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2025-2026年高一下期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and engage in meaningful pursuits You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25 to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.
Your chosen role could vary from enhancing a community’s access to clean drinking water to preserving valuable local cultures. Or perhaps you might design adventure challenges to train our young volunteers.
Not only will you be aiding the personal growth of our young volunteers, but you’ll also be picking up new skills and expanding your cultural insights. You’ll likely meet individuals who could become lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Country Schedule
4-week programmes 7-week programmes
Algeria 5 Jul. — 1 Aug. 20 Jun. — 7 Aug.
Egypt 24 Jul. — 20 Aug. 19 Jun. — 6 Aug.
Kenya 20 Jul. — 16 Aug. 18 Jun. — 5 Aug.
South Africa 2 Aug — 29 Aug. 15 Jun. — 2 Aug.
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website: www.glodeve.org
Email: humanresources@glodeve.org
1. What is the shared goal of GDA’s projects
A．To help communities in need.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To gain corporate benefit.
D．To explore new cultures.
2. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers
A．To seek local partners.
B．To foster cultural awareness.
C．To take in young volunteers.
D．To carry out programmes.
3. The programme beginning in August will operate in ______.
A．Egypt
B．South Africa
C．Kenya
D．Algeria
B
At the age of 17 years 64 days, Mack Rutherford has become the youngest person to fly around the world alone! Mack’s journey around the world lasted five months and he flew across 52 countries in total. His record-breaking flight began in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, on 23 March, 2022. He was 16 years old when he took off and celebrated his 17th birthday by himself in his plane.
Mack faced many challenges during his adventure. Because of his small-sized aircraft, he had to land whenever the weather got too rough. However, at some points he literally couldn’t land, such as when flying non-stop for 10 hours over an ocean. At other points, he faced extremely hot weather, such as in Dubai. In Sudan, a country in Africa, Mack also faced sandstorms which made it hard for him to see where he was going. Mack battled strong winds and pouring rain during his flight, but he never stopped smiling, joking and updating his flowers on his social media account along the way, and managed to expertly pilot his plane to safety.
And if Mack’s surname “Rutherford” sounds familiar, it’s because his elder sister Zara also flew around the world earlier this year, and still holds the female version of the record! The Rutherford siblings were inspired by their parents to become pilots. “I have known for certain I wanted to fly since I was eleven,” Mack said, “My dad Sam is a professional ferry pilot, my mum Beatrice is a recreational private pilot.”
Mack hopes to inspire young people to begin working towards their own goals, “No matter what background you have, I believe it is never too early to work towards your dreams and you shouldn’t limit yourself by others’ expectations.” With both feet firmly back on the ground now, it’s time for Mack to turn his attention towards catching up on his schoolwork!
4. What can we know about Mack’s flight
A．It began when he was 17 years 64 days old.
B．It made him the youngest person to fly alone.
C．It was a successful record-breaking attempt.
D．It took off in the capital of his home country.
5. What challenges did Mack face
A．Limitation of flight hours.
B．Darkness and safety issues.
C．Loneliness of flying alone.
D．Bad weather and long distance.
6. Why did Mack and his sister want to be pilots
A．To model themselves on their parents.
B．To encourage each other to dream big.
C．To serve as examples for their siblings.
D．To live up to their parents’ expectations.
7. What does Mack hope to do with his attempt
A．To encourage young people to become pilots.
B．To inspire young people to fight for their dreams.
C．To warn young people of the dangers of flying.
D．To free young people of worries about school work.
C
Bowhead whales can live 200 years or longer. How they do it is no longer among the secrets of the deep. Scientists have mapped the genetic code of this long lived whale species. The international effort found unusual features in the Arctic whale’s genes. Those features likely protect the species against cancer and other problems related to old age. The researchers hope their findings will one day translate into ways to help people too.
“We hope to learn what is the secret of bowhead whales living longer, healthier lives,” says Joao Pedru de Magalhes. He is a gerontologist at the University of Liverpool in England. (Gerontology is the scientific study of old age.) He is also a co-author of the study that appeared in Cell Reports. His team hopes, he says, that its new findings might one day be used to improve human health and preserve human life.
No other mammals are known to live as long as the bowhead whales. Scientists have shown that some of these whales have lived well beyond 100 — including one that survived to 216. For perspective, if he were still alive, Abraham Lincoln would be turning just 211 this year.
Dr. Magalh es’ team wanted to understand how the bowhead can live so long. To find out this, the experts analyzed the animal’s complete set of genes, called its genome. Those instructions are coded in the animal’s DNA. The team also compared the whale’s genome to that of people, mice and cows.
The scientists discovered differences, including mutations, in the whale’s genes. Those changes are linked to cancer, aging and cell growth. The results suggest that the whales are better than humans at repairing their DNA. That’s important because flawed DNA can lead to disease, including some cancers.
Bowhead whales are also better at keeping abnormally dividing cells in check. Together, the changes appear to allow bowhead whales to live longer without developing age related diseases such as cancer, said Magalh es.
8. What does the example of Lincoln in paragraph 3 indicate
A．Lincoln should have lived much longer.
B．The lifetime of bowhead whales is very long.
C．Lincoln died one hundred years ago.
D．Their study unlocked the secret of Lincoln’s death.
9. What contributes to the long life of the bowhead whale according to the study
A．It faces little danger in its life.
B．Its DNA has a strong ability of self-repairing.
C．It has a complete set of genetic instructions.
D．Its living environment is better than that of humans.
10. What does the underlined word “flawed” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Changed.
B．Misled.
C．Damaged.
D．Repaired.
11. What can be inferred from the passage
A．Bowhead whales may unlock the secrets of a long, healthy life.
B．The bowhead is the animal which lives the longest.
C．Scientists have found new long-living DNAs in bowhead whales.
D．Scientists have found ways to treat humans’ disease.
D
It is sometimes jokingly said that you may skip a meal a day without any bad effect but skip using your WeChat for an hour and you will feel distinctly unwell. It is an acknowledgement of the fact that the app is no longer only a fun tool but an essential part of life for millions.
Launched in January 2011, this messaging, social media and mobile payment app today has more than 1 billion individual users. People use it for everything, from applying for a business license to booking a hospital appointment to keeping up with family and friends, shopping and paying bills — activities that are part and parcel of our everyday life.
When it was first introduced, WeChat was only an app supporting voice, video, picture and text messages between two persons or among a group. But today it has become ubiquitous.
In the past, people carried their wallet and keys with them wherever they went; today, a smart phone with WeChat installed is all they need in daily life. Its functions like Moments and mini programs and the official WeChat accounts of government agencies and companies have made communication and public services accessible and convenient like never before.
WeChat is also widely used by enterprises. Figures from Tencent show there are around 15 million WeChat official accounts, which enjoy 5 billion followers. Most businesses use their WeChat groups as a standard marketing kit. This has greatly reduced advertising, marketing and communication costs.
However, there are concerns about the downsides of WeChat, such as addiction among primary school children. Equally serious is the misuse of WeChat for cheating or other crimes. However, it has to be kept in mind that these fallouts are not really the fault of WeChat, but due to the misuse of the app.
If we learn to temper our use of messaging apps with prudence and pragmatism, we could be looking forward to yet new conveniences and experience in this decade with the rapid development of 5G technology and artificial intelligence. Ultimately, the choice is ours, whether to use WeChat or any other new invention, wisely or wantonly.
12. What can we conclude from the first paragraph
A．We can easily skip a meal a day.
B．We will be ill by not using WeChat.
C．WeChat used to be meant for fun.
D．WeChat has become inseparable in daily life.
13. The underlined word “ubiquitous” in Paragraph 3 probably has the same meaning as ______.
A．wherever
B．nowhere
C．somewhere
D．everywhere
14. For what reason do the government agencies choose to use WeChat
A．WeChat has a mobile payment function.
B．They can improve their service through WeChat.
C．Mini programs are convenient for the agencies.
D．People do not have to carry keys and cash with them.
15. What is to be remembered when we look at the downsides of WeChat
A．WeChat should be held responsibly.
B．WeChat should be banned among primary school children.
C．The improper use of the app leads to many problems.
D．The 5G technology will bring new conveniences and experience.
七选五
Life doesn’t always seem fair. Some people are just born with the ability to attract anyone they meet easily. Well, it might seem like a magical power, but actually there are various factors at work. ___16___ The answer is: to a large extent, yes you can.
But first, the bad news. People initially judge each other based purely on physical appearance. With just a glimpse of a face, people make snap judgments about each other’s likeability, trustworthiness and confidence. How should we deal with this ___17___ People perceive a smiling face as more trustworthy, warmer and sociable. It sounds like common sense, doesn’t it Smile and others will smile with you.
What other tricks might we have ___18___ Consequently, three things we can do to signal that we are not a threat: raise our eyebrows quickly, tilt our heads slightly, and once again, to smile.
So we’ve looked at body language, but of course what you say is hugely important too, unless you want to just stand there grinning foolishly. The golden rule of friendship is if you make people feel good about themselves, they’re going to like you. In other words, you should not talk about yourself and all your wonderful achievements. ___19___
Finally, finding common ground is good to form a connection. Charming people are very skilled at seeking out shared interests or experiences to bond with others. Simple things like asking where someone’s from really can open up a discussion and allow you to find areas in common. And if all else fails, you can fall back on that most British of topics: the weather. ___20___
A．It can break the ice.
B．What effective strategies can we employ to become charming
C．There’s one incredibly basic tool: your smile.
D．Alternatively, you need to display interest in them.
E．So, can you develop exceptional charm
F．Mutual interests are the foundation for building connections with others.
G．Our brains frequently scan the surroundings for signs of friend or enemy.
二、完形填空
My parents, siblings and I took our first camping trip to the Lake Houston Wilderness Park recently.
We had finished putting up the ___21___ when it suddenly started to rain. Luckily, we had ___22___ our tent on a high flat ground where water could not pour in. Mom got some snacks and drinks ready for us while we played games and ___23___ about our daily life, which made wet-weather camping fun. How ___24___ it was camping under the sound of the rain! We were gathered around in the center of ___25___ and it was a nice feeling. Even with the rain, I had never been so ___26___.
The rain died down before dark and the sky turned clear. Soon, Mom ___27___ a big meal over the fire for the family. I sensed that a hot meal and good ___28___ would warm us right up. While we ate together, Dad ___29___ at the stars and told us about his childhood. As we laughed and ___30___ on our days, the stars shone like diamonds at night.
The following day, we had a good time ___31___ the rocky trails around our campsite. ___32___ hiking in the forest, we had a lovely late afternoon boating. It was amazing to see the ___33___ changing rays of the sunset behind the pine trees. That evening we packed up our ___34___ and headed home.
I am very grateful for this camping trip, which has left us unforgettable ___35___.
21. A．tent B．shelf C．fence D．roof
22. A．checked B．attached C．approached D．positioned
23. A．felt B．argued C．chatted D．complained
24. A．strange B．unique C．powerful D．beneficial
25. A．culture B．society C．nature D．space
26. A．lucky B．happy C．curious D．confident
27. A．prepared B．served C．ordered D．delivered
28. A．impression B．adventure C．performance D．conversation
29. A．yelled B．pointed C．wondered D．laughed
30. A．set out B．went back C．caught up D．looked down
31. A．paving B．cleaning C．searching D．exploring
32. A．Due to B．Apart from C．Instead of D．As for
33. A．dramatically B．casually C．regularly D．completely
34. A．goods B．tools C．belongings D．harvests
35. A．encounters B．coincidences C．discoveries D．memories
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。
For travelers who used to think that Chinese farmers live in poor conditions, the rural tours can be quite an eye opener. ___36___ (travel) to Jiangsu’s rural villages, many of which look like beautiful postcard scenes, might be totally different from ___37___ you have imagined. A rural tour to the province might allow travelers to have a glance at their daily lives as well as the ___38___ (develop) of China’s rural areas in recent years.
Longshang village, ___39___ has 140 people from 51 households, is located at the foot of Youzi Mountain in Nanjing’s Gaochun district. It used to have ruined houses, muddy roads ___40___ annoying flies everywhere. In 2017, experts ___41___ (invite) to design the village’s landscape and help restore its ancient buildings. Now it has become ___42___ “internet celebrity” and attracted many visitors ___43___ (draw) by its tea houses, cafes and book stores.
Also in Nanjing, Bulao village in Pukou district, known ___44___ Never Aging village, has attracted many who are interested in finding the secret of staying young. Besides clean water and refreshing air, the village ___45___ (impress) many with its stone streets, ancient-style farm houses and various sports venues where people can go hiking, play baseball and go fishing.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，为了让同学们重视电子产品对视力的影响，你向校报“英语天地”栏目投稿，写一封倡议书。内容包括：1．保护视力的重要性；2．电子产品对眼睛的危害；3．提出保护眼睛，科学用眼的建议。
注意：1、词数80词以上；2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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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。
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 6-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy, may I ask you a question ”
“Yeah sure, what is it ” replied the man.
“Daddy, how much do you make an hour ”
“That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing ” the man said angrily.
“I just want to know. Please tell me. How much do you make an hour ” pleaded the little boy.
“If you must know, I make $ 20 an hour.”
“Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I please borrow $ 10 ”
The father was angry, “If the only reason you asked that is that you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy’s questions. “How dare he ask such questions only to get some money ” he thought to himself. After about an hour or so, the man calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 10 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door. “Are you asleep, son ” he asked.
“No, daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy.
“I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the man. “It has been a long day and I took out my anger on you. Here’s the $ 10 you asked for.”
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. “Oh. Thank you, daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled bills.
Paragraph 1:
“Daddy, I have $ 20 now. Can I buy an hour from you I want to have dinner with you.” the boy raised his head, and pleaded.
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Paragraph 2:
The next day the man came back home early as he had promised.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解单选
1.A 2.D 3.B
4.C 5.D 6.A 7.B
8.B 9.B 10.C 11.A
12.D 13.D 14.B 15.C
七选五
16.E 17.C 18.G 19.D 20.A
二、完形填空
21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.D
三、语法填空
36.Travelling
37.what
38.development
39.which
40.and
41.were invited
42.an
43.drawn
44.as
45.impresses
四、书信写作范文
Dear fellow students,
Nowadays most students spend much time on digital products, which does great harm to our eyesight. Good eyesight is essential for our study and daily life.
Screens can cause eye strain, dry eyes and even short-sightedness. Here are my suggestions: limit screen time to 30 minutes each time, do eye exercises regularly and take a walk outdoors to relax our eyes.
Let’s form good habits to protect our eyes from now on.
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:
“Daddy, I have $ 20 now. Can I buy an hour from you I want to have dinner with you.” the boy raised his head, and pleaded. The father was shocked and ashamed. He realized he had devoted almost all his time to work and ignored his little son. He knelt down, held the boy tightly and said sorry sincerely. He promised to get off work early every day to stay with him.
Paragraph 2:
The next day the man came back home early as he had promised. He bought the boy his favorite snacks. They chatted happily and enjoyed a warm dinner together. From that day on, the father balanced work and family well, treasuring every precious moment with his son.

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