湖南衡阳市第八中学2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷以文化传承、社会热点及科技前沿为情境载体，通过阅读、语言运用与写作的梯度设计，综合考查语言能力、文化意识及思维品质。 **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|细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测等|选取荷兰艺术旅行、社会现象“doomscrolling”、音乐与疼痛研究等真实情境，渗透跨文化理解与批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法应用（时态、连词等）|完形填空聚焦新疆人文温暖故事，语法填空融入《黑神话：悟空》传统雕塑艺术，强化文化意识与语言实践| |写作|2题/40分|应用文写作、故事续写|邮件写作关联辩论话题选择，续写围绕家庭情感，任务真实且注重思维逻辑与情感表达|

衡阳市八中2026年高一下学期期末考试 英 语 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C B A A C B D B C B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B B D C A D E B F G 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C B B A D A D B D C 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 B B A C A 36．which 37．seen 38．particularly 39．a 40．whose 41．into 42．allowing 43．influential 44．have increased 45．or 46．Possible version one: Dear John, I’m writing to vote for “Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”. I believe this topic holds significant relevance in today’s interconnected world. While competition can drive individual achievement, cooperation fosters collective progress and harmony. In academic, professional, and social settings, the ability to work together often leads to more sustainable and inclusive outcomes. By debating this theme, we can explore how collaborative mindsets contribute to problem-solving and community building as well as a valuable perspective of competition. I believe that this topic, which is essential for our personal future development, is the best choice for the contest. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 47．     She said, “Timmy, I’m going to take a whole week off work, just for us!” Timmy’s eyes widened in surprise and excitement. He jumped out of bed and hugged his mom tightly. “Really, Mom? That’s amazing!” They spent the morning planning all the things they would do together. They decided to go to the zoo first. As they drove to the zoo, Timmy chatted non-stop, his face glowing with happiness. Upon arrival, they rushed towards the panda enclosure, where they watched in awe as the cute pandas munched on bamboo. Timmy laughed out loud when one panda rolled over like a clumsy ball. Mrs. Thompson photographed these precious moments, feeling a sense of contentment she hadn’t experienced in a long time.      However, just as they were playing, Mrs. Thompson’s phone rang. It was one of her most important clients. The client had an urgent question about a house they were interested in buying. Mrs. Thompson hesitated for a moment. Looking at Timmy’s excited face, she made a choice. She silenced her phone and put it back in her bag. She turned to Timmy and said, “Nothing is more important than this time with you, Timmy.” They spent the rest of the day at the zoo, exploring every corner, and even had a picnic lunch on the grass. By the end of the day, both Timmy and Mrs. Thompson were tired but filled with joy. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 衡阳市八中2026年高一下学期期末考试试题 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 A Short Trip in the NetherlandsDay 1 — Arrival in Haarlem Fly to Amsterdam, and then transfer to the Dutch town of Haarlem, your home during your four-day stay. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a welcome package containing general information about the area and a town map. Your travel director will be available to offer suggestions regarding sightseeing, restaurants, and leisure activities. Meet fellow travelers at this evening’s welcome reception and enjoy a festive dinner. Day 2 — Haarlem Start with a hearty Dutch breakfast before beginning a guided tour of the Frans Hals Museum. The collection shows works by the greats of the Dutch Golden Age, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Brueghel the Younger, and the “house master”, Frans Hals himself. Consider visiting Teylers Museum, the best-preserved 18th-century museum for the arts and sciences in the world. Day 3 — Amsterdam A short drive brings you into the heart of Amsterdam — the world-renowned Rijksmuseum. Built in 1885, the classic building and its surrounding gardens were designed by Pierre Cuypers to show Dutch art and history. On a guided tour, visit the Gallery of Honor, home to great paintings by Dutch masters, including Rembrandt van Rijn’s The Night Watch and The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer. Day 4 — Slot Zuylen / Gouda Journey to the 13th-century castle, located along the River Vecht in a village outside Utrecht. Originally built in the 13th century, it was rebuilt in the 16th century and inhabited (居住) until 1952. On a guided tour, learn about its history and its colorful cast of inhabitants. Wander through the lovely garden and sit down to lunch in the coach house cafe. Continue to Gouda, the city of cheese. End your visit by tasting local cheeses and discovering how different varieties have changed through the ages. 1．Who is most likely to sign up for this trip? A．Food lovers. B．Fashion followers. C．Art and history enthusiasts. D．Adventure seekers. 2．What can we know about the Rijksmuseum? A．It is located far from the city center. B．Its architecture tells the story of the Dutch past. C．It mainly displays scientific inventions. D．Its collections were selected by Pierre Cuypers. 3．What activity is included in the visit to Slot Zuylen on Day 4? A．A leisurely walk through the castle garden. B．A lecture on the Dutch Golden Age paintings. C．A hands-on cheese-making experience. D．A dinner in the castle’s main hall. B Eric and Sam were good friends. They went to the same school and were in the same class. Eric was not strong. He could not play football or other games with boys of his age. All that he did was to watch Sam and other boys play. He usually went with them to the playground. When they ran off to play, he would sit under a tree and read storybooks. Books became his best friends. The reading made him successful in all the exams. He always stood first in the class. Sam was tall and athletic. He spent most of his time running, swimming or riding bicycles. He was an extremely good player in every game. He was a member of the school’s football team and basketball team. The PE teacher thought he would make it big in the game when he grew up. One day, the two friends went for a walk. Eric got tired soon. “I have no strength. What is the use of all this knowledge, if I am not healthy? I would give away all my knowledge if I could be half as healthy and strong as you, ” said Eric. Sam was surprised and replied, “So you are not happy with yourself too? I always wished I could have done as well as you did in the studies. I even thought I could have given away my sporting skills for better grades in those exams.” The two friends looked at each other and cried out at the same time, “The grass looks greener on the other side of the hill. ” 4．What did Eric usually do when he went to the playground with Sam? A．He read his favorite books. B．He played with his friend. C．He studied for the exams. D．He took care of the clothes. 5．Why did the PE teacher think Sam might become a sports star? A．Sam was very strong. B．Sam was good at playing football. C．Sam loved sports so much. D．Sam spent all his time playing sports. 6．What can we learn from paragraph 6? A．Eric was proud of his knowledge. B．Sam was unhappy with his studies. C．Sam could do as well as Eric did in the studies. D．Eric and Sam decided to learn from each other. 7．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Nobody knows his own strong points. C．Grass usually appears greener in faraway places. D．We always want something better and feel unhappy. C With the fractious (易怒的) state of global politics, it is little wonder that one reader has written in to say they are overwhelmed by bad news. “I know it’s bad for my mood, but I can’t stop myself reading about the disasters unfolding,” she says. “How can I find mental peace when there’s so much wrong in the world?” It is not rare. Doomscrolling is a common habit caused by the human brain’s preference for negative information. When presented with various headlines, our attention naturally fixes on the most depressing or frightening. One recent study found that each negative word in a headline adds 2.3 per cent to the average click through rate. Doomscrolling appears especially common in people with low “tolerance of uncertainty” — those who want a predictable future they can control. Our negativity preference might have served us well in the past, when our survival depended on our capacity to understand and respond to threats. But it may be unfit in the 21st century, when the dangers of the world are sent onto our devices’ screens 24 hours a day. Doomscrolling has been linked to a higher risk of depression, and, in some people, too much media consumption about bad news events can produce the symptoms of PTSD (创伤后应激障碍). If you find your news consumption damaging your well-being, you might choose to temporarily disengage from your feeds, or at least limit your exposure to a fixed period. In cognitive behavioural therapy (治疗) for anxiety, clients are often told to assign themselves a limited “worry time” each day, after which they are encouraged to look for distraction. The chance to limit such anxious reflection to a fixed period appears to be more effective than simply telling someone not to worry at all. You might also make a conscious effort to find items that restore your faith in humanity. A recent study by psychologists Kathryn Buchanan and Gillian Sandstrom asked people to watch films about the Manchester Arena bombing that happened in May 2017. They found that showing some examples of brave and hopeful responses to the attacks helped to reduce participants’ depression. They were more likely to respond positively to statements such as “people are basically good” and “the way our society works makes sense”, for instance. Of course, we shouldn’t aim to get rid of every troubling event so that we no longer feel any fear. But by strengthening our toughness, we may become more motivated to take positive action. A follow-up study by Buchanan and Sandstrom found that people who watched others’ kindness were more willing to act pro-socially (亲社会地) themselves. The world may be a dark place, but we can choose to look for the light. 8．Why are some people trapped in the habit of “doomscrolling”? A．Because people enjoy feeling depressed or frightened. B．Because the human brain is naturally drawn to negative information. C．Because modern news headlines are written to be more attractive. D．Because people have too much free time to browse the internet. 9．What negative effect is linked to doomscrolling according to the text? A．Improved ability to handle uncertainty. B．A stronger desire to control the future. C．Higher risk of depression and PTSD-like symptoms. D．Increased trust in society and other people. 10．According to the author, how can we reduce the anxiety caused by doomscrolling? A．Stop reading news completely and forever. B．Use a fixed “worry time” and then seek distraction. C．Only watch news that includes positive stories. D．Discuss your worries with a therapist every day. 11．What is the purpose of this article? A．People should avoid all news to protect their mental health. B．Despite the bad news, we can choose strategies to stay hopeful. C．Negative news is more accurate and deserves more attention. D．The only solution to doomscrolling is to increase our tolerance. D Listening to favorite songs could reduce people’s pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. The small study invited 63 young adults to bring two of their favorite songs and the only requirement was that they needed to be at least 3 minutes and 20 seconds long. One selection was their favorite music of all time, and the other was the song they would bring with them on a desert island. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants (参与者). Each person joined a 7-minute experiment where they were guided to stare at a monitor screen while listening to their favorite music, one of the seven relaxing instrumental songs (each of which lasted for 6 minutes and 40 seconds), or a mixture of both songs and the relaxing song chosen. The mixed music was a noisy mixture of all three songs, cut into parts so that they lacked their original structure. One 7-minute experiment had people sitting in silence. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object-similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on your skin-to the participants’ left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing song or silence. The mixed songs did not reduce pain either, which the authors suggested was evidence of music being more than a distraction (分散注意力) from an unpleasant experience. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and touching songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes. 12．What do we know about the music used in the experiment? A．The mixed music was similar to the original in structure. B．The seven songs chosen were strange to the participants. C．The participants’ favorite songs had the same context. D．All the music was played on the monitor screen. 13．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．How long the participants listened to songs. B．Why various songs were listened to. C．How different songs reduced pain. D．How the experiment was carried out. 14．Which music could reduce pain most according to the experiment? A．Songs with calming themes. B．Unfamiliar relaxing songs. C．Bittersweet and moving songs. D．A mixture of different songs. 15．What’s the purpose of the article? A．To introduce the effect of music on people’s feeling B．To recommend different kinds of songs. C．To explain why music can cure diseases D．To stress people’s preference for music. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） Once you finally get home after dropping your teen off at college, you will be hit by the realization that this is for real. At first, it can be normal to just sit down and cry, but you can handle it with fewer tears if you plan ahead. 16 Plan something fun. You already know you are going to feel a little sad and miss your teen. These are all normal feelings, but try distracting yourself with fun activities. 17 Have a nice dinner or plan a mini trip. The key is to do something enjoyable to keep yourself from feeling down. 18 Now that your teen is out of the home, you can start working on those house projects or those to-do lists you have ignored for so many years. Pick something you have been wanting to do for a while and get busy. Keeping yourself occupied will stop you from worrying about your teen. Make a change in communication. It will be hurt that you now might just get fewer and fewer random texts and video calls. 19 Even if you want to know their daily information, it’s not wise to oversee your child online or text him or her endlessly. Just cherish the moments you connect with each other. Enjoy the silence. 20 Well, now you won’t have to stand those things, especially if you only have one child. If you have other kids at home, just recognize that the house has already greatly quietened down and that you should sit back and enjoy it. A．Get help from your friends. B．Work on a project you desire. C．Forget the days when you had much trouble in the past. D．The following ideas may help make this period smoother. E．Have some friends over for drinks or go to a movie with your family. F．However, do not ignore the fact that this is their personal time to grow up and learn. G．You probably still remember all those annoying and loud noises from TV and video games. 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） After returning to her Yunnan home, Wang Liping was still warmed by memories of her trip to Xinjiang. While 21 her travel, she recorded and shared a video at Urumqi Airport, 22 the wave of online response that flooded in. This was her third visit to Xinjiang, but her first lengthy, immersive journey, 23 by her 80-year-old mother. From Ili Valley to Kanas Lake, they collected heartwarming moments. Once, 24 in hand and blocked by roadworks, Wang sought help. A security guard, without 25 , carried their bags. When she offered a tip, he firmly refused, a 26 reflecting local friendliness and generosity. Wang 27 this kindness everywhere. When asking directions, people responded with 28 . She never encountered a cold shoulder. Later, a challenge arose that their rental car 29 in Zhaosu County. It moved her that the rental company’s solution was to 30 it with a new one immediately, sending a manager who drove 300 kilometers overnight. He casually explained, “There’s really nothing 31 here — just routine customer service. Once I realized the customer was traveling with her elderly mother, my priority became minimizing the impact on their journey. Delivering the replacement made sense.” At Kalajun grasslands, management impressed her. Tents with snacks were provided not for profit but for visitor comfort, which she found 32 . When they boarded the wrong shuttle bus (接驳车) at Devil City, the driver didn’t make them walk back. 33 , he drove them to the correct stop, an act that 34 them trouble and showed care. “Vast land breeds (繁育) boundless love,” she recalled, already planning her next return to Xinjiang, a place whose human 35 , like aged wine, only deepens with each reunion. 21．A．continuing B．adjusting C．concluding D．scheduling 22．A．suspecting B．attracting C．picturing D．confirming 23．A．instructed B．accompanied C．invited D．shown 24．A．luggage B．supplies C．photos D．money 25．A．discussion B．payment C．warning D．hesitation 26．A．gesture B．promise C．habit D．duty 27．A．praised B．questioned C．required D．perceived 28．A．modesty B．enthusiasm C．silence D．curiosity 29．A．went out B．broke out C．came down D．broke down 30．A．repair B．return C．replace D．check 31．A．rewarding B．extraordinary C．acceptable D．urgent 32．A．reliable B．superb C．remote D．reasonable 33．A．Instead B．Therefore C．Anyhow D．Besides 34．A．posed B．owed C．spared D．cost 35．A．warmth B．selflessness C．hope D．wisdom 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 Chinese action role-play game “Black Myth: Wukong”, 36 came online globally on the 20th August, 2024, has drawn global attention and players have been amazed by the ancient Chinese architecture and art found within. The inclusion of hanging sculpture (雕塑) art is a standout point. Hanging sculptures are colourful works of art hung from walls. Usually found within temples, the sculptures, 37 (see) around Buddhist altars (祭坛), are positioned on the sides, behind, and above. The northern Chinese province of Shanxi is 38 (particular) famous for its expertise in this art form, having a long history, a great number of works, and wonderful craftsmanship Xiaoxitian in Xi county, 39 Buddhist temple, is one of the best examples, 40 history can be traced back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The development team behind “Black Myth: Wukong” has skillfully included these hanging sculptures 41 the game’s scenes (场景) with detailed beautiful design, 42 (allow) players to experience the unique beauty of the 43 (influence) traditional Chinese culture as they explore the game’s world. Ticket sales for Xiaoxitian 44 (increase) recently. Whether for its architectural style, hanging sculpture art 45 historical and cultural meanings, it has become a worth-visiting destination. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分15分） 46．假定你是李华，校英文网站就本年度的校辩论大赛征集话题，提供了“Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”与“Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”两个选项，让全校师生投票决定最终结果。请你给网站负责人John写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的选择； 2. 说明理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear John, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 Mom’s Decision to Spend More Time with Son One sunny afternoon, young Timmy sat on the front steps of their cozy house, his chin (下巴) resting on his hands, eyes fixed on the street. His friends were playing in the park across the road, their laughter filling the air, but Timmy didn’t join them. He was waiting for his mom to come home. Timmy’s mom, Mrs. Thompson, was a hard-working real estate agent (房地产经纪人). She was constantly on the go, showing houses to clients, attending meetings, and working late into the night. Most days, Timmy only saw her in the early morning rush before school or briefly in the evening when she was too tired to do much more than give him a quick hug. That day, when Mrs. Thompson finally pulled up in her car, she noticed Timmy’s sad expression. As she got out of the car, Timmy ran up to her, his eyes lighting up for a moment. “Mom, can we play a game today? Like we used to?” he asked hopefully. Mrs. Thompson looked at her watch and sighed. “Not today, honey. I have so much work to do. Maybe tomorrow.” Timmy’s shoulders slumped, and he quietly walked back to the steps. That evening, as Mrs. Thompson sat at her desk, going through piles of paperwork, she couldn’t get Timmy’s disappointed face out of her mind. She realized that she had been so focused on her career that she was missing out on her son’s childhood. After much thought, she made a decision. She would take some time off work to be with Timmy. The next morning, Mrs. Thompson called her boss and explained the situation. To her relief, her boss was understanding and gave her a week off. She then went to Timmy’s room with a big smile on her face. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 She said, “Timmy, I’m going to take a whole week off work, just for us!” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ However, just as they were playing, Mrs. Thompson’s phone rang. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $