湖南长沙麓山外国语实验中学2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 2026年高一期末英语试卷以真实生活情境与跨学科素材为载体，通过听力、阅读、写作等多元题型，分层考查语言能力、思维品质与文化意识，适配高一学生认知水平与核心素养发展需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话（购物、职业等）|情境贴近生活，考查细节捕捉与推理判断| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|生活广告、家庭阅读、沉没成本偏差、茶叶除重金属研究|融合社会热点与科学前沿，培养逻辑分析与信息筛选能力| |完形填空|15题/15分|植物传承故事|以情感叙事考查语篇连贯与词汇运用，渗透人文关怀| |书面表达|1题/15分|志愿者日活动报道|结合国际节日，考查应用文写作与社会参与意识| |任务型读写|1题/25分|狐狸保护故事续写|通过情节发展培养创新思维与语言表达能力|

绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末质量检测 英语 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the woman usually do on Mother's Day? A. Eat out. B. See a movie. C. Take a rest at home. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： M: What do you like to do on Motherˈs Day? See a movie? W: I usually just stay home and rest. M: Why donˈt you eat out with your kids? W: Well, Iˈm busy all year being a mother. I deserve my rest on Motherˈs Day. 2.​​​​​​​What does the woman mean? A. She doesnˈt like the colour of the lanterns. B. She shares the same opinion with the man. C. She wants to get something unique. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: I think those beautiful and colourful lanterns are quite unique. W: I couldnˈt agree with you more. 3.Where is the woman working now? A. In a financial company. B. In a law firm. C. In a bank. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: I thought you are working in a financial company. W: I did for a few months then I went to a law firm, but I am working in the bank now. 4.What did Jenny do recently? A. She bought some beautiful clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： M: Have you seen Jenny recently? She looks really fit and has good taste in clothes. W: Yes. Three months ago, she cut out fast food, added healthy foods to her meals and started swimming. M: Really? No wonder she looks so different now. 5.What does the man prefer to do on Sundays? A. Play sports. B. Wander around. C. Read stories at home. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： W: How do you spend your leisure time? M: I prefer shutting myself in and reading adventure stories all day on Sundays. W: Thatˈs where I donˈt agree. You ought to seek to have a more active life, such as doing some sports or wandering around. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.How did the woman feel about winning the competition? A. Surprised. B. Excited. C. Confident. 7.What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Give her some advice. B. Meet a journalist. C. Write some articles. 【答案】A、A 【解析】1. 听力原文： M: Hi, Fiona. Iˈve known the result of the writing competition that you entered. Youˈve done a great piece of writing. W: Thank you. I wasnˈt really expecting to win. M: So the result was a great surprise. W: Yes, but I guess I wasnˈt satisfied with my writing at all. Anyway, I know youˈre really good at writing. So can you have a look at that sometime? Itˈd be great if you could give me some help on how I could improve. I really want to be a journalist like you when Iˈm older. 2. 略 ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel. B. At the manˈs house. C. At a booking office. 9.What will the man probably do in a few days? A. Drive here to visit friends. B. Fly to another country. C. Come to the same hotel. 【答案】A、C 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Well, weˈll certainly stay here again next time weˈre passing through W: Good, do let us know in advance, and weˈll try to get you the same room. M: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon, in fact. W: Oh, howˈs that? M: Well, weˈre driving to the south of Spain in the next couple of days, and we may come back this way. W: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you have a pleasant trip. 2. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What does the man think is difficult to paint? A. Boats. B. People. C. Water. 11.Where do most of the man's works sell? A. At Starwick Museum. B. At an art school. C. At home. 12.What does the woman want to be? A. A reporter. B. An actress. C. An artist. 【答案】C、A、B 【解析】1. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Hi, my name is Helen. I have to interview an artist for our school newspaper. Can I ask you some questions? M: Yes. W: What do you enjoy painting most? People or plants? M: Boats actually, out painting water is really difficult. W: And where do you sell your paintings? M: I have an exhibition at home, but most of my works are sold at Starwick Museum. It has also got its own website. W: How much are your paintings? M: My oil paintings cost about $2,000. W: Wow! M: Would you like to be an artist? W: I want to be an actress actually. Thanks for answering my questions! (Text 9) 2. 略 3. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Why does the woman want to buy something for her husband？ A. For Christmas. B. For his birthday. C. For his trip to Italy. 14.What present did the woman give to her husband last Christmas？ A. A sweater. B. A coat. C. A tie. 15.What do we know about the wallets？ A. They have just arrived from Italy. B. They are popular with famous people. C. They are especially designed for men. 16.What does the woman finally decide to give to her husband？ A. A wallet. B. A shirt. C. Trousers. 【答案】B、B、C、A 【解析】1. 听力原文： W: Could you help me please? ⑬I'm looking for something for my husband's birthday next week and I just can't seem to think of anything to buy. M: Certainly, madam. You don't have anything special in mind? W: Right. I just don't know. M: How about a coat? We have some nice coats that just arrived from Italy. W: ⑭Not a coat. I gave him one last Christmas. M: Then how about a tie? We have some nice silk ties. W: He dislikes ties. He was not very happy when I gave him a tie for his last birthday. M: Then how about a wallet? ⑮We have some handsome wallets designed especially for men by famous designers. And we also have some shirts, sweaters and trousers of high quality. W:⑯The wallet sounds nice. I hope my husband will like it. It is so hard to find a gift that satisfies him. 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 18.What is the boy's uncle? A. A doctor. B. A nurse. C. An insurance agent. 19.Why did the boy refuse to talk about his dream at first? A. He was afraid of being laughed at. B. His uncle didn't want him to talk about it. C. He was worried that it wouldn't come true. 20.How does the woman feel about the boy's idea? A. It's funny. B. It's impractical. C. It's excellent. 【答案】B、B、A、C 【解析】1. 听力原文： W: So Marvin, what do you want to be when you grow up? M: I don't know. W: Come on, Marvin. Everyone else in the class told us about their dreams. We all want to hear about yours. M: OK. I want to be a ... a... oh, I don't want to say it. ​​​​​​​W: Go on. It's OK, really. M: OK. I want to be a nurse. W: Oh...well, that's a wonderful job. Now class, being a nurse isn't just for women, you know. There are a lot of male nurses in some of the best hospitals in the country. M: Right, that's what my uncle told me. He wanted to be doctor, but he realized that he cared more about getting to know his patients and helping them on a daily basis instead of arguing with insurance companies and trying to earn the most money. So, he became a nurse, instead. W: When did you decide that you wanted to be a nurse, Marvin? M: I think it was when I visited my uncle at work in St. Mary's Hospital. He got permission from the hospital to show me around, and I even got to meet some of his patients! It was really cool to see him working there. I want to be just like him. W: Good for you, Marvin! 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Get Active with Fitness Gym! Looking for a fun and healthy way to spend your day? Whether you’re a parent with young kids, a fitness enthusiast, or a senior looking to stay active, Fitness Gym has something for everyone. Join our specially designed sessions and enjoy music, movement, and muscle-building fun—all while staying fit together! All activities are guided by trained instructors and designed to suit different needs and fitness levels. ·Gym Ball Fun: Improve your balancing and motor skills while singing along to popular kids’ songs. Suitable for children 3—6 years old (adult guidance required). Register online at 2025happyhealth.com to secure your place in advance. Cost: $10 per parent-child pair (includes a gym ball). Duration: 30 min. Available sessions: 10.15 a. m. /11.15 a. m. /3.15 p. m. ·Resistant Band Stretch: Stretch to light instrumental music and build muscle strength in a calm and relaxed setting. Suitable for all ages, especially beginners or those recovering from injuries. Register online at 2025happyhealth.com to secure your place in advance. Cost: $5 per person (includes a resistant band). Duration: 60 min. Available sessions: 9.15 a. m. /2.15 p. m. ·Pop Dance Moves: Work out and get your blood racing to our in-house music mix. Suitable for the elderly. Not suitable for children under 5 years old. No registration or fees required. Duration: 40 min. Available sessions: 9 a. m. /10 a. m. *All participants will receive a special offer of 15% off membership fees with Fitness Gym. 21.What is a requirement for Gym Ball Fun? A. Kids must be over 5 years old. B. Equipment should be brought. C. An adult should accompany a child. D. Participants must pay individually. 22.What is special about Pop Dance Moves? A. It has no entry charge. B. Live bands will perform. C. Registration should be done online. D. It offers three sessions every morning. 23.What benefit can all participants get? A. A free gym ball. B. A chance to sing on stage. C. A private training session. D. A discount on membership. 【答案】C、A、D 【解析】略 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 B I love picture books. Some of my favorite childhood memories involve me climbing into my mother’s lap, a big colorful book spread out before us, enjoying the sound of her voice reading a story aloud. I had no idea at the time how lucky I was to have parents who valued the importance of reading books to their kids. It wasn’t until I started reading books to my own kids that I began to appreciate just how influential picture books can be. Some picture books give our kids reasons to laugh out loud. Others empower their imaginations with fantastical stories and bright, detailed artwork. Still others give them permission to dream and create and make believe. A few nights ago, my oldest child, Elias—he’s eight—decided that he was going to read a picture book to his siblings (弟弟妹妹), 5-year-old Adeline and 2-year-old Ezra. Sitting on the sofa, sandwiched between two curious kindergartners, he opened the book with a happy tone, started reading. He didn’t get two pages into the story before Ezra started pointing at various spots on the pages and saying, “dog” or “cat” or “baby.” At first, Elias acknowledged Ezra’s ability to identify objects with head nods and words of praise, but there were just too many dogs in the story for him to keep doing it. And then, on three occasions, Adeline heard a word or phrase and broke in, “What does that mean?” Elias explained to the best of his ability, which seemed to satisfy Adeline. Though Elias did finish the story, by the end, he was speed reading. Adeline was annoyed because her fourth question was ignored, and Ezra was doing his best to tear the corners off the pages of the book, still saying “dog, dog, dog.” But even though the moment ended in a fit of chaos, it was still a beautiful experience to watch all three of my kids engaging with the same book. All of them were enjoying the pleasure of reading at that moment, a moment that only happened because Elias chose to read a picture book. 24.Which of the following can best describe the author’s mother? A. Serious-minded. B. Child-centered. C. Reading-focused. D. Bookish-looking. 25.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning picture books? A. Their artistic potential. B. Their positive impacts. C. Their imaginative content. D. Their educational purposes. 26.How did Elias respond to Ezra’s interruptions at first? A. He got annoyed. B. He ignored them. C. He sped up reading. D. He showed approval. 27.What did the author find most meaningful about the picture book? A. Her children’s playful chaos. B. The story’s entertaining scenes. C. Elias’s role as a patient storyteller. D. The kids’ group interaction with the book. 【答案】C、B、D、D 【解析】略 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 C One day, you went to watch a film but soon found it unappealing. Instead of leaving, you continued your watching because you had already paid for the ticket, even though leaving would free up your time for something more enjoyable. This reflects what’s known as sunk cost bias (偏差)—when individuals continue investing in a decision based on earlier investments rather than the decision’s current or future value. The term “sunk cost” refers to costs that have already been paid and cannot be recovered. Economically, these costs should not influence ongoing decision-making. But psychologically, people find it challenging to disregard these costs, leading to unreasonable persistence (坚持). Several psychological factors contribute to sunk cost bias. The primary factor is the desire to avoid waste. Humans hate wastefulness, and abandoning an investment feels like wasting resources. This can lead us to stick with decisions that no longer serve our best interests, since the thought of losing the initial investment can be more painful than the potential benefits of moving on. This bias can impact various aspects. A company might continue funding a product development project despite clear signs that it will not be successful, simply because significant resources have already been invested. In personal life, if you are staying in an unsatisfying relationship, the reasonable choice might be to end the relationship, yet the bias can make it difficult to take this step. Overcoming sunk cost bias requires conscious (有意识的) efforts. One effective strategy is to adopt a forward-looking view. Ask yourself whether the decision makes sense based on current circumstances and future prospects, ignoring past investments. Setting predefined criteria is also of help. Establish clear goals and outcomes that must be met to continue an investment. If these criteria are not met, it becomes easier to disengage without being impacted by sunk costs. Remember, the resources invested in the past are gone; what matters is making decisions that will benefit you moving forward. Developing this mindset can significantly improve your ability to make sound, unbiased decisions. 28.What does the example in paragraph 1 suggest about sunk cost bias? A. It makes cost outweigh time. B. It reduces people’s interest quickly. C. It keeps people in unwise choices. D. It leads to regret about past choices. 29.What traps people in sunk cost bias? A. Discomfort with investment losses. B. Desire to reduce investment costs. C. Hesitation about further investment. D. Anticipation for investment returns. 30.What do the two cases in paragraph 4 show about sunk cost bias? A. Its wide influence. B. Its emotional roots. C. Its commercial risks. D. Its lasting nature. 31.What is recommended to avoid sunk cost bias? A. Adjusting predefined criteria. B. Admitting unavoidable failure. C. Prioritizing potential benefits. D. Following unbiased decisions. 【答案】C、A、A、C 【解析】【主旨大意】主题语境：人与社会——社会。本文是说明文。文章介绍了“沉没成本偏差”的心理学现象，包括产生的原因、影响以及干预策略。 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 D Good news for tea lovers: In a new study, Northwestern University researchers demonstrated that tea naturally absorbs (吸附) heavy metals, effectively removing dangerous matter from drinks. To conduct the study, the team explored how different types of tea, tea bags and making methods affect heavy metal absorption. They created water solutions with known amounts of lead and other metals, and then heated the solutions to just below boiling temperature. Next, they added different tea leaves, which were steeped for various time periods—from mere seconds to 24 hours. After steeping, the team measured how much of the metal content remained in the water. After multiple experiments, the team identified several trends. They discovered that tea type played minor roles in absorbing heavy metals, but the bag mattered. After testing different types of bags without tea inside, the researchers found cotton and nylon (尼龙) bags only absorbed very small amounts of the heavy metals. The cellulose bags, however, worked incredibly well. The key to a successful adsorptive material is a high surface area. The more area for metal to stick to, the better. Cellulose, which is a biodegradable natural material, has a higher surface area than other materials. Out of all the experiments, one factor prevailed over the others—steeping time. The longer the steeping time, the more heavy metals were absorbed. “Steeping tea leaves for longer periods or even overnight—like iced tea—will remove most of the metal or maybe even close to all of the metal in the water,” said Benjamin Shindel, the study’s first author. Although the results depend on several factors, that tea preparation removes an amount of lead from water should be significant from a public health angle. “Across a population, if people drink an extra cup of tea per day, maybe over time we’d see declines in illnesses that are closely correlated with exposure to heavy metals,” Shindel said. “Or it could help explain why populations that drink more tea may have lower rates of heart disease than populations that have lower tea consumption.” 32.What does the new study focus on? A. Tea’s taste-enhancing properties. B. Tea’s metal-removal function. C. The best way to make tea. D. The healthiest type of tea. 33.What made the cellulose bags work better? A. Their large surface area. B. Their strong heat resistance. C. Their biodegradable feature. D. Their chemical stability. 34.What does the underlined part “prevailed over” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Followed. B. Outperformed. C. Worked with. D. Depended on. 35.What can be inferred from Shindel’s words in the last paragraph? A. Tea consumption should be encouraged. B. Tea’s health benefits vary by population. C. Tea may be used to treat heart disease. D. Tea drinkers usually have a long life. 【答案】B、A、B、A 【解析】略 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Don’t let a lack of space discourage you from a homegrown vegetable harvest this season. There are lots of small vegetable garden ideas that can help you maximize your space and fill your kitchen with fresh, delicious produce.      (36)     . ·Plant a container garden Almost every vegetable plant will grow well in a pot.      (37)     —the best pots are at least 18 inches deep and 24 inches wide. Increase your harvest by increasing the number of pots. Group the pots together near a water source for easy care. ·Maximize production space When choosing vegetables for your small garden, look for plants that have a high rate of fruiting compared to the growing space they demand. Pole beans, for example, are more productive in a small space than bush beans because they can climb up a trellis (架) and produce fruit along the way.      (38)     . ·Pair cool-season and warm-season vegetables Called succession sowing (连续播种), this planting method pairs cool-season crops with warm-season crops to share garden space.      (39)     : when a cool-season crop, such as lettuce, is nearing maturity, a warm-season crop, such as beans, is planted beside the almost-ready-to-harvest crop. When the lettuce is harvested, the beans take over the growing space. ·Grow upward Prevent vegetables from spreading out on the ground and maximize in-ground planting space by training vegetables to grow up a trellis.      (40)    . Then use pieces of cotton cloth to loosely tie stems (茎) to the trellis as necessary. Cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, and climbing beans produce fruit well on a trellis. A. It works like this B. Choose proper containers C. Repeat the process in cool seasons D. Put a trellis in place near the plant at planting time E. Use these ideas to put every bit of space you have to use F. Eggplant and peppers are also productive in a small space G. Trellising is especially important when growing tomatoes 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 【答案】E、B、F、A、D 【解析】【主旨大意】主题语境：人与自然——自然生态 本文是说明文。文章介绍了几种适合在小空间内种植蔬菜的方法，以帮助人们在有限的空间内实现家庭蔬菜的收获。 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 5. 略 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 From twelve small cuttings given to me several years ago, I now nurture (培育) a beautiful plant with tiny leaves.      (41)     , I thought I had killed it. Brown leaves hung down from the pot. I carried the      (42)      to my mother and asked if she could restore it. She      (43)      the stems, watered and fed the plant, and gently moved the stems hiding under the soil into sunlight. The plant      (44)     . My mother’s health grew      (45)      over the decade of the plant’s life. During a visit from Aunt Marion, when both the plant and my mother      (46)      a difficult recovery, the plant changed      (47)      again—Aunt Marion carried it home. However, years later when Aunt Marion considered it      (48)     , my cousin Carole rescued it. A decade after my mother died, I      (49)      over 500 miles from home. When I returned and visited Carole, I      (50)      on the beauty of the plant hanging in her kitchen window. “That was your mother’s plant,” she replied. “I’ll send a few cuttings back with you.” She then told me the      (51)      of how she had gotten the plant. My eyes      (52)      as I recognized the tiny leaves. I took the cuttings home and      (53)      their growth. The plant passed through my mother, my aunt and my cousin until it returned to me twenty years after my first failure as its      (54)     . It became a sweet reminder of the blessings we shared, and how we were      (55)      and grew through each other’s love and nurturing. 41.A. Originally B. Consequently C. Generally D. Suddenly 42.A. goods B. remains C. ashes D. contents 43.A. fed on B. left behind C. picked up D. cut back 44.A. mattered B. existed C. survived D. breathed 45.A. worse B. faster C. better D. slower 46.A. supported B. provided C. faced D. ignored 47.A. names B. hands C. colors D. sizes 48.A. available B. valuable C. fearless D. hopeless 49.A. heard B. moved C. learned D. walked 50.A. commented B. insisted C. reflected D. depended 51.A. choice B. thought C. problem D. story 52.A. darkened B. opened C. filled D. cleared 53.A. controlled B. witnessed C. indicated D. limited 54.A. cleaner B. partner C. timekeeper D. caregiver 55.A. rooted B. separated C. trapped D. occupied 【答案】A、B、D、C、A、C、B、D、B、A、D、C、B、D、A 【解析】略 1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 5. 略 6. 略 7. 略 8. 略 9. 略 10. 略 11. 略 12. 略 13. 略 14. 略 15. 略 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.Have you ever found       (1)     (you) endlessly scrolling (滚屏) through your social media feeds seeking out the latest depressing news stories? This phenomenon, known as “doomscrolling,” has become increasingly common in today’s digital age. But this habit is far from       (2)    ​​​​​​​ (harm). Psychological research suggests that this use of media could       (3)    ​​​​​​​ (potential) be a form of self-sabotage (自我破坏) that, if      (4)     ​​​​​​​ (leave) unaddressed, could have serious consequences for our mental well-being. It may be difficult to understand why anyone would engage in behaviors     (5)      ​​​​​​​ only lead to sadness or pain. In the moment, doomscrolling may feel like      (6)     ​​​​​​​ attempt to arm ourselves with knowledge. We scroll helplessly, armed with the knowledge of every awful thing      (7)     ​​​​​​​ (happen) in the world. At the same time, we bear the guilt that there is nothing we can do to stop these events. Doomscrolling may provide a false sense      (8)     ​​​​​​​ control and safety in an uncertain world. In reality, the habit only    (9)       ​​​​​​​ (make) the world seem more dangerous and sad than it actually is. When caught in such a cycle of self-sabotage, the most important    (10)       ​​​​​​​ (aware) to have is to know when to put your phone down, and when to embrace (欣然接受) good news for a change. (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            【答案】【小题1】 yourself 【小题2】 harmless 【小题3】 potentially 【小题4】 left 【小题5】 that/which 【小题6】 an 【小题7】 happening 【小题8】 of 【小题9】 makes 【小题10】 awareness 【解析】1. 略 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 5. 略 6. 略 7. 略 8. 略 9. 略 10. 略 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.12月5日是国际志愿者日，你校举办了一系列志愿者活动。请你为校英文报写一篇活动报道，内容包括： (1)活动目的； (2)活动过程； (3)活动反响。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Giving back on International Volunteer Day ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Giving back on International Volunteer Day On December 5th, International Volunteer Day, our school organized volunteer activities to raise awareness about the importance of giving back to the community and encourage students to get involved. The activities included cleaning local parks. helping elderly residents with daily tasks, and holding a charity drive to collect books and clothes for those in need. Many students eagerly participated, enjoying the chance to make a positive impact. The event was well-received, with students expressing pride in their contributions and teachers praising the teamwork and social responsibility it encouraged. Its success left everyone eager to join future volunteer efforts. 【解析】略 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。 Every summer holiday, Marly, her older brother Joe and their parents moved to a house in the mountains. One day, Marly and Joe were walking home from the forest at sunset. Suddenly, Joe grasped Marly’s arm and whispered, “Look!” Up on one of the hummocks (小丘) stood a red fox. It was looking down the hill. The sun was down, and a strange light was over everything, so the fox seemed to shine all over. Marly and Joe didn’t move. Neither did the fox. Finally, without a sound, like a colored shadow, the fox slipped away into the valley. Joe thought the fox had a den (洞穴) nearby and went to look. Soon, he returned and led Marly to a high spot. Pointing, he showed her five little red foxes playing, all with black noses and sharp black ears. They watched until the foxes disappeared from sight. Back home, their neighbors Mr. Chris and Fritz were visiting. Marly burst in, excited to share what they saw, but Joe stopped her mid-sentence. Fritz was interested. “Foxes? If I go before sunrise, I can grab the whole bunch.” Marly’s eyes widened. “Fritz, you don’t mean you want to catch those five little foxes, do you?” she said. “Five little ones?” Mr. Chris said. “No wonder my chickens keep disappearing!” He turned to Joe. “You show Fritz the place in the morning. Maybe you can shoot them.” “Okay,” Joe said. Marly tuned to Joe in disbelief. That night, unable to sleep, she went to Joe’s room and found Joe sitting in the dark. “I need to scare them away,” he said, thinking aloud. “I should make noise. Foxes always have a front door and a back door. If I built a little fire near one, I could smoke them out the other. Then I can shine a flashlight to frighten them.” Then he asked Marly to help by holding the flashlight. Marly gladly agreed. She had put the foxes in danger, but now she could help protect them. After their parents were asleep, the two quietly went out with flashlights, a lighter and a cloth. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Marly followed closely behind Joe in the dark and they finally reached the den.  _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Joe’s warning about keeping silent was still in Marly’s mind as Fritz’s truck arrived the next morning. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Marly followed closely behind Joe in the dark and they finally reached the den. Joe made a noise and lit the cloth near one door. Then they ran to a higher spot and waited. Soon, the foxes burst out of the other door, one after another. Joe suddenly turned a flashlight full on them. There was a flash of eyes—and then the foxes were gone. When the cloth burned out, they blocked both doors with rocks in case the foxes tried to return. After doing all they could, they were so tired that they could hardly walk. Back home, Joe warned Marly, “Now keep your mouth shut about this. Not a word.” Joe’s warning about keeping silent was still in Marly’s mind as Fritz’s truck arrived the next morning. Joe went downstairs with his gun, and Marly watched from the window, her heart pounding. She didn’t hear any shooting that morning! Soon she heard the truck again. Joe got out and said to Marly. “Funniest thing. We went right to that place, and there wasn’t a sign of a fox. The den was full of stuff. Fritz said he’d never seen anything like it.” Marly felt like she might burst with joy, so she began to sing. This time, she wouldn’t say a word. 【解析】略 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高一期末质量检测 英语 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the woman usually do on Mother's Day? A. Eat out. B. See a movie. C. Take a rest at home. 2.​​​​​​​What does the woman mean? A. She doesnˈt like the colour of the lanterns. B. She shares the same opinion with the man. C. She wants to get something unique. 3.Where is the woman working now? A. In a financial company. B. In a law firm. C. In a bank. 4.What did Jenny do recently? A. She bought some beautiful clothes. B. She stopped exercising. C. She changed her diet. 5.What does the man prefer to do on Sundays? A. Play sports. B. Wander around. C. Read stories at home. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.How did the woman feel about winning the competition? A. Surprised. B. Excited. C. Confident. 7.What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Give her some advice. B. Meet a journalist. C. Write some articles. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel. B. At the manˈs house. C. At a booking office. 9.What will the man probably do in a few days? A. Drive here to visit friends. B. Fly to another country. C. Come to the same hotel. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What does the man think is difficult to paint? A. Boats. B. People. C. Water. 11.Where do most of the man's works sell? A. At Starwick Museum. B. At an art school. C. At home. 12.What does the woman want to be? A. A reporter. B. An actress. C. An artist. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Why does the woman want to buy something for her husband？ A. For Christmas. B. For his birthday. C. For his trip to Italy. 14.What present did the woman give to her husband last Christmas？ A. A sweater. B. A coat. C. A tie. 15.What do we know about the wallets？ A. They have just arrived from Italy. B. They are popular with famous people. C. They are especially designed for men. 16.What does the woman finally decide to give to her husband？ A. A wallet. B. A shirt. C. Trousers. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 18.What is the boy's uncle? A. A doctor. B. A nurse. C. An insurance agent. 19.Why did the boy refuse to talk about his dream at first? A. He was afraid of being laughed at. B. His uncle didn't want him to talk about it. C. He was worried that it wouldn't come true. 20.How does the woman feel about the boy's idea? A. It's funny. B. It's impractical. C. It's excellent. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Get Active with Fitness Gym! Looking for a fun and healthy way to spend your day? Whether you’re a parent with young kids, a fitness enthusiast, or a senior looking to stay active, Fitness Gym has something for everyone. Join our specially designed sessions and enjoy music, movement, and muscle-building fun—all while staying fit together! All activities are guided by trained instructors and designed to suit different needs and fitness levels. ·Gym Ball Fun: Improve your balancing and motor skills while singing along to popular kids’ songs. Suitable for children 3—6 years old (adult guidance required). Register online at 2025happyhealth.com to secure your place in advance. Cost: $10 per parent-child pair (includes a gym ball). Duration: 30 min. Available sessions: 10.15 a. m. /11.15 a. m. /3.15 p. m. ·Resistant Band Stretch: Stretch to light instrumental music and build muscle strength in a calm and relaxed setting. Suitable for all ages, especially beginners or those recovering from injuries. Register online at 2025happyhealth.com to secure your place in advance. Cost: $5 per person (includes a resistant band). Duration: 60 min. Available sessions: 9.15 a. m. /2.15 p. m. ·Pop Dance Moves: Work out and get your blood racing to our in-house music mix. Suitable for the elderly. Not suitable for children under 5 years old. No registration or fees required. Duration: 40 min. Available sessions: 9 a. m. /10 a. m. *All participants will receive a special offer of 15% off membership fees with Fitness Gym. 21.What is a requirement for Gym Ball Fun? A. Kids must be over 5 years old. B. Equipment should be brought. C. An adult should accompany a child. D. Participants must pay individually. 22.What is special about Pop Dance Moves? A. It has no entry charge. B. Live bands will perform. C. Registration should be done online. D. It offers three sessions every morning. 23.What benefit can all participants get? A. A free gym ball. B. A chance to sing on stage. C. A private training session. D. A discount on membership. B I love picture books. Some of my favorite childhood memories involve me climbing into my mother’s lap, a big colorful book spread out before us, enjoying the sound of her voice reading a story aloud. I had no idea at the time how lucky I was to have parents who valued the importance of reading books to their kids. It wasn’t until I started reading books to my own kids that I began to appreciate just how influential picture books can be. Some picture books give our kids reasons to laugh out loud. Others empower their imaginations with fantastical stories and bright, detailed artwork. Still others give them permission to dream and create and make believe. A few nights ago, my oldest child, Elias—he’s eight—decided that he was going to read a picture book to his siblings (弟弟妹妹), 5-year-old Adeline and 2-year-old Ezra. Sitting on the sofa, sandwiched between two curious kindergartners, he opened the book with a happy tone, started reading. He didn’t get two pages into the story before Ezra started pointing at various spots on the pages and saying, “dog” or “cat” or “baby.” At first, Elias acknowledged Ezra’s ability to identify objects with head nods and words of praise, but there were just too many dogs in the story for him to keep doing it. And then, on three occasions, Adeline heard a word or phrase and broke in, “What does that mean?” Elias explained to the best of his ability, which seemed to satisfy Adeline. Though Elias did finish the story, by the end, he was speed reading. Adeline was annoyed because her fourth question was ignored, and Ezra was doing his best to tear the corners off the pages of the book, still saying “dog, dog, dog.” But even though the moment ended in a fit of chaos, it was still a beautiful experience to watch all three of my kids engaging with the same book. All of them were enjoying the pleasure of reading at that moment, a moment that only happened because Elias chose to read a picture book. 24.Which of the following can best describe the author’s mother? A. Serious-minded. B. Child-centered. C. Reading-focused. D. Bookish-looking. 25.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning picture books? A. Their artistic potential. B. Their positive impacts. C. Their imaginative content. D. Their educational purposes. 26.How did Elias respond to Ezra’s interruptions at first? A. He got annoyed. B. He ignored them. C. He sped up reading. D. He showed approval. 27.What did the author find most meaningful about the picture book? A. Her children’s playful chaos. B. The story’s entertaining scenes. C. Elias’s role as a patient storyteller. D. The kids’ group interaction with the book. C One day, you went to watch a film but soon found it unappealing. Instead of leaving, you continued your watching because you had already paid for the ticket, even though leaving would free up your time for something more enjoyable. This reflects what’s known as sunk cost bias (偏差)—when individuals continue investing in a decision based on earlier investments rather than the decision’s current or future value. The term “sunk cost” refers to costs that have already been paid and cannot be recovered. Economically, these costs should not influence ongoing decision-making. But psychologically, people find it challenging to disregard these costs, leading to unreasonable persistence (坚持). Several psychological factors contribute to sunk cost bias. The primary factor is the desire to avoid waste. Humans hate wastefulness, and abandoning an investment feels like wasting resources. This can lead us to stick with decisions that no longer serve our best interests, since the thought of losing the initial investment can be more painful than the potential benefits of moving on. This bias can impact various aspects. A company might continue funding a product development project despite clear signs that it will not be successful, simply because significant resources have already been invested. In personal life, if you are staying in an unsatisfying relationship, the reasonable choice might be to end the relationship, yet the bias can make it difficult to take this step. Overcoming sunk cost bias requires conscious (有意识的) efforts. One effective strategy is to adopt a forward-looking view. Ask yourself whether the decision makes sense based on current circumstances and future prospects, ignoring past investments. Setting predefined criteria is also of help. Establish clear goals and outcomes that must be met to continue an investment. If these criteria are not met, it becomes easier to disengage without being impacted by sunk costs. Remember, the resources invested in the past are gone; what matters is making decisions that will benefit you moving forward. Developing this mindset can significantly improve your ability to make sound, unbiased decisions. 28.What does the example in paragraph 1 suggest about sunk cost bias? A. It makes cost outweigh time. B. It reduces people’s interest quickly. C. It keeps people in unwise choices. D. It leads to regret about past choices. 29.What traps people in sunk cost bias? A. Discomfort with investment losses. B. Desire to reduce investment costs. C. Hesitation about further investment. D. Anticipation for investment returns. 30.What do the two cases in paragraph 4 show about sunk cost bias? A. Its wide influence. B. Its emotional roots. C. Its commercial risks. D. Its lasting nature. 31.What is recommended to avoid sunk cost bias? A. Adjusting predefined criteria. B. Admitting unavoidable failure. C. Prioritizing potential benefits. D. Following unbiased decisions. D Good news for tea lovers: In a new study, Northwestern University researchers demonstrated that tea naturally absorbs (吸附) heavy metals, effectively removing dangerous matter from drinks. To conduct the study, the team explored how different types of tea, tea bags and making methods affect heavy metal absorption. They created water solutions with known amounts of lead and other metals, and then heated the solutions to just below boiling temperature. Next, they added different tea leaves, which were steeped for various time periods—from mere seconds to 24 hours. After steeping, the team measured how much of the metal content remained in the water. After multiple experiments, the team identified several trends. They discovered that tea type played minor roles in absorbing heavy metals, but the bag mattered. After testing different types of bags without tea inside, the researchers found cotton and nylon (尼龙) bags only absorbed very small amounts of the heavy metals. The cellulose bags, however, worked incredibly well. The key to a successful adsorptive material is a high surface area. The more area for metal to stick to, the better. Cellulose, which is a biodegradable natural material, has a higher surface area than other materials. Out of all the experiments, one factor prevailed over the others—steeping time. The longer the steeping time, the more heavy metals were absorbed. “Steeping tea leaves for longer periods or even overnight—like iced tea—will remove most of the metal or maybe even close to all of the metal in the water,” said Benjamin Shindel, the study’s first author. Although the results depend on several factors, that tea preparation removes an amount of lead from water should be significant from a public health angle. “Across a population, if people drink an extra cup of tea per day, maybe over time we’d see declines in illnesses that are closely correlated with exposure to heavy metals,” Shindel said. “Or it could help explain why populations that drink more tea may have lower rates of heart disease than populations that have lower tea consumption.” 32.What does the new study focus on? A. Tea’s taste-enhancing properties. B. Tea’s metal-removal function. C. The best way to make tea. D. The healthiest type of tea. 33.What made the cellulose bags work better? A. Their large surface area. B. Their strong heat resistance. C. Their biodegradable feature. D. Their chemical stability. 34.What does the underlined part “prevailed over” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Followed. B. Outperformed. C. Worked with. D. Depended on. 35.What can be inferred from Shindel’s words in the last paragraph? A. Tea consumption should be encouraged. B. Tea’s health benefits vary by population. C. Tea may be used to treat heart disease. D. Tea drinkers usually have a long life. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Don’t let a lack of space discourage you from a homegrown vegetable harvest this season. There are lots of small vegetable garden ideas that can help you maximize your space and fill your kitchen with fresh, delicious produce.      (36)     . ·Plant a container garden Almost every vegetable plant will grow well in a pot.      (37)     —the best pots are at least 18 inches deep and 24 inches wide. Increase your harvest by increasing the number of pots. Group the pots together near a water source for easy care. ·Maximize production space When choosing vegetables for your small garden, look for plants that have a high rate of fruiting compared to the growing space they demand. Pole beans, for example, are more productive in a small space than bush beans because they can climb up a trellis (架) and produce fruit along the way.      (38)     . ·Pair cool-season and warm-season vegetables Called succession sowing (连续播种), this planting method pairs cool-season crops with warm-season crops to share garden space.      (39)     : when a cool-season crop, such as lettuce, is nearing maturity, a warm-season crop, such as beans, is planted beside the almost-ready-to-harvest crop. When the lettuce is harvested, the beans take over the growing space. ·Grow upward Prevent vegetables from spreading out on the ground and maximize in-ground planting space by training vegetables to grow up a trellis.      (40)    . Then use pieces of cotton cloth to loosely tie stems (茎) to the trellis as necessary. Cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, and climbing beans produce fruit well on a trellis. A. It works like this B. Choose proper containers C. Repeat the process in cool seasons D. Put a trellis in place near the plant at planting time E. Use these ideas to put every bit of space you have to use F. Eggplant and peppers are also productive in a small space G. Trellising is especially important when growing tomatoes 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 From twelve small cuttings given to me several years ago, I now nurture (培育) a beautiful plant with tiny leaves.      (41)     , I thought I had killed it. Brown leaves hung down from the pot. I carried the      (42)      to my mother and asked if she could restore it. She      (43)      the stems, watered and fed the plant, and gently moved the stems hiding under the soil into sunlight. The plant      (44)     . My mother’s health grew      (45)      over the decade of the plant’s life. During a visit from Aunt Marion, when both the plant and my mother      (46)      a difficult recovery, the plant changed      (47)      again—Aunt Marion carried it home. However, years later when Aunt Marion considered it      (48)     , my cousin Carole rescued it. A decade after my mother died, I      (49)      over 500 miles from home. When I returned and visited Carole, I      (50)      on the beauty of the plant hanging in her kitchen window. “That was your mother’s plant,” she replied. “I’ll send a few cuttings back with you.” She then told me the      (51)      of how she had gotten the plant. My eyes      (52)      as I recognized the tiny leaves. I took the cuttings home and      (53)      their growth. The plant passed through my mother, my aunt and my cousin until it returned to me twenty years after my first failure as its      (54)     . It became a sweet reminder of the blessings we shared, and how we were      (55)      and grew through each other’s love and nurturing. 41.A. Originally B. Consequently C. Generally D. Suddenly 42.A. goods B. remains C. ashes D. contents 43.A. fed on B. left behind C. picked up D. cut back 44.A. mattered B. existed C. survived D. breathed 45.A. worse B. faster C. better D. slower 46.A. supported B. provided C. faced D. ignored 47.A. names B. hands C. colors D. sizes 48.A. available B. valuable C. fearless D. hopeless 49.A. heard B. moved C. learned D. walked 50.A. commented B. insisted C. reflected D. depended 51.A. choice B. thought C. problem D. story 52.A. darkened B. opened C. filled D. cleared 53.A. controlled B. witnessed C. indicated D. limited 54.A. cleaner B. partner C. timekeeper D. caregiver 55.A. rooted B. separated C. trapped D. occupied 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.Have you ever found       (1)     (you) endlessly scrolling (滚屏) through your social media feeds seeking out the latest depressing news stories? This phenomenon, known as “doomscrolling,” has become increasingly common in today’s digital age. But this habit is far from       (2)    ​​​​​​​ (harm). Psychological research suggests that this use of media could       (3)    ​​​​​​​ (potential) be a form of self-sabotage (自我破坏) that, if      (4)     ​​​​​​​ (leave) unaddressed, could have serious consequences for our mental well-being. It may be difficult to understand why anyone would engage in behaviors     (5)      ​​​​​​​ only lead to sadness or pain. In the moment, doomscrolling may feel like      (6)     ​​​​​​​ attempt to arm ourselves with knowledge. We scroll helplessly, armed with the knowledge of every awful thing      (7)     ​​​​​​​ (happen) in the world. At the same time, we bear the guilt that there is nothing we can do to stop these events. Doomscrolling may provide a false sense      (8)     ​​​​​​​ control and safety in an uncertain world. In reality, the habit only    (9)       ​​​​​​​ (make) the world seem more dangerous and sad than it actually is. When caught in such a cycle of self-sabotage, the most important    (10)       ​​​​​​​ (aware) to have is to know when to put your phone down, and when to embrace (欣然接受) good news for a change. (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.12月5日是国际志愿者日，你校举办了一系列志愿者活动。请你为校英文报写一篇活动报道，内容包括： (1)活动目的； (2)活动过程； (3)活动反响。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Giving back on International Volunteer Day ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。 Every summer holiday, Marly, her older brother Joe and their parents moved to a house in the mountains. One day, Marly and Joe were walking home from the forest at sunset. Suddenly, Joe grasped Marly’s arm and whispered, “Look!” Up on one of the hummocks (小丘) stood a red fox. It was looking down the hill. The sun was down, and a strange light was over everything, so the fox seemed to shine all over. Marly and Joe didn’t move. Neither did the fox. Finally, without a sound, like a colored shadow, the fox slipped away into the valley. Joe thought the fox had a den (洞穴) nearby and went to look. Soon, he returned and led Marly to a high spot. Pointing, he showed her five little red foxes playing, all with black noses and sharp black ears. They watched until the foxes disappeared from sight. Back home, their neighbors Mr. Chris and Fritz were visiting. Marly burst in, excited to share what they saw, but Joe stopped her mid-sentence. Fritz was interested. “Foxes? If I go before sunrise, I can grab the whole bunch.” Marly’s eyes widened. “Fritz, you don’t mean you want to catch those five little foxes, do you?” she said. “Five little ones?” Mr. Chris said. “No wonder my chickens keep disappearing!” He turned to Joe. “You show Fritz the place in the morning. Maybe you can shoot them.” “Okay,” Joe said. Marly tuned to Joe in disbelief. That night, unable to sleep, she went to Joe’s room and found Joe sitting in the dark. “I need to scare them away,” he said, thinking aloud. “I should make noise. Foxes always have a front door and a back door. If I built a little fire near one, I could smoke them out the other. Then I can shine a flashlight to frighten them.” Then he asked Marly to help by holding the flashlight. Marly gladly agreed. She had put the foxes in danger, but now she could help protect them. After their parents were asleep, the two quietly went out with flashlights, a lighter and a cloth. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Marly followed closely behind Joe in the dark and they finally reached the den.  _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Joe’s warning about keeping silent was still in Marly’s mind as Fritz’s truck arrived the next morning. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $