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高一下学期期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
There’s no denying that learning a foreign language is difficult, and when it comes to speaking the language, it can be extremely tough. I remember walking into my first-ever Spanish class at university only to discover that half of my classmates were already fluent in many languages. It’s safe to say I felt out of my depth!
At first the thought of speaking Spanish terrified me; not only were my vocabulary and grammar very limited, but I had never spoken another language before. However, I was determined to overcome my fear, and by adopting a few simple methods I have built my confidence and make progress. In fact, it was not as terrible as I thought. Here, I think I will share a few tips with you.
Firstly, it is OK to make mistakes for language learners and that you should accept them. This sounds obvious, but when it comes to language learning we often aim for perfection and feel as though we are not ready to speak until we have “enough” words or grammatical knowledge. The truth is that you will never feel ready, and instead it is important to use the knowledge to communicate what you can.
This leads on to my next tip: don’t compare yourself to others. This can be a hard one, especially if you are in a large language class. It is important to remember that we all learn at different speeds and through different styles of learning. Something that really helped me progress was finding a patient language exchange partner. Finding someone whose level of English was similar to my level of Spanish to practice with made me feel much more confident.
Lastly, celebrate the small success and remember how far you have come! Instead of focusing on how far you have to go, focus on the progress you have already made and be proud of your achievements!
1. What does the underlined part suggest in the passage
A．The author took great pride in his classmates.
B．The author was unable to speak many languages.
C．The author wanted to leave university immediately.
D．The author failed to join in his classmates’ conversation.
2. What is the common barrier for language learners
A．They can’t use the language in right situations.
B．They fail to have a good command of grammar.
C．They can’t help comparing themselves to others.
D．They have a lack of courage to speak the language.
3. What’s the best way to learn Spanish in the author’s opinion
A．Find a partner whose Spanish is excellent.
B．Set long-term goals to improve interest.
C．Learn from an example and pick out weak points.
D．Choose a language exchange partner at the same level.
4. What does the author want to tell in the passage
A．Learning new languages is not so hard.
B．Mastering Spanish is a chance in a million.
C．Confidence is the key to speaking a language.
D．Don’t ignore what you have achieved in learning.
B
The proposal for a new Indonesian capital city has been on the cards ever since the country gained independence from the Dutch in 1945. The political and economic crises which followed have long delayed the plan, but current president, Joko Widodo, now appears determined to make the move a reality. The government officially confirmed that the capital will be moved from Jakarta to a new location within Kalimantan, part of the island of Borneo in Indonesia.
A number of factors are likely to have influenced the decision to forge ahead with the move, but it seems likely that Jakarta’s environmental problems are chief among them. Built on swampy(沼泽的)ground, Jakarta is sinking, in some parts at a rate of 20cm a year. Experts predict that most of northern Jakarta could sink beneath the sea by 2050. What’s more, Jakarta is rarely mentioned without reference to its extreme levels of traffic jams and air pollution. There could be other reasons too. John McCarthy, an expert on land use in Kalimantan at the Australian National University Crawford School points to a potential desire to spread wealth throughout Indonesia. “Jakarta is the most highly developed core of Indonesia which sucks all the money and opportunities from other areas,” he says. “I think there’s logic in splitting the economic and political capital.”
But the location of this new political center is proving controversial. Some environmental groups are concerned that the chosen location in East Kalimantan will increase logging and destruction of nearby forests, home to orangutans and other endangered species. Indonesia’s planning minister previously told reporters that the new capital will be a sustainable “forest city” that won’t result in the destruction of protected forests, but how exactly this would work has not yet been explained.
Despite these challenges, the government is now putting its plan in motion. But even if this new capital is built, Jakarta will still need protection. Home to ten million people, the city simply can’t be neglected.
5. What is the Indonesian government’s new plan
A．Building a forest city.
B．Developing resources of Borneo.
C．Electing a new president.
D．Relocating the capital city.
6. What may be the main reason for the government’s decision
A．To reduce land pollution.
B．To seek better living environment.
C．To make full use of swampy ground.
D．To balance the economic growth between cities.
7. What worries some people about the government’s choice
A．It may cost a lot of money.
B．It may destroy the local ecosystem.
C．It may disrupt many residents’ normal life.
D．It may cause the decline of the old capital city.
8. What does the underlined word “neglected” probably mean
A．Ignored.
B．Ranked.
C．Repaired.
D．Damaged.
C
Learning a new language can improve brain health, according to a study. Researchers found that older adults who studied Spanish had similar improvements in critical cognitive skills (关键认知技能) as those who took part in brain training activities focusing on those skills. Participants in the study learning Spanish also reported greater enjoyment than those taking part in brain training.
The researchers noted early studies have found that bilingual individuals (掌握两种语言的人) develop dementia (痴呆) later in life, suggesting that bilingualism has a protective effect on brain health. According to the researchers, the study is among the first to examine whether the process of learning a language can benefit (有利于) brain health in similar ways as bilingualism.
“The people in our study showed cognitive improvements without becoming fluent in Spanish, which suggests that you don’t have to be bilingual for your brain to benefit from working with another language,” said Ellen of Psychology at York University. “This is encouraging since bilingualism is often reached early in life and difficult to achieve in adulthood, but we can choose to learn another language at any age to get some of the cognitive benefits enjoyed by bilingual individuals.”
The study found 76 adults aged 65 to 75 years, all of whom spoke only one language, were cognitively healthy, had never formally studied Spanish before and had not studied any other language in the past 10 years. These people were divided into 3 groups: language learning, brain training, or a wait list serving as a control group. For 16 weeks, people either spent 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week learning Spanish using Duolingo, an online language learning app, or used Brain HQ by Posit Science for the same amount (数量) of time.
“Besides the cognitive benefits, learning a second language may enrich older adults’ lives in other important ways, for example, by leading to new friendships or opening the door to a new culture or travel, helping them live life to the fullest,” said Jed Meltzer, Ph.D.
9. What did the study find
A．Learning a new language is good for cognitive skills of older adults.
B．Brain training activities have a much bigger effect on cognitive skills.
C．Learning a language is more enjoyable than doing brain training activities.
D．Bilingual individuals can develop critical cognitive skills in a special way.
10. What did early studies suggest about bilingualism
A．It puts people at risk of dementia.
B．It is good for people’s brain health.
C．It can help adults get through difficult times.
D．It can give people a chance to explore a new world.
11. How were the people in the study chosen
A．Based on their level in Spanish.
B．Based on their learning experiences.
C．Based on their age, cognitive health, and language background.
D．Based on their preferences for language learning or brain training.
12. What did Jed Meltzer talk about in the last paragraph
A．Some influences of learning a language on cognitive skills.
B．Some other advantages of learning a new language.
C．Some workable ways to learn a second language.
D．Some facts about old people learning a language.
D
Books to take with you on vacation
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey, a temporary escape from the bustling (热闹的) world. Here are some books we recommend that you take on your trip.
1．The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 2013, by Rachel Joyce
The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lives a boring and unhappy life, until one day, he received his old friend’s letter who got cancer. In deep shock and sorrow, he went out to send his reply letter. By thinking of his life, he walked past one mailbox after another, and finally walked from the Southwest end to the Northeast end of England. 627 miles in 87 days, he walks depending on one belief that “his friend can survive as long as he walks”.
2．On the Road,1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The hero drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book start to believe in Oriental (东方的) Zen Buddhism.
3．The Stories of the Sahara,1976, by Sanmao
The book describes the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert. The exotic natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s love story with her beloved husband will inspire you to explore the mysterious land and think about your own life. Reading the book is like engaging in a dialogue with the author, who is frank, sincere and humorous.
4．Lotus, 2006, by Annbaby
This novel set in Xizang, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics and carrying the hidden burden of hardship. It touches modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of belief and the life essence (真谛).
13. Which word can best describe the personality of the hero in Rachel Joyce’s book
A．Trust-worthy.
B．Sincere.
C．Determined.
D．Patient.
14. Who describes romantic love relations in the book
A．Rachel Joyce.
B．Sanmao.
C．Annbaby.
D．Jack Kerouac.
15. What is the common feature of the four books listed
A．Natural scenery is focused.
B．Romantic love story is mentioned.
C．The importance of friendship is stressed.
D．Spiritual influence is highlighted (强调的).
16. What is the purpose of the passage
A．To persuade you to take a trip.
B．To describe the advantages of reading books.
C．To suggest some books for you to read on your trip.
D．To explain how to go sightseeing.
七选五
Castles (城堡) and temples wear away after hundreds of years, but the symbols and e-books came from the development of words on the stone often survive. ____17____. Many people believe that regular books will be one day replaced by e-books.
Books and e-books share lots of similarities. They are both items created by great minds. ____18____. You can draw lines or highlight some details on books or e-books as notes. The notes can be kept for a long time.
____19____. Firstly, books don’t have to be charged, while e-books need electricity if we want to read them. Meanwhile, spending too much time reading e-books may do harm to our eyes. Moreover, e-books don’t share the same weight when held in the hand as regular books, nor do they give that sense of fulfillment that comes from finishing a thick book. However, e-book devices are easy to carry. ____20____.
A disadvantage of e-book devices is that people tend to get distracted (分心) when they’re using one, as many devices often have apps or games on them. ____21____.
Whichever you prefer, both books and e-books are just a way to help us gain knowledge and get to know other people’s experiences. They are both necessary, so it’s too early to say which one will disappear.
A．But they have differences as well
B．They take less space than books
C．Indeed our lives are formed by what books we read
D．This is similar to how the words in books manage to live on
E．They both have an index to introduce the main topic of each book
F．But with a regular book, your mind is always absorbed in the words
G．People can decide which reading method is best for them based on their own needs
二、完形填空
I used to think my grandfather’s workshop was a place frozen in time. While my world was full of digital screens and instant updates, his was dominated by the smell of wood and the sound of hand tools. I considered it boring and ___22___. Why would anyone spend hours making a simple wooden box when you could just buy one
Last month, Grandpa finally ___23___ my unwillingness and invited me to build a birdhouse together. I agreed, though without much ___24___. The first step was sanding a piece of rough wood. Within minutes, my arm ached. I sanded ___25___, eager to finish. Grandpa watched me ___26___, then gently took the wood from my hands. “Watch,” he said. He moved the sandpaper in slow, circular motions, applying even pressure. “It’s not a race. You have to ___27___ the process.”
Under his guidance, I slowed down. I felt the rough surface gradually become smooth under my fingertips. I started to ___28___ the subtle changes in the wood’s texture (纹理). We measured, cut, and assembled piece by piece. My initial impatience began to ___29___, replaced by a strange sense of calm and focus I rarely felt when scrolling on my phone.
When we finally nailed the last piece in place, I felt a profound ___30___ that no high score in a video game had ever given me. I had ___31___ something touchable and beautiful with my own hands.
That afternoon, I didn’t just build a birdhouse. I ___32___ a lesson in patience and focus. I began to understand that my grandfather’s workshop wasn’t outdated; it was a shelter from the hurried world. In our fast-paced lives, his craft is a reminder that some of the most valuable things cannot be ___33___. True satisfaction comes not from consuming, but from ___34___. I now visit his workshop every weekend, not out of duty, but because I’ve learned to ___35___ the quiet joy of making. It’s a connection — not just to wood and tools, but to a deeper part of myself that I never knew ___36___.
22. A．efficient B．outdated C．exciting D．mysterious
23. A．come down with B．looked forward to C．got tired of D．saw through
24. A．enthusiasm B．pressure C．experience D．confidence
25. A．carefully B．patiently C．hurriedly D．skillfully
26. A．anxiously B．proudly C．cheerfully D．helplessly
27. A．rush through B．worry about C．care for D．write down
28. A．ignore B．appreciate C．seek D．record
29. A．grow B．return C．fade D．increase
30. A．regret B．disappointment C．accomplishment D．relief
31. A．described B．imagined C．purchased D．created
32. A．taught B．learned C．rejected D．forgot
33. A．rushed B．measured C．downloaded D．appreciated
34. A．crafting B．watching C．claiming D．resting
35. A．avoid B．value C．fear D．remember
36. A．existed B．worked C．left D．rested
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。
Music is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. Its impact on the human brain and emotions is profound. Studies have shown that listening to music can reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve mood. This is because music activates the brain’s reward system, ___37___ (release) dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure. ___38___ is particularly powerful in evoking memories. A song from our past can instantly transport us back to a specific time and place, ___39___ (trigger) a flood of associated emotions. This connection makes music a valuable tool in therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Beyond its emotional effects, music also enhances cognitive performance. The “Mozart effect,” ___40___ suggests listening to classical music can temporarily boost spatial reasoning, has been widely debated. However, learning to play a musical instrument has clearer benefits. It improves memory, attention, and executive function by strengthening the connections between the brain’s two hemispheres. ___41___ (play) an instrument is like a full-body workout for the brain. In social contexts, music fosters cohesion. From national anthems to protest songs, it ___42___ (use) to unite people and express collective identity. Despite the diversity of musical styles across the globe, the core elements — rhythm, melody, harmony — speak to a shared human experience. In an increasingly fragmented world, music serves as a reminder of our common humanity. It can comfort us in sorrow, amplify our joy, and provide a soundtrack to our lives. Whether we are actively ___43___ (listen) or passively hearing it, music shapes our inner world in ways we are only beginning ___44___ (understand). It is not merely entertainment; it is a fundamental part of ___45___ makes us human, an art form that resonates with the very rhythm of life ___46___.
四、书信写作
47. 假定你是李华，为了迎接劳动节，上周你校举办了主题为“劳动最光荣”（Labor Is Glorious）的学生摄影作品展。你拍摄的作品成功入围参展。请你给英国朋友Mike写一封邮件分享这次经历。内容包括：
（1）描述你的作品；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
48. 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。
My friend Emma has always been involved in community service. She and her husband founded a clothing center, offering free clothes, shoes, etc. to anyone who needs them.
Then there’s me. I’d never been involved in community service. Instead, I spent my time and money buying snacks, dining out, watching TV and movies etc.
That changed one evening last winter when Emma called me. She told me she needed my help and then asked what I would do the next evening. I replied briefly that I wanted to see a film.
“But David, tomorrow I need your help for several hours at my clothing center,” Emma continued. “I had a family who signed up to help this week, but they’ve got the flu. My husband and I can’t run the place alone.” I hesitated, thinking I might not be able to help since I had never been to her clothing center before. But Emma insisted, saying that the next evening she needed me to boldly go where I had never gone before. Since my friend was desperate, I had to agree.
At 6:45 the next evening, I showed up at the clothing center in an old brick building on Main Street.
“Thank you,” said Emma when I arrived. “It’s really simple. My husband and I will manage the actual clothing room; we just need you to run the welcome table by the door. Have people line up, make sure they know what they need, give them a bag, and then we’ll take them in one at a time. In the past few weeks, we’ve got a ton of donations of clothes, shoes, gloves, etc., so we should be able to help many people.”
The directions seemed clear enough; I figured I could handle it. How many people in my town were going to show up on a snowy Wednesday night for free clothes anyway At 7:00 pm, Emma unlocked the front door.
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。
Looking out, I was surprised by the number of people who would come in.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That snowy Wednesday night marked the beginning of my journey into community service.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.C
17.D 18.E 19.A 20.B 21.F
二、完形填空
22.B 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.A 35.B 36.A
三、语法填空
37.releasing 38.It 39.triggering 40.which 41.Playing 42.is used 43.listening 44.to understand 45.what 46.itself
写作范文
书信写作范文
Dear Mike,
How is everything going I’m writing to share my experience in our school’s photo show themed Labor Is Glorious held last week.
My photo takes a cook at the school canteen as the subject. It records him preparing fresh food carefully before sunrise. His focused face fully shows the beauty of labor. Seeing my work displayed makes me proud.
I truly realize every laborer deserves respect. Labor brings warmth and value to our daily life. Hope you can share some similar activities with me soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Looking out, I was surprised by the number of people who would come in. Crowds of people stood in the cold snow waiting patiently outside. Some were parents with little kids, while others were elderly people wrapped in thin coats. I quickly handed out paper bags and guided them to line up smoothly. Many people thanked me warmly when receiving clothes. Watching their relieved smiles, I felt a strange sense of warmth I had never felt from watching movies or eating snacks. I completely forgot my original plan to watch a film.
That snowy Wednesday night marked the beginning of my journey into community service. After that day, I volunteered at the clothing center every week in my spare time. I sorted donations, helped choose suitable clothes for visitors and chatted with them to ease their worry. I finally understood that giving help to others brought far greater joy than only enjoying myself. I also made many kind friends there. I’m really thankful to Emma for pulling me into this meaningful volunteer work.

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