河北唐山市玉田县2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

2025一2026学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试 英语 本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时长120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自已的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改 动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上 无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 州 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.What will the man buy? A.Milk. B.Bread. C.Butter. 2.Where are the speakers most probably? A.At a bus stop. B.In a shop. C.On a street. 3.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Sharing housework. 架 B.Their weekend plan. C.Cleaning the kitchen. 4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Colleagues. B.Classmates. C.Salesman and customer. 5.How does the woman feel? A.Sad. B.Anxious. C.Confident. 高一英语试卷第1页（共12页） 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.When did the woman plan to arrive at the restaurant? A.At7:15. B.By7:30. C.After 8:00. 7.What will the woman do next? A.Make a phone call. B.Look for a parking spot. C.Drive to the restaurant herself. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8.What kind of person is David? A.Curious. B.Humorous. C.Thoughtful. 9.What does David suggest? A.Baking cookies B.Taking a walk C.Helping other neighbors. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10.Which class does the man want to take? A.Tennis class. B.Boxing class. C.Swimming class. 11.What must the man do to take the class? A.Pay a fee. B.Buy another pass. C.Get Lucas's permission 12.What does the woman suggest about Jeremy? A.He enjoys swimming. B.He is helpful. C.He is new to the gym. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13.What did the man decide to do after watching the launch? A.Give a report. B.Make a video. C.Improve their club activities. 14.What is the main problem of the science club now? A.Students listen passively. B.It has too many members. C.Their meetings are too long. 15.What should each member do every week? A.Design a rocket model. B.Give updates on their topic. C.Introduce a better research. 16.Who will be invited to guide the club activities according to the man? A.Astronauts. B.His head teacher. C.Physics teachers. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.What has contributed to the growing interest in Chinese according to Bellassen? A.Better teaching methods B.More exchange programs. C.China's influence and culture. 18.Why did Bellassen make his first trip to China? A.To work. B.To study. C.To travel. 19.What did Bellassen do in 1984? A.He published a book. B.He studied at a university. C.He started an organization. 20.What can be inferred about Bellassen's textbook? A.It helped spread Chinese learning in France. B.It was used by a former president. C.It became a textbook in China. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A In October,a heavy rain destroyed a carrot crop at a school in Vadodara.A group of children stood there speechless,crying.Their hard work of several weeks had been washed 高一英语试卷第3页（共12页） away by a single heavy rain.Hitarth Pandya,who had guided the students through the planting process,believed the moment taught them more about food waste than any classroom lesson could. Pandya did not start as a teacher.For nearly a decade,he worked in newsrooms, reporting on environmental protection and endangered animals.Yet one question continued to trouble him:"What changed after these stories were published?"In August 2015,he left journalism(a新闻业）to make a more direct impact..He decided to work with children, believing they would learn more through experience than through long lectures.Farming became his chosen method,as the growth of plants could easily attract children's attention and bring them closer to nature. His first opportunity came at St Kabir School in 2016.Instead of learning farming from textbooks,students got their hands dirty in the soil ()Over time,they developed a deeper understanding of nature and farming.The impact of the program soon became clear to teachers as well.Lina Shajy put it simply,"70 minutes with Pandya equals 100 hours of textbook learning.” Pandya also helps children understand the economics of farming by encouraging them to sell their produce in supermarkets.Through this process,students began to notice the gap between the price customers pay and the small profit farmers actually earn. The program's influence even went beyond the classroom through activities such as the Harvest Festival.Vegetables grown by the students were cooked together in a community kitchen.The students also developed a stronger understanding of the food they grew and the effort required to produce it. "Students ate all the vegetables,whether they liked them or not,"says principal )Swati Khot."Even parents living in apartments began growing vegetables at home. 21.Why did Pandya leave journalism? A.Farming was his favorite. B.His stories were no longer popular. C.Students needed him very much. D.He wanted to make a real difference. 22.What does the phrase "got their hands dirty"in paragraph 3 suggest about the students? A.They worked carelessly. B.They hated the activity. C.They liked playing outside. D.They learned through practice. 五奖 而（共12而） 23.What can be inferred about the students from Swati Khot's words? A.They had learned to value food. B.They preferred vegetables to other food. C.They had developed better eating habits. D.They became more interested in cooking. B Most arguments are not really about the thing people seem to be arguing about.The dishes left in the sink (are often not just about the dishes.An unanswered text message is usually not just about the message.Behind many arguments is a deeper need: people want to feel heard,respected,valued,or understood. When these needs are not met,emotions grow stronger.As a result,the argument becomes less about solving the problem and more about proving who is right.Unfortunately, when winning becomes more important than understanding,both sides usually lose. This is especially common among high achievers.Many successful people approach conversations the same way they approach schoolwork or business tasks:identify the problem,make a strong point,and find the correct answer.While this method can be useful in solving some problems,it does not always work well in relationships.Human connections are not built only on facts;they also depend on feelings. In fact,science helps explain why arguments can become difficult to control.When people feel attacked,embarrassed,or ignored,the brain reacts as if there is a threat.The amygdala,a part of the brain that responds to danger,becomes more active.At the same time,it becomes harder for people to listen carefully,understand different views,and think calmly.This is why even intelligent people sometimes say things they later regret. For this reason,healthy communication is not about being right or beating the other person.Instead,it is about creating understanding.People are more willing to listen when they feel safe,respected,and accepted.Showing understanding does not mean giving up your opinion.It simply means making space for another person's feelings. 24.Why does the author mention dishes in the sink? A.To describe daily life. B.To explain how to argue. C.To suggest the value of housework D.To show arguments have deeper causes. 而（址12而 25.According to the passage,why do high achievers sometimes struggle in relationships? A.They focus on being right. B.They busy themselves with tasks. C.They avoid sharing their opinions. D.They find emotions hard to control. 26.What is the main purpose of paragraph 4? A.To warn the danger of arguments. B.To show how btain works calmly. C.To explain why arguments get worse. D.To discuss the function of arguments. C Imagine for just 1 minute that you have found yourself in a room.There are no windows, no bed,and certainly no people.You stop whatever you are doing and try to clear your mind.What is the first thing you think about? Chances are that you think about someone you know-another person.That is because, when we are seemingly at rest,our brains work in the same way they do when we are communicating with other people.Even though we sometimes want to be alone,most of us still seek connections with other people.It is a natural human need to fit in and belong. A sense of belonging has been described as one of our most important needs.In fact, belonging means that you feel accepted,included,or a part of something else.People can feel like they belong to a school,a friendship or even a classroom.But what does belonging feel like,exactly?It is hard to say,but we know that the feeling of not belonging can feel like physical pain for some people,like getting your thumb stuck in a car door or burning your finger on a hot stove ()Not belonging can be connected to feelings of worthlessness,self-doubt,loneliness,and sadness.It can affect your relationships with others and even your grades. If you feel like you do not belong,you are not alone.We all move through different waves of belonging,especially at school.Your feelings of belonging may sometimes be high, and sometimes be low.There are a lot of things that can influence them.This means that feelings of not belonging can be temporary and can change over time. Research shows that a sense of belonging at school is influenced by relationships both inside and outside the classroom.Friends can offer help with schoolwork and personal problems,while teachers who are caring help students feel valued.Parents also play an important role by showing interest in their children's education,talking positively about school,and encouraging attendance in school activities.Together,these supportive relationships help students develop stronger connections with their school community. 27.What do people often think about when their minds are at rest? A.Their work. B.A person. C.Their future. D.An event. 28.How does the writer explain the feeling of not belonging? A.By listing facts. B.By telling a story. C.By making a comparison. D.By quoting others'words. 29.What does the underlined word "temporary"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Not lasting forever. B.Not existing anymore. C.Hard to control. D.Easy to notice. 30.What is the best title for the passage? A.How Our Brains Seek Rest B.Our Natural Need to Belong C.How Loneliness Can Be Reduced D.Support from Friends and Teachers 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。 Music is often treated as background noise.It plays in cafes,stores,and headphones throughout the day.However,our brains do not simply ignore it.Research shows that music is processed by areas of the brain related to attention,memory,and emotion.As a result, even when we are not focusing on music,it can influence how we think and feel.31 The effect of music depends largely on how we listen to it.32 Active listening means paying close attention to the sound pattern and lyrics()of a song.This type of listening can help people relax,reduce stress,and get focus back.In contrast,purposeful passive listening means choosing music to support a task without concentrating on the music itself.Soft instrumental music,for example,may create a mental environment that encourages creativity and reflection. When used regularly,music can become a useful mental habit.Think about a song that makes you feel energetic or focused.Instead of listening to it only for fun,use it before a specific task.For example,you might play the same song before studying,giving a 高一英语试卷第7页（共12页） presentation,or exercising.Over time,your brain connects the music with that activity. 33 As a result,the song becomes a signal that helps you get into the right state more quickly.The more often you make this connection,the stronger its effect can be. 34 In this way,music can influence the way we feel,think,and respond to different situations.When used with purpose,music can help us focus better,recover from stress,become more creative,or connect with others.In a noisy world,we are not expected to stop the music completely.35 We should use it wisely by understanding when to listen and how to listen. A.There are two main ways of listening. B.Music is never just background noise. C.We enjoy all kinds of music every day. D.The connection gradually becomes stronger. E.This repeated connection shapes brain activity. F.Instead,we should learn to make better use of it. G.Active listening is about being fully focused on the music. 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人空白处的最佳 选项。 My wife and I were having dinner after a busy week.But from the start,something felt 36.Our server moved quickly,but without paying attention-drinks were forgotten, orders were 37,and it looked like she was holding back tears.We didn't 38.We just ate quietly,and tried not to worry too much about it. When the check arrived,I left a small tip of 10%,just thanking her for her 39 but nothing more.As we stood to leave,she said 40,"If you can't tip 41,don't eat here!"My wife was unhappy,ready to 42.I asked her to calm and stepped back to see the manager-not to complain,but to 43.I told him the server's mistakes didn't seem careless.They seemed more like the 44 of someone very tired,stressed,and carrying too much. I put a note and extra cash into the tip jar (before I left.The note read,"Everyone 高一英语试卷第8页（共12页） has 45 days.I see your effort.Hope tomorrow treats you better." Moments later,she ran out,46 in her eyes.She explained she'd been working two jobs while caring for her sick parent.At this,my wife hugged her,whispering 47.The server was glad she felt 48.Under the streetlights,strangers 49 through gentle 柔的)words, On the way home,my wife said,"I thought you were going to complain."I held her hand,"Sometimes people need 50-even when it's messy. 36.A.clear B.wrong C.magic D.interesting 37.A.sent in B.written down C.mixed up D.brought over 38.A.follow B.shout C.notice D.comment 架 39.A.support B.effort C.attention D.wisdom 40.A.angrily B.carefully C.softly D.nervously 41.A.habitually B.properly C.gladly D.regularly 42.A.argue B.compete C.reply D.apologize 43.A.punish B.challenge C.explain D.promise 44.A.rules B.styles C.strategies D.signs 45.A.silly B.special C.tough D.lucky 46.A.tears B.secrets C.peace D.pity 47.A.doubts B.warnings C.satisfaction D.comfort 48.A.seen B.pushed C.welcomed D.admired 49.A.debated B.connected C.survived D.relaxed 如 50.A.wealth B.praise C.courage D.kindness 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many people are confused by different names 51(reter)to the UK,including England,Great Britain and the United Kingdom.Figuring out the differences between them 52 (be)of great help for us to learn about British history. In the 16th century,Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.Later in the 18th century,Scotland was added to the union 53 (create)Great Britain.The Kingdom of Ireland joined afterwards,but the southem part of Ireland broke away in the 20th century,54 brought about the full name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The four countries within the UK share the same currency and national flag known 55 the Union Jack.They,56,still differ greatly in law,education and national sports teams,making the UK culturally diverse. The UK has a long and amazing history.57 (surround)by the sea,it was influenced by several groups from ancient times.The Romans,Anglo-Saxons,Vikings and Normans ruled the country one after another.The Normans in particular brought French words into English and made major 58 (change)to the legal system. Walking through its various historic sites and museums,you will find 59 perfect mix of ancient traditions and modern culture.Undoubtedly,the UK is an 60 (attract) destination full of history and charm. 第四部分语言知识（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子（有两个单词是多余的）。 options decades sailed awarded independent patience claims replace mild mentally significantly harvested 61.The city has changed a lot over the past three 62.The old computer was too slow,so we decided to it with a faster one. 63.He that dieting is good for health,but many people don't agree. 64.The weather today is quite;it is neither too hot nor cold. 65.We considered all the and decided on the third one. 66.They across the lake in a small boat on a windy afternoon. 67.Living alone in college taught him to be more 68.Learning a new language takes time and 69.The farmers the crops in the field before the heavy rain came. 70.Her health has improved since she started exercising every morning. 高一英语试卷第10页（共12页） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据汉语补全句子，每空一词。 71.我们种树是希望学校变得更美。 We plant trees the hope of making our school more beautiful. 72.我想打印作业，但纸张用完了。 I wanted to print my homework,but paper ran 73.当你走出机场时，留意一下有没有出租车。 Keep your eyes open taxis as you walk out of the airport. 74.这个小男孩被玩具绊倒了，摔了一跤。 The little boy tripped a toy and fell down. 75.他凭借自己的努力当选了班长。 He was chosen as monitor the basis of his hard work. 76.你认为他是我的司机，但实际上他是我的老板。 You think he is my driver,but a matter of fact,he is my boss. 77.老师为我们安排了一系列心理健康讲座。 Our teacher has arranged a series lectures on mental health for us. 78.她组装了一台新电脑，便于完成线上作业。 She set a new computer so that she could do her homework online. 79.在研学中，学生们能亲身感受当地的文化。 During the study tour,students can experience local culture first hand. 80.在这里，春季温度在10℃至25℃之间。 The temperature ranges from 10C 25℃in spring here. 第五部分书写(5分) 请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。 It's normal to feel afraid when facing new things.But being brave doesn't mean never being scared.It means moving forward even when you are afraid.You can start with small actions,such as raising your hand to answer questions in class,making new friends or joining in activities.These small acts will make you stronger and more confident day by day. 第六部分写作（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Every year,thousands of people travel to the mountains of Peru to take part in a festival called Qoyllur Rit'i,which means "Snow Star"in the local language.The festival is one of the most important celebrations for local communities in the Andes.It brings together religious beliefs,traditional music,dancing,and a deep respect for nature. The festival takes place near a glacier (high in the mountains.For generations, local people have believed that the glacier is sacred.During the celebration,people travel long distances to take part in the festival.They gather to pray ()sing,and take part in cultural activities that have been passed down through families for centuries.The event is not only a religious gathering but also a way of preserving community traditions and identity. However,the festival is now facing an unexpected challenge.Rising global temperatures are causing glaciers in the Andes to melt ()Scientists have observed that many glaciers in the region have become smaller over the past several decades.As the ice continues to disappear,the area around the festival is changing. The melting glaciers have affected some traditional practices.In the past,certain people collected blocks of ice from the glacier and carried them home.They believed the ice had special value and brought good luck to their communities.Today,these activities have been limited in order to protect the glacier from further damage.Many people understand that preserving the natural environment is necessary if the festival is to continue in the future. Despite these changes,the spirit of the festival remains strong.Local communities have adapted some traditions while keeping the celebration alive.For them,protecting the glacier is not only an environmental issue but also a wayt of protecting their calture.The story of Qoyllur Rit'i shows how climate change can affect long-standing traditions.At the same time, it also shows how communities can respond to challenges while preserving what matters most to them. 十川 蓝语试卷 第12而（共12页） 2025一2026学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试 英语参考答案 第一部分听力 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.B 16.C17.C 18.B 19.C 20.A 第二部分阅读理解 21.D 22.D 23.A 24.D 25.A26.C 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.B 31.B 32.A 33.D 34.E 35.F 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 36.B 37.C 38.D 39.B 40.A 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.D 45.C 46.A 47.D 48.A 49.B 50.D 第二节 51.referring 52.is 53.to create 54.which 55.as 56.however 57.Surrounded 58.changes 59.a 60.attractive 第四部分 语言知识 第一节 61.decades 62.replace 63.claims 64.mild 65.options 66.sailed 67.independent 68.patience 69.harvested 70.significantly 第二节 71.in 72.out 73.for 74.over 75.on 76.as 77.of 78.up 79.at 80.to 第五部分书写 主要考查书写意识、书写规范和书写程度。 书写意识1分，书写意识和书写规范3分，书写意识、书写规范和书写程度5分，其它0分。 第六部分写作 One possible version: Qoyllur Rit'i is an important local festival in Peru that helps preserve local traditions and cultural identity.However,climate change has caused nearby glaciers to melt,affecting some long-standing festival practices.To protect the environment and ensure the festival's future,local communities have adapted certain traditions.Their efforts show that people can respond to environmental challenges while continuing to preserve their cultural heritage. 评分原则 1.本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。 2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调 整档次，最后给分。 3.词数应为60左右（词数少于60的，从总分中减去2分）。 4.阅卷评分时，主要从以下方面考虑： (1)是否完整、准确地概括了原文的核心要点： (2)是否忠实、客观地转述原文核心内容： (3)是否恰当使用连接词，保持语句间的衔接和连贯： (4)所使用句法结构及词汇是否准确丰富。 5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。 6.如书写较差以致影响卷面整洁，可将分数降低一个档次。 各档次给分范围及要求 分值 要求 ·完全且准确地涵盖了所有关键要点： 第五档 ·没有增加无关信息或主观评论，忠实反映原文主旨： 21-25 ·使用恰当的连接词，使概要结构清晰，逻辑连贯、流畅； ·语法结构多样且准确，词汇使用丰富、高级： ·整体内容完整，涵盖了大部分关键要点： 第四档 可能有一个次要要点遗漏或表述不够准确： 16-20 ·连贯性较好，有一些连接词： 语法和词汇基本准确，有一定变化： 理解较为准确，涵盖绝大部分要点； 第三档 ·要点的表述存在明显偏差，可能包含了少量无关细节： 11~15 ·连贯性一般，连接词使用简单或不当： ·语法和词汇错误较多，但尚不影响理解： ·理解有误差，仅提及一两个要点，且可能不准确： 第二档 ·遗漏大量核心信息，或复述了大量次要细节： 6~10 ·较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性： 语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达： 高一英语参考答案第2页（共5页） ·没有理解原文，未能传达原文主要内容： 第一档 ·零散地抄写了一些单词或句子，或写了与原文无关的内容： 1~5 ·缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯； ·有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响意义的表达： 0 白卷，或内容太少无法评判，或所写内容与所提供内容无关。 听力文稿 Text 1 M:I'm heading to the supermarket.Is there anything we need to buy? W:Let me see...We still have plenty of bread and butter,but there's hardly any milk left. M:Got it.I'll get some. Text 2 M:Excuse me,could you tell me where I can catch the No.2 bus? W:Sure.Go down this street and turn left at the flower shop.You'll see the bus stop just around the corner. M:Oh,that sounds easy enough.Thanks. Text 3 M:What shall we do this weekend? W:We need to clean the house.There's a lot to do. M:Don't worry.I can clean the kitchen. Text 4 W:I heard Brown applied for the sales manager position.Do you think he has a chance? M:It's hard to say.He's pretty good at helping new staff,but he doesn't always finish his work on time. Text 5 W:I'm busy preparing a speech and I can't seem to relax. M:Maybe you could try something simple,like having a banana.It is said to help you stay calm. Text 6 W:What time is it? M:It's a quarter after seven. W:But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party.We'll never make it there with all this evening traffic. M:Relax.The party doesn't start until 8:00.Finding a place to park may take longer than the drive itself,though.Could you call the restaurant and ask where we should park? W:Sure,right away. 高一英语参考答案第3页（共5页） Text 7 W:Hi,David!I wanted to thank you again for picking up that package for me last week.It really saved me a trip. M:Glad I could help out.I saw it sitting there and figured you might be out of town. W:I really appreciate it.You know,it's so nice having a neighbor like you.I was worried it might get sent back. M:Happy to do it.We've all got to look out for each other in the neighborhood,right? W:Absolutely!So,is there anything I can do for you in return?Maybe I could bake you some cookies, or help with something around the house? M:That's very kind of you,but there's no need.Actually,I do enjoy walking in the park nearby.If you're free this weekend,we could go for a walk together. W:That sounds great.I'd love to. Text 8 M:Hello,I'd like to get the gym card. W:OK.I'll get it ready for you. M:Great!I can't wait to get started.I've heard the classes like the swimming,boxing and tennis classes are very popular. W:But this pass doesn't allow you to take those classes. M:Why?I am getting the pass for swimming class. W:This pass gives you access only to the equipment,not the classes. M:But what do I have to do if I want to take a swimming class? W:You have to pay the fee for the class.Swimming classes are thirty dollars a semester. M:What should I do then? W:You need to talk to Lucas.He is in charge of registration for swimming class.Maybe you'll be meeting with Jeremy.He's very good at helping new members improve their swimming. M:Great！Thanks. Text 9 W:I still feel excited after watching the launch of Shenzhou-23 with our class yesterday. M:Me too.It was so inspiring.I even watched the video again later.Our science club also talked about it during lunch.I decided to make our club activities better W:Exactly.Right now,our meetings are mostly reports,so we just listen most of the time.Maybe we should get more students to take part actively. M:Good point.We could add hands-on model building,like designing simple rocket models. 高一英语参考答案第4页（共5页） W:And we should organize our research better.Each member could follow one topic and give updates every week. M:We should also invite physics teachers to guide us.They can help us understand the science more deeply.I think our head teacher will support the idea.He often tells us that some of us may become astronauts in the future. Text 10 M: Interest in learning Chinese has been growing around the world.More schools are opening Chinese courses,and student numbers continue to rise.Joel Bellassen believes this interest comes from China's growing role in the world and people's increasing interest in Chinese culture. Bellassen can speak fluent Chinese.He has spent more than half a century learning the language and has made hundreds of trips to China.Since his first trip in 1973,as an exchange student in Beijing,Bellassen has spent much of his life not only mastering the Chinese language but also building bridges between French and Chinese cultures. Between 1973 and 1974,the Frenchman studied Chinese at the Beijing Language and Culture University.Attracted by the language,he tried to develop methods for teaching Chinese in primary schools in France.In 1984,he established an organization for Chinese language teachers in France. In 1989,he wrote A Key to Chinese Speech and Writing,a textbook that included a list of over 900 frequently used Chinese characters.The textbook has been widely used in schools across France. Even former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing expressed praise for the usefulness of his works.