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2025-2026学年第二学期期中教学质量检测高一英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
Different cultural traditions
Red brides (新娘), India
The color that a bride wears on her wedding day is often traditional and thought to bring good luck. In the US, brides dress in white. Indian brides will be found in red, in the form of a wedding sari (纱丽)or a lehenga, which varies from place to place.
Cheese rolling, the UK
Every Spring Bank Holiday in the UK, crowds come to Cooper’s Hill to go after a big round rolling cheese down the hill, trying to catch it before it reaches the bottom. The winner is presented with cheese as a prize. With the growth of the Internet, the event has begun to attract international audiences, with winners from Nepal, New Zealand and the USA.
Battle of the Oranges, Italy
Do you feel like throwing oranges for fun During the Carnival of Ivrea each year, residents of the Italian city of Ivrea come together to throw oranges at each other. The tradition is in memory of a win of the townsfolk over a cruel ruler, with oranges thrown to honor the fight for freedom.
Magpies (喜鹊), the UK
Many people in the UK believe seeing a lone magpie stands for bad luck. Over time, various traditions have been developed to drive away that bad luck. Some say “Good morning!” to the lone bird, while others take off their hat.
1. What do red wedding sari and magpies have in common
A．They are related to luck.
B．They symbolize happiness.
C．They are wedding presents.
D．They gain popularity worldwide.
2. What is mentioned about cheese rolling
A．It is intended to promote local tourism.
B．It has been increasingly famous for years.
C．It is held to help people make good cheese.
D．It has become a tradition in many countries.
3. Why is the Battle of the Oranges held yearly
A．To honor a ruler in ancient times.
B．To celebrate the victory of a battle.
C．To show the importance of freedom.
D．To reduce people s pressure from work.
B
Even though it’s been more than 30 years, Brendan Slocumb still feels the heartbreak over his stolen violin.
In his senior year of high school, Slocumb’s family found their home broken into after a trip abroad. Slocumb, who had been playing the violin since he was nine, went immediately to the hiding spot under his bed. “I looked. My instrument was gone. I looked again. It was gone,” he said.
The stolen violin is one of many life experiences Slocumb drew upon to write his book, The Violin Conspiracy. It tells the story of Ray McMillan, a gifted violinist whose family violin is stolen just before one of the world-class music competitions. For both Slocumb and his character Ray, the violin was a means to get away from a difficult childhood and a ticket to college and a promising job. After graduating from college with a degree in music education, Slocumb has taught music to students from primary through high school for more than 20 years.
Writing the book was a chance to celebrate Slocumb’s success and honour the people who helped him along the way. In the book, Ray’s grandma Nora — his first supporter — is named after Slocumb’s grandmother. And Ray’s mentor (导师) Janice is based on Dr. Rachel Vetter Huang, Slocumb’s college teacher, whom he calls “a life-saving force”.
The Violin Conspiracy has been praised for its lively descriptions. After it came on the market in 2022, thank-yous poured in. Slocumb heard from many Black musicians who said “This is a story that I’ve been carrying along as well. I experienced the same things Ray has gone through in the story, and no one would believe me. Now it’s out there in the world to see.”
4. What can be learned about Slocumb’s stolen violin
A．It meant a lot to him.
B．It was stolen by a foreigner.
C．It had been with him for 9 years.
D．It was found hidden under his bed.
5. What can we know about Dr. Rachel Vetter Huang
A．She had saved Slocumb’s life.
B．She wrote books in her spare time.
C．She gave Slocumb much support.
D．She taught music in a high school.
6. What message did these Black musicians want to express
A．They praised the violin.
B．They wrote a thank-you letter.
C．They went through tougher times.
D．They were thankful for Slocumb’s work.
7. What is the text
A．A children’s story.
B．A news report.
C．A book review.
D．A lesson plan.
C
Has your mom or dad ever posted a photo of you on social media that you don’t want anyone outside your family to see In an age where people regularly share personal information on websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, many parents post photos of their children on a regular basis. On average, a parent will post almost 1,000 photos of a child online before the children turn 5, according to a survey.
Parents often post photos on social media because they want to share their children’s milestones and special moments with friends and family. Some moms and dads do it as a way to connect with other parents. They may be seeking health tips or other parenting advice. Most parents don’t consult their children for permission before posting photos of them. They feel it is not necessary to consult the children first because the benefits outweigh (比……更重要) any possible risks.
Other parents and child experts believe that children older than age 6 should be consulted. They say that the photos can stay online for many years and that children should have some control over their online presence. Devorah Heitner is an author who runs workshops about children and digital world. She believes that parents should set their children’s consent before posting their photos. “It teaches your child that his or her image is his or her own,” she said. “It helps their recognize that sharing is a choice and that some things are private.”
What do you think Should parents get their children’s permission before posting photos
8. What might be the reason that parents put their children’s photos online
A．To catch others’ attention.
B．To communicate with their children.
C．To show off their children’s pretty looks.
D．To share their children’s graduation ceremony.
9. What does the underlined word “consent” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Advice.
B．Fortune.
C．Permission.
D．Devotion.
10. What does Devorah Heitner agree with about children’s images
A．Children have no right to post their digital photos.
B．It’s parents’ choice whether to post children’s digital photos.
C．Parents should teach their children that images are their privacy.
D．Parents should post children’s digital photos without hesitation.
11. What is the topic of the text
A．The benefits of posting children’s photos online.
B．Whether posting children’s photo online is good for them.
C．The reasons why parents like to post their children’s photos online.
D．Whether parents should get children’s permission before posting their photos.
D
The family, wing length and wing color of tropical butterflies all influence their ability to withstand rising temperatures, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. They believe this could help identify species whose survival is under threat from climate change.
Butterflies use two strategies to fight against changing air temperatures: thermal buffering (热缓冲) — adaptive behavior like flying to a shaded area to maintain a steady body temperature, and thermal tolerance — dependence on physiological (生理学的) mechanism to prevent overheating. Both of these strategies are needed to deal with climate change. However, deforestation leading to a potential lack of forest cover means tropical butterflies may have to rely on physiological method.
Researchers cooperated with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) to study thermoregulation (体温调节) strategies of tropical butterflies. To assess thermal buffering abilities, scientists collected data from multiple habitats in Panama. Equipped with hand-held nets, they took the temperature of over 1,000 butterflies and compared each to that of the surrounding air. To assess thermal tolerance, at STRI Gamboa facilities, a few butterflies were placed in a glass jar within a water bath with a steadily increasing temperature.
The results showed butterflies with large wings tended to have higher thermal buffering ability, but a lower thermal tolerance. Butterflies with dark wings were found to tolerate heat better than those with pale wings. Notably, butterflies from the Lycaenidae family with small, bright wings had the poorest thermal buffering and thermal tolerance abilities.
Lead author Esme Ashe-Jepson said, “As temperatures continue to rise, and forests get smaller and further apart because of deforestation, butterflies which rely on their surroundings to avoid high temperatures may not be able to travel between forests, or deal with increasingly common heatwaves.” If temperatures continue to rise alongside deforestation and loss of cool microclimates, there is a very real threat that we could lose many species in this family.
12. What might be the main focus of the research
A．Survival strategies of at-risk butterflies.
B．Factors in butterflies’ heat-resistant abilities.
C．Butterfly species endangered by warming.
D．Physical characteristics of tropical butterflies.
13. What can be learned about the thermoregulation strategies
A．Thermal buffering isn’t always possible to use.
B．Thermal tolerance tends to be more effective.
C．Thermal tolerance isn’t limited by surroundings.
D．Thermal buffering interacts with thermal tolerance.
14. How did the researchers reach their conclusions
A．By comparing 1,000 different species.
B．By doing small-scale water-bath trials.
C．By referring to collected data of STRI.
D．By combining field and lab experiments.
15. What do the researchers find
A．The paler-winged tolerate higher temperature.
B．Smaller butterflies have lower thermal tolerance.
C．Darker butterflies are hardest hit by heatwaves.
D．The larger-winged stabilize body temperature better.
七选五
Nowadays, most pet owners are facing a problem: Pets easily feel anxiety when they are left home alone for too long, but people’s busy lifestyles often lead to shorter time at home. ___16___ Here are some tips to keep your pets happy when you go out.
Cats don’t simply sleep when you leave. They need stimulation (刺激) for the period. If there are other cats at home, they will create games, enjoying each other’s company. ___17___ Leaving the TV or radio on can help, and while you choose their favorite programme, you can’t go far wrong with classical music.
___18___ They will keep your cats physically and mentally busy, which will lessen the separation anxiety. Some of the toys are also practical for your home, such as scratching posts (猫抓板) to prevent the furniture from being scratched.
It’s not just cats that suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs also dislike being left alone and unluckily they can’t tell whether it’s been ten minutes or ten hours, and the displeasure felt is very similar. ___19___ Background noise from the TV or radio can also help them feel less alone. There is even a dog TV programme designed to create happy and calm thoughts in dogs, showing beautiful scenes of fields, beaches and other dogs. You can also gradually lengthen the distance and time of your separation until your dogs can be left alone for 20 minutes without showing their usual symptoms of sadness and stress. ___20___
A．A number of cat toys are also helpful.
B．Schedule daily play time with your cats.
C．But you can help ease the negative feeling at least.
D．That creates a lot of worry for the pets’ happiness.
E．But if they are alone they will need other stimulation.
F．In this way, they can disconnect your absence with negativity.
G．Over time, they will expect the separation in order to be awarded.
二、完形填空
One cold Thanksgiving morning when I was a little child, my family had nothing to eat. Just as ___21___ set in, a stranger knocked on our door carrying a bag of food. Though my father refused, the man ___22___, “A friend knew you needed help.” That moment ___23___ my outlook on life.
At 18, I began my own holiday ___24___. Each year, I would carefully select ___25___ families, fill boxes with enough food for a week, and ___26___ them with a note. It always reads, “When you can ___27___, please help someone else in need in return.”
Last Thanksgiving, my wife and I got stuck in New York and felt ___28___ far away from family. ___29___ to turn the day around, I suggested, “Let’s help those in need instead.” Our plan faced an immediate ___30___ — no rental vans were available in the city. As a result, we ___31___ taxi drivers. With a warm smile and energetic gestures, a driver ___32___ guided us through the poorest neighborhoods of the city.
As we shared food, local children were so ___33___ that they wouldn’t stop thanking us during the meal. Though many people ___34___ personal gain, the greatest fulfillment is found in selfless kindness. True ___35___ isn’t found in what we own, but in what we give.
21. A．disappointment B．relaxation C．confusion D．satisfaction
22. A．protested B．replied C．maintained D．attempted
23. A．reflected B．repeated C．impacted D．represented
24. A．observation B．celebration C．vacation D．tradition
25. A．struggling B．generous C．various D．former
26. A．promote B．select C．donate D．apply
27. A．afford B．defeat C．appeal D．defend
28. A．precious B．lonely C．curious D．romantic
29. A．Amused B．Surprised C．Determined D．Encouraged
30. A．challenge B．accomplishment C．description D．inspiration
31. A．passed down B．broken down C．turned to D．built up
32. A．skillfully B．patiently C．calmly D．entirely
33. A．creative B．responsible C．shy D．merry
34. A．realize B．honor C．strengthen D．track
35. A．poverty B．consequence C．richness D．process
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。
Little New Year, also known as Xiao Nian, marks the beginning of the Spring Festival. It is a time of ___36___ (prepare) and celebration, which rings out the old ___37___ rings in the new.
The date of the festival varies across China. In northern China, it falls ___38___ the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, while in southern China, it is celebrated on the 24th. The most significant custom is worshipping the Kitchen God. Legend has it that he ___39___ (watch) over the moral character of each household. On Little New Year, families burn a paper image of the god to send his spirit to Heaven ___40___ (report) to the Jade Emperor. People often offer him sweet foods like malt candy and sugarcane. It is believed that these sweets will seal his mouth or encourage him to only say good things about the family, ___41___ (ensure) a favorable report.
Another essential tradition is house cleaning, also ___42___ (call) “sweeping the dust.” Families clean every corner of their homes. This symbolizes removing bad luck and old energy to make way for new blessings. People also decorate their windows with colorful papercuttings, ___43___ often feature auspicious characters or animals.
Little New Year is filled with joy. It carries the Chinese people’s ___44___ (deep) wishes for peace, prosperity, and family harmony. It is an irreplaceable part of the Spring Festival culture, reminding everyone that the most important festival of the year is on ___45___ way.
四、书信写作
46. 假如你是李华，你刚参加了学校组织的春季研学活动，你的朋友Jim向你询问这次研学的情况。请给Jim写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 简单回复；
2. 研学过程；
3. 研学意义。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
参考词汇：spring study tour
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达（读后续写）
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。
After a long and tiring workday, Mike fell onto the sofa. His body ached all over, and his stomach made loud noises, reminding him it was time to eat. With a tired sigh, he picked up his phone and ordered his favorite Kung Pao Chicken from his usual restaurant. He thought his food would arrive in about 30 minutes and that he would feel better soon.
But over 40 minutes passed, and there was still no sign of food. Mike looked unhappy and kept drumming his fingers on the arm of the sofa. He checked the food delivery app and got angrier when he saw that it still said “Preparing your order”. Therefore, he called the restaurant right away.
“Hello, I ordered my food more than 40 minutes ago,” Mike said angrily as soon as someone answered the phone. “When will it be here ”
“I’m really sorry, sir,” a worried voice replied. “Something unexpected happened. We’ll deliver your food as soon as possible.” On the phone, Mike heard chaotic (杂乱的) noises — shouting, hurried footsteps, and even what sounded like an ambulance siren (警笛).
Half an hour later, the food finally arrived. Mike took the bag and shut the door hard, without giving the delivery man a chance to explain. Then he left a one-star review, sharing his terrible experience with everyone.
The next morning, Mike saw a message from the restaurant owner right under his review. The owner wrote, “Dear customer, we’re very sorry for the delay. An emergency occurred at our restaurant last night. We had to deal with it, so we couldn’t deliver your meal on time. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we’d like to offer you a free meal.”
Mike didn’t believe the restaurant owner at all. He thought the owner was just lying in an attempt to get him to remove the negative review. He rejected the owner’s offer and replied that lies wouldn’t help his business.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式作答。
Unexpectedly, Mike saw a video of what happened at the restaurant that night on social media.
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Mike decided to go to the restaurant to apologize to the owner.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解单选
1.A 2.B 3.B
4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B
8.D 9.C 10.C 11.D
12.B 13.A 14.D 15.D
七选五
16.D 17.E 18.A 19.C 20.F
二、完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.C 24.D 25.A 26.C 27.A 28.B 29.C 30.A 31.C 32.B 33.D 34.A 35.C
三、语法填空
36.preparation
37.and
38.on
39.watches
40.to report
41.ensuring
42.called
43.which
44.deepest
45.its
四、书信写作范文
Dear Jim,
Glad to receive your email. I’ve just finished our school spring study tour and I’d love to share it with you.
We visited a local ecological farm yesterday. We learned about organic planting, fed small animals and made hand-made snacks together. Our teacher told us much agricultural knowledge during the trip.
This tour lets us get close to nature and learn practical skills outside textbooks. It’s really a meaningful experience.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Unexpectedly, Mike saw a video of what happened at the restaurant that night on social media. The video recorded an old customer suddenly falling ill at the dining table. The whole restaurant staff rushed to offer first aid and waited for the ambulance, which fully explained the long delay of his food. Mike felt ashamed of his impatient one-star comment. He realized he judged the restaurant without knowing the truth.
Mike decided to go to the restaurant to apologize to the owner. He sincerely said sorry to the owner for his unfair review and deleted it right away. He also ordered a set meal to support the restaurant. The owner smiled and gave him a free dessert as a gift. This experience taught Mike never to make hasty complaints before figuring out the whole story.

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