing laughter according to Paragraph 3? A. Having a high level of intelligence. B. Maintaining a general outlook on life. C. Discovering the strangeness of a situation. D. Understanding the literal meaning of a joke. 30. Why do speakers and comedians aim to make listeners laugh? A. To show their wisdom of life. B. To demonstrate their presentation style. C. To make the presentation more challenging. D. To create psychological closeness with listeners. 31. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To stress the positive effects of laughter. B. To provide a general definition of laughter. C. To highlight the social importance of laughter. D. To instruct readers on how to practice laughter. D For people living far from nature, live cameras (cams) monitoring wildlife offer comfort and connection. In 2012, retired consultant Dianne Hoffman found comfort in watching ospreys (鱼鹰) Harriet and Ozzie nest in Montana. Though their eggs never hatched (孵化), Hoffman observed them daily from Pennsylvania while coping with family losses. “Watching the live streams helped me rejoin the world,” said Hoffman, now 81. Even after Ozzie died in 2014, she continues to watch the nest for an hour daily, calling it “the best gift from the Internet”. Nature live streams have grown popular over the past 20 years. Cheap cameras and Internet access allow millions to watch moose migrations in Sweden or salmon swimming in Norway. A study by Mary Ann Liebert Inc found such streams improve well-being for those unable to experience nature firsthand. The osprey camera at Montana’s Dunrovin Ranch started in 2012. When owner SuzAnne Miller tried turning it off, viewers disagreed. She added more cameras and later understood their value when illness kept her indoors. Viewers now interact with the farm-reminding staff about open gates or sharing emotional moments like a horse’s euthanasia. Many elderly subscribers consider the farm their favorite place, with some requesting their ashes be scattered there. These streams also aid research and conservation. Cameras in US national parks and Africa help scientists study animal behavior. In the UK, a trainee spotted the first seal pup born at a protected beach via live feed. For ospreys, cameras act as security systems to protect nests. A research shows nature streams reduce stress and improve mood. A new study found elderly care home residents slept better after watching nature cams. “It satisfies human curiosity and our need to connect with nature,” said researcher Rebecca Mauldin. From lonely seniors to wildlife lovers, these cameras bring the natural world closer to all. 32. What did Dianne Hoffman do to deal with her sadness? A. Adopting a horse. B. Becoming a wildlife researcher. C. Traveling to Montana. D. Watching live streams about ospreys. 33. Why did viewers ask SuzAnne Miller not to turn off the camera? A. They wanted to study osprey behavior. B. They had already paid for the subscriptions. C. They felt emotionally connected to the farm. D. They needed to monitor the safety of the birds. 34. According to the research, how do nature live streams benefit people? A. They allow viewers to protect wildlife. B. They improve relaxation and sleep quality. C. They increase public interest in buying cameras. D. They help scientists discover new animal species. 35. Which is the best title for the article? A. The History of Wildlife Cameras B. A Retired Woman’s Story with Ospreys C. Nature Cams: Tools for Scientific Research D. Life Streams: The Simple Joy of Nature Cams 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。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。 Do you often replay the same conversation in your head, second-guess a decision you made, or imagine every possible worst-case situation? Overthinking is exhausting. In this guide, we’ll go through 5 key principles that can help you break the cycle of overthinking. Challenge your thoughts 36 . When you catch yourself overthinking, ask: Is this thought true? Is it helpful? Is it important right now? Most overthinking is based on assumptions, not facts. Get in the habit of questioning your thoughts instead of blindly believing them. 37 Overthinkers often fall into the trap of endless decision-making. To combat this, set a deadline for even small choices. Whether it’s picking a restaurant or finalising a project, giving yourself a time limit keeps you moving forward instead of getting stuck in a circle. Focus on what you can control So much of our mental energy gets wasted on “what ifs” we can’t control. Instead, focus on what you can control. Make a list of actions you can take, however small, and commit to focusing only on those. Worrying changes nothing. 38 . Accept that perfection is a myth A huge driver of overthinking is the unrealistic desire to make the “perfect” choice. 39 Every decision carries some risk, and that’s okay. Remind yourself: Done is better than perfect. Progress beats perfection every single time. Schedule “worry time” Instead of fighting every anxious thought, worry, but only during a set time. For example, set aside 15 minutes in the evening to write down your worries. When anxious thoughts appear during other times, gently remind yourself to “save it for later.” 40 A. Stay mindful and present B. Limit decision-making time C. Not every thought you have deserves your trust D. But here’s a truth bomb: perfection doesn’t exist E. Doing something, even a tiny action, changes everything F. Set reminders or motivational quotes on your phone to avoid overthinking G. This simple trick prevents random worrying from taking up your entire day 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题2分，满分30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。 As a foreign student from New Zealand, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to 41 the Water-Splashing Festival (泼水节) in China and I was eager to devote myself to the cultural experience. The Water-Splashing Festival is a traditional 42 of the Dai people, which marks the beginning of the Dai New Year and is celebrated by splashing water on each other as a way to 43 bad luck and welcome a 44 start. The festival took place in a town in Yunnan, where the streets were filled with 45 and hope. The air was filled with laughter and the sound of splashing water. I arrived early in the morning, and the atmosphere was already electric. People of all ages were dressed in colorful traditional Dai 46 , adding to the festive spirit. The water-splashing ceremony began with a splash by the 47 . They 48 the younger ones and the community, wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year. Then, the real fun started. Everyone started splashing water on each other, and I found myself laughing and shouting with 49 . The water was refreshing, especially on a hot spring day. I even joined in a water balloon fight, which was incredibly fun but also quite 50 . By the end of the day, I was soaked (湿透的) from head to toe, but I felt incredibly happy and alive. What struck me most was the sense of 51 and togetherness. Despite the language 52 , everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I made new friends and shared many memorable moments with them. The festival also included traditional dances, music performances and delicious 53 . Reflecting on my time at the Water-Splashing Festival, I realized how important it is to 54 different cultures and traditions. The festival not only brought joy and happiness but also taught me about the values of 55 . 41. A. addicted to B. take part in C. check in D. belong to 42. A. game B. meeting C. celebration D. competition 43. A. fade away B. bring about C. result in D. wash away 44. A. fresh B. slow C. fast D. long 45. A. shock B. challenge C. excitement D. fear 46. A. costumes B. hats C. boots D. packs 47. A. physicians B. visitors C. residents D. elders 48. A. punished B. judged C. blessed D. warned 49. A. anger B. joy C. surprise D. regret 50. A. clean B. tidy C. organized D. messy 51. A. beauty B. community C. danger D. mystery 52. A. bridge B. book C. tool D. barrier 53. A. water B. fruit C. food D. drink 54. A. avoid B. hug C. forget D. change 55. A. unity B. difference C. independence D. freedom 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book 56 (write) by Tang Dynasty (618-907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan, in which he 57 (describe) Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed 58 a tribute for its super quality during the period. The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is 59 (high) demanding, Sandalwood bark (檀香树皮), 60 plant native to southern China, goes through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. Because of the entire procedure 61 is so complex, even the most skilled craftsman can only master limited number of steps. The flow of ink, both guided and resisted by water, determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability 62 (make) the best use of ink. Different Xuan paper can 63 (create) for artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy. Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is very resistant to damage brought by time. 64 (it) durability (耐久性) has made the preservation of many valuable 65 (work) from ancient China possible. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是李华，上周末你们班开展了一个志愿活动，同学们走进社区向人们宣传保护野生动物的重要性。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： （1）活动介绍； （2）你的感受。 注意： （1）写作词数应为100个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Volunteer Activity ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67．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。 I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, “Look! The new adventure game I’ve been waiting for!” However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment. Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket. When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize. On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone. However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When I came home, Brian asked if we had won. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the money we won, we went to the store the next day. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $