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石嘴山市第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高一年级
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Just what is about roller coasters It seems we just can’t get enough of them. This week we take a look at some of the top amusement parks and the roller coasters that have helped make them famous.
Holiday World
It is a family park in the sense that resists the exciting atmosphere of its competitors and instead offers a more relaxing and friendly experience. Rare in that it is privately owned and it has many features that other parks often can’t match. There is lots of entertainment for youngsters, so parents appreciate the park’s family-friendly policy of free entry to the water park, reasonable food prices and unlimited soft drinks free of charge.
Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce, being one of America’s more traditional parks, is a rare find indeed. As the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US, it has been a popular family spot since 1846. Like many old-time parks, it fell on hard times and was in danger of being closed. Luckily, in 1977, a well-known company came to its rescue with huge infusions (注入) of cash. The transformed park with its new rides is attracting many new fans.
Knott’s Berry Farm
As one of America’s favourite theme parks, Knott’s has something for everyone. For those seeking a breathtaking rush, try the roller coaster, Ghost Rider or the Xcelerator. Ghost Rider is the single largest attraction in amusement park history and one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world. If you are after something a little less exciting, go to Camp Snoopy or visit the heart of Knott’s, Ghost Town, for a glance (一瞥) of life in the Wild West of the 1880s. With its cowboys, carriages, steam trains and historic buildings — many transported from mining towns — Ghost Town will let you relive a piece of the past.
Islands of Adventure
In the style of Walt Disney World, Islands of Adventure (IOA) is divided into themed “lands”. Unlike the sugar-coated Magic Kingdom, however, IOA features attractions guaranteed (保证) to set the heart racing. Its roller coasters are state-of-the-art fun. While the Spiderman is fantastic, you haven’t truly lived until you’ve experienced The Incredible Hulk’s wild and unique uphill launch. The effect is like being trapped inside an airplane that’s flying out of control.
1．What is special about Holiday World
A．It provides free food. B．It belongs to an individual.
C．It creates the exciting atmosphere. D．It owns the latest ride technology.
2．Which park takes visitors back to earlier times
A．Lake Compounce. B．Holiday World.
C．Knott’s Berry Farm. D．Islands of Adventure.
3．Why is Islands of Adventure different from Magic Kingdom
A．It plays many famous movies. B．It is divided into different lands.
C．It has more visitors waiting in line. D．It provides a very exciting experience.
B
I started playing football when I was 7 or 8 years old after my brothers had agreed to let their little sister join in their games. I’m from a very small town and at that time no other girls played football in my town. People said football wasn’t for women and my family shouldn’t let me play. They also said I wouldn’t make it, and that I wasn’t good enough.
As a child, I didn’t really understand why people were so against me playing when I could play it well! I fought back by showing my talent (天赋) on the streets.
My greatest inspiration was my mother. We came from a poor family; my mom separated from my dad when I was less than a year old and she raised four children on her own. She worked all day, had little time to spend with us, but she never gave up. I found my strength from her to keep going.
Every win is important for me, from the time when I was playing in amateur (业余的) teams among the boys to the first win as part of the Brazilian national team, and now. I remember when I went back to my town in 2006 after winning the award for the best female player in the world. When I arrived, it was nearly midnight and the whole town was awake, waiting for me. I got into a fireman’s truck and people were waving. That achievement could happen because I hadn’t given up that first moment I heard a “no”.
Sport changed my life completely. It gave me the opportunity (机会) to help my family, meet other people, see other countries and experience other cultures. Sport is a tool for empowering girls, because it gives you the opportunity to do what you want and learn to respect the differences between people.
For me, it’s a great honor to be a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使). Today, I am here to use my story to inspire many more girls and women and to create opportunities so that next generation doesn’t have to go through what I did.
4．What was the author’s family’s attitude toward her playing football at first
A．They were uncertain about it. B．They were supportive of it.
C．They were strongly against it. D．They thought it must be painful.
5．What happened to the author when she returned home in 2006
A．She learnt to say “no” for the first time.
B．She had little time to spend with her family.
C．She got a chance to play for the national team.
D．She was warmly welcomed by the whole town.
6．Which of the following words can best describe the author
A．Creative. B．Humorous. C．Strong-willed. D．Self-centered.
7．What does the author call on girls and women to do
A．Play football just like her.
B．Try their best to see the outside world.
C．Trust themselves and do what they want.
D．Value the happy hours with their families.
C
“Then would you invest short-term or long-term ” asks Jennifer Varga, a teacher at Memorial Middle School in New Jersey.
Personal-finance courses targeted at pupils are being popularized across America, promoted by rules requiring such instruction. Since 2020, 17 states have adopted laws that make taking a financial course necessary for completing high school, bringing the total up to 25. That figure will probably grow.
Pupils in these classes learn not only how to save their earnings in order to have something to invest in the first place, but simple economic problems. Courses cover comparison shopping and the basics of how to properly bank, budget, handle credit and pay for college. Young people badly need these courses.
Few teenagers score highly on financial knowledge assessments. Are personal-finance courses the answer For a long time, the studies said no. Many analyses, including one cited over 2,500 times, claimed that financial courses were of no avail. The analyses made intuitive (直觉的) sense, as many teenagers have yet to work or manage a household. But more recent findings have shown an opposite picture. Research has gotten better and the courses themselves have also improved. Studies that use the gold standard of investigation have found the courses are working well and useful in improving financial knowledge and behaviour.
The newest survey conducted in 33 countries found people who take these courses learn the content and budget better. And pupils who take personal-finance courses borrow less money. If they do borrow for college, they choose low-cost options. Some worry about adding one more graduation requirement to the long list, but schools are willing to remove courses with less direct bearing on life skills. “When I was 20, it would have been nice to have this class,” Ms Varga says. She got into some financial trouble as a young adult. “I want them to be better than my generation.”
8．What fuels the spread of personal-finance courses
A．A major demand from schools. B．The unsteadiness of finance.
C．A new requirement for graduation. D．The popularity of banking.
9．What can students learn in personal-financial courses
A．Long-term investment. B．Daily finance management.
C．Strategies for earning money. D．Policies on financial development.
10．What does the underlined phrase “of no avail” mean in paragraph 4
A．Unfamiliar. B．Unsystematic. C．Inaccessible. D．Ineffective.
11．What do the survey results imply
A．The courses have lasting value. B．More attention is needed to finance.
C．Fewer students borrow for college. D．The graduation standards are high.
D
Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable. Despite strong evidence of the social and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture, its carbon footprint remains understudied.
Most previously published studies have focused on high-tech, energy-intensive forms of urban agriculture —such as vertical (垂直的) farms and rooftop greenhouses. The new study aimed to fill some of the knowledge gaps by comparing the carbon footprints of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to conventional crops.
The researchers calculated the greenhouse gas emissions (排放) associated with on-farm materials and activities over the lifetime of the farm. The emissions, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving of food, were then compared to foods raised by conventional methods.
Farmers and gardeners at urban agriculture sites across the world were employed to use daily diary entries to take down inputs—the materials used to construct farms and cultivate crops—and harvests from their food-growing sites throughout the 2019 season.
“By assessing actual inputs and outputs on urban agriculture sites, we were able to determine climate change impacts to each serving of produce,” says study co-lead author Benjamin Goldstein, assistant professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability. On average, food produced through urban agriculture released 0.42 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving, six times higher than the 0.07 kg CO2e per serving of conventionally grow n produce.
It’s also found that most of the climate impacts at urban farms are driven by the infrastructure (基础设施), such as the raised beds in which food is grown, or pathways between plots. “These farms typically only operate for a few years, so the greenhouse gases used to produce those materials are not used effectively. Conventional agriculture, instead, is very efficient and hard to compete with”, Goldstein says. For example, conventional farms often grow a single crop with the help of pesticides and fertilizers, resulting in larger harvests and a reduced carbon footprint when compared to urban farms, he says.
12．What is a benefit of urban agriculture
A．Sustainable food supply. B．High food output.
C．Effective energy conservation. D．Low carbon footprint.
13．How is the research data collected
A．By accessing online database. B．By examining previous studies.
C．By conducting personal interviews. D．By recording information every day.
14．What could be done to reduce carbon footprint according to Goldstein
A．Increase varieties of crops. B．Extend infrastructure lifetimes.
C．Promote rooftop greenhouses. D．Use modern agriculture facilities.
15．What is the passage mainly about
A．The benefits of traditional crops. B．The popularity of urban agriculture.
C．The strategies to fight global warming. D．The carbon footprint of urban farm produce.
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There is no better feeling than taking control of your life and finding the power to make your dreams come true. Here’s how to make it happen.
Believe in yourself
Although it is easier said than done, having a strong belief in yourself is the first step to successfully achieving your dreams. 16 If self-confidence is something that you struggle with, there are many activities that you can do to build your self-esteem, like stepping out of your comfort zone and accepting new challenges.
Develop an action plan
17 If you want to launch a business, create a timeline that outlines the steps you need to take. If you have a goal of saving more money, draw up a budget that outlines your income and expenses.
Once you have the initial vision mapped out, break down each step into manageable chunks and assign them deadlines. 18 And as you complete action items and cross them off your list, your big daunting goal will start to feel more and more achievable.
Take risks
Risk is more than just a four-letter word — it is an essential part of achieving success. Taking risks means seeking out new opportunities and pushing yourself to expand your comfort zone. If you feel frightened or even paralyzed by risk, recognize that there are only two potential outcomes: success or failure. 19
By following these strategies and remaining dedicated to your goals, you can empower yourself to reach for the stars! 20 You are only ever a few steps away from fulfillment and success.
A．After all, conquering your dreams is no easy task.
B．And the experience gained from either is invaluable.
C．So get out there and start making your dreams a reality today!
D．In many cases, this courage is all that stands between you and your dreams.
E．This will help you to prioritize your efforts and stay focused on the task at hand.
F．To make your dreams a reality, you first must translate them into actionable goals.
G．This means having faith in your abilities and trusting that you can shape your future.
二、完形填空
Tim Wilson, an 18-year-old student at Barker College in Sydney, Australia, designed a soft robot that gives reassuring (使安心的) hugs. His 21 was his sister’s frequent trouble getting a good night’s sleep.
“I saw the 22 of poor sleep on her,” Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he 23 to deal with “a real need in the world”. His 24 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition.
Besides returning hugs, Tim’s 25 also copies breathing through its chest (胸膛), which gently rises and falls. “The robot even attempts to 26 its breathing rate to the hugger’s and mirror how fast the hugger’s breathing,” Tim says. “That part proved 27 . After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It’s not always going to be mirroring you 28 ,” he adds.
“My sister 29 it very cute,” he says. “One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite 30 and reassuring.”
Some people 31 emotional support dogs. But some places might not 32 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a 33 to sick kids. “Being able to assure kids is quite a 34 thing,” Tim says. “But it would be 35 if my product could do it.”
21．A．trip B．destination C．response D．inspiration
22．A．impact B．focus C．advice D．impression
23．A．failed B．decided C．refused D．disagreed
24．A．favorite B．function C．discovery D．solution
25．A．computer B．radio C．machine D．car
26．A．tie B．refer C．match D．combine
27．A．special B．creative C．effective D．difficult
28．A．exactly B．immediately C．carefully D．generally
29．A．made B．kept C．found D．proved
30．A．independent B．relaxing C．responsible D．frightening
31．A．give up B．die from C．figure out D．benefit from
32．A．allow B．feed C．request D．absorb
33．A．difference B．choice C．risk D．chance
34．A．typical B．challenging C．convenient D．promising
35．A．cool B．real C．flexible D．normal
三、语法填空
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。
Many people around the world may know that paper is one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinese civilization, 36 few would know that more than 1,500 years ago, ancient Chinese craftsmen invented a new type of paper, 37 was called Xuan paper and used mainly for writing and painting.
Xuan paper was first made in ancient Xuan Prefecture, now 38 (know) as Jingxian County in Anhui Province. The traditional process of making Xuan paper is 39 (extreme) demanding and involves over 100 steps. The whole process can take as long as two years 40 (complete), and the skills have been passed down for 41 (generation).
Xuan paper is highly water absorbent, making it a perfect medium for conveying artistic effect in both Chinese calligraphy and ink wash painting. In addition, Xuan paper 42 (design) to be able to last for more than 1,000 years and still keep the freshness of the ink and color on it.
Today in Jingxian County, there 43 (be) many Xuan paper factories and workshops, where the paper is still made by master craftsmen using traditional techniques. And because of 44 (it) long history and the essential role it has played 45 the culture of Chinese painting and calligraphy, Xuan paper was included on the first list of China’s national intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产)in 2006.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，想邀请外教David一起参观中国春联（couplet）作品展。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 展览的时间、地点；
2. 展览作品来源；
3. 春联简介。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sarah, usually energetic before races, sat weakly on the bench. She looked pale. A stomach illness had hit her family, and she was still sick.
Coach Davis stood beside her. “Sarah, can you run the anchor leg (最后一棒) tomorrow It’s the most important job, but you are sick.” The anchor leg runner finishes the race, and Sarah was their fastest runner.
Sarah breathed hard. “I… I have to, Coach. The team needs me.” But her voice shook, and sweat shone on her forehead.
Nearby, Maya watched, her hands tight. She ran the third leg well but wasn’t the fastest. Seeing Sarah so sick worried her. What if Sarah got worse
In the locker room after practice, Maya sat next to Sarah. “Hey,” she said gently, “how are you really feeling ”
Sarah looked down at her shaking hands. “Not great,” she admitted. “But I can’t let everyone down. The team is counting on me.”
Maya took a deep breath. “I know you want to help, but what if running makes you worse Maybe… maybe someone else should run the anchor leg this time ”
Sarah’s eyes were filled with tears. “But who It has to be someone fast.”
“I could try,” Maya offered quietly. “I’ve been practicing hard. And Coach could help me prepare.”
Sarah stared at her, “You’d really do that ”
Maya nodded firmly, “Of course! We’re teammates. That’s what teammates do — we help each other when we need it most.”
Coach Davis, who had been listening nearby, walked over. “Sarah, Maya makes a good point. Running while sick could hurt your health and the team’s chances. Sometimes the bravest thing is knowing when to step back. Don’t worry, the backup will take Maya’s place.”
Sarah wiped her eyes. It was the hardest decision she’d ever made.
“You’re right,” she finally said, her voice thick with emotion. “Maya, I trust you. You’ll be a great anchor leg.” Maya laughed and hugged her friend. “I’ll run like you’re right beside me!”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The big race came the next day.
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Maya smiled, “I wouldn’t have done it without your trust.”
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C D B D C C C B D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A D B D G F E B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 D A B D C C D A C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 D A C B A
36．but/while 37．which 38．known 39．extremely 40．to complete 41．generations 42．is designed 43．are 44．its 45．in
46．Dear David,
I’m writing to invite you to the Chinese couplet exhibition to be held in the City Museum from December 20 to 30.
The exhibition is a collection of award-winning couplet works from the City Couplet Competition. Couplets, a Chinese folk art with a long history, express good wishes and are perfect combinations of Chinese literature and calligraphy. Knowing you’re crazy about Chinese culture, I think it’s an opportunity for you to truly appreciate it. Decide on a date and let me know.
Looking forward to your reply.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
The big race came the next day. Maya, now the anchor leg runner, stretched nervously at the starting line. She glanced at Sarah, who gave her a thumbs-up from the sideline, still pale but smiling. The first three runners kept their team in second place, and when the baton finally reached Maya, she exploded forward. Her legs burned, but Sarah’s words echoed in her mind. Rounding the final curve, Maya pushed past exhaustion, overtaking the leader in the last few meters. The crowd erupted in excitement as she crossed the finish line.
Maya smiled, “I wouldn’t have done it without your trust.” Sarah hugged her, tears in her eyes. “You were amazing! You ran your race, not mine — that’s what made the difference.” Coach Davis clapped them both on the back. “True teamwork isn’t just about speed,” he said. “It’s about knowing when to lead and when to let others shine.” Later, as the team celebrated, Sarah realized that courage isn’t just pushing through pain — it’s also trusting others to carry the baton when you can’t. Maya squeezed her hand. “Next time, you’ll be the one saving the day.”

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