湖南浏阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷以真实生活与社会热点为情境，通过植物实验、海绵城市等主题考查语言能力，融合科学探究与人文关怀，体现思维品质与文化意识。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|20题/50分|科普（植物吸水实验）、社会生活（中央公园观鸟）、教育项目（Spark学徒计划）、环保（海绵城市）|情境贴近现实，问题设计梯度分明，从细节理解（如植物实验原理）到推理判断（如中央公园历史意义）| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析（如deaf/welcome）、语法（时态、代词）、上下文逻辑|完形填空聚焦咖啡店员学手语助聋人故事，考查人文素养；语法填空结合文学作品，强化语言基础| |写作|2题/40分|应用文（运动与健康建议）、读后续写（救助小猫）|应用文注重实用表达，续写培养逻辑与创新思维，贴近学生生活经验|

绝密★启用前 浏阳市第一中学高一下学期期中考试试题 英 语 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Now it’s the perfect time to teach kids about growing things. Try one or more of these plant experiments for fun and learning. Colour carnations. Fill a glass with water and colour the water. Add a white carnation stalk (茎) and watch the plant become colourful as it “drinks” the coloured water. This is a great, short experiment to show how plants absorb water. Plant root vegetables. Find out how root vegetables form underground by planting root vegetables in a clear container. First, fill the bottom of the container with small stones. Next, add potting soil and plant root vegetable seeds, trying carrots or onions, evenly. Keep the soil wet and enjoy watching the root form. Best of all, when the vegetable is done growing, you can eat it! Study speedy sunflowers. Sunflower seeds sprout (发芽) and grow quickly, making this the perfect flower for impatient children. These seeds can be started just about anywhere, even in a paper coffee cup or yogurt container. Kids love seeing the plant push its way out of the soil, wearing the seed’s outer part like a hat!Move your plant to a flower pot after it sprouts to observe the flower as it forms. Make a grass basket. Grass is another seed that grows quickly. Make a living basket by lining a basket with plastic and filling it with potting soil. Put grass seeds on top and water them lightly every day. Growing plants is a great way to bring some learning — and a little sunshine — to your daily life. Try any of these inexpensive garden experiments for a fun project this spring. 1．Which garden experiment will you choose to see how plants take in water? A．Colour carnations. B．Make a grass basket. C．Plant root vegetables. D．Study speedy sunflowers. 2．What is special about the experiment of “plant root vegetables”? A．It is convenient to carry on. B．It is perfect for impatient kids. C．It has strict requirements for temperature. D．It offers you the tasty fruit of your labour. 3．What do sunflowers and grass have in common? A．They both like shade. B．They both need little water. C．They both grow very quickly. D．They both prefer clear containers. It was a cold Saturday night in February. Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years. Except for a few excited screams from children, people were quiet — patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse. The snowy owl did not disappoint. She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans. They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown — or at least an excuse to leave their apartments and take part, however briefly, in one of those precious shared moments. New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. That the park is a beautiful and essential place for peace and joy is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty. Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy (贵族), Central Park was designed as a public space. In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words, the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets.” As spring turns into summer, we see people sitting on the grass or benches — catching some sun, having family picnics, or tapping away on their laptops and iPads. Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere. 4．What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night? A．They cheered for each other. B．They paid their first visit. C．They came for a rare sight. D．They appreciated a water event. 5．Why did New Yorkers find a renewed love for Central Park? A．Because it offers much-needed shelter. B．Because it is conveniently located. C．Because people like its wildlife. D．Because people are long used to it. 6．What does the author mainly intend to do in Paragraph 4? A．Introduce a new opinion. B．Add background information. C．Give some examples. D．Make a comparison. 7．What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Close to B．In comparison with C．At a distance from D．Free from To the dynamic beat of Aretha Franklin’s songs, families sit in the crowd at the hall of the Manilla School. They are waiting, eager for the moment when students will participate in a one-of-a-kind program called Spark. The meeting will pair students with volunteer apprentice (学徒) teachers. Lawyers, hair stylists, and software developers will meet up with students who have selected their occupations as the ones they would most like to learn about. Spark apprenticeships provide workplace experiences that bring economically disadvantaged teens into contact with a world they have probably only imagined. Nationally, some 30 percent of US high school students drop out. While improved curricula (课程), better teaching, and modern equipment may be part of the solution, “you have to have the relevance,” says Mr. Balme of his six-year-old Spark program. The gap between those worlds — one of limited expectations and hardship, the other of success and prosperity — hit Balme one day when he was volunteering as a science teacher at a public school in Philadelphia. He was also studying at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The public school was in bad shape, with a high dropout rate. While walking back to Wharton, Balme realized he was “seeing all the resources, and yet these kids had no idea what was right there all around them.” That’s when everything fell into place. The problem and the solution were right next to each other. In 2004, he and Melia Dicker founded Spark. Apprenticeships are “not rocket science,” says Holly Depatie, Spark board chair. But other coaching programs, such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America, while pairing youngsters with adults, don’t specifically target learning about jobs. So far, Spark has created more than 700 apprenticeships in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. 8．How does Spark help the students? A．By offering hands-on experiences. B．By updating teaching equipment. C．By financing young apprentices. D．By improving school curricula. 9．What is the major drive for Balme to set up Spark? A．The dropout rate of US high schools. B．The prosperity in famous universities. C．The expectation of disadvantaged teens. D．The imbalance in educational resources. 10．Which word best describes Balme? A．Tolerant. B．Grateful. C．Observant. D．Modest. 11．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A．To justify similar programs. B．To tackle Spark’s challenge. C．To show Spark’s difference. D．To criticize current situations. The term sponge (海绵) city might bring to mind a creative image of a city made of sponges, but actual definition of sponge cities isn’t as literal as it seems. Sponge city is a term that originated in China to describe urban spaces that are re-designed with areas for greenery. They absorb storm-water the way a sponge takes up excess water! These areas deals wit flooding naturally by replacing impermeable roads with permeable (透水的) green spaces. These “sponges” cool cities, cleanse air pollution and remove dirt from storm-water before they enter our drinking water sources. Several tools and technologies can be adopted in a sponge city. Employing sustainable methods like covering walls and roofs with plants is one method. Another technique uses layers of permeable soil covered by greenery that traps rainwater and run-off. These and other concepts are used throughout the world under different names like green infrastructure (基建), low-impact development, and sensitive urban design. The approach, regardless of the name, focuses on controlling flooding and water pollution. Many cities around the world are suffering from flood events. In recent years, 60% of China’s large-sized cities have flooded—killing hundreds and displacing more than a million people. Flooding has increased because of the overuse of concrete surfaces, called “gray infrastructure”. Landscape architects realized the need to make cities more “spongy” by working with their local climate and natural features to design appropriate solutions. In Philadelphia, a project called “Green City, Clean Waters” was developed after the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) enforced the federal Clean Water Act there in 2011. To date, the city has “greened” at least 2,200 acres of land and used a mix of solutions like rain gardens, restoring wetlands, and green infrastructure in their plan. However, implementing sponge plans is often difficult because policymakers often need to be convinced to enact them. Despite this, cities around the world are thriving after the use of the Sponge City approach. 12．What is the primary goal of the sponge city design? A．To preserve biodiversity. B．To fight against flooding. C．To gather more rainwater. D．To improve living standard. 13．What can be learned about a sponge city? A．It is made of eco-friendly sponge materials. B．It is a new kind of city only existing in China. C．It manages rainwater by increasing permeable spaces. D．It requires the complete removal of traditional buildings. 14．Why does the author mention Philadelphia? A．To introduce the origin of the sponge city concept. B．To emphasize the importance of the Clean Water Act. C．To give an example of an effective sponge city project. D．To explain the difficulties in carrying out sponge plans. 15．Which might be the best title for the text? A．Development of the Term “Sponge City”. B．Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies. C．Shortcomings of Gray Urban Infrastructure. D．Benefit and Success of Sponge City Plans. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） How to Stay Safe During a Typhoon When a typhoon strikes, the world outside can change from calm to dangerous in just a few minutes. The sky darkens, the wind grows wild, and heavy rain begins to fall with great force. 16 But staying calm and taking the right actions can make a big difference. Stay indoors and keep away from windows. During a typhoon, the safest place is always indoors. Once the storm begins, do not go outside, not even for a short look. Close all windows and doors tightly, and stay away from glass, which may break when hit by strong wind or flying objects. 17 Waiting indoors may feel long and boring, but it protects you from real danger outside. Be mindful of electricity and stay alert (警觉的). Strong wind and rain can be dangerous with electricity. If water begins to enter your home, turn off the main power in no time. Avoid touching wet plugs, wires, or electrical devices. Listen carefully to what’s happening around you. Sometimes a strange sound or sudden silence can mean trouble is near. 18 Follow official warnings and remain patient. 19 Follow the advice of local governments, even if the weather seems calmer for a moment. If the sky suddenly becomes calm, don’t be fooled — it is the “eye” of the typhoon that passes by. The wind can return even harder than before. So you should stay patient and wait for official news. 20 No one can stop the storm, but you can control how you face it. Take deep breaths, speak gently, and try to calm those around you. Help children, the elderly, or neighbors who might be alone. Courage grows when people care for each other. Kindness stands even in the strongest wind. A．The worst of the storm may be over. B．It is normal to feel fear at such a moment. C．A typhoon can change direction or strength at any time. D．Stay calm and support each other. E．You need to learn to fix the electricity by yourself. F．If you live high up, this rule is especially important. G．During a typhoon, attention saves more than strength does. 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） Tom is one of many regular customers at his local coffee shop. However, Tom isn’t like the other customers—he’s 21 . Mary, an employee, wanted to do something to make Tom feel more 22 . So she spoke with other employees about Tom, learning that they always did what they could to give him excellent 23 . But Mary wanted to take it a step further. She went home and started learning American Sign Language (ASL) so she could better 24 with Tom. The next day, she wrote him a small 25 , saying: “I’ve been learning ASL just so you can have the same    26 as everyone else.” Tom, who was moved by emotion over this small act of kindness, has kept the note at home ever since. Tom was so 27 by Mary’s behavior that he posted it on Facebook. His post was then reposted by many people—a result that he did not 28 . But he was happy that Mary was getting the 29 she deserved. The next morning, Mary heard about the post when her manager 30 her and mentioned that there were many requests from reporters to 31 her. A spokeswoman said the company was “very 32 ” of Mary’s actions. “My job is to 33 people have the experience they expect and that’s what I gave him,” said Mary. Mary now knows enough ASL to take Tom’s 34 . In the past, Tom would have to order through text messages. Tom still loves to visit the coffee shop, saying, “It’s something that gave me real 35 —even now, I’m still smiling.” 21．A．deaf B．famous C．quiet D．blind 22．A．cheerful B．welcome C．different D．confident 23．A．presents B．ideas C．guidance D．service 24．A．live B．compete C．communicate D．play 25．A．report B．story C．tip D．note 26．A．experience B．change C．chance D．emotion 27．A．moved B．bothered C．confused D．attracted 28．A．ignore B．expect C．want D．notice 29．A．sympathy B．judgment C．recognition D．opinion 30．A．questioned B．praised C．criticized D．warned 31．A．understand B．promote C．meet D．interview 32．A．afraid B．tired C．proud D．ashamed 33．A．make out B．make sure C．take care D．find out 34．A．step B．rule C．advice D．order 35．A．happiness B．impression C．challenge D．surprise 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 In Jeff Kinney’s book Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Greg Heffley’s mother suggests a family road trip. Family road trips are 36 (normal) full of fun, right? But this family is not a normal one. The family is full of good hopes when the trip starts, 37 things don’t go as they wish. They spend their first night at a terrible hotel 38 (sleep) on the floor. The days go on with more bad luck. They spend a sunny day at a water park but their car keys and wallets 39 (lose) there. The trip continues and several more 40 (accident) happen. Along the way, however, the family finds time to enjoy 41 (they). 42 (regard) as one of the greatest writers in the world, Kinney is doing really well in telling stories about people 43 may appear in our real life. We may find that some of the Heffley family life is the same as some part of our own family. I strongly recommend this book to young readers. It’s really interesting and 44 (include) family fun and lots of humor. I found myself always 45 (laugh) while reading it. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分15分） 46．你校英文报 “Teenage Life”专栏本期的主题为“Sports and Health”。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 运动的重要性; 2. 你的运动建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Sports and Health _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。续写的词数应为150左右。 One sunny afternoon, Lucy, a 15-year-old girl, was walking home from school. As she passed by a small park, she heard a weak cry coming from the bushes. Curious, she went over to have a look. To her surprise, she found a tiny kitten with its left paw injured. The kitten looked so helpless and its eyes were filled with fear. Lucy couldn’t leave the poor kitten there. She carefully picked it up and decided to take it home. When she got home, her mother was shocked at first. “Lucy, we can’t keep it,” her mother said. “You know your father is allergic to cats.” Lucy felt sad but she didn’t want to give up the kitten. She begged her mother, “Mom, please! We can find a way. The kitten is badly hurt. It needs our help.” Her mother looked at the (可怜的) kitten and then at Lucy’s pleading eyes. Finally, she said, “Well, we can keep it for a while until it gets better, but then we have to find a new home for it.” With her mother’s permission, Lucy was very excited. She quickly found a box and made a warm bed for the kitten. Then she took out some milk and bread for it. The kitten ate a little and soon fell asleep. Lucy named the kitten Mimi and started to take good care of it every day. She cleaned its wound carefully and fed it on time. Paragraph 1: A week later, Mimi got much better and became more active. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Just as Lucy’s mother said, they began to look for a new family for Mimi. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高 一 英 语 参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A D C C C B A A D C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 C B C C D B F G C D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A B D C D A A B C B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D C B D A 36．normally 37．but 38．sleeping 39．are lost 40．accidents 41．themselves 42．Regarded 43．who 44．includes 45．laughing 46． Sports and Health As we know, the column Teenage Life of our school newspaper is intended to draw students’ attention into “Sports and Health”, for which I am absolutely willing to share my perspectives. It is a common sense that regular exercises benefit us in various ways. Not only can it serve as a chance for students to strengthen a good figure in face of increasing learning burden but also it is central to promoting personal mental well-being. In the course of doing sports, it’s highly recommended that students should work out a reasonable timetable in compliance with their physical quality and curriculum arrangement. I sincerely wish everyone would take an active part into sports and gain more insight into the benefits it conveys because of our endeavors. Sports and health Learning that the column Teenage Life of our school English newspaper is committed to casting a light on the topic “Sports and health”, I am more than thrilled to express my view. The reasons why we should work out regularly are that not only does it build up our bodies, but it boosts our learning efficiency as well. Based on such a meaningful theme, a wide variety of activities are highly recommended. Additionally, several health professionals can be invited to give some lectures about how to do daily exercise properly after all the competitions. Only by raising the awareness of taking exercise and participating actively can we truly enjoy the benefits it brings. I believe every participant will achieve something amazing. 47．Paragraph 1: A week later, Mimi got much better and became more active. It started to wander around the house, chasing its tail and rubbing against Lucy’s legs. Lucy was delighted to see the kitten’s recovery but noticed her father sneezing frequently. Though careful to keep Mimi in her room, she realized her father’s allergy was a problem. One evening, while watching Mimi play with a wool ball, Lucy tearfully told her mother she might have to say goodbye soon. Her mother hugged her, promising they’d find a loving home together. Paragraph 2: Just as Lucy’s mother said, they began to look for a new family for Mimi. They posted photos online and asked neighbors for help. A few days later, a kind couple visited, saying they’d always wanted a cat. Lucy observed how gently they played with Mimi and noticed the kitten purring happily in their arms. Though heartbroken, she knew it was the best choice. Before leaving, she tied a blue ribbon around Mimi’s neck as a keepsake. That night, Lucy cried but smiled, knowing Mimi was safe and loved — a memory she’d cherish forever. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $