广东茂名市化州市2025-2026学年高一年级下学期期末质量抽测英语试题

**基本信息** 高中英语期末试卷以真实情境为载体，综合考查语言运用、跨文化理解及逻辑思维，体现核心素养导向的命题思路。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|3篇/40分|细节定位、推理判断、主旨归纳|选用科技进展与文化遗产素材，考查信息筛选与跨文化认知能力| |读后续写|1题/25分|情节连贯、语言表达|设置生活实践情境，要求逻辑构建与情感表达，提升思维品质与语言创造力|

2025—2026学年高一年级期末质量抽测 英语 本试题卷共8页。全卷满分130分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4．考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分 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 California Museum: Admission and Hours The California Museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday to explore the rich history and diverse culture of the state. Opening Hours ·Regular Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm); Sunday (12 pm-5 pm). ·Note: Last admission is at 4 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays. ·Special Holiday Hours (2026): ○Thanksgiving Eve (November 25): 10 am-3 pm ○Thanksgiving Day (November 26): Closed ○Christmas Eve (December 24): Closed ○New Year’s Eve (December 31): 10 am-3 pm Admission & Tickets Advance tickets are highly recommended. Although all visitors (including those qualifying for free admission) must hold a ticket, pricing varies based on age and identity: Visitor Group Ticket Price Special Requirement Adults (18 +) $10 None Students & Seniors (65 +) $8 Official ID required upon entry Military Members $8 Military ID required (active/retired) Youth (6-17) $8 None Children (5 & under) Free Must be with a paid adult Museum Members Free Current membership card required Ticket Policy Tickets may be exchanged for a different day or time period online up to one hour in advance of the scheduled ticket time. Please note that no refunds are provided for advance tickets. Visitors are advised to arrive no later than 20 minutes after their scheduled entry time. 1. When is the museum open to the public on Thanksgiving Eve 2026? A. 10 am–5 pm. B. 10 am-3 pm. C. 12 pm-5 pm. D. All day closed. 2. What is the ticket price for a 70-year-old tourist without any ID? A. Free. B. $8. C. $10. D. $18. 3. When can tickets be exchanged? A. One hour early. B. After entry. C. On the visiting day. D. Twenty minutes early. B Six years ago, I was trapped in a heart-breaking office job in Edinburgh. Each day I left early in the morning while my family slept, and returned with just enough time to say good night to my little boys. We loved our home but could not afford it. To break free from this tiring trap, I made a risky plan: I gave up my job and turned to the wilderness of Alaska. This madness was inspired by my discovery of Walden by Henry David Thoreau, who had returned to nature in search of a simpler life in the 1840s. His philosophy was the inspiration I needed. In Alaska, despite facing extreme cold and hunger, I lived in a small wooden hut and finally achieved my dream. A year later, though unemployed, I felt internally rich. Recently, I made a journey to Walden Pond in Massachusetts, the very lake that inspired Thoreau. I was worried that modern changes would damage my romantic vision of the place. My heart indeed dropped when the GPS system directed me to an orderly, tarmac (沥青铺的) car park, and a sign saying no woodfires. The presence of joggers and tourists threatened to ruin my sense of personal discovery. For a moment, I even regretted coming. But then a fish jumped, creating widening circles across the water. I reached up, pulled some green needles from a pine tree, and pressed them between my fingers, catching their clean smell. I realized that while the surface world had sped up, the necessary, slow forces of nature remained unchanged. There was still space to feel what had inspired Thoreau. My trip was worth the risk. Most of us will never have enough money, but nature offers limitless wealth to fill our spiritual banks. 4. What made the author decide to leave his job? A. Spiritual crisis. B. Wild adventure. C. Financial stress. D. Family tension. 5. What does the underlined word “internally” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Fully. B. Mentally. C. Colorfully. D. Terribly. 6. Why did the author regret coming to Walden Pond at first? A. He disliked the local rules. B. Woodfires were not allowed. C. He was tired of meeting tourists. D. The place lost its natural wilderness. 7. What does the author try to convey in the text? A. Hard work leads to success. B. Dreams demand brave pursuits. C. Nature offers spiritual wealth. D. True joy comes from a simple life. C When you look around, everyone seems to be running on a tight schedule. Your phone lights up with messages, and calendars are packed with meetings. Modern life is fast, and we have been trained to believe that being busy is a sign of success. If you are not constantly (持续) doing something, you might feel like you are falling behind. Yet, busyness has also acquired a strange social power. When people ask, “How have you been?” the most common response is a heavy sigh followed by, “So busy!” It has become a badge (徽章) of honor. On the other hand, an individual with free hours on their calendar can look unproductive, even if that free time is exactly what allows them to think calmly and make wise choices. This social pressure has created a new phenomenon: the performance of busyness. It is no longer just about having a lot of work to do; it is about making sure everyone else sees how much you have to do. Consequently, people quickly learn that pretending to be overloaded is a safe way to protect themselves from being seen as unimportant. We feel the need to reply to emails at midnight or fill every moment of our day with active tasks, just to prove our presence. The danger of this lifestyle is that it confuses movement with progress. In our hurry to look busy, we often give up the quiet time needed for deep work. We replace thoughtful planning with quick reactions. We value the person who answers ten emails in five minutes, but we ignore the person who spends an hour silently solving a complex problem. In the long run, this collective behavior harms both our creativity and our well-being. True productivity is not about how many tasks we can fit into a single day, but about the value of what we produce. To break free from this cycle, we must stop treating busyness as a measure of worth and start valuing the quiet space that allows real intelligence to grow. 8. What does the author imply about people with free hours in paragraph 2? A. They hate busy work. B. They seem fruitless. C. They seem lazy all day. D. They make silly choices. 9. According to paragraph 3, why do people show an overloaded schedule? A. To follow daily routines. B. To avoid being seen as useless. C. To seek comfort from friends. D. To achieve rapid personal success. 10. What causes the society to value busyness? A. A desire for building relationships. B. An anxiety about losing creativity. C. A belief in the value of visible effort. D. A wrong idea about deep thinking. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Trap of Constant Action B. The Secret to High Efficiency C. The Burden of Modern Technology D. The Change in Social Communication D Artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly viewed as a technology designed to work on its own and possibly replace human labor. However, new research from Swansea University offers a different view. The findings suggest that AI can also function as a creative partner that encourages exploration, engagement (参与), and inspiration. Researchers from the University’s Computer Science Department carried out one of the largest studies so far examining how people work alongside AI. More than 800 participants joined the online experiment where they used an AI-supported system to design virtual cars. Rather than quietly improving designs behind the scenes, the system produced design collections filled with many different possibilities, which showed a wide range of car concepts, including successful designs, unusual ideas, and even some imperfect ones. The variety in AI-generated output played an important role in the experiment. Dr. Sean Walton, the study’s lead author, explained, “People often think of AI as something that speeds up tasks, but our findings suggest something more interesting. When participants were shown AI-generated suggestions, they spent more time on the task to respond most positively to designs that included a wide variety of ideas, including bad ones! These helped them move beyond their initial ideas and explore a broader design space. This structured diversity prevented early fixation (思维定势) and encouraged creative risk-taking.” The study also highlights a problem with how AI tools are usually assessed. Standard measures often focus on simple behaviors, such as how frequently users click on or copy AI suggestions. However, the researchers argue that these measures overlook important aspects, including how the technology influences people’s emotions and willingness to explore new ideas. AI systems should be assessed using broader methods that show these deeper effects. Understanding how AI shapes human thinking and engagement could provide a more complete picture of its impact. As AI becomes increasingly common in creative fields like engineering and music, understanding how humans and intelligent systems work together is important. The question is not only what AI can do, but how it can help us think, create and cooperate more effectively. 12. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. AI will soon replace human creators. B. AI limits the range of human thought. C. AI’s value goes beyond saving labor. D. AI’s main purpose is simplifying tasks. 13. Why is the variety in AI output important? A. It ensures the success of every design. B. It helps users finish tasks more quickly. C. It reduces the need for human creativity. D. It encourages users to explore broader ideas. 14. What do researchers think of current AI assessments? A. Narrow. B. Complex. C. Effective. D. Satisfying. 15. What is the best title for this text? A. AI: The Future of Car Design B. AI: A Means of Saving Labor C. AI: A Means of Increasing Speed D. AI: A Partner Beyond Efficiency 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。 We often miss life’s small blessings because they seem too minor to matter. The common saying goes, “Stop making a big deal out of little things.” But what if we did the opposite? 16 That is what micro gratitude means. 17 For example, the warm drink you enjoy every morning, or the comfortable bed you sleep in every night. 18 First, they are so familiar that our brain stops noticing them. Second, we save gratitude only for big events, so most ordinary days go unappreciated. Micro gratitude can be practiced in five areas: conveniences (like your car), simple pleasures (the taste of favorite food), positive interactions (a friend’s joke), physical environment (sunlight), and small wins (progress on a project). 19 First, find small positive moments on your calendar. Second, slow down and notice what’s around you. Third, look at familiar things as if for the first time. The greatest benefit of micro gratitude is that it brings us back to the present. It helps us enjoy what we have now. 20 It frees us from worrying about the future. By practicing micro gratitude, we realize we have much more to be thankful for than we ever knew. A. Why do we miss these little gifts? B. It stops us from regretting the past. C. To develop this habit, try the following. D. What if we only cared about big events in life? E. Feel thankful only for life-changing moments. F. What if we treated these little things as treasures? G. Give thanks for the ordinary things we take for granted. 第二部分 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。 I live in a typical town in Oxfordshire. Although my friends and family are nearby, I never felt like a true part of the community. I lacked a sense of 21 and felt disconnected from my neighbors. In my 30s, I got a dog, had children and started working from home. I spent a lot more time in my local area, but I still felt like a (n) 22 . This feeling of being alone 23 me until I started volunteering. It started with the parent-teacher association (PTA). I 24 imagined myself joining them, as I used to think PTA members were parents with too much free time. However, when the PTA at my children’s school needed 25 , I decided to give it a try. I was 26 with running the face-painting stand. Though my painting skills were 27 , I had a wonderful time 28 children in shining colors and chatting with other parents. It was a 29 experience that broke the ice. Since then, I have become an active 30 . I have helped sell cakes and even 31 more responsibilities for school activities. This experience has completely 32 my view on community involvement. Volunteering has not only 33 my mood but also helped me build a strong social network. I realized that the best way to find a sense of community is not to 34 for it to happen, but to create it yourself through small acts of 35 . 21. A. duty B. humor C. belonging D. honor 22. A. outsider B. explorer C. doctor D. advisor 23. A. satisfied B. troubled C. confused D. excited 24. A. frequently B. finally C. simply D. hardly 25. A. help B. space C. money D. food 26. A. angry B. mixed C. strict D. tasked 27. A. questionable B. creative C. careless D. professional 28. A. protecting B. painting C. dressing D. describing 29. A. worrying B. joyful C. boring D. peaceful 30. A. visitor B. teacher C. member D. student 31. A. given up B. broken with C. taken on D. passed over 32. A. ignored B. reflected C. discovered D. changed 33. A. brightened B. ruined C. kept D. expressed 34. A. search B. prepare C. wait D. pay 35. A. encouragement B. participation C. bravery D. honesty 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。 The nine-linked rings puzzle (九连环), 36 classic Chinese brainteaser (益智玩具) dating back over a thousand years, is more than just a toy — it’s a clever combination of logic and 37 (patient). You can imagine a puzzle, 38 consists of nine linked metal rings attached to a handle: you can remove or put back a ring only when the previous one is off (or on). It sounds simple, 39 solving it requires careful thinking. This puzzle is like the Chinese philosophy of gradual progress through steps, similar to learning a language or mastering a musical instrument. Historically, it 40 (favor) by scholars and rulers, not just as entertainment but as a mental exercise. Today, it’s a popular way to introduce problem-solving 41 (skill) to children. The beauty of the nine-linked rings lies in 42 (it) simple but clever design. Modern toys often rely on batteries or screens, while this ancient puzzle 43 (interesting) engages both hands and brains. For those curious about China’s cultural wisdom, it’s a small but 44 (amaze) window into how tradition meets wisdom. If you try to solve it, you might just appreciate the centuries of wisdom 45 (hide) in its rings. 第三部分 基础知识考查（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据中文提示和首字母填空，或根据括号内同根词填空。请将完整的单词的正确形式写在答题卡对应的答题区域。 46. We had a really long _____________ (argue) about where to go on holiday. 47. We enjoyed a m_____________ (温和的) and sunny day last weekend. 48. If you practice every day, you will _____________ (definite) improve your English soon. 49. I asked the teacher for _____________ (permit) to leave the classroom early. 50. With hard work and _____________ (determine), she finally passed the exam. 51. He chose to move to the countryside to s_____________ (定居) down and live a simple life. 52. Climate change is a serious _____________ (globe) problem that needs our immediate attention. 53. Many people refuse p_____________ (塑料的) products because they pollute the earth. 54. You should make an _____________ (apologize) to her for your rude words. 55. She tried to e_____________ (逃离) the noisy city by moving to a small town. 第二节 完成句子（每空1分，共25空，满分25分） 根据中文提示填空，每个空仅填一个单词。 56．他成为了世界上第一个进入太空的人。 He became the first person in the world ___________ ___________ ___________. 57．在高速公路上开车时，他们发现一只袋鼠站在路中间。 While ___________ along the freeway, they found a kangaroo ___________ in the middle of the road. 58．这个年轻人远赴海外，去追寻机遇、谋求发展。 The young man went abroad, ___________ ___________ ___________ and new chances. 59．他们打赌看谁能提前完成这项任务。 They made ___________ ___________ on who would finish the task ahead of time. 60．她还太小，理解不了这么困难的问题。 She is too young ___________ ___________ such a difficult problem. 61．我知道，当我把整个情况解释清楚后,你会同意我的。 I knew you ___________ ___________ with me when I explained the whole situation. 62．女孩们载歌载舞，在操场上快乐地玩耍。 ___________ ___________ ___________, the girls played happily on the playground. 63．为了给如此快速增长的人口提供生活所需，科学家们正努力寻找未来能成为人类家园的其他星球。 __________ ___________ ___________ such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our home. 64．她听到宝宝在卧室里哭，赶紧跑回去。 She ____________ her baby ____________ in the bedroom and rushed back. 65．为了不浪费共处的宝贵时光，我们一路上愉快交谈，分享彼此的经历。 ___________ ____________ ____________ the precious time we had together, we chatted warmly and shared our stories along the way. 第四部分 书面表达（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在开展以“Is money a must for happiness?”为题的讨论。请你就此话题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．你的观点； 2．说明理由。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Is money a must for happiness? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $