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2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解
Passage 1
Natural Wonders to Explore in Wild New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand! In the following four days, you will have an unforgettable adventure through New Zealand’s natural wonders.
Day 1 — Kapiti Island Kiwis (几维鸟)
Kapiti Island, a nature reserve (保护区) located off the west coast of New Zealand, is celebrated for its extraordinary beauty, varied ecosystem, and impressive views of the surrounding ocean.
Day 2 — Scenic Train Ride & West Coast Discovery
Catch one of the most scenic train rides in the world today. That’ll take you through the heart of New Zealand to Greymouth. Drive south along the wild West Coast to Lake Moeraki, known for its mysteriously perfectly round beach rocks and excellent seafood.
Day 3 — The Blue Pools and Lake Wanaka
Take a guided walk of the Blue Pools, natural wonders of pure glacial (冰川的) water gathered from the surrounding mountains. Learn about the native bush and wildlife, and enjoy a picnic lunch with a view. You can even get a bird’s eye view of Lake Wanaka in a helicopter.
Day 4 — Fiordland National Park
Set out early to explore the untouched beauty of Doubtful Sound, a hidden treasure in Fiordland National Park. Doubtful Sound is home to dolphins, seals, penguins, and various bird species. Sail across Lake Manapouri by boat and get through the beautiful Wilmot Pass before setting out on a wildlife-filled journey. Return to Queenstown for a remarkable farewell dinner.
1. Where can visitors find unique rocks
A．On Kapiti Island. B．Near Lake Wanaka. C．At Lake Moeraki. D．In Fiordland National Park.
2. What can visitors do on Day 3
A．Climb mountains. B．Take a scenic flight. C．Interact with the locals. D．Drink pure glacial water.
3. What does Fiordland National Park feature
A．Various wildlife. B．Efficient transport. C．Peaceful environment. D．Ever-changing scenery.
Passage 2
I discovered my passion for portrait (肖像) photography when I was a teenager. After I got my camera, I spent months intensely researching my inspirations and trying to understand what made a great image. However, it wasn’t until one day, when a copy of the National Geographic Photo Issue arrived at my doorstep, that things changed.
The moment I saw Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl”, her eyes pierced (穿透) through the page and right at me. I was deeply moved by the way the eyes attracted my attention and how he was able to capture people and bring out the best in the people he was photographing.
With that in my mind, I took the picture that started my career in this setup, and the realization hit me: I didn’t need the most expensive or modern equipment to capture attractive portraits; all I needed was my camera and my passion to bring out the beauty in every person I photographed.
From then on, I spent every hour of my free time improving my skill. I did many shoots a month, spent countless hours searching the web for guides on lighting, Photoshop and everything photography-related, and then went out and applied the lessons I had learned to my shoots. Action was the key force that was moving my work forward.
After years of hard work, it occurred to me that there is no such thing as an overnight success. To be great, you just have to put in the work and keep doing it. It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to master your skill, but I feel that once you reach 10,000 hours, that is just the beginning of the journey.
4. Why does the author mention Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl”
A．To introduce a photographer he admires.
B．To explain the role eyes play in expressing emotions.
C．To show the inspirational impact of a great portrait.
D．To prove the appeal of National Geographic photos.
5. What did the author realize after taking his first photo in the studio
A．The need to have basic equipment.
B．The importance of internal desire.
C．His lack of passion for photography.
D．His promise of becoming a great portrait photographer.
6. What did the author do in order to take good photos
A．He bought the latest Canon camera.
B．He learned from famous photographers.
C．He spent hours shooting photos outdoors.
D．He turned to online photography courses.
7. What does the author think is important to success
A．Patience. B．Persistence. C．Being talented. D．Finding inspirations.
Passage 3
When it comes to food in literature, there are basically two kinds: fictitious (虚构的) food, which is cooked and consumed by imaginary characters, and real food, which is prepared, eaten and honored by actual authors. The latter shows us how authors’ love of food finds its way into their books.
Charles Dickens, whose novels are full of goose and plum pudding, loved multiple courses (多道菜) and overflowing (堆满的) tables. We know this because Dickens’ wife, Catherine, published a cookbook — What Shall We Have for Dinner — under the pseudonym (笔名) of Lady Maria Clutterbuck.
The unsociable Emily Dickinson, known for pacing her bedroom in a white dress, seems an unlikely foodie — but actually she was famed in her hometown as a baker rather than a poet. This passion for baking is further evidenced by the fact that many of her recipes — occasionally with poems written on the back — survive.
A different combination of books and food appears in a 1907 essay by Lewis Carroll. “Breakfast, dinner, tea; in extreme cases, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, supper, and a glass of something hot at bedtime,” Carroll writes. “What care we take about feeding the lucky body! Which of us does as much for our mind ”
Like the body, he continues, the mind needs healthy food. Just as too much sugar brings on indigestion, too many “unhealthy novels” result in low spirits, laziness, and mental problems. Over-reading, like over-eating, is also a bad idea — that is, don’t wolf down too much all at once and stick to the topic: too much random (随意的) variety is never satisfying for the mind.
8. How does the author explain food in literature in paragraph 1
A．By asking a question. B．By defining a concept. C．By offering a reason D．By giving an example.
9. Why does the author mention What Shall We Have for Dinner
A．To show food affects Dickens’ writing.
B．To introduce Catherine’s literary work.
C．To explore food’s role in Victorian society.
D．To prove food brings readers closer to authors.
10. What can we learn about Emily Dickinson
A．She preferred cooking over poetry.
B．Her recipe poems drew more attention.
C．Her community valued home-based skills.
D．She was engaged in both poetry and baking.
11. What does Lewis Carroll try to convey in his 1907 essay
A．The importance of regular meals.
B．The necessity of feeding the mind.
C．The need for wide variety in reading.
D．The benefits of maintaining good health.
Passage 4
Historically, in South Africa, elephants moved freely across large landscapes. Today, however, they find themselves limited to fenced reserves (保护区), which represent less than 3% of the nation’s land area. On the other hand, their population has grown to about 44,000, more than four times the number three decades ago, but the land available to them is becoming smaller. The overpopulation in certain reserves has led to discussions of hunting, a measure that some argue is necessary. However, with progressive tools like the smart gate underway, authorities hope to avoid such measures.
Conservationist Hensman’s latest project uses AI-powered gates to create elephant migration (迁移) routes that cut across South Africa, connecting the separated habitats by creating safe corridors (地带) between them.
One of the gate’s great features is a sound system, which is used to train the elephants to relate specific sounds coming from the gate with places where something desirable is located. In early experiments, this was done by placing the gate on a path to a watering pool. Researchers would have the gate open and play the sound to them very quietly so they know it’s positive. With more gates come more connections. “We can join the reserves together, and we can start to get a flow of elephants... through corridors,” Hensman says.
Elephants’ moving around allows them to make better use of their limited space and live healthier lives. Moreover, elephants play a vital role in ecosystems by helping to spread seeds and creating water holes that benefit other wildlife. Therefore, building connectivity enables not only elephants but also other species to grow well in their natural environments. The gate can be conducive to healthier ecosystems and richer biodiversity.
12. What problem do the elephants face in South Africa
A．They are illegally hunted.
B．They are physically inactive.
C．They lack enough living space.
D．They fail to live in harmony with humans.
13. What is the primary purpose of the gate’s sound system
A．To direct elephants to a certain place.
B．To help elephants find water sources.
C．To push elephants to catch up with others.
D．To get elephants to relax during migration.
14. What does the underlined word “conducive” in the last paragraph mean
A．limited. B．Beneficial. C．Negative. D．Responsive.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Why Elephants Need to Move Around Freely
B．How to Recover Elephants’ Lost Landscapes
C．Smart Gates Join Elephants’ Separated Habitats
D．Fenced Reserves Benefit Elephants’ Survival
七选五
Are you feeling depressed about your inability to stick to a routine You’re not alone. 16 This lack of consistency can lead to feelings of depression and self-doubt. Here are some strategies to help you create and stick to daily routines to manage depression:
●Set a tiny habit.
When you’re feeling depressed, even the simplest tasks can seem challenging. 17 For example, commit to making your bed every morning or going for a 5-minute walk. These small wins can provide a sense of achievement and gradually increase motivation.
● 18
Select habits that strengthen positive emotions and actions. For instance, if exercise is a part of your routine, pair it with listening to uplifting music. By connecting your habits with positive experiences, you are more likely to feel motivated and find it easier to stick to your routine.
●Do one thing.
On particularly difficult days, it might be challenging to complete your entire routine. Instead, focus on doing one activity from your routine each day. 19
●Create a habit plan.
Developing a detailed plan for your routine can help provide a sense of direction. Start by breaking your routine down into smaller and manageable tasks. 20 Having a clear plan and structure (安排) in place can help make it easier to follow through, even during periods of depression.
A．Have fun with it.
B．Choose habits that make you inspired.
C．Next, find specific times for each activity.
D．This can help you prevent feelings of failure.
E．Start by setting an easy habit that doesn’t require much effort.
F．Productivity apps such as Focus Bear’s habit routine can help with that.
G．Many individuals struggle to maintain consistent habits and routines.
二、完形填空
At the Nobel Prize Lecture on 7 December, 2015, an 84-year-old Chinese woman walked slowly on to the 21 . She began to talk about the life-saving drug, artemisinin, which she had 22 with her team in the 1970s. The woman was Tu Youyou, the first Chinese female scientist to get the Nobel Prize for her 23 . Tu Youyou was born in Zhejiang Province, China, on 30 December, 1930. She 24 medicine at Peking University Health Science Centre. After graduation, she learnt traditional Chinese medicine 25 experienced doctors. From them, she got a good 26 of traditional medical skills. In 1969, Tu Youyou was asked to 27 a team to find a cure for malaria. It was a terrible disease that killed millions of people every year. Scientists around the world had tried hard but 28 to find a useful cure. Tu Youyou was sure that Chinese herbs could 29 the problem.
She read many old Chinese medical books and asked lots of 30 in traditional Chinese medicine for advice. Tu Youyou and her team looked through hundreds of medical texts and tested thousands of plants. They met many 31 during the research, but they never gave up. After hundreds of failed experiments, they 32 found a useful chemical. To make sure the drug was 33 for people, Tu Youyou tried it on herself first. The test worked well. Artemisinin has now become the world’s most 34 drug for fighting malaria and saved millions of lives. Tu Youyou doesn’t care about 35 , but her work is famous around the world. She is really a great medical pioneer for the world.
21. A．street B．stage C．farm D．shop
22. A．borrowed B．bought C．sold D．discovered
23. A．achievement B．time C．money D．food
24. A．made B．taught C．studied D．saw
25. A．in B．from C．on D．at
26. A．knowledge B．story C．impact D．game
27. A．lead B．leave C．love D．establish
28. A．failed B．succeeded C．started D．stopped
29. A．engage in B．pick out C．deal with D．come across
30. A．students B．experts C．friends D．children
31. A．chances B．results C．joys D．challenges
32. A．ever B．ultimately C．never D．even
33. A．hard B．bad C．safe D．small
34. A．meaningless B．useless C．expensive D．effective
35. A．reputation B．budget C．health D．availability
三、单词拼写
36. Simple movements in Beijing opera often represent more ________ (复杂的) actions, like riding a horse or rowing a boat.
37. This is not only an ________ (荣耀、荣誉) for myself, but also recognition of and encouragement for all scientists in China.
38. His unique paintings were not popular in his lifetime, and he thought they were a ________ (失败).
39. After hundreds of failed experiments, they eventually came across a ________ (大有希望的) chemical.
40. There is great potential for future a________ (进步、前进) if these two kinds of wisdom can be fully integrated.
41. The bright white clouds give the painting an u________ (令人振奋的) feeling.
42. What makes the painting so s________ (惊人的；显著的) is the bright red-orange sky.
43. His roles in these films had given him the o________ (机会) to be a real-life superman.
44. The painting shows a tall, thin f________ (人像) standing on a bridge.
45. He fell into a d______（沮丧，泄气）which lasted for many months.
46. He e________ (参加, 参与) in a wide range of exercises designed to rebuild muscle, and made remarkable progress.
47. Reeve became an e__________ (精力充沛的，充满活力的) advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities.
48. His positive ________ (态度) inspired many people who were stuck in illness.
49. Van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night is now considered a great ________ (杰作).
50. From a wildly successful Hollywood c________ (事业), to the horror of life-threatening injury, Reeve experienced both.
四、短文语法填空
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer, 51 (regard) as one of the greatest composers in music history. In his twenties, he began to lose his hearing. Inspired by his 52 (struggle) with deafness, he produced some amazing pieces. At 54, he eventually completed No. 9 symphony and proudly signed his name at the bottom of the score, imagining 53 people would respond when they heard it 54 the first time.
Before the performance, the backstage atmosphere at one of the most famous theatres in Vienna 55 (be) tense. Beethoven was afraid the performance would be a disaster. After all, what use is a conductor 56 cannot hear his orchestra
When Beethoven walked onto the stage, the audience applauded loudly. The theatre’s musical director, Michael Umlauf, joined him, and together they took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Beethoven waved his arms 57 (wild) while Umlauf guided the orchestra through the music.
When the final note signaled the end, the audience jumped to their feet, 58 (clap) and cheering. However, Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until a singer took his arm and turned him to face the audience 59 he realized the symphony was 60 success. The man who composed the symphony was the only one in the room who didn’t hear it performed live.
五、书面表达（新闻报道）
61. 假定你是班级英文报记者李华，上周二学校开展阳光体育活动，高一年级举办了排球比赛。请你就此撰写一篇英文新闻报道，发布在班级英文报上。
写作要点：
1．交代比赛基本情况
2．描述比赛现场
3．说明比赛结果与活动意义
写作要求：
1．词数：120词左右
2．要求：内容完整，条理清晰，语言流畅，符合新闻报道的文体特点，可适当增加细节使行文连贯
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.A
4.C 5.B 6.D 7.B
8.B 9.A 10.D 11.B
12.C 13.A 14.B 15.C
16.G 17.E 18.B 19.D 20.C
二、完形填空
21.B 22.D 23.A 24.C 25.B
26.A 27.A 28.A 29.C 30.B
31.D 32.B 33.C 34.D 35.A
三、单词拼写
plex
37. honour/honor
38. failure
39. promising
40. advancement
41. uplifting
42. striking
43. opportunity
44. figure
45. depression
46. engaged
47. energetic
48. attitude
49. masterpiece
50. career
四、短文语法填空
51. regarded
52. struggles
53. how
54. for
55. was
56. who/that
57. wildly
58. clapping
59. that
60. a
五、书面表达参考范文
Volleyball Match Held for Grade One
To carry out the Sunshine Sports activity, a volleyball match for Grade One took place in our school playground last Tuesday.
All classes took part in the competition actively. Every match was exciting and heated. Players tried their best to pass and spike the ball, while classmates stood by the court cheering and shouting encouragement loudly.
After fierce competition, Class 8 won the first prize. This activity not only let students relax from heavy study tasks but also strengthened teamwork and friendship among classmates. It reminded us that regular sports are necessary for our health.

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