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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一英语试题
一、阅读理解
Passage 1
TechForward is looking for local residents to test its new smart home assistant, a voice-controlled device designed to help users manage daily tasks such as setting reminders, controlling lights, checking the weather, and playing music. The company aims to gather real-world feedback before the official product launch later this year.
The selected residents will receive the device free of charge and will be able to keep it after the trial ends. They will also be compensated $100 for completing a final feedback survey that asks about their experience with the device’s features, ease of use, and any suggested improvements. TechForward will provide setup support and technical assistance throughout the testing period, including a one-on-one virtual session to help participants get started. The company will also be available by phone or email to answer any questions during the trial.
Program Timeline
May 10 — Applications due
By May 20 — Selected participants notified; agreements signed
June 1-28 — Device testing period
July 18 — Final feedback survey due
Application Requirements
This program will select 15 full-time participants to use the device in their homes for four weeks. The call is open to residents living within the city area. All applicants are supposed to be at least 18 years old and previous experience with smart devices is a must.
To apply, applicants are required to provide the following information:
● Name and a valid email. This information will only be used for program-related communication.
● A brief description of your experience with smart devices (maximum 100 words). This helps us understand your familiarity level.
Please send the above materials to apply@. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
1. What is the purpose of this text
A．To introduce a new smart device.
B．To advertise a technology company.
C．To seek volunteers for a product trial.
D．To explain how to use a smart assistant.
2. How long are participants expected to test the device
A．18 days.
B．20 days.
C．28 days.
D．30 days.
3. Who is the most suitable for the program
A．Samantha, a local college graduate majoring in IT.
B．Christopher, a retired teacher living outside the city.
C．Fia, a junior high school student fond of technology.
D．Max, a part-time worker seldom using smart devices.
Passage 2
In August 2005, I left my quiet coastal hometown in Maine for Chicago, a big city famous for its skyscrapers and lively cultural scene. My hometown had only one small bookstore and no art galleries, so the endless concerts, museums and restaurants in Chicago seemed like a dream come true. As a college freshman, I was excited to embrace the city’s energy — yet I often found myself longing for the sound of waves crashing and the smell of salt in the air.
Years went by, and I built a fulfilling life in Chicago: I graduated, got a job I loved, and made lifelong friends. Still, a soft nostalgia (乡愁) for Maine lingered, and I soon realized that “home” isn’t defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It’s the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom’s seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.
“Homesickness often arises when we’re missing the emotional comfort of a familiar environment, not just the place itself,” says Dr. Lisa Carter, a psychologist who specializes in human attachment. “We don’t just miss a location — we miss the routines, the relationships, and the sense of safety that location provided. For some, this comfort can be recreated in a new place; for others, it remains a unique part of their past.”
Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded, even after years of happy life in Chicago, there are simple ways to ease this kind of longing. Creating small, familiar rituals in your new life — like baking your hometown’s favorite cookies every Sunday or taking a walk in a nearby park at the same time each evening — can help build a new sense of stability. These little acts don’t erase the memories of home; instead, they weave those memories into the fabric of your present life.
I’m fortunate to have a good foundation in Chicago, with a loving family, supportive friends and a comfortable home, but however much I love my life in Chicago, there’s a part of me that will forever belong to Maine.
4. Why did the author move to Chicago
A．To pursue her college education there.
B．To take up a new job in the city center.
C．To enjoy the various attractions it offered.
D．To escape the boredom of her small hometown.
5. What does Dr. Lisa Carter think nostalgia mainly comes from
A．The loss of important relationships from the past.
B．The difficulty in creating new routines in daily life.
C．The disappointment with the new place’s environment.
D．The lack of familiar emotional comfort in a new place.
6. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The methods of relieving nostalgic feelings.
B．The significance of holding on to past memories.
C．The permanence of the author’s nostalgia for Maine.
D．The necessity of physical places for establishing a safe zone.
7. Which saying best summarizes the main idea of the text
A．Pleasure blinds one to home.
B．Home keeps the wolf from the door.
C．Home is where the heart is.
D．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Passage 3
Parrots are known for being cheerful and colorful birds with a chatty side. To spotlight these beautiful birds, Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird from The Paper Ark have launched The Parrot Project, in which they create lifelike paper portraits (肖像) in their likeness for a good cause.
“This series is a respect to these amazing birds and their contribution to our ecosystem,” the artists said. To them, parrots are not only beautiful birds that have inspired them creatively but also a species that has long been subjected to exploitation. “Many parrot species are threatened and some are near to extinction,” Shrimal and Bird explained. “They are suffering a lot due to deforestation and pet trade and we wanted to shine light on the importance of these species in our ecosystem through our art.”
To create these realistic pieces, they begin by picking a species from their collection of bird books. Once they settle on a parrot, they carry out some online research to get all the information needed for a faithful description. “Each species is created keeping in mind their habitat so each artwork in this series shows the bird perching (栖息) on the tree or plant which is either their favorite plant or their perching tree,” the artists share.
Each bird is made up of tiny paper bits, put together following a drawing previously made by the team. They also carefully paint each piece to truly capture the details that make the species so unique, such as the yellow spots on the head of the red-tailed black cockatoo or the ombre (渐变色) feathers of the Scarlet Macaw.
The detailed portraits are now available for sale on The Paper Ark’s website, with the artists donating 10% from each sale towards parrot conservation. “Our primary purpose with this series is to motivate people to learn about these beautiful birds and their importance in our ecosystem and the threats they are facing,” Shrimal and Bird explain. “We want our audience to come together and take steps to conserve this species.”
8. What motivated Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird to initiate The Parrot Project
A．The overpopulation of certain parrot species.
B．The threats of human activities to the parrots.
C．Their personal fascination with parrots as pets.
D．The requirement of an environmental organization.
9. How do the artists ensure their paper parrots true to life
A．By using high-tech to create the models.
B．By using real feathers in their artworks.
C．By using photographs as a direct reference.
D．By researching all details about the species.
10. Why are there specific trees or plants in the parrot portraits
A．To add artistic value to the portraits.
B．To identify the parrot species easily.
C．To show the bird in its natural habitat.
D．To make the artworks more complicated.
11. What can The Parrot Project help do according to the text
A．To ban the pet trade of parrots.
B．To connect people with animals.
C．To research different species of parrots.
D．To raise awareness of parrots’ conservation.
Passage 4
Many organizations learned in the past year that remote work can be highly effective, with 83% of employers surveyed saying that the shift to remote work has been successful for their company, according to a PwC study. In addition, 54% of workers want to continue working remotely after the pandemic. Now that it's clear where the work is done is not as important as people once thought, the other dimension of flexibility workers fever is the freedom to determine when the work is done. A 2019 study by the International Workplace Group found that 80% of workers would turn down a job that did not offer a flexible work schedule, and 76% of workers said they'd consider staying at their current employer if they could work flexible hours.
According to a Microsoft Work Trend Report, the 9-to-5 workday is disappearing, as the increase in remote work has allowed for more flexible hours. Employees are increasingly working asynchronously, completing tasks on their own schedules, which may be different from those of their colleagues. Asynchronous work is now essential to being part of a modern, digital economy, staying competitive in the war for talent, and building a globally distributed workforce.
Tsedal Neeley, a Harvard Business School professor, told me, “Companies have to rethink what it means to be part of a modern work structure. This idea of 9-to-5 or face-time culture is actually not helpful for a digitally advanced economy.” She highlighted that the face-time culture is the need to monitor or see people in order to feel like work is advancing. However, this assumption that being productive requires seeing people do the work is not only limiting, but also unreasonable, as technology and automation are increasingly used to get work done and are not as observable as before. Asynchronous work, she says, is “a completely new mindset in line with a digital economy.”
12. What do the statistics in Para. 1 suggest
A．The effects of remote work.
B．The importance of flexible work.
C．The popularity of working alone.
D．The preference for flexible working style.
13. What does the underlined word “asynchronously” in Para. 2 mean
A．Not at the same time.
B．Without much creativity.
C．For different purposes.
D．Under unfavorable circumstances.
14. What attitude did Tsedal Neeley have towards 9-to-5 culture
A．Critical.
B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent.
D．Supportive.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Adjusting to “9-to-5” culture
B．The change of digital economy
C．The assumption of digital economy
D．Breaking free from “9-to-5” culture
七选五
Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment rather than in a health club or gym. ____16____. Instead, it relies on the use of natural means of taking part in activities that improve strength and endurance with as little reliance on equipment as possible.
____17____. For example, some consider a truly natural exercise experience requires that the individual wear clothing only made from natural fibers. Others consider barefoot running or walking with a big arena to be more desirable than running or walking with shoes.
A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on the fresh air, sunshine and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing used during the exercise. ____18____. Similarly, climbing a mountain using standard equipment and protective clothing would also be considered a green exercise.
Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower people's blood pressure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem. ____19____.
Not everyone believes that the green exercise is more beneficial than working out in a health club or gym. ____20____. Meanwhile, the use of fitness devices may result in more challenging workouts which help strengthen the heart and lungs in ways that more simplistic exercise in a natural setting would be difficult to manage.
A．A green gym uses as little equipment as possible
B．Spirits are also believed to be positively affected
C．Opinions on what truly green exercise means differ
D．Green exercise includes a range of activities exposed to nature
E．So riding a bicycle in the forest can be called a type of green exercise
F．It usually doesn't use fitness equipment that is normally found in a gym
G．Some point out that many health clubs are built to make full use of natural light
二、完形填空
The vacant (空着的) land on Elm Street had been an eyesore (眼中钉) for years-a patch of weeds and forgotten furniture. For Mrs. Agatha, who had lived in her house opposite the land for forty years, it was a daily ____21____ of how the neighborhood had changed, becoming a place where neighbors were ____22____.
One spring day, a leaflet ____23____ in her mailbox. “Let’s Grow Together! A community garden meeting this Saturday. All are ____24____.” Another silly idea, Mrs. Agatha ____25____. But with little else to do, she decided to go. To her surprise, the meeting was ____26____. There were young families, students, and a few other long-time residents. A young woman named Maria, who had just ____27____, addressed the meeting. “We can turn that ____28____ into something beautiful,” she ____29____, a place for everyone.”
The next weekend, dozens of neighbors showed up with gloves and ____30____. As they worked together, pulling weeds and hauling away trash, something remarkable happened. People started ____31____, recommending their favorite plants, and laughed together. Mrs. Agatha slowly found her old passion ____32____. She even offered advice to young parents who had never grown anything before.
Months later, the land was ____33____. Neat rows of vegetables and various flowers flourished. But the true harvest was not just the tomatoes and peas; it was the sense of ____34____ that had blossomed in that once-empty space. The garden became a natural gathering spot. Mrs. Agatha, once so isolated, now knew everyone by name. She was no longer just a neighbor; she was a friend, a teacher, and a vital part of a living, ____35____ community.
21. A．mark B．symbol C．image D．reminder
22. A．partners B．strangers C．friends D．coworkers
23. A．appeared B．landed C．remained D．dropped
24. A．invited B．present C．welcome D．allowed
25. A．smiled B．nodded C．sighed D．proved
26. A．full B．diverse C．noisy D．completed
27. A．passed by B．looked around C．moved in D．broke up
28. A．corner B．meeting C．dream D．space
29. A．whispered B．argued C．demanded D．added
30. A．tools B．equipment C．machines D．devices
31. A．complaining B．talking C．interpreting D．recording
32. A．trapped B．extended C．returned D．transformed
33. A．unchanged B．unrecognizable C．messy D．abandoned
34. A．community B．pride C．identity D．profession
35. A．hiding B．expanding C．lasting D．growing
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。
The idea of a taxi that flies over a traffic jam and drops you home is an exciting ____36____ (propose). It appears that we are almost there.
German air-taxi startup Volocopter will build its first ____37____ (fly) taxi station by the end of this year in Singapore, paving the way for major changes in ____38____ humans will commute (通勤) in the future. These air taxis, or urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, are usually ____39____ (electrical) powered taxis based on drone (无人机) technology ____40____ (design) to carry two people. The aim of the technology is ____41____ (save) people time and help cities transform their transportation systems toward a more sustainable future by adding a new mobility option for citizens.
Many companies, including Uber, ____42____ (compete) fiercely in this space now. Chinese automaker Geely led a round of investment worth 50 million euros, ____43____ will help the startup finance its commercialization in the next three years. Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding, said, “Our latest work ____44____ Volocopter builds up our confidence in Volocopter air taxis as the next ambitious step in our wider expansion in both electrification and new mobility services.” “It definitely still seems to be unusual, ____45____ at the same time it is not completely unexpected,” he added.
Still, practical problems remain unsolved, such as getting the go-ahead from regulators and ensuring the trips are safe as many taxis will be flown without pilots.
单句语法填空
46. Taking regular exercise and keeping a balanced diet are ____ (benefit) to both physical health and mental well-being.
47. The earthquake caused the ____ (destroy) of thousands of buildings in the rural area.
48. Unfortunately, many of us lose touch with that inborn ____ (curious) as we become adults.
49. A responsible writer ought to write literary books that are ____ (access) to a general audience, making literature more popular among ordinary readers.
50. What makes this story particularly ____ (scare) is that it has an unexpected ending.
51. Many teenagers suffer from Internet ____ (addict) and can’t bear being separated from mobile phones even for a short while.
52. No matter how hard we tried to improve the situation, complaints seemed to be an everyday ____ (occur).
56. ____ (quit) halfway is the last thing that a person with strong willpower would do.
57. When first ____ (release), the film directed by a famous director received a mix of reviews but soon became popular among audience of all ages.
58. Everyone in this community has a role ____ (play) in making it more harmonious.
59. I appreciate ____ (give) the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
60. She submitted her feedback repeatedly, only ____ (tell) that nothing could be done to solve the problem.
61. On my way to work I met the girl about ____ you told us yesterday.
62. For our next generation who are in constant touch with smart technology, a future ____ robot pets will be popular might not be a far-fetched dream.
63. Look! The young trees along the newly-built river path ____ (water) patiently and carefully by a group of warm-hearted volunteers.
64. With the development of technology, a large quantity of problems that used to be difficult to deal with ____ (solve) by scientists recently.
65. Generous donations from all walks of life ____ (flood) in rapidly since the charity foundation launched a public appeal for rural education.
四、单词拼写
53. The medicine he took provided immediate _________ (缓解，减轻) from the pain that had troubled him for days.
54. It is _________ (官方地) announced that many more graduates will be admitted to college.
55. It struck me that my uncle, an expert, could offer me some _________ (策略).
五、选词填空
从方框内选择合适的短语，并用其正确形式填空。
in turn, hold on to, give rise to, break down, run out of, in consequence, bring up, call for, spring to mind, get rid of
66. Mutual understanding and sincere communication can help ____ barriers between people from different cultures.
67. He had almost ____ fuel and was forced to break into a filling station.
68. We need to ____ the idea that we must be liked all the time in order to be worthwhile.
69. Continuous efforts to develop new energy technologies will surely ____ a clean energy economy.
70. He spends too much time on maths, and this ____ affects the progress of the other subjects.
71. Many people skipped vacations this year because they wanted to ____ their jobs.
72. Keep in mind that rebuilding our green and clean earth ____ everyone’s efforts and contributions.
73. The instant I saw my old friend, the days when we were together immediately ____.
74. ____ on a diet of television cartoons and soap operas, many teenagers have rich imagination but little knowledge of real life.
75. His death was totally unexpected and, ____, no plans had been made for his replacement.
六、书信写作
76. 假如你是李华，上周五你校邀请英国专家George开展一场关于自然灾害的云讲座（cloud lecture）。请你用英文为学校微信公众号写一篇报道，介绍该活动。
内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动反响。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
A Cloud Lecture on Natural Disasters
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.C 3.A
4.A 5.D 6.A 7.C
8.B 9.D 10.C 11.D
12.D 13.A 14.A 15.D
16.F 17.C 18.E 19.B 20.G
二、完形填空
21.D 22.B 23.B 24.C 25.C
26.A 27.C 28.D 29.D 30.A
31.B 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.D
三、语法填空
短文
36. proposal
37. flying
38. how
39. electrically
40. designed
41. to save
42. are competing
43. which
44. on
45. but
单句
46. beneficial
47. destruction
48. curiosity
49. accessible
50. scary
51. addiction
52. occurrence
56. Quitting
57. released
58. to play
59. being given
60. to be told
61. whom
62. when
63. are being watered
64. have been solved
65. have flooded
四、单词拼写
53. relief
54. officially
55. strategies
五、选词填空
66. get rid of
67. run out of
68. break down
69. give rise to
70. in turn
71. hold on to
72. calls for
73. sprang to mind
74. Brought up
75. in consequence
六、写作参考范文
A Cloud Lecture on Natural Disasters
Last Friday, our school invited British expert George to deliver an online cloud lecture about natural disasters.
The lecture aimed to help us know various natural disasters and master self-rescue skills. George shared vivid videos and real case studies of floods, earthquakes and wildfires. He also taught us practical survival tips and answered students’ online questions patiently.
All students benefited a lot from this lecture. We realized the power of natural disasters and learned how to protect ourselves in emergencies. We all look forward to more similar educational activities in the future.

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