湖北襄阳市致远中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

襄阳市致远中学高一下学期期末考试英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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 is the woman asked to do? A. Order a taxi. B. Get dressed quickly. C. Leave her bag at home. 2. Where should the man take his train? A. At platform 1. B. At platform 7. C. At platform 11. 3. What animal is Larry probably? A. A cat. B. A bird. C. A dog. 4. Why does James thank Sandra? A. For taking care of his baby. B. For lending him some dishes. C. For preparing a meal for his family. 5. Why did the woman fail her driving test? A. Her instructor was too strict. B. The road was unusually crowded. C. She was unfamiliar with the route. 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. How much will the man pay for the tickets in total? A. €13.5. B. €18. C. €27. 7. Why does the woman think the man is “lucky”? A. He will have a free ice cream. B. He will pay less than expected. C. He will visit the top of the Eiffel Tower. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What did Karen receive? A. Her exam results. B. A university offer. C. Career path advice. 9. What does Karen think of being a psychologist (心理学家)? A. It is exciting. B. It is challenging. C. It is boring. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Where does the conversation take place? A. On a train. B. In a library. C. At the school. 11. What kind of books does the man like best? A. Books on travels. B. Books on food. C. Books on science. 12. What is the woman most probably going to be? A. A historian. B. A doctor. C. A scientist. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does Mrs. Wiseman make the phone call? A. To ask for help. B. To change an order. C. To express dissatisfaction. 14. When did Mrs. Wiseman probably receive her TV? A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday. 15. What did the man do for Mrs. Wiseman? A. He sent her a new remote (遥控器). B. He helped her with the TV settings. C. He took away the boxes at her home. 16. How does Mrs. Wiseman probably feel at the end? A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Annoyed. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. His business partners. B. Local business owners. C. Business school students 18. What was the rope like in the story? A. It was thin. B. It was short. C. It was broken. 19. What did the horse say to the elephant? A. He was very powerful. B. He would be strong soon. C. He couldn’t break the rope. 20. What does the speaker encourage the listeners to do? A. Make their voice heard. B. Break free from self-doubt. C. Inspire others to show their trust. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Pickleball is a stylish sport that combines the advantages of tennis, badminton and table tennis. With simple rules and mild physical stress, it has grown rapidly across the world. What makes pickleball so accessible is its simple requirements. A standard pickleball court shares the same size as a badminton court (20ft×44ft), much smaller than a tennis court, with a net 34 inches high. A special zone with strict usage rules called “kitchen” lies 7 feet on both sides of the net. All you need is a solid paddle (球拍) and a small plastic ball with holes-no fancy training equipment required. Playing & Scoring Rules ● Serving rule: Players must serve underhand and hit the ball diagonally (对角线地) to the opposite court. ● Kitchen rule: Players are forbidden to hit the ball in the air while standing in the kitchen zone. They can only hit the ball after it bounces in this area. ● Scoring logic: If the serving team wins a rally (回合), they earn one point and continue to serve. If the receiving team wins the rally, they do not score —— they simply gain the right to serve. ● Winning standard: A game ends when one team reaches 11 points. To win the game, the team must keep a 2-point lead over its opponent. Tips for Beginners Green hands usually make common mistakes in their first games. Never rush to hit the ball in the kitchen zone. Most fouls (犯规) in beginner games come from wrong operations in this special area. Mastering the kitchen rule is the first step to enjoy this sport. 21. What is special about the scoring rule of pickleball? A. Both teams can gain points equally. B. Only the serving team can score points. C. Players win the game by getting 11 points first. D. Mistakes of players lead to points for opponents. 22. What can we infer about the “kitchen zone”? A. It allows air hitting at any time. B. Beginners tend to make mistakes there. C. It is the same size as the tennis court. D. Players can receive overhand serves there. 23. Who is the text mainly intended for? A. Ordinary pickleball lovers. B. Official pickleball judges. C. Potential pickleball suppliers. D. Professional pickleball coaches. B The sunlight was settling over the golden cornfields of Ethiopia when Susan Greeff headed for her camp after a day of shooting. She hadn’t walked far when a voice called out behind her. “Photo, photo, photo.” A young Surma boy, about seven or eight years old, was following closely. Susan let out a tired sigh. After four straight days of taking pictures for curious villagers, she had little energy left to press the button one more time. She hoped the boy would find someone else, but he kept following. When their eyes met, his hopeful “Photo?” finally stopped her. Partly out of a sudden creative impulse (冲动), an idea for a photograph flashed through her mind. She knelt in the cornfield and showed the boy where to stand and how to pose. But as Susan prepared to take the shot, the boy’s energy suddenly shifted. The eagerness gave way to shyness, and then to visible fear. No matter how gently she instructed him, she simply couldn’t get the photograph she had imagined. Frustrated, she finally gave up. The boy stood there looking small and awkward. He had wanted his picture taken, and now he had gone camera-shy at the last moment. Wanting to cheer him up, Susan clapped her hands and said with a warm smile, “That was great. You were great.” Other children from the village gathered around, also cheering and clapping. The boy’s face immediately broke into a bright smile. Susan raised her camera and recorded that moment in time. To Susan’s surprise, the photograph was far better than the carefully composed shot she had planned. She knew the image had come from a deeper place —— true human connection. In that moment by the cornfield, Susan realized when we let go of our own fixed expectations and truly see the person in front of us, we create something far more meaningful than we had originally imagined. 24. Why did Susan refuse to take the boy’s photo at first? A. She was too tired to shoot photos. B. She disliked the boy’s loud voice. C. She was unsatisfied with her camera. D. She longed to return to her camp. 25. Why did the boy turn camera-shy? A. He felt nervous under instruction. B. He feared Susan’s angry look. C. He lost interest in taking the shot. D. He got sick of the required pose. 26. What made the final photo better? A. It used advanced techniques. B. It had better camera settings. C. It followed the planned pose. D. It froze a moment of true joy. 27. What message does the story convey? A. Praising children can remove shyness. B. Sincere connection leads to creation. C. Careful planning is the key to success. D. Great determination always pays off. C Can you remember your friends’ birthdays or your parents’ phone numbers without checking your phone? If not, you are not alone. While dementia, a term used by some scholars to describe reduced cognitive (认知的) functions, is generally seen in older adults, researchers have noted that similar problems are present in the younger population as well. Though not a formal medical name, digital dementia is related to memory loss and poor concentration that may result from overuse of digital devices. Studies show that the brain’s frontal lobe (额叶) helps us manage information, memory, decision-making, and emotional control. However, when we spend hours scrolling (刷屏) through endless amounts of insignificant content, this area of the brain can become overpacked. The result is like a house filled with piles of unsorted garbage: too much information enters, but the brain struggles to organize it into clear categories or meaningful connections. Over time, this “garbage house” state leaves us distracted, forgetful, and mentally exhausted. The problem has become serious enough that Russia recently opened medical centers specifically for smartphone-related dementia. Doctors there report that patients often have difficulty recalling words, writing complex characters, or functioning without their phones. Patients are encouraged to cut down on screen time and engage in offline activities to reactivate cognitive functions. They are also advised to improve sleep, diet, and physical exercise, since these lifestyle factors directly impact brain health. Of course, digital devices are not evil. They provide quick access to information and make communication easier than ever before. However, when we allow technology to take over all of our thinking tasks, our brains lose the exercise they need to stay alert. By setting limits, practicing memory skills, and giving our brains time to rest, we can keep technology in its proper place and ensure that our minds stay clear, active, and strong. 28. What does digital dementia refer to? A. A common problem among the old. B. A sudden failure of natural memory. C. A mental disease with a formal name. D. A cognitive drop from digital overuse. 29. How does smartphone overuse affect the brain’s frontal lobe? A. It helps organize information efficiently. B. It strengthens the ability to remember. C. It loads the brain with mixed information. D. It reduces the overall input to the brain. 30. Why are Russia s medical centers mentioned? A. To show evidence of harm. B. To compare with other countries. C. To advertise medical service. D. To prove digital dementia is curable. 31. Which of the following best describes the author’s view about digital devices? A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Careful. D. Doubtful. D The availability bias (偏差) is a “trap” that influences people’s judgments and decisions in daily life. Proposed by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, this mental shortcut makes individuals judge the frequency or likelihood of an event based on how easily related examples come to mind, rather than data and facts. Human memory remembers vivid, emotionally striking, recent or frequently covered events more easily. Dramatic events such as plane crashes, natural disasters and violent accidents leave deep impressions on people’s minds. As a result, most people think the probability of these rare incidents is greater. A typical example is that many travelers develop a fear of flying after watching repeated news coverage of air disasters, even though factual data proves road travel is far more dangerous. This bias penetrates various fields and may lead to unreasonable decisions. In investment (投资) activities, shareholders are likely to chase what has recently rocketed, simply because the rising market trend is fresh in their memory. They ignore long-term market rules and potential risks, which often results in losses. Similarly, in daily life, people worry too much about rare dangers but overlook common hidden risks like health problems from lack of exercise. Luckily, we can learn to overcome this bias. Recognizing the availability bias is the first step. By learning to refer to factual data and resist judgment based on feelings, people can effectively break free from this trap and make more correct and scientific decisions. Over time, these habits can protect us from unnecessary fear and bad judgment. Next time you feel afraid of a rare event like a shark attack or a plane crash, remember that your brain might be playing a trick on you. Take a moment to look up the real facts. You will often find that what seems scary is actually very unlikely to happen. Learning to question your own quick impressions is a superpower that will help you in school, relationships, and your future career. 32. How do people with availability bias judge an event’s possibility? A. By checking existing data. B. By consulting experts’ opinion. C. By recalling similar events. D. By comparing different events. 33. Why do some travelers fear flying more than driving? A. Because road accidents occur less often. B. Because car accidents cause less deaths. C. Because air disasters are repeatedly reported. D. Because plane crashes are more commonly seen. 34. What does the underlined word “penetrates” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Is strange to. B. Spreads through. C. Is absent from. D. Keeps off. 35. What does the author suggest doing to avoid availability bias? A. Trusting first impressions. B. Ignoring hidden risks. C. Referring to news reports. D. Relying on exact data. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Thrifting or secondhand shopping has become the poster child of sustainable (可持续性的) fashion. It is cheap, fashionable, and widely seen as a guilt-free way to shop. 36 At its best, thrifting cuts cloth waste. Every year, millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills, which can take decades to degrade and release greenhouse gas. Thrifting keeps some of those items in use and out of the trash — at least for a while. It also fights fast fashion’s consumption (消费) habits. 37 For instance, a single cotton shirt can require over 700 gallons of water to produce; a pair of jeans, around 1,800 gallons. When you buy secondhand, you extend the life of existing clothes and reduce demand for new production. Despite these, thrifting has a dark side, especially now that it’s gone mainstream. Overconsumption still exists. 38 A Yale study calls this the “rebound effect”: because thrifting feels green, shoppers think it’s OK to buy more, which increases overall clothing waste. So, it produces more waste, not less and cancels out the assumed green gains. 39 Platforms like Depop and Poshmark let people buy cheap from thrift stores and resell at markup. It makes secondhand shops more expensive and less accessible for low-income families who rely on them for affordable clothes. 40 It fails to be more sustainable than buying new when it becomes just another way to buy too much, too often. The biggest factor isn’t where you shop, but how much and how intentionally you do it. A. Reselling also drives up prices. B. So thrifting is not sustainable by itself. C. But is it actually as eco-friendly as we think? D. Thrifting alone cannot solve fashion’s waste problem. E. Many people buy armfuls of cheap items they don’t need or won’t wear. F. The fashion industry uses massive amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. G. Thrifting is always a better choice because it saves money and reduces waste. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 On a golden spring afternoon, I stood impatiently on the sidewalk, fingers tightly grasping my son’s backpack. Soft wind brushed the green grass, yet inner 41 never accompanied me. My eyes were fixed firmly on the watch, 42 every flying second. To passers-by, we appeared to be a relaxed mother and child wandering freely. 43 , hidden beneath the calm surface was endless restlessness. I had long 44 tight schedules, judging everything by efficiency and speed. Naturally, I applied the same 45 to my son. While other kids advanced rapidly in growth, he always hung around unhurriedly, frequently stopping to watch ants or fallen leaves. Gradually, confusion and dissatisfaction 46 me. In order to speed up his growth, I 47 his days with various training courses, convinced that I was preparing him for an increasingly 48 world. I feared his gentle 49 would eventually make him fall behind in life. That afternoon 50 a quiet turning point. I put aside my anxiety, knelt down, and watched the world from his 51 . For nearly forty minutes, he sat peacefully on the lawn, absorbed entirely in a crawling caterpillar. He owned pure curiosity and total calm, 52 the anxiety that had long bothered me. A sudden 53 struck me. I had blindly pushed him. I chased progress but ignored the beauty of slow moments. It was not the child who needed changing, but my own hurried 54 . Sometimes, children come into our life not to be educated, but to help us 55 the simple happiness we have lost. 41. A. fear B. peace C. desire D. reflection 42. A. wasting B. seizing C. counting D. cherishing 43. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Therefore D. Besides 44. A. lived by B. fought against C. put up with D. made up for 45. A. routine B. method C. pressure D. standard 46. A. blocked B. touched C. consumed D. inspired 47. A. filled B. mixed C. exchanged D. covered 48. A. open B. modern C. diverse D. competitive 49. A. nature B. voice C. hand D. exercise 50. A. created B. reached C. marked D. approached 51. A. mistake B. viewpoint C. experience D. background 52. A. packed with B. lacking in C. free from D. aware of 53. A. storm B. change C. expectation D. realization 54. A. business B. lifestyle C. feedback D. decision 55. A. share B. rebuild C. give D. rediscover 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。 Nowadays, with global travel gradually recovering, a growing number of foreign tourists are flooding into China on a regular basis. They no longer merely focus on well-known tourist landmarks, 56 devote themselves to sensing the authentic (真实的) local lifestyle. From sipping morning tea in old quarters to bargaining at wet markets, these travelers seek real life experience 57 is rooted in local life. This travel style centered on daily life 58 (become) increasingly fashionable in recent years. To attract overseas visitors, China has bettered related travel policies, 59 (make) it much easier for foreigners to travel. Improved payment systems and service support bring far 60 (great) convenience to foreign travelers. For example, mobile payment apps now accept international bank cards, and real-time translation tools are widely available. The popularity of such in-depth travel shows people’s heartfelt 61 (admire) for the cultural value hidden behind. Most visitors are tired of sightseeing and eager 62 (seek) cultural experience beyond popular scenic spots. Most travelers prefer to discover local customs and traditions 63 their own speed, wandering through alleyways (小巷), tasting street food, and chatting with residents. In the long run, visitors will truly feel the charm 64 (bury) in the local life across China. This shift from sightseeing to in-depth experience marks 65 new chapter in China’s tourism, promising more meaningful and memorable journeys. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 新西兰某中学生交流团对你校干净整洁的校园环境印象深刻。请你写一篇发言稿在座谈会上向交流团介绍你校的“班级值周”方案（Class Duty Week），内容包括： （1）实施办法； （2）体验和感受。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear friends from New Zealand, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 第二节（满分25分） 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。 Back in China, Saturday mornings were for dim sum (点心). I loved chicken feet the best — especially the softness and the way my mother smiled when I reached for another. The whole family would crowd around the small table, fighting over the last piece. Here, however, everything was different. The kids in the new school ate burgers and pizza. They always cast curious and slightly confused looks at my lunch box, and from time to time, there were whispers: “What’s that?” “Why does he eat that?” When I told Mom these, she gently reminded, “Our food is our tradition, dear. They just don’t know it.” Encouraged by her words, I would smile and offer to share some with them, explaining the benefits of eating chicken feet. “It’s like chicken wings, but softer,” I’d say. But as the number of times increased, the sense of strangeness on their faces gradually made me feel uncomfortable. The real disaster came at a school potluck (百味餐). I brought my mother’s homemade chicken feet, hoping someone would understand. But when I opened the lunchbox, Jason frowned, “What’s that smell?” Everyone gathered around — curious, but no one dared to try. I lowered my head, wondering if I should just turn to burgers to fit in. After that, I avoided bringing Chinese food to school, and ate burgers like everyone else. I laughed at jokes I didn’t understand. But every Saturday, my mom still made chicken feet. And I still ate them — only at home. Last week came a notice: our school was holding an International Food Festival — a chance to “taste the world.” Each student could bring a dish from their home country and put it on the country’s food stand (展位). I watched my classmates sign up eagerly, talking about their Italian pasta and Mexican tacos. I read the notice twice, then folded it and put it in my pocket. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右； 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When Mom came home, I handed her the notice. ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: At the festival, some curious students crowded around my stand. __________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $