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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一英语
一、阅读理解
A
Kid Inventors — Attend Kids’ Day at the Invention Show
INPEX , the America’s largest invention trade show, is looking for kid inventors to bring their inventions to Kids’ Day at the Invention Show. Young inventors come for a chance to win cash prizes and great giveaways (赠品).
No invention No problem! Kids’ Day isn’t just for kid inventors. Enjoy music, games and many interesting activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of creativity and excitement.
Attention, young inventors!
There will be lots of exciting activities to take part in and inventions to check out from kid inventors. All inventions will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded. Every exhibitor will receive a certificate for taking part and a bag full of fun things just for bringing your invention to Kids’ Day.
Kids’ Day activity schedule
8:00 a.m. — 11: 00 a.m. Set-up time for inventions, exhibits and activities
11:00 a.m. Judging of inventions
12:00 p.m. Kids’ Day at the Invention Show opens to the public
12:00 p.m. — 4: 00 p.m. Activities in progress and inventions on display
3:30 p.m. Prizes are awarded for inventions
4:30 p.m. — 6: 00 p.m. Tear-down (拆除) of inventions, displays and activities
How to sign up for Kids’ Day at the Invention Show
Please print Kids’ Day Participation Form. Then fill it out and mail it or fax it to:
ATTN: Kids’ Day
217 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Fax:(412) 288-4546
If you have any questions, please e-mail info@.
1. People who go to the show can surely ______.
A．win cash prizes
B．receive a certificate
C．get a bag full of fun things
D．take part in interesting activities
2. When can people enjoy the invention show
A．At 10:30 a.m.
B．At 11:30 a.m.
C．At 3:30 p.m.
D．At 4:30 p.m.
3. How can one sign up for the invention show
A．By phone.
B．By email.
C．By fax.
D．By online ordering.
B
Lila Marquez gently places a tiny wild goose with an injured wing into a soft cotton box. “Take it easy, little Dewdrop,” she whispers, adjusting the warm lamp above the box. For the past eight years, the retired biology teacher’s balcony in Buenos Aires has been a safe haven for injured or abandoned wild geese. With her careful care, more than 200 geese have regained strength and returned to the nearby wetlands.
Lila’s journey with wild geese began in 2015, two years after her husband passed away. She felt lost and lonely until one rainy afternoon, when she found a weak gosling trembling under a tree — its wing broken by a stray cat. “I couldn’t leave it there,” Lila recalls. She named the gosling Dewdrop and spent weeks nursing it back to health: feeding it nutrient-rich goose feed, cleaning its wound daily, and teaching it to swim in a small basin. As Dewdrop grew stronger, Lila found joy she hadn’t felt in years. “That little goose gave me a reason to get up every morning,” she says.
Soon, neighbors and passersby started bringing her injured wild geese — some with broken legs, others weakened by pollution or hunger. Lila dug into her old biology textbooks and searched online for goose care tips. A local vet even offered free advice to help her improve her nursing skills. Last year, a student posted a video of Lila feeding the geese on Instagram, and it quickly went viral with over 800,000 views. People from nearby areas began donating goose feed and medical supplies.
Yet the wild geese still face great plight in the city. The wetlands they depend on are shrinking due to urban construction; stray animals and water pollution pose constant risks. But Lila never loses hope. She has started a small community group to plant native water plants and advocate for wetland protection. “Caring for these geese isn’t just about saving them,” she says. “It’s about reminding people that we share this city with all living things.”
Every time a healed goose flies off to the wetlands, Lila stands on her balcony, watching proudly. For her, these geese are more than just rescued creatures — they are symbols of comfort, hope, and the power of small acts of kindness.
4. What can we learn about Dewdrop from the text
A．It stayed with Lila for eight years.
B．It was the reason Lila retired from teaching.
C．It helped Lila get out of loneliness.
D．It became famous on social media for its story.
5. What does the underlined word “plight” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Difficulty.
B．Noise.
C．Competition.
D．Change.
6. Which words best describe Lila according to the text
A．Kind-hearted and determined.
B．Humorous and creative.
C．Brave and ambitious.
D．Honest and outgoing.
7. What is the best title for the text
A．Lila and Wild Geese: Protection and Research
B．Lila and Wild Geese: Rescue and Comfort
C．Lila and Wild Geese: Friendship and Adventure
D．Lila and Wild Geese: Survival and Success
C
Scientists from the University of Otago’s Christchurch Medical School have discovered a direct connection between people’s vitamin C intake and their skin’s ability to produce collagen (胶原蛋白)and renew itself. The study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, clearly shows that skin health is influenced by vitamin C from daily food, not just by topical (外用的)creams applied to the skin surface. It also found that vitamin C levels in the skin are closely related to those in the blood. Therefore, eating more foods rich in vitamin C can effectively increase vitamin C levels in both the blood and the skin.
The research included 24 healthy adults from New Zealand and Germany. Those eating two SunGold kiwifruits daily raised blood vitamin C levels and saw a clear increase in skin vitamin C. This made skin thicker — due to more collagen — and sped up outer skin renewal. Lead researcher Professor Margreet Vissers described the results as surprising and said the strong connection between skin thickness and vitamin C intake is fully believable.
She noted the connection between blood and skin vitamin C is clearer than in other organs. “We were surprised by how closely blood vitamin C levels are connected to those in the skin,” she said. The research team also discovered that vitamin C in the blood can reach all layers of the skin and help the skin work better. Though vitamin C is often added to skincare products, it is not well taken in through the outer skin. However, skin cells can take in vitamin C from the blood very well.
SunGold kiwifruits were chosen for the study because they always have a high vitamin C content. But the researchers believe other foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and berries, can bring similar benefits to the skin. It is important to keep steady vitamin C levels in the blood because the human body does not store vitamin C for a long time. Professor Vissers suggested that healthy people can reach the best blood vitamin C levels with about 250mg of vitamin C every day through their diet.
8. What affects skin health according to the study
A．Water taken in by the skin.
B．Vitamin C from food intake.
C．Collagen from skin products.
D．Topical skincare creams alone.
9. What is Professor Vissers’ attitude towards the study results
A．Doubtful.
B．Approving.
C．Unconcerned.
D．Objective.
10. Why are vitamin C-rich skincare products less effective
A．They lack enough collagen.
B．They are not used in a proper way.
C．They don’t suit all skin types.
D．They are poorly taken in through skin.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A．Vitamin C Intake and Skin Health
B．Blood Vitamin C and Skin Vitamin C
C．Skincare Products and Vitamin C Intake
D．Collagen Production and Skin Thickness
D
Since its expansion in the early 2000s, Special Olympics Unified Sports has grown into a powerful platform that bridges gaps between students with and without disabilities. Beyond middle and high schools, the programme now includes elementary schools and community clubs, welcoming over 2.3 million participants across 170 countries. Unified Sports allows young athletes with intellectual or physical challenges to train, compete, and grow alongside non-disabled peer partners, breaking down barriers through shared sports experiences.
Maplewood High School in Portland has offered Unified Sports for 12 years, with popular programmes in track and field and badminton. Coach Elena Mendez, who leads the track team, has witnessed remarkable changes in her athletes. “Unified Sports isn’t just about winning races,” she says. “It’s about teaching every athlete to believe in themselves. For many of our students with disabilities, this is the first time they’ve felt fully accepted as part of a team. They learn to set goals, support each other, and celebrate small victories — skills that stay with them long after graduation.”
Unlike traditional team sports, Unified teams have no strict tryouts, and the focus is on inclusion rather than competition. Coach Jake Torres, who oversees the badminton programme, adds, “My priority is to make sure every athlete feels valued, whether they’re serving an ace or just learning to hold the racket. We practice ‘team cheers’ after every drill, and peer partners often stay after practice to help their teammates master new skills. It’s beautiful to see how both groups grow — disabled athletes gain confidence, and peer partners learn empathy.”
Sophia Lin, a 10th-grader with visual impairment (视力受损), joined the Unified track team last year. “Before Unified Sports, I was scared to talk to classmates,” she shares. “Now, my teammates wait for me at the track every morning, and we practice running together. I won a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash last semester, but the best part is making friends who don’t see my disability — they see me.” Her peer partner, Liam Carter, agrees: “Working with Sophia taught me that strength comes in many forms. We’re not just teammates; we’re family.”
Today, Maplewood’s Unified teams regularly compete in regional tournaments, and their success has inspired three nearby schools to launch similar programmes. “Unified Sports isn’t just a sports programme,” says Principal Amanda Reed. “It’s a lesson in humanity — one that shows our students the power of kindness, respect, and inclusion.”
12. What do we know about Special Olympics Unified Sports from Paragraph 1
A．It started in elementary schools in the 2000s.
B．It has attracted over 2.3 million participants worldwide.
C．It only allows disabled athletes to join competition teams.
D．It separates disabled and non-disabled students during training.
13. What is Elena Mendez’s view on Unified Sports
A．It focuses more on winning than personal growth.
B．It mainly teaches athletes to set high goals.
C．It is less meaningful than traditional varsity sports.
D．It helps disabled athletes build life-long skills.
14. What does Jake Torres value most as a coach
A．Helping athletes win regional tournaments.
B．Training peer partners to be professional coaches.
C．Ensuring every athlete feels respected and valued.
D．Making tryouts accessible for all interested students.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A．Unified Sports promotes inclusion and growth for all students.
B．Maplewood High School’s Unified teams win regional fame.
C．Peer partners benefit more from Unified Sports than disabled athletes.
D．Special Olympics Unified Sports expands to community clubs.
七选五
Top Healthy Homework Habits
Your homework habits might be affecting your grades. Are you feeling tired, painful, or bored when it comes to homework time ____16____ You can change the way you feel by taking better care of your mind and your body.
◆ ____17____
Studies show that teens natural sleep patterns are different from those of adults. This often causes sleep loss among teens, since they tend to have trouble going to sleep at night, and have trouble waking in the mornings. You can avoid some of the problems that come with sleep deprivation by changing some of your nighttime habits.
◆Improve your eating habit
Do you feel tired or dizzy a lot of the time If you sometimes avoid working on a project because you just don’t have the energy, you can increase your energy level by changing your diet. ____18____
◆Improve your memory
A great way to improve your homework habits is to improve your memory with brain exercise. ____19____ But there is one mnemonic(记忆的) method that has been around since ancient times. Ancient accounts show that early Greek and Roman orators used the “loci”(轨迹) method of remembering long speeches and lists. You may be able to use this method to enhance your memory at test time.
◆ Fight the urge to procrastinate (拖延)
____20____ Don't fall for it! Procrastination is like a little white lie we tell ourselves. We often think we'll feel better about studying later if we do something fun now, like playing with a pet, watching a TV show, or even cleaning our room. It's not true.
A．Get the sleep you need.
B．Good sleep is necessary for teens.
C．Are you arguing with parents about your grades
D．One banana in the morning might increase your performance at school!
E．There are many theories and ideas about improving memory.
F．Do you get the sudden urge to feed the dog at homework time
G．Parents are concerned about your success.
二、完形填空
It was hard to say goodbye to the old oak tree in our backyard. She was already ___21___ when my grandparents settled here 60 years ago — gnarled (多节的) but strong, standing tall as a silent guardian over the garden. We have a faded ___22___ of my mother playing under her branches as a child, the tree’s leaves ___23___ as if saying hello to her.
That oak had a distinct ___24___. Her trunk bent slightly to the east, as if reaching for the morning sun, and her branches spread wide enough to cover the entire yard. Kids in the neighborhood loved climbing her thick limbs; birds built nests in her ___25___, and fireflies danced in her leaves at dusk. She was more than a tree — she was part of our family.
But time took its toll. We watched her ___26___ weaken over the years. The leaves turned yellow earlier each autumn, and some branches dried up and broke off in storms. Even the squirrels, who once stored acorns in her bark, started ___27___. My grandfather sighed, “She’s lived a good life, but it’s getting ___28___ to have her so close to the house.” When a heavy branch crashed onto the fence last winter, we knew we had to call in experts to ___29___ her.
I couldn’t bear the thought of her ___30___ completely. Friends ___31___ me to carve her wood into keepsakes — wooden flutes, photo frames, or even a small bench. At first, I hesitated, but then I ___32___ their suggestion.
Now, instead of looking up at her towering form, I can ___33___ pieces of her in my hands. The photo frame holding my mother’s childhood picture is ___34___ to the touch, carrying the warmth of the sun she once soaked up. The wooden flute, when played, hums a soft tune that feels like a ___35___ of her rustling leaves. The old oak is gone, but her memory lives on — in our hearts and in the things she’s become.
21. A．amazing B．old C．plain D．lonely
22. A．profile B．painting C．photo D．journal
23. A．shining B．trembling C．cracking D．waving
24. A．shape B．system C．variety D．personality
25. A．roots B．shadows C．trunk D．bark
26. A．strength B．beauty C．height D．fame
27. A．returning B．leaving C．sheltering D．struggling
28. A．convenient B．dangerous C．suitable D．responsible
29. A．sweep away B．watch over C．work out D．cut down
30. A．disappearing B．competing C．crashing D．exploring
31. A．begged B．urged C．requested D．forced
32. A．refused B．forgot C．took D．ignored
33. A．apply B．hold C．master D．admire
34. A．rough B．cold C．smooth D．powerful
35. A．memory B．warning C．promise D．challenge
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
People with colour blindness can’t see colours in a normal way. Colour blindness ___36___ (affect) approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the world.
There are various causes of colour blindness. For the majority of colour-blind people, the condition is something they have from ___37___ (bear), although some people get it later in life because of diseases.
Most colour-blind people can see things as clearly as other people, but ___38___ are unable to fully “see” red, green or blue light. There are different types of colour blindness and there are extremely rare cases ___39___ people are unable to see any colour at all. The ___40___ (common) form of colour blindness is red/green colour blindness. Although ___41___ (know) as red/green colour blindness, the form of colour blindness doesn't mean sufferers ___42___ (mere) mix up red and green. It means they mix up all ___43___ (colour) that have some red or green as part of the whole colour.
The effects ___44___ colour blindness can be mild, moderate (中等的) or severe. Approximately 40% of colour blind people are even unaware that they’re colour blind. Statistically ___45___ (speak), most people with a moderate form of red/green colour blindness can only identify 5 coloured pencils from a standard box of 24 pencil crayons.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你校与英国某中学合作开展的“青年文化交流”(Youth Cultural Exchange)交换项目正在招募成员。请你给项目负责人Mr Smith写一封邮件，申请加入该项目，内容包括：
(1)写邮件目的；(2)你的优势。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mr Smith,
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
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。
When I was very young, my mother thought it was necessary for me to learn to play a musical instrument, as most parents do nowadays. She asked me what kind of instrument I was interested in. I didn’t have any idea, but I thought playing the drums was cool and interesting. So she took me to enroll in a drum course in the Children’s Palace, where I spent nearly every Sunday morning for two years, practicing playing the drum.
As time went on, I went to middle school. I joined a band as a drummer in my middle school. I thought it would be fun playing the drum in a team and meeting new friends. At first it was easy because of my constant practice during the primary school, but a month later, it got more and more difficult. I was the only one who couldn’t keep pace with the other players. The band consists of students playing the violin, the piano, the guitar and so on. We were in a team; the music was beautiful, but it seemed rather challenging. So I was in low spirits when playing in the band, and the joy of playing music began to fade.
Our teacher, Ms Miller, noticed my struggle and singled me out to keep practicing while everyone else got to relax. With each missed beat, I felt ashamed as my teammates watched me fail so many times. Finally I got so tired of practicing that I no longer cared if it was done right.
“Are you giving up, Steve ” Ms Miller asked gently.
“Yes, I am,” I shouted. Ms Miller sent me inside the music room where I cried out. Then she came in and said, “Don’t be sad. I believe you can make it! ” She told me never to give up and left me alone to think about it. Alone in the music room, I recalled Ms Miller’s words and finally realized she was right. Quitting wasn’t just about giving up on myself; it was about abandoning my team. I couldn’t let my teammates down.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then I decided to go on practicing.
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Later, we performed in an important show.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1-3 DCC
4-7 CAAB
8-11 BBDA
12-15 BDCA
16-20 CADEF
二、完形填空
21-25 BCDAD
26-30 ABBD A
31-35 BCBCA
三、语法填空
36. affects
37. birth
38. they
39. where
40. most common
41. known
42. merely
43. colours
44. of
45. speaking
四、书信写作参考范文
Dear Mr Smith,
I’m writing to apply for the Youth Cultural Exchange programme with your school.
I have a good command of oral English and love Chinese traditional culture, such as paper-cutting and ancient poems. Besides, I’m outgoing and good at communicating with foreign peers. I’m eager to share our culture and learn about British life.
I would appreciate it if you could consider my application.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写参考范文
Then I decided to go on practicing. Every day after school, I stayed in the music room to practice drums alone. I recorded my playing to find out my mistakes and asked Ms Miller for useful advice. My teammates also volunteered to stay and practice with me, cheering me up whenever I fell behind. Gradually, I could keep up with the whole band and regained my love for drums.
Later, we performed in an important show. Standing on the stage, I played perfectly without missing any beat. Our performance won warm applause from the audience. After the show, Ms Miller and my teammates praised me warmly. I realized that perseverance and teamwork can help us overcome any difficulty.

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