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2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中测试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Definition and Characteristics
Classical music refers to a long-standing tradition of music rooted in the traditions of Europe. It is characterized by its complexity, formal structure, and the use of notation to guide performance. Unlike popular or folk music, classical music often involves compositions that require a high level of technical skill from performers.
Historical Context
Classical music has its roots in the Middle Ages (approximately 450-1450 AD) and has evolved through several distinct periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras.
Key Periods
● Renaissance Period (1450-1600) is distinguished by polyphonic (复调的) textures and humanistic musical expressions, with representative composers including Thomas Tallis, Josquin des Prez and Claudio Monteverdi.
● Baroque Era (1600-1750) is marked by splendid musical forms, with composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.
● Classical Period (1750-1820) is defined by clarity and balance, with famous figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven, often referred to as the “Viennese Classical School”.
● Romantic Period (1820-1900) focuses on emotional expression and individualism, featuring composers like Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms.
● 20th Century and Beyond saw the emergence of various styles, including Modernism and Impressionism, with influential composers like Igor Stravinsky and Claude Debussy.
Influence and Legacy
Classical music has significantly influenced many modern music genres and continues to be a vital part of cultural and intellectual life. Its emphasis on formal composition and expressive depth has shaped not only the development of music but also broader artistic and cultural movements throughout history.
In summary, classical music is a rich and diverse tradition that has evolved over centuries, characterized by its formal structure and expressive depth, making it a cornerstone of Western musical heritage.
1. What are the characteristics of the Renaissance Period
A．Splendid musical forms.
B．Modernism and Impressionism.
C．Polyphony and humanism.
D．Emotion and individualism.
2. Whose music most probably displays clear and balanced structures
A．Bach and Handel.
B．Haydn and Mozart.
C．Beethoven and Debussy.
D．Schubert and Brahms.
3. Which section in a music magazine can you find this passage
A．Album Review
B．Artist Interview
C．Readers’ Choice
D．Genre Focus
B
As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children.
Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.
Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable (可持续的) crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilizers (肥料) rather than chemicals.
In 2012, Toumi continued her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.”
By September 2016, more than 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2028. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her
A．They fired her enthusiasm for helping others.
B．They helped her better understand her father.
C．They made her decide to leave the country.
D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland
A．Cold weather.
B．Soil pollution.
C．Low rainfall.
D．Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia
A．To create job opportunities for young people.
B．To promote the protection of their farmland.
C．To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
D．To help the children obtain a basic education.
7. Which of the following can best describe Sarah
A．Strict and intelligent.
B．Responsible and determined.
C．Ambitious but self-doubting.
D．Humble but inexperienced.
C
That dinosaurs ate the mammals (哺乳动物) that ran beneath their feet is not in doubt. Now an extraordinary fossil newly described in Scientific Reports, unearthed by a team led by Gang Han at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology in China, shows that sometimes the tables were turned.
The fossil -dated to about 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period-was formed when a flow of boiling volcanic mud swallowed two animals seemingly locked in a life-and-death fight. The one on top is a mammal. This animal is a herbivorous species closely related to the Triceratops (三角恐龙). Animal interactions such as this are exceptionally rare in the fossil record.
One possibility is that the mammal was eating something already dead, other than hunting live prey. These days it is uncommon for small mammals to attack much larger animals. But it is not unheard of. And Dr. Han and his colleagues point out that those mammals which eat dead bodies typically leave tooth marks all over the bones of the animals. The dinosaur’s remains show no such marks. There is also a chance the fossil could be a fake. More and more convincing fakes have emerged, as this one did -though Dr. Han and his colleagues argue that the complexly connected nature of the skeletons (骨骼) makes that unlikely, too.
Assuming it is genuine, the discovery serves as a reminder that not all dinosaurs were enormous during the Cretaceous and not all mammals were tiny. From nose to tail, the dinosaur is just 1.2 meters long. The mammal is a bit under half a meter in length. Despite being half the size, the mammal has one paw firmly wrapped around one of its prey’s limbs, and another pulling on its jaw. It is biting down on the dinosaur’s chest, and has ripped off two of its ribs. Before they were interrupted, it seems that the mammal was winning.
8. Which idiom is closest in meaning to underlined part “the tables were turned” in paragraph 1
A．The fittest survives.
B．The hunters become hunted.
C．Fortune always favors the brave.
D．The truth will always come to light.
9. Why does the author mention the “tooth mark” in paragraph 3
A．To prove the fossil was fake.
B．To show the forming of the fossil.
C．To illustrate the process of hunting.
D．To suggest the dinosaur was hunted alive.
10. What makes Dr. Han think the fossil is genuine
A．The size of the fossil.
B．The absence of fake fossils.
C．The complexity of the skeletons.
D．The consistency of the opinions.
11. What is the function of the last paragraph
A．It offers a cause.
B．It highlights a solution.
C．It justifies the conclusion.
D．It provides a new discovery.
D
The effects of high altitude (海拔) on the human body could protect against obesity (肥胖), according to a study of more than 4 million children across Colombia. The findings support the theory that low oxygen levels drive increased energy consumption, though prior evidence comes mainly from adults.
To understand the potential impact on children, Lizcano Losada at the University of La Sabana analysed data on 4.16 million children aged up to 5 years old from 1123 cities. The children were separated into four groups relating to the height above sea level at which they lived: up to 1000 metres, 1001 to 2000 metres, 2001 to 3000 metres or above 3000 metres.
In the two lower-altitude regions, around 80 out of every 10,000 children had obesity. However, at altitudes of 2001 to 3000 metres, the prevalence (发生率) of obesity fell to 40 in 10,000. At altitudes above 3000 metres, the prevalence was higher again: 86 out of 10,000. However, the team says this may be a statistical accident, as this data set included fewer cities and children than the other three altitude ranges.
“That’s a fair comment,” says David Stensel at Loughborough University. But he also emphasises the study is observational, so it doesn’t prove high altitude prevents obesity. “They’ve tried to make sure they’ve adjusted for the other potential influencing factors,” he says. These include measures of poverty and low income. But “you can’t account for everything”, says Stensel. Assuming high altitude really does make obesity less likely, Stensel says it isn’t clear how this knowledge could be of practical use in reducing the condition.
However, Losada argues the findings support the creation of geographically tailored public health strategies. He suggests further studies are needed to better understand the biological pathways linking altitude to childhood obesity, which could lead to more precise health advice for different regions.
12. What was the analysis in Losada’s study mainly based on
A．Grouped data.
B．Sample size.
C．Children’s age.
D．City type.
13. What is the team’s view on the unexpected result of the study
A．It’s a definite trend.
B．It’s a chance occurrence.
C．It’s a misleading signal.
D．It’s a measurement error.
14. What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning Stensel in paragraph 4
A．The importance of health knowledge.
B．The necessity of actionable strategies.
C．The limitation of the research method.
D．The complexity of the influencing factors.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Altitude’s Role in Childhood Weight
B．Less Oxygen, Healthier Children
C．A New Approach to Fighting Obesity
D．Why the Weight Gap in Colombia
七选五
I grew up in Sichuan, but I only learned to cook surprisingly late in life, after moving to Germany when I began missing the taste of home. My first adult kitchen was in a small shared flat in Berlin — Mitte. Out of necessity, I turned to Xiachufang, a Chinese user-generated recipe (菜谱) app, and taught myself a handful of dishes. 16_______ And over the next decade, I must have made it at least fifty, if not a hundred times.
I know I’m not alone. For many Chinese immigrants, tomato and egg is the first dish we master once we leave home. 17_______ It only began appearing in Chinese kitchens in the 1940s, yet it somehow became the most “default (默认的)” of home-cooked meals.
18_______ Some will claim no version (版本) tops their mother’s. Others chase down hidden menu at high-end restaurants or drive across Chengdu just for the plate everyone says is “the best”.
For all its simplicity, with just tomatoes, eggs, oil, and salt, some versions do taste better than others. 19_______ This summer, though, with late-season tomatoes at their peak, I decided to test what actually makes a difference. I cooked plate after plate, sometimes five or six times within two weeks. At one point, I threw a batch (一批) into the fridge, determined never to see tomato and egg again. 20_______
A．They were an absolute treat.
B．Tomato and egg stir-fry was one of them.
C．The dish often pulled me back to my childhood.
D．The surprising fact is that the dish itself is relatively young.
E．Today, tomato and egg are both universal and deeply personal.
F．Yet the next day, I reheated it, paired it with steamed rice, and ate up the whole thing.
G．For years, I made mine with the cheapest supermarket tomatoes I could find in Germany.
二、完形填空
In early 2026, a heartwarming story from Hechuan, Chongqing, captured national attention and awakened people’s longing for an authentic Lunar New Year atmosphere. It all 21_______ with a young woman named Daidai, who posted an online video asking for help to butcher her family’s year-end pig. She 22_______ that her elderly father couldn’t manage the tough task alone and promised a hearty Pao Zhu Tang feast as a 23_______.
The sincere, unscripted video quickly 24_______ on social media, racking up 180,000 likes and 140,000 shares in 48 hours. Thousands of netizens, 25_______ by Daidai’s wish, flooded to her village, some even traveling long distances by high-speed train. Many people brought along 26_______ specialties and cooking ingredients to share.
What followed was a perfect 27_______ of mutual aid and festive joy. Strangers helped hold the pig, chop wood and cook, 28_______ the quiet village into a lively carnival of laughter and delicious flavour. Local authorities 29_______ instantly with traffic, power and public service support, ensuring the event went 30_______.
To turn the temporary 31_______ into long-term cultural value, Hechuan’s culture and tourism department launched a Pao Zhu Tang Festival plan, 32_______ netizens to co-create its IP like slogans and logos. This initiative 33_______ not only a cultural celebration but also a new path for rural development.
More than just a meal, the traditional Pao Zhu Tang custom 34_______ deep affection for hometown life and the simple joy of sharing. In a digital-dominated era, the event reminded us that the true 35_______ of the Lunar New Year lies in sincere connections and shared traditions.
21. A．ended B．began C．agreed D．competed
22. A．explained B．pretended C．denied D．dreamed
23. A．warning B．trick C．reward D．excuse
24. A．faded B．froze C．crashed D．spread
25. A．moved B．confused C．amused D．shocked
26. A．strange B．cheap C．local D．foreign
27. A．choice B．balance C．combination D．challenge
28. A．dividing B．transforming C．admitting D．breaking
29. A．replied B．hesitated C．responded D．declined
30. A．smoothly B．roughly C．quietly D．fiercely
31. A．crisis B．popularity C．silence D．pressure
32. A．allowing B．inviting C．persuading D．urging
33. A．stood for B．called for C．originated from D．arose from
34. A．hides B．reflects C．ignores D．loses
35. A．symbol B．duty C．honor D．essence
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。
We set off from Pai Village to Motuo, arguably the remotest county in China.
The mountain path was stony and uneven with lots of sudden turns, testing our 36_______ (strong) and willpower at every step. Before dusk, we arrived at Lage, a reception station 37_______ (consist) of a few wooden houses. I could see the thick forest just steps away from our house, 38_______ a white waterfall hung in the middle of the forest. At midnight, it was so freezing cold 39_______ I was awakened several times. Over the next few days, we travelled through the jungle, 40_______ (follow) a cliff-cut path and climbed endless hillsides. Though 41_______ (push) to our physical and mental limits, we finally reached our destination.
Motuo, located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, is positioned deep within the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, the world’s 42_______ (deep) canyon. Water vapor (水蒸气), formed from the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, floated around the high peaks. Surrounded by clouds and mist (薄雾), we found 43_______ (we) in a dreamlike fairyland of towering mountains and deep valleys. Numerous birds sang in the forest while sunshine poured through the mist and woods. Large white lilies were in vast fields.
I used to wonder why Motuo keeps drawing groups of returning tourists. When we gazed (盯着) 44_______ silence at the landscape, I 45_______ (gradual) got the answer.
四、完成句子
46. 护士们悉心照料病人，助力他们康复。
The nurses carefully ________ patients and helped them recover.
47. 随着科技发展，虚拟课堂越来越受欢迎。
With the development of technology, ________ classrooms are becoming more and more popular.
48. 这家咖啡馆的氛围很舒适，非常适合放松。
The ________ of this café is comfortable and very suitable for relaxation.
49. 许多小公司在金融危机期间破产了。
Many small companies went bankrupt during the ________ crisis.
50. 科学家们正在研究这些自然现象背后的原因。
Scientists are studying the causes behind these natural ________.
51. 有些不法分子利用他人的善良，骗取钱财后便消失。
Some lawbreakers ________ others’ kindness to cheat money and then disappeared.
52. 在这个场合，你应该注意你的言行举止。
You should mind your behavior ________.
53. 得知他成功的消息后，我们纷纷向他表示祝贺。
Hearing the news of his success, we all offered our ________.
54. 她写了一篇关于多元文化的作文，获得了老师的高度评价。
She wrote a ________ about multiculturalism and got high praise from her teacher.
55. 医生面临着一个道德困境：救母亲还是救孩子。
The doctor faced ________: save the mother or the child.
56. 公众对这个事件的反应非常强烈。
The public’s ________ to this incident was very strong.
57. 是她的勇气帮助她度过了那段艰难时期
It was her courage that ________ the difficult period.
58. 我偶然地在旧书堆里发现了爷爷的照片。
I ________ found my grandpa’s photos in the pile of old books.
59. 我们应该坚持诚实守信的基本原则。
We should stick to the basic ________ of honesty and trustworthiness.
60. 这首新歌以优美的旋律为特色，深受年轻人喜爱。
This new song ________ beautiful melodies is popular among young people.
五、短文选词填空
请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。注意：每个选项只能使用一次；方框中有一个多余选项。
A. decorated B. collection C. occurred D. In addition to E. diverse F. absolutely G. typical H. respect I. construction J. previously K. In spite of
During my summer trip across several countries, I began a wonderful adventure to explore the world’s 61_______ cultures, each with its own unique charm. 62_______ the language barriers and cultural differences, the journey was 63_______ fruitful, as it allowed me to see the world from a brand-new perspective — one that I had 64_______ only read about in books or seen in pictures.
In a small town in Southeast Asia, I witnessed how local people 65_______ their houses with colorful materials and hand-carved wooden decorations, a 66_______ tradition that has been passed down for centuries. These not only add beauty to their homes but also show their 67_______ for nature and their ancestors. As I wandered through the town’s narrow streets, it 68_______ to me that unexpected surprises were everywhere: a group of elders singing traditional songs, children dancing to folk music, or artisans showing off their unique crafts.
Further west, in a European city, I visited a museum with a wonderful 69_______ of artworks from different eras and regions. Near the museum, the 70_______ of a new cultural center was in progress, which aimed to celebrate cultural diversity, enriching our lives and making the world more vibrant.
六、书面表达
71. 假设你是李华，你校正在组织一场主题为“身边值得钦佩的人”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 人物简介；
2. 钦佩的原因。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 标题、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 请勿出现真实人名或地点。
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.D
4.A 5.C 6.B 7.B
8.B 9.D 10.C 11.C
12.A 13.B 14.C 15.A
16.B 17.D 18.E 19.G 20.F
二、完形填空
21.B 22.A 23.C 24.D 25.A
26.C 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.B 32.B 33.A 34.B 35.D
三、语法填空
36.strength
37.consisting
38.where
39.that
40.following
41.pushed
42.deepest
43.ourselves
44.in
45.gradually
四、完成句子
46.tended
47.virtual
48.atmosphere
49.financial
50.phenomena
51.took advantage of
52.on this occasion
53.congratulations
position
55.a moral dilemma
56.reaction
57.got her through
58.by accident/accidentally
59.principle
60.featuring
五、短文选词填空
61.E 62.K 63.F 64.J 65.A
66.G 67.H 68.C 69.B 70.I
多余选项：D
六、书面表达（参考范文）
A Person I Admire Around Me
Dear judges,
The person I admire most is my volunteer teacher. She devotes her spare time to helping students with weak English after school every day.
She is patient and always explains difficult points clearly. Besides, she encourages us to be confident and never gives up on any student. Her selfless spirit moves me deeply. I hope I can become a warm person like her in the future.
Thank you!

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