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2025-2026学年山西方山高中下学期期中考试—英语试卷
分值：150分 时间：120分钟
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
The Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway (标准轨距铁路) in Kenya bas been warmly welcomed as a faster, safer alternative since its launch. The 480-kilometer railway is the country’s largest basic project, connecting East Africa’s largest port city of Mombasa and the capital city of Nairobi. Here is a brief introduction.
Boarding
Any live animals, batteries and lighters aren’t allowed while foods can be taken on board. Foreigners are asked to produce passports before entering. Carriage and seat numbers are clearly marked on the ticket, and there’s plenty of luggage storage above the seats.
Foods & Drinks
A smartly dressed attendant passes by occasionally with a food and drinks cart; on offer are sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, Kenyan beer and a small selection of wine. Passengers can also order hot meals like bean or chicken stew with chapati.
Price
Bright-coloured trains, modern stations and departures on time offer excellent value for money; one way tickets are about $25 in First Class and $10 in Economy Class. On the return journey book a left-hand seat so you can watch the sunset over Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife preservation
Measures have been adopted to help preserve wildlife. Afristar, the operator of the SGR, has taken plenty of noise reduction measures on the railroad. Obed Kirwa, a track technical supervisor, says sound barriers have been fixed along the wildlife pathways to reduce disturbance to the animals and sound absorption plates (吸音板) have been established close lo wildlife habitats.
1. What are allowed while boarding
A. Pets. B. Foods. C. Batteries. D. Lighters.
2. How much do you pay for a cheaper round trip
A. $20. B. $25. C. $35. D. $50.
3. Where have sound barriers been set up
A. At the modern stations. B. Above the carriage seats.
C. On the standard railroad. D. Along the wildlife pathways.
Hungarian Jewish activist Rezso Kasztner, a brilliant, self-confident lawyer and journalist was directly responsible for liberating 1, 684 Jews on a train to Switzerland.
Struggling to save the Hungarian Jews,by the war ended, he had preserved some 100,000 more lives by bargaining (讨价还价) with the Nazis, including Adolf Eichman and Kurt Becher among other officers. He did this by making use of the Nazi weaknesses of greed and need “blood for goods”. Kasztner offered money, jewelry and the promise of war materiel (物资) that he knew could never be delivered in exchange for Jewish lives. He and the other activists were able to save only a small number of their people, as nearly half a million Hungarians.
Jews were sent to Auschwitz to be killed in just few months. The selection of those who were saved, especially on the train, had bothered Kasztner ever since.
After the war, Kasztner and his family emigrated to Israel, where he expected to be welcomed as a hero. Instead, they found tension between settlers and refugees (难民), and because Kasztner had to pretend to make friends with Nasis, he was attacked as a Nazi collaborator (勾结者). When he charged one of his accusers (a man who was jealous (嫉妒) of him back in Hungary) with libel (谤罪), the judge ruled against him because of the struggle for power between the political parties in Israel.
The real Rezso Kasztner was an extraordinary man who played a high-risk game with the devil. And he won in the only game of saving human lives. He achieved more in his way than any other individual in Nazi-occupied Europe. In the end all he lost was his own life.
4. What can we learn about Rezso Kasztner from the passage
A. He once worked on a train in Switzerland.
B. He was famous as a lawyer and journalist throughout Europe.
C. He devoted himself to saving Jewish people during the war.
D. He made a lot of money by trading with the Nazi officers.
5. What did Kasztner expect when he emigrated to Israel
A. To receive a hero's welcome. B. To be sheltered by Nazis.
C. To get more support. D. To save more people.
6. The court ruled against Kasztner in Israel because he ________.
A. was a Nazi collaborator B. defended the Nazis as a lawyer
C. declared the law of Israel unjust D. got caught in Israeli political conflict
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. A man’s heroic deeds in saving Hungarian Jews.
B. The crimes committed by the Nazis.
C. The darkness of Nazi-occupied Europe.
D. People’s different views about heroes.
Can a small group of drones (无人机) guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year That is the very likely future of applying today’s “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure (基础设施) worldwide are safe for trains on a 24/7 basis.
Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points. The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient (高效) across the board.
That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety. It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. That can be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews’ efforts.
By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems. To perform these tasks, drones for rail don’t need to be flying overhead. Engineers are now working on a new concept: the rail drones of the future. They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run autonomously. Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.
8. What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible
A. The use of drones in checking on power lines. B. Drones’ ability to work at high altitudes.
C. The reduction of cost in designing drones. D. Drones’ reliable performance in remote areas.
9. What does “maintenance” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Personnel safety. B. Assistance from drones.
C. Inspection and repair. D. Construction of infrastructure.
10. What function is expected of the rail drones
A. To provide early warning. B. To make trains run automatically.
C. To earn profits for the crews. D. To accelerate transportation.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones
B. How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded
C. What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face
D. How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways
A robot that can wash windows and do the shopping is something that the futuristic cartoon The Jetsons envisioned occurring in 2062, but it is happening now. Unlimited Robotics, an Israeli startup based in Tel Aviv has created a robot that can do the tasks that you don’t want to.
Gary, named after the initials of the company’s founder and CEO Guy Altagar’s children, is not like the robots that are already on the market. The robot has two functioning arms and it is no easy task to build a robot with two arms. In fact, Altagar said that the robot can activate its arms to do a number of tasks at the same time.
Gary is also autonomous, which means that it can do tasks that are programmed without a person turning on a switch like an iRobot. This means that unlike robots that are designed to do just one task like picking fruit or assembling cars, Gary can pick up new skills and perform new tasks just by writing some additional lines of code.
While Gary was designed to do tasks in homes and offices, the robot could easily do work in factories, stores, and hospitals. Gary can hold up to5 kilos (11 pounds) and has a top speed of 1.2 meters per second (3.1 mph) and can adapt to multiple settings - floor, carpets, grass, indoors and outdoors. Gary can adapt to different environments because of the three different infrared (红外线的) and in-depth cameras that are built in.
There are currently nine robots that are being used in medical settings and in hotels where there are presently labor shortages. Gary can do nonmedical work by bringing patients water or extra blankets. But this is just the beginning. The company already has plans to increase the number of robots to 500 by the end of 2024. After that, who knows what other futuristic Jetsonian fantasy will become a reality next
12. Why does the author mention The Jetsons in paragraph 1
A. To highly praise the current robots. B. To get readers interested in robots.
C. To lead in the topic of robot Gary. D. To introduce a futuristic cartoon film.
13. What is the advantage of Gary over other robots
A. It is easily operated. B. It can be programmed itself.
C. It is remotely controlled. D. It can do multiple tasks automatically.
14. What does paragraph 4 focus on regarding Gary
A. Its capabilities. B. Its design. C. Its appearance. D. Its limitations.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of robots
A. Doubtful. B. Pessimistic. C. Optimistic. D. Worried.
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
Being attractive comes more from your personality than from your appearance.___16___ To have an attractive personality ,develop the ability to communicate, have confidence in yourself and develop a sense of humor. These qualities give you the ability to inspire and attract others, making others more drawn to you.
___17___Listening is a quality that is often forgotten about in today’s society. Instead of responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal, pay attention to what the other person is saying. Show them you're listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.
Have confidence in how you speak and act.___18___Admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think. Doing this shows that you have self- confidence. This helps create an attractive personality because it shows you're comfortable with yourself and that it makes others comfortable around you.
Develop a sense of humor. If you do something silly, laugh at yourself instead of feeling embarrassed. It shows that you're comfortable in your skin, A sense of humor makes someone more engaging and delightful to be with. Remember that there is a time and place for humor.
___19___
Know the difference between confidence and pride. While confidence is endearing, pride is very unpleasant.___20___ A great way to avoid this is to remind yourself to praise others, This way, it will help you stay grounded.
A. Be a good listener.
B. Help others communicate.
C. You should always say what you believe in.
D. It shows them that you care and want to spread friendship.
E. Don't ruin a serious conversation with inappropriate jokes.
F. It is the key to making friends and having lasting relationships.
G. People will turn away from your personality if you're all about yourself.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
I am Nasilele, from Zambia, working as a UN Peacekeeper for the past two years. Though Zambia is a very ___21___ country I was aware that there are other countries in Africa, where there has been a lot of violent ___22___. I felt it was my ___23___ to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts, so I ___24___ the United Nations.
My ___25___ are from many different countries, which is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and ___26___ all working towards the same goals. Our ___27___ vary with many different tasks from one day to the next. We ___28___ cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring, help bring ___29___ of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see.
As a woman, I am particularly ___30___ by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country, helping them feel that they also ___31___ to be respected and treated ___32___.
My life as a peacekeeper is all about long hours in a very ___33___ environment. I have basic ___34___ with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom. However, I know that what I do is ___35___.
21. A. appealing B. beautiful C. peaceful D. historical
22. A. bond B. friction C. border D. relation
23. A. debt B. determination C. pleasure D. obligation
24. A. sign off B. look for C. signed up with D. turn to
25. A. colleagues B. staff C. soldiers D. workers
26. A. backgrounds B. regions C. groups D. situations
27. A. requests B. beliefs C. roles D. choices
28. A. investigate B. monitor C. resolve D. urge
29. A. orders B. discoveries C. offers D. supplies
30. A. valued B. understood C. agreed D. helped
31. A. require B. deserve C. tend D. like
32. A. differently B. cautiously C. rudely D. equally
33. A. harmonious B. tough C. attractive D. boring
34. A. adaptation B. dedication C. recommendation D. accommodation
35. A. valueless B. affordable C. worthwhile D. successful
第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It ___36___ (build) originally to protect the city ___37___ the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored (修复). It is possible ___38___ (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
After ___39___ (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what ___40___ (good) than to ride on a piece of history!
We ___41___ (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky ___42___ did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all ___43___ way around the Xi’an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and ___44___ (watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their ______45______ (day) routines.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校将以六月八日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写
一篇短文投稿，内容包括:
1.海洋的重要性;2.保护海洋的倡议。
注意:
1.词数 80左右; 2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day.
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第一节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
New neighbors were an exciting prospect in our quiet neighborhood. When a couple moved into the house kitty-corner to us, I looked forward to seeing what they would do with the property. The lot was bare and plain, an unsightly spot on the street. I couldn't wait for the new owners to grow some nice green grass. A lawn (草坪) would be a welcome sight when I looked out of our front window at it from across the street.
I thought I had to have mishear d when my new neighbor, Miss LaTrecia. announced she wouldn't be putting one in. We were standing in front of her house, and I almost dropped to the ground.
“No lawn ” I repeated.
“No lawn,” she confirmed. “At least, not in the front. We'll put grass in the back for our dogs to run around on, but I have my own plans for the front. I'm going to scatter (撒) wildflower seeds. Just imagine the colors! Plus, my husband won't have to tend to the lawn all the time.”
She and her husband looked to be in their eighties, and I wanted to be respectful. I struggled to find a polite way to tell her that I completely disagreed. “This Texas soil... there's so much clay and not much drainage (排水),”I said. “Planting a bunch of wildflowers will be a lot more taxing than mowing a lawn.”
“Now, now,” Miss LaTrecia insisted, “I have a plan for this yard. We're going to have three rocked tiers... ”
I listened, horrified. If Miss LaTrecia did manage to turn her dream into reality, I feared my front window view would be worse than it was now.
Over the next few weeks, Miss LaTrecia's yard transformed into something entirely unexpected. True to her word, she built three rock-edged tiers, filling them with dark soil. Then came the wildflower seeds — dozens of packets scattered with hopeful abandon. I watched skeptically from my window, convinced the Texas sun and clay-heavy earth would ruin her project.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To my surprise, tiny green shoots soon pushed through the soil.
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From then on, our relationship changed.
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答案版
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. A
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. C 19. E 20. G
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C
【答案】36. was built
37. in##during
38. to walk
39. spending
40. better 41. hired
42. but 43. the
44. watchtowers
45. daily
【答案】Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. It was set up to raise awareness of protecting the oceans, which play a crucial part in the global ecosystem. Without the oceans, no living things would survive, humans included.
As senior students, we can protect oceans in our own way. First, try every means to fight against global warming, which has become a great threat to sea creatures. Second, when surfing or boating, never drop litter into the sea. In addition, take an active part in voluntary activities launched by ocean conservation organizations.
Every little effort counts. As long as we try our best, we will make a difference to the marine environment.
答案】
To my surprise, tiny green shoots soon pushed through the soil. As the days passed, the shoots grew taller and stronger, and before long, a riot of colors burst forth. The wildflowers bloomed in a spectacular display — daisies, sunflowers, and purple coneflowers swayed gently in the breeze, attracting butterflies and bees. The three rock-edged tiers provided a perfect backdrop, creating a beautiful, natural - looking garden. I found myself staring out of the window in wonder, realizing how wrong I’d been. The sight was far more beautiful than any ordinary lawn could ever be.
From then on, our relationship changed. I went across the street to apologize to Miss LaTrecia for my initial skepticism. She welcomed me with a warm smile and invited me to help her tend to the garden. We spent many afternoons together, watering the plants, pulling weeds, and chatting. I learned so much from her about gardening and life in general. Her wildflower garden became a neighborhood attraction, and I felt proud to have played a small part in it. It taught me never to judge a book by its cover and that beauty can come in unexpected forms.

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