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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解
A
Across the world each year, there are hundreds of cultural festivals that celebrate the unique beliefs and traditions belonging to a specific region. Here’s an in-depth guide to the best cultural festivals around the world.
BLACK-NECKED CRANE FESTIVAL (BHUTAN)
Celebrated in the courtyard of Gangtey Goemba, Bhutan, the Black-necked Crane Festival draws in large crowds of locals to celebrate the arrival of the endangered birds, which are sacred (神圣的) and a symbol of longevity in Bhutan. The festival is a one-day event, including various folk dances and songs, children dressed up in crane costumes and masks, and performing plays that raise awareness for environmental conservation. This year it will be held on November 11, 2024.
FES FESTIVAL OF WORLD SACRED MUSIC (MOROCCO)
Launched in 1994, with Morocco’ s King Mohammed VI as its royal patron, the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music has grown to be one of the best music festivals in the world, attracting 100,000+ attendees each year. This festival was created to showcase the ancient city of Fes’ rich traditions in arts, knowledge, and spirituality with around 60 different concerts on offer. This year the festival will take place from June 4to June 12.
HOGMANAY (SCOTLAND)
Hogmanay is Scotland’ s New Year’ s celebration, which lasts from December 31 to January 2. It’s a great celebration that begins with a massive torchlight parade and continues through street festivals, concerts, fireworks, and gathering to sing the traditional Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne.” Additionally, many families do a thorough house cleaning, and blessing the house with holy water from a local stream to prepare for the New Year.
21. What is the purpose of holding the BLACK-NECKED CRANE FESTIVAL
A．To attract tourists.
B．To welcome the arrival of sacred cranes.
C．To showcase traditions.
D．To promote environmental conservation.
22. When can you enjoy both music and New Year celebrations
A．January 1.
B．November 11.
C．June 6.
D．December 30.
23. Where can we most likely find this text
A．In a news article.
B．In a history textbook.
C．In an environmental report.
D．In a travel guidebook.
B
A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. A teacher read out numbers — 74,470, 70,809 and 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the questions correctly.
The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus (算盘). Stevenson used a practice called the “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work out the problems.
From watching Stevenson, I knew that acquiring a skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads (珠子), so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My normal solution was escape, and if I had to calculate something, I would go online.
Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, founder of geometry (几何学), but the practice reduced my fear. Confidence grows easily on the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and results appear to go hand in hand.
My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once confused her, while my older child took her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teachers. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence.
24. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph
A．To prove the difficulty of math.
B．To introduce the topic of the abacus.
C．To show the cleverness of Stevenson.
D．To stress the importance of abacus learning.
25. What do we know about the author from Paragraph 3
A．He was weak in math.
B．He was good at computers.
C．He regarded math as useful.
D．He had a close relationship with kids.
26. What did the author realize from his learning experience
A．All roads lead to Rome.
B．It’s never too late to learn.
C．Faith can move mountains.
D．Practice makes perfect.
27. What is the best title for the text
A．The Secret to My Success
B．A Rough Ride — Learning Math
C．The Power of Learning the Abacus
D．The Abacus — an Ancient Technology
C
When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline (座机)
These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.
Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their smartphones according to a survey (调查). Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third concede that it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.
More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor (因素)— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.
Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone (using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).
How attached are you to your landline How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries
28. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones
A．Their target users.
B．Their wide popularity.
C．Their major functions.
D．Their complex design.
29. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Admit.
B．Argue.
C．Remember.
D．Remark.
30. What can we say about Baby Boomers
A．They like smartphone games.
B．They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.
C．They keep using landline phones.
D．They are attached to their family.
31. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph
A．It remains a family necessity.
B．It will fall out of use some day.
C．It may increase daily expenses.
D．It is as important as the gas light.
D
Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life. Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological, emotional, and social benefits.
Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to less dwell on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can decrease symptoms of being depressed and anxious. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive outlook.
Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can have less feelings of envy, resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore, gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and adversity.
On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate (回报), creating a positive cycle of kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others.
Integrating gratitude into our life on a daily basis is relatively simple but requires consistency (始终如一). Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note, a verbal “thank you”, or a small act of kindness.
Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they showcase negativity or scarcity If so, stop. Consider something for which you are grateful in that moment. That thought will begin a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you will be likely to have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, which holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence.
32. What does the underlined phrase “dwell on” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Run into.
B．Protest against.
C．Reflect on.
D．Settle for.
33. What is the benefit of performing gratitude
A．Curing psychological diseases.
B．Increasing financial stability.
C．Avoiding stress and adversity.
D．Strengthening personal interaction.
34. What is a suggested method to carry out gratitude in daily life
A．Noting down a thankfulness diary.
B．Giving away delicate notes.
C．Writing down detailed thoughts.
D．Focusing on small acts.
35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．People should stop considering things when feeling negative.
B．People should never switch to negative thinking flow.
C．The negative thoughts will naturally follow positive thoughts.
D．The practice of gratitude could generate satisfaction.
七选五
Understanding and engaging with your cultural heritage (遗产) can be a rewarding experience. Here are some ways to connect with your culture and share it with others.
___36___
Every culture has unique elements like festivals and customs that make it special. Sharing these with others can be a great way to celebrate your heritage. Even everyday items, like a kitchen spoon or a video game, can be seen as cultural artifacts. Sharing traditional tools and their uses can also provide insight into your culture’s history and environment. Participate in cultural events
___37___. Many communities celebrate major holidays or festivals that offer a broader perspective (角度) on cultural traditions. If such events are not available in your area, consider arranging your own to bring people together and celebrate your culture. Cook traditional family recipes
Cooking family recipes is a delicious way to connect with your culture. Traditional dishes often bring back strong memories and emotions. Even if you don’t have family recipes, you cook traditional family recipes can create your own by exploring old cookbooks or adapting dishes passed down orally. ___38___.
Learn your ancestral (祖先的) language
Speaking your ancestral language can deepen your understanding of your culture. It offers insights into cultural values and perspectives. ___39___, learning and teaching it can help preserve it for future generations. Recording and translating the language can also ensure that your cultural traditions are not lost.
___40___, and you can strengthen your connection to your cultural roots and share them with others.
A．Share cultural art
B．If the language is valuable
C．Join in the above activities
D．Compare these cultural traditions
E．When you don’t know a foreign language
F．Attending or organizing cultural events is another way to approach your heritage
G．Cooking allows you to experience your culture through taste and smell, linking to the past
36.___ 37.___ 38.___ 39.___ 40.___
第三部分 完形填空
“Do what you love, not what others tell you is right,” said Georgia Lines. Recently. I interviewed the 24-year-old singer-songwriter about her rise to ___41___. In 2022, Georgia was named the great artist of the year at the Aotearoa Music Awards ceremony.
Georgia’s success looks ___42___, but she has worked hard to perfect her craft (技艺). “I love what I do,” she said. “I love it when I get ___43___ in the music, and everything works together.” Georgia has written more than 20 ___44___ and worked together with several top ___45___. When she works with others, she works ___46___ as they can exchange ideas with each other. When asked about her musical ___47___, Georgia smiled. I had no musical talent as a child, and I’d never thought I could realize them,” she said. “But I ___48___ loved singing and music.”
Some enthusiastic crowds always ___49___ her concerts, and Georgia never ___50___ them. As an artist, Georgia has a (n) ___51___ mind. She said, “I never compare myself with others. I just ___52___ what I am doing.” That means, focusing on her own artistic ___53___. “Comparison is the ___54___ of success,” she said. “If I had stopped to ___55___ myself with others, I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have.”
41. A．power B．success C．faith D．luck
42. A．easy B．special C．tough D．romantic
43. A．absorbed B．stuck C．hurt D．puzzled
44. A．reports B．comments C．songs D．novels
45. A．bloggers B．workers C．actors D．artists
46. A．longer B．better C．faster D．harder
47. A．dreams B．styles C．abilities D．performances
48. A．hardly B．seldom C．always D．sometimes
49. A．try out for B．look forward to C．take advantage of D．make fun of
50. A．amuses B．satisfies C．respects D．fails
51. A．grateful B．generous C．peaceful D．competitive
52. A．doubt B．fancy C．hate D．avoid
53. A．disadvantage B．education C．fame D．performances
54. A．thief B．secret C．mother D．price
55. A．surround B．replace C．connect D．compare
第四部分 短文语法填空
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 regarded as ___56___ universal language, one of the most touching forms of art that can bridge the gap ___57___ different races in the world.
Those ___58___ (devote) to music often hold a strong belief that it can convey inner emotions that cannot ___59___ (express) in daily words. Many young people dream of founding their own bands, ___60___ (aim) to make a breakthrough in the music industry. They attach great importance to improving their skills and seize every chance ___61___ (perform) on stage. With their efforts paid off, some of them eventually gain ___62___ (recognize) from the public.
Music can comfort people ___63___ are suffering from great pressure. It can lift their spirits and make our lives ___64___ (energy). It plays such a key role that it ___65___ (gradual) becomes part of human civilization.
56.___ 57.___ 58.___ 59.___ 60.___
61.___ 62.___ 63.___ 64.___ 65.___
第五部分 单词拼写
66. Since then, the virtual choir has become a worldwide ______(现象).
67. The audience ________ (鼓掌) enthusiastically and called for more.
68. The gardens were in full bloom and it is really a ________ (盛宴) for the eyes.
69. The survey says that the ________ (大多数) of citizens are satisfied with the government’s efforts to reduce smog.
70. C______ on your recent marriage! I wish you and your bride the best of luck, and ever-increasing happiness.
第六部分 单句语法填空
71. I ______ (absolute) enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part.
72. There are ______ (occasion) that allow us to relax and enjoy life and forget about our work for a little while.
73. This new pop song reminded me of an old song that was ______ (original) sung by Billy White but later made popular by another singer.
74. Jack stood in front of the audience, completely ______ (forget) about every word that he prepared for his speech.
75. The full moon ______ (reflect) on the surface of the lake reminds people of their families far away.
第七部分 书面表达
第一节 演讲稿写作
76. 假设你是晨光中学的李华，下周你校将开展主题为“My favorite traditional Chinese festival”的英语演讲比赛，请你根据以下提示撰写一篇演讲稿：
(1) 你最喜欢的一个中国传统节日；
(2) 介绍该节日的特色；
(3) 阐述你喜欢该节日的原因（如：意义、感受等）。
字数100词左右。
Good morning, Ladies and gentlemen!
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第二节 读后续写
77. 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。
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird ” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get a score of 100. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.
“The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said.
“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you will win a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary get full marks on the spelling test!”
Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary-the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to check it after taking out the word list. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-T-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.
“What am I to do ” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master of spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example of telling a lie.”
Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
Slowly, Peter raised his hand.
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Peter looked around the classroom.
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参考答案
阅读理解
A：21.B 22.A 23.D
B：24.B 25.A 26.D 27.C
C：28.B 29.A 30.C 31.B
D：32.C 33.D 34.A 35.D
七选五：36.A 37.F 38.G 39.B 40.C
完形填空
41.B 42.A 43.A 44.C 45.D
46.B 47.A 48.C 49.B 50.D
51.C 52.B 53.D 54.A 55.D
短文语法填空
56. a
57. between
58. devoted
59. be expressed
60. aiming
61. to perform
62. recognition
63. who/that
64. energetic
65. gradually
单词拼写
66. phenomenon
67. applauded
68. feast
69. majority
70. Congratulations
单句语法填空
71. absolutely
72. occasions
73. originally
74. forgetting
75. reflected
书面表达范文
演讲稿范文
Good morning, Ladies and gentlemen!
My favorite traditional Chinese festival is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year.
On that day, families gather to have a big dinner together. After dinner, we enjoy delicious mooncakes and admire the bright full moon at night. The moon stands for family reunion.
I love this festival because it lets me stay with my whole family and feel the warm love between family members. It carries our best wishes for happiness and unity. Thank you!
读后续写范文
Slowly, Peter raised his hand. He walked up to Mr. White and told the teacher that he had misspelled the word “contribution”. He said he didn’t deserve the full marks and the dictionary prize. Mr. White listened carefully and smiled warmly. He told Peter that honesty was far more valuable than perfect spelling.
Peter looked around the classroom. All his classmates stared at him with admiration. Mr. White told everyone Peter’s story and praised his honest character in front of the whole class. To Peter’s surprise, the teacher still gave him the dictionary as a reward for his honesty. Peter realized that honesty was the most precious prize he could ever get.

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