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2025-2026学年度高一年级第二学期期中英语试卷
第一部分 英语知识运用
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —I’m in a total mess here. Can you help me out
— ________! What’s up
A．You bet B．Go ahead C．You’re welcome D．Do it, please
2. A small act of kindness makes a ________to those who are in need. Let’s get started from ourselves.
A．promise B．difference C．point D．living
3. More than one student in the school ________ by his warmth and amazing speech so far.
A．was inspired B．has been inspired C．have been inspired D．had been inspired
4. Ryan had raised about $1000, ________a lot of food and drugs were bought for the local villagers.
A．of whom B．for whom C．with which D．for which
5. Many students tend to play games or listen to music to ________, especially after a long day of hard work.
A．let off steam B．pull your weight C．feel at home D．rise to your feet
6. There were about 669 children on the train, most of ________ were Jewish under the threat of the Nazis.
A．who B．whom C．which D．them
7. A large number of students were asked to ________to welcome the visiting president of the charity.
A．get out B．make out C．turn out D．work out
8. We tend to say “Your haircut is great!” ________we secretly think it’s awful.
A．even if B．as if C．when D．because
9. For the children’s well-being and further development, parents are supposed to ________ great significance to their education.
A．have B．attach C．contribute D．pay
10. Filled with anger, you tend to say ________comes to your mind.
A．whatever B．whoever C．everything D．anything
11. It is raining heavily now. ________ you leave at this moment
A．Can B．Shouldn’t C．Can’t D．Must
12. — We should work hard to achieve our goal.
— ________. Success lies in efforts!
A．For sure B．That’s all right C．That’s the point D．That’s OK
13. More important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science ________ increasing computer power.
A．in case B．thanks to C．in spite of D．in honor of
14. ________ by his strange behaviour, the boy kept silent and upset, leaving the room quickly.
A．Disappointed B．Disappointing C．Surprised D．Surprising
15. Though it is significant to learn and grow from failures, it is ________ important to recognize accomplishments.
A．slightly B．equally C．increasingly D．widely
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have a moderate hearing loss. My parents dutifully took me to have regular visits to the audiology (听力学) clinic, but I ___16___ to wear my hearing aids and wanted to live my life without them. These visits struck ___17___ into my heart. As soon as I hit adulthood, I never set foot inside an audiology clinic. I liked to ___18___ myself: Well, I did well at school and went on to university.
In my late thirties, it became apparent that my hearing was ___19___ ; I found having conversations in large groups ___20___ . I often turned up the volume (音量) on the TV, relying ___21___ on subtitles (字幕). My lack of ability to ___22___ conversations from a different room also filled my husband with ___23___ .
When I finally went to the audiologist, he was ___24___ that I should have managed for so long without hearing aids as my loss was now very severe. ___25___ I started wearing my hearing aids, I still considered myself ___26___ in the hearing world. I wish I could say that I wore my aids with ___27___ but I didn’t. I kept my hair down and rarely put it up; I ___28___ answering questions about my hearing aids.
A few weeks ago, I went out to dinner with several friends. The waitress noticed my aids and whispered in my friend’s ear, “Is there anything else I can do for this lady ” It felt ___29___ to me, who is at least an independent and hearing person with aids. While I ___30___ her care for the disabled a little, she ___31___ me in some way. She just wanted to communicate with my friends rather than talk ___32___ to me.
The experience made me realize the ___33___ that deaf people face. I think I owe a (an) ___34___ to the deaf community for not wearing my hearing aids confidently. I also see the need to build a more deaf-friendly society and I will do what I can to ___35___ this.
16. A．promised B．expected C．refused D．managed
17. A．interest B．fear C．eagerness D．curiosity
18. A．entertain B．remind C．blame D．comfort
19. A．improving B．recovering C．worsening D．disappearing
20. A．exciting B．difficult C．interesting D．beneficial
21. A．merely B．heavily C．equally D．partly
22. A．make up B．put off C．carry on D．turn down
23. A．encouragement B．amusement C．happiness D．frustration
24. A．surprised B．proud C．ashamed D．grateful
25. A．Unless B．Until C．Because D．Although
26. A．special B．normal C．talented D．reliable
27. A．kindness B．wisdom C．pride D．patience
28. A．avoided B．regretted C．practiced D．remembered
29. A．polite B．strange C．different D．unpleasant
30. A．judged B．appreciated C．imagined D．doubted
31. A．ignored B．respected C．touched D．encouraged
32. A．calmly B．frequently C．suddenly D．directly
33. A．standards B．challenges C．mistakes D．advantages
34. A．notice B．excuse C．apology D．reward
35. A．support B．change C．discover D．overcome
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A welcoming and supportive community
Everyone wants to feel that they belong and can be themselves. Oxford takes the well-being of all of its students very seriously. Every undergraduate belongs to a college, which means you will have your own close-knit Oxford community. You will also have lots of opportunities to join groups, societies and campaigns that celebrate diversity and promote change.
Fitting in
You may have been told that there’s an “Oxford type”, but actually our students and staff come from all over the world and from all kinds of backgrounds. This helps make Oxford such an exciting learning environment. Oxford students have academic ability and intellectual curiosity in common — but that’s pretty much it!
With over 26,000 students from across the globe at Oxford, each with an amazing range of interests, you will meet people like you and not like you. This is likely to be one of the most enjoyable and liberating aspects of your student life here.
If you’re not sure whether you’ll fit in, or whether you’ll like Oxford, why not come to one of our Open Days or outreach events and talk to current students Or be involved with UNIQ. All we ask is that you make up your own mind.
Help is on hand
Oxford terms are exciting, but can also be pretty intense. It’s important you know there are lots of people who will want to help if times get tough or you find yourself running out of steam. You can always talk to friends, but there is also trained and professional support available.
And it’s not just about when things go wrong — there are so many different communities at Oxford that you will find lots of ways to build your support network and spend time with people who share your interests — whatever motivates you and whoever you want to be.
College life
Oxford’s colleges are at the heart of the Oxford student experience and make our University a very special place to study and live.
There are over 30 colleges and halls and all undergraduate students belong to one. If you come here, you are likely to spend much of your time in your college, particularly in your first year.
Living in Oxford
Oxford is a small city, easily explored on foot or by bike or bus. Importantly, it is also well known as a safe city. The Complete University Guide ranks Oxford in its top twenty safest student cities. Green spaces abound, ranging from the huge expanses of Port Meadow and Shotover Hill, the University Parks, Christ Church Meadow, South Park (location for many a festival), to miles of waterside walks and many other peaceful corners. If it's entertainment you're looking for, then Oxford offers everything from student club nights to stand up comedy. The city has classical concerts, plays and musicals, cinemas and an abundance of live-music venues.
“The nightlife is a lot better than I expected. I mean the pubs, clubs and even venues where bands perform [...] I really enjoy the funk & soul and 80s nights.”
—Mili
36. According to the passage, what do Oxford students have in common
A．They come from similar backgrounds.
B．They share academic ability and intellectual curiosity.
C．They all belong to the same college.
D．They have the same range of interests.
37. What does the passage suggest students should do if they are struggling during their studies
A．Leave Oxford and take a break.
B．Share feelings with close classmates regularly.
C．Seek help from trained professionals.
D．Wait until things get better on their own.
38. What can be inferred about Mili from her comment at the end of the passage
A．She had thought Oxford’s nightlife was much worse.
B．She prefers quiet evenings in college.
C．She had lower expectations for nightlife before coming.
D．She enjoys her performance in the nightlife.
39. What can be learned about Oxford from the “Living in Oxford” section
A．It is a small city that is tough to explore on foot.
B．It is ranked as one of the safest student cities in the UK.
C．Most of Oxford’s green spaces are located far from the city center.
D．Entertainment in Oxford is mainly focused on classical concerts and live music.
40. Where would this passage most likely appear
A．A tourist guidebook to the city of Oxford.
B．A university's official website for would-be college students.
C．An academic report rating education quality in Oxford.
D．A local newspaper article about university student life.
B
As a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan had trouble believing the words spoken by his teacher that many people in developing African countries couldn’t get enough clean water. He looked across the classroom at the drinking fountain. It was very close – only ten steps away. So, Ryan asked himself, “Why do some African children have to walk ten kilometres to get water every day And why is the water so dirty that it makes them sick ” Young Ryan thought, “Life is easy for me, but hard for those people. Why don’t I help ”
At first, his plan was to earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa. He cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbours. He soon reached his first target of $70, but when he gave the money to a charity, he was told that it actually cost $2,000 to build a well. Seventy dollars was only enough for a hand pump. Ryan understood that a hand pump wouldn’t help the children. What they needed was a well dug near their homes.
Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn’t give up. He was determined to help other children have clean water. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbours and persuaded them to donate money. At the same time, a friend of Ryan’s mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well was built near a primary school in Uganda. The children at the school no longer needed to walk for hours to get water. They were grateful to him and invited him to visit.
In Uganda, Ryan at last saw the finished well with his own eyes. But that was not all. He also saw hundreds of delighted students who had turned out to welcome him. They sang and danced happily. Some even offered him food and gifts. At first Ryan was nervous, but soon a great warmth filled him. He really had made a difference for these children. He broke into a joyful smile.
Later, Ryan’s experience led him to set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan’s foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean, safe water.
Now, as an adult, Ryan says that the question to ask is not “Why don’t I help ”, but “How can I help today ”. This insight grew from the determined attitude of a six-year-old boy who had the courage and perseverance to make his dream a reality.
41. The questions in Paragraph 1 shows that ________.
A．He doubted the truth of his teacher’s words.
B．He wanted to move to Africa to help the children.
C．He was concerned about the living conditions of African children.
D．He made efforts to raise money to build a well.
42. What can we infer from Paragraph 4 about Ryan’s feeling when he was welcomed by Ugandan students
A．He tended to feel uneasy facing large groups of people.
B．He realized his effort paid off.
C．He felt proud of building the well on his own.
D．The food and gifts offered made him break into a joyful smile.
43. Why did Ryan change his original question from “Why don’t I help ” to “How can I help today ” when he grew up
A．His experience made him focus on practical actions.
B．He thought “Why don’t I help ” was a waste of time.
C．His mother’s friend encouraged him to ask practical questions.
D．The latter question could attract more people to donate.
44. The underlined word “perseverance” in the last paragraph probably means ________.
A．the ability to make their dreams known to others.
B．the ability to keep doing something despite challenges
C．the courage to try new things without hesitation
D．the habit of making detailed plans before taking action
45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．A Well-Built Dream: How a Canadian Boy Changed Some African Lives.
B．The History of Ryan’s Foundation in Helping African Countries.
C．The Importance of Clean Water for Children in Developing Countries.
D．From a Small Question to a Global Movement: Ryan’s Story.
C
For thousands of years, donkeys have been critical for driving human civilizations forward. They’ve helped pull wheeled vehicles, carry travelers and move goods across the world. But where and when these animals first became closely connected with humans has been a mystery. Now, researchers have used genomes of over 200 donkeys to trace their domestication back to a single event around 7,000 years ago in East Africa — about 3,000 years before humans tamed horses. The team published their findings in the journal Science this month.
“Through their DNA, the animals are telling their history themselves,” co-author Samantha Brooks, an equine researcher at the University of Florida, says in a statement. “We usually only get the human’s side of history through written accounts, but of course written history does not always record exactly how something happened. Looking at these DNA sequences, we get biological evidence to the environment these animals lived in and the experiences they survived.”
The researchers examined 207 genomes from modern donkeys living in 31 countries across the globe. They also looked at genomes from 15 wild equids (马科动物) and 31 earlier donkeys that lived between about 4,000 and 100 years ago. The team reconstructed the animals’ evolutionary tree and used computer models to pinpoint the domestication event, when herders (牧人) in Kenya and the Horn of Africa tamed wild donkeys. They then traced how the animals spread across the rest of the continent into Europe and Asia about 2,500 years later.
Though it’s still unclear why the original domestication happened, Science News’ Freda Kreier reports that the event coincided with the Sahara growing larger and drier. “Donkeys are champions when it comes to carrying stuff and are good at going at Sahara deserts,” co-author Ludovic Orlando, an evolutionary biologist at Paul Sabatier University in France, tells the publication. Prehistoric humans may have enlisted donkeys’ help in navigating the expanding Sahara.
Researchers say these findings could help put donkeys in the spotlight. The animals could benefit from more research: Currently, there are no published genomes from donkeys located south of the Equator in Africa. But understanding where the animals were first domesticated could guide archaeologists to a narrower region to search for insights about the original tamed donkeys.
Not only does understanding the equines’ genetic makeup help reveal their contribution to human history, but it also might improve their management in the future, as climate change alters the planet’s environment, write the authors.
46. What can be learned about donkeys from Paragraph 1
A．They seemed mysterious to human ancestors.
B．They underwent multiple domestication events.
C．They were tamed at an earlier time than horses.
D．They were vividly described by ancient travelers.
47. What message is conveyed in Brooks’ statement
A．The earliest habitats of donkeys are hardly traceable.
B．It is increasingly easy to read donkeys’ DNA sequences.
C．Written accounts contain vital clues for donkey research.
D．Genetic analysis offers insight into the history of donkeys.
48. In their study, the researchers investigate how donkeys ________.
A．spread widely in the world
B．survived with the help of herders
C．developed certain behavioral traits
D．adapted to the changing environment
49. As to why the original domestication of donkeys happened, Orlando ________.
A．challenges conventional ideas
B．provides a possible explanation
C．calls for evidence from the Sahara
D．holds a different view from Kreier
50. The authors think that their research could help with ________.
A．greater protection of wildlife
B．better management of donkeys
C．recovering early types of donkeys
D．raising awareness of climate change
D
Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with lightning has introduced generations of children to science. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact.
The well-known story is that the American Founding Father and scientist flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know if lightning was really produced by electricity or something else. Franklin was one of them. He raised the kite with a piece of string tied to it. A metal key was attached to the string. A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was conducted through the string to the key. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock. This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity.
For many years, schools have taught the story of Franklin’s lightning experiment. More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his bravery and his scientific approach to looking for the truth. Franklin, along with many other scientists, has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions.
However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are entirely true. Although it has been proved that Franklin’s experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. The detail about the string and the key is true. But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died from the electric shock.
Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton’s head and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. In fact, more than one account suggests that while Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no proof that it hit him on the head.
Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the truth. People have been more inspired by Franklin’s spirit of scientific exploration than by the facts themselves. But in science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear — even if it is a great story.
51. What proved lightning was a form of electricity
A．Lightning touching the kite in a heavy storm.
B．The metal key conducting electricity down to the ground.
C．Franklin flying a kite during a thunderstorm and seeing flashes.
D．Franklin getting an electric shock from the key.
52. What can we infer about scientists from the text
A．They doubt old statements with logical evidence.
B．They refuse to accept any accepted ideas.
C．They were worried about Franklin's safety during the experiment.
D．They firmly believe Franklin’s experiment is a fiction.
53. Why does the story of Franklin’s kite experiment continue to inspire people
A．It proves that scientific experiments are always dangerous.
B．It provides a perfect example of how to conduct experiments.
C．It reminds people to be brave and never give up.
D．It shows Franklin’s courage and scientific curiosity.
54. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4
A．The details of Franklin’s experiment are not fully true.
B．Franklin’s experiment was very dangerous.
C．Scientists have different ideas about electricity.
D．Franklin’s experiment itself has been proved to have taken place.
55. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To introduce Franklin and his famous experiment.
B．To give suggestions on how to establish the truth in experiment.
C．To encourage people to question accepted ideas and seek the truth.
D．To inform us that we should not believe what we read or hear.
阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
It wasn’t until he moved near an airfield in the UK over a decade ago that mechanical engineer Ashok Aliseril Thamarakshan began to seriously consider learning to fly a plane. His first flying experience came a few years later, a 30-minute flight his wife bought him as a birthday gift. This experience made him hooked on flying — he felt it brought great freedom to go anywhere with the ability and an aircraft.
Aliseril got his private pilot’s license in 2019 and started hiring small planes for short flights. But with two daughters born, the two-seater planes were no longer suitable. He gave up buying old aircraft, which are unsafe and uncomfortable, and decided to build his own, as it would help him understand the plane better for long-term maintenance.
After researching, he chose a four-seater kit (成套组件) from a South African company. He ordered it in early 2020, but the UK lockdown due to Covid-19 delayed his plan, which made him adjust his schedule a little. Undeterred, he built a small shed in his garden and started the project in April 2020, with the Light Aircraft Association (英国轻型飞机协会) inspecting each stage.
His engineering and home improvement experience helped a lot. The kit had clear instructions, so he could finish most work alone, with his wife and daughters helping sometimes. After 18 months of hard work, his plane, named G-Diya after his youngest daughter, passed all inspections and had its first flight in January 2022. He felt great relief and pride when the test flight succeeded.
Since then, Aliseril has flown with his family to many places, and shared the plane with three friends to reduce costs. He hopes more young people will try such projects, as shared ownership makes it more cost-efficient and helps form friendships in the aviation (航空) world.
56. What made Aliseril first consider learning to fly a plane (No more than 7 words)
________________________
57. What do the underlined words in Para.1 mean (No more than 2 words)
________________________
58. Why did Aliseril choose to build his own aircraft (No more than12 words)
________________________
59. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4 (No more than 7 words)
________________________
60. What advice would you give to teenage aviation lovers Please explain. (No more than 25 words)
________________________
第三部分 写作（满分35分）
书面表达（满分35分）
某网络平台正在举办“Role Models of Our Times (时代榜样)”年度人物评选活动。请你根据表格信息，推荐一位你心目中的年度榜样人物，向活动主办方撰写一篇英文推荐短文。
要求：
1. 对提名候选人进行概括性评论；
2. 从中选择一位你推荐的年度人物，介绍他/她的主要事迹；
3. 谈谈该人物对个人的启发或社会的影响。
Name Field Contributions & Achievements
钟南山 Zhong Nanshan Medical research A respected medical expert. He always puts people’s lives first and bravely fights public health risks.
屠呦呦 Tu Youyou Science A great scientist. She kept doing medical research and created life-saving treatment for people worldwide.
张桂梅 Zhang Guimei Education A selfless educator. She built free schools and helped poor girls get education to change their lives.
韩红 Han Hong Non-profit charity A warm-hearted public welfare pioneer. She keeps doing charity and helps people in need all the time.
南仁东 Nan Rendong Astronomy The father of China’s FAST telescope. He devoted his whole life to China’s astronomical dream.
注意：
1. 词数不少于100（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、地名及学校名称（候选人姓名可保留）。
Person of the Year
All the five candidates are outstanding figures who have made great efforts in their own fields.
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参考答案
第一部分 英语知识运用
第一节 单项填空
1-5 ABBCA 6-10 BCABA 11-15 DCBAB
第二节 完形填空
16-20 CBDCB 21-25 BCDAD 26-30 BCADB 31-35 ADBCA
第二部分 阅读理解
阅读单选
36-40 BCCBB 41-45 CBABA 46-50 CDABB 51-55 DADAC
阅读表达
56. Moving near an airfield.
57. Attracted / Addicted.
58. Old planes are unsafe and uncomfortable.
59. He finished building his plane.
60. Learn relevant knowledge first. It lays a solid foundation for your dream.（答案不唯一）
第三部分 写作（参考范文）
Person of the Year
All the five candidates are outstanding figures who have made great efforts in their own fields. They all set good examples for us and deserve our respect. Among them, I would like to recommend Zhang Guimei as Person of the Year.
Zhang Guimei is a devoted educator. She has spent most of her life helping poor girls in mountainous areas. She founded free schools so that those girls could receive education and change their fate. Despite countless difficulties, she never gave up her dream.
Her spirit moves me deeply. She teaches me to be selfless and determined. She also inspires more people to care about the disadvantaged groups. I believe she is the best role model of our times.

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