广东真光中学2026-2027学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷

广州市真光中学2026学年第一学期期中测试

高一 英语 试题

（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：130分）

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

Welcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide, and have a good time here! Space is limited and first come, first served! So if you are interested, sign up as soon as possible.

Dates		Costs
5-week program	June 14 — July 15	$1600
5-week program	July 19 — August 19	$1600
10-week program	July 14 — August 19	$3000

You can also study with us for shorter periods:

4-week program: $1300

3-week program: $1000

Discounts:

There is a 10% discount (折扣) for each extra family member.

Program Schedule:

Monday to Thursday, in the morning from 9 a.m to 2 p.m, you can join the all-age English class, where you will meet international students. In the afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m, have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the park, a visit to Science Museum and a story writing competition.

Things to Bring:

Clothes: Shirts, a jacket, long pants, a swimsuit, and comfortable shoes.

Other things: A camera phone, and photos of friends or family.

Study materials: Notebooks, pens and pencils.

Don't bring foods and snacks to avoid any unwanted fees.

1. How much should you pay if you and your brother attend a five-week program?

A. $3200  B. $2470  C. $3040  D. $3000

2. What will students do at ten in the morning on Tuesday during the program?

A. Play soccer. B. Enjoy fun activities. 

C. Visit the museum. D. Have English classes.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A. A science magazine. B. A travel guide. C. A school website. D. A personal blog.

B

When I was a young boy, every summer, Mom, Dad, my brothers and I would climb into our old car and drive for 7 hours over long mountain roads to visit Mom's relatives in Tennessee. We always stayed in Grandma's house there with her, Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte. It was a fun time with days full of excitement and joy. Often Aunt Charlotte would even make us a Thanksgiving dinner in the summertime. Some of my happiest childhood memories came from those visits.

One especially holds a special place in my heart. During that visit, I had great fun every day. One evening, I climbed into bed in the guest bedroom on the second floor of the house. Although I had played and explored the whole day and was really tired, I was still wide awake, my mind racing with the day's sweet events. As I lay there, I heard the most pleasant sound coming from the front window below me. It was laughter. Mom, Dad, Uncle Rich, and Aunt Charlotte were down there sharing stories and telling jokes. The laughter was so happy, so joyous, that I found myself smiling. And even then in my young mind and childish heart, I realized that this is how life should be. The laughter became a sweet song to me and I fell asleep feeling all was right with the world.

Whenever my life seems too hard or crazy, I look back on that memory. And I took the lessons that Uncle Rich and Aunt Charlotte taught me. They always lived their lives with love and joy and laughter and smiles. Uncle Rich passed away many years ago but Aunt Charlotte is still alive. I write to her each week and I am so thankful to still have her in my life.

We fill lives with laughter, smiles, love and joy. We not only give ourselves happiness but also make this world a better and more beautiful place.

4. Why did the author and his family drive a long way every summer?

A. To reunite with his relatives. B. To go on a mountain trip.

C. To get away from trouble in life. D. To spend the summer vacation.

5. What does the underlined word “One” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. A visit. B. A relative. 

C. A road trip. D. A Thanksgiving dinner.

6. Why couldn't the author fall asleep at first that night?

A. He was too energetic. B. He was too excited.

C. He found it noisy downstairs. D. He found it pleasant downstairs.

7. What did the author learn from his aunt and uncle?

A. Their ability to tell jokes. B. Their lasting kindness.

C. Their strong family bond. D. Their joyful and loving spirit.

C

Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare (噩梦). But it should not be exactly unable to be accepted.

Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored.

Though these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undoubtedly changed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation (航行). Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp loss in special memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort.

That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results. Research shows that mild stress can improve adaptability. Neuroscience (神经科学) shows that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections — is improved through challenging experiences. This adaptability is important for developing resilience (抗逆力), a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort.

But this doesn’t mean we should reject comfort entirely; it’s to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “micro-dosing hardship” — a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we’ve buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn’t easy, but sometimes, it’s worth it.

8. What is the main concern raised by the author in the first two paragraphs?

A. The high cost of replacing lost smartphones.

B. The growing popularity of social media worldwide.

C. The failure of technology to provide efficient services.

D. The rise in mental problems linked to digital dependency.

9. What may digital conveniences cause according to the text?

A. The meaningful engagement. B. The fast but worthless relief.

C. The decrease of thinking ability. D. The lack of necessary comfort.

10. Which is a real-life application of “micro-dosing hardship”?

A. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B. Ordering take-out food after work.

C. Writing an email using voice-to-text. D. Exploring a new city by using GPS.

11. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. GPS: the unseen cost of convenience. B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage.

C. Smartphones: blocks to human progress. D. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience.

D

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