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2025-2026学年高一下学期5月期中英语学科练习
二、阅读理解
A
Volunteer as a Musician
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and caregivers and bring the healing power of music to the bedsides of patients Join us as a Volunteer Musician for MOC Virtual and MOC Bedside.
Volunteer Roles
Perform in person for patients from room to room
Virtually deliver one-on-one performances and hospital-wide concerts
Deliver live music to children and adults facing any health challenge
Bring joy to family members supporting loved ones in need and healthcare workers caring for patients
Volunteer Requirements
Be 18 years or older, a resident of the United States, and have a passion for giving back to the community and belief in the healing power of music
Represent Musicians On Call and its core values
Be able to remember and perform 3-5 songs from our approved song list. The songs should be positive, gentle, and suitable for a hospital environment, avoiding bad language, drug-related content, or heavy topics.
Be able to do 90 minutes of volunteer work each month for at least a year
Preparing for your Application
You need to complete a quick account set-up so you can come back and revisit your saved progress at any time.
You’ll fill in your contact information, volunteer history, and interest in MOC.
All musicians are required to submit their audition videos through the link below.
For questions about becoming a volunteer, please contact volunteers@musiciansoncall.org.
21. What can volunteer musicians do
A．Provide medical help to patients in hospitals.
B．Only give concerts to large groups of people.
C．Perform music for patients both in person and online.
D．Teach patients and family members how to play musical instruments.
22. Which of the following is a requirement for volunteer musicians
A．Being able to write 3-5 original songs for patients.
B．Being willing to serve the community through music.
C．Being a professional musician with years of experience.
D．Being able to work 90 minutes each week for at least a year.
23. Where is the text most likely taken from
A．A magazine about daily life.
B．A guide to hospital services.
C．A report on music and health.
D．A website for volunteer programs.
B
I have always been indecisive and scared of wasting money. When it came to travel, this meant I was eager for someone to tell me where to go, what to see and what to eat. Before any holiday or day out, I’d already explored the area on Google Earth, watched videos on social media, and read online reviews. I knew exactly where I was going before I’d even left my house.
Then it struck me that, in trying to plan the perfect day, I had forgotten what makes these experiences joyful: spontaneity (随性). Even on holiday, every day was planned in great detail — and it was ruining the fun of travelling. Without realising, I’d turned travelling into work.
So, a year ago, I made a change. I banned myself from reading reviews and excessive planning for a trip to Barcelona. Instead, I chose an area I wanted to explore. Once I was there, that was it. I couldn’t rely on my phone, which meant no Google Maps, no Tripadvisor, and no TikTok.
It wasn’t easy at first. I felt a bit lost without my phone while wandering through unknown neighbourhoods. But that’s exactly why it’s so fun. Going in unprepared opens you up to surprises. Without being glued to directions, I noticed more of my surroundings. I wandered into museums I’d never heard of and explored interesting side streets.
Now, it’s the only way I’ll travel. Sometimes, I’ll find myself down a dead end, and sometimes the place I choose isn’t great. But for every miss, there are many more hits. The places I returned to were ones I’d found on my own.
Travelling without planning has made me more comfortable with making decisions. Trying to have the perfect holiday is no longer the point; it’s about living in the present and making good memories.
24. What did the author do before traveling
A．Make simple plans and enjoy surprises.
B．Rely on his phone during the whole trip.
C．Gather detailed information online in advance.
D．Ask friends where to go, what to see and what to eat.
25. What caused the author to make the change in his travel style
A．He found travelling physically tiring.
B．He could no longer depend on his phone.
C．He wanted to spend less money on travel.
D．He realized planning reduced the fun of travel.
26. What kind of person is the author now
A．Shy and dependent.
B．Strict and organized.
C．Adventurous and open-minded.
D．Careless and irresponsible.
27. What is the best title for the text
A．The Importance of Travel Planning
B．An Unforgettable Trip to Barcelona
C．How to Avoid Phone Use While Travelling
D．From Overplanning to Enjoying Travelling
C
Cities are often hotter than surrounding areas, a phenomenon known as the heat island effect. Recently, scientists have discovered a similar phenomenon related to rainfall which is called the “urban (城市) rainfall effect”. It means that cities tend to receive more rain than nearby rural (农村) areas. “This is everywhere,” said Dev Niyogi, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. This difference in rainfall has also grown over the last twenty years as the climate continues to warm.
This effect influences all cities, especially dense and rapidly growing ones, many of which already struggle with flooding. Cities can attract rain for several reasons. First, large buildings slow down incoming storms, allowing them to release rain. In addition, the heat from buildings and roads creates warm, moist air that rises, cools, and then falls as rain. “All these factors may contribute to the urban rainfall anomaly (异常现象),” said Xinxin Sui, a graduate student involved in the research. In the United States, cities such as Houston, Miami, and New Orleans are among the most affected and have experienced severe flooding in the past.
For their study, the scientists used satellite data to examine rainfall in over 1,000 cities from 2001 to 2020. They found that nearly two-thirds of these cities receive more rain than nearby rural areas. This effect has almost doubled in the past two decades, partly due to urban expansion and rising temperatures. Warmer air can hold more moisture, making rainfall heavier. The researchers also found that the bigger a city’s population is, the larger the gap in rainfall amounts between urban and rural areas.
Niyogi suggests that city planners should take these findings seriously and prepare for the increased rainfall to prevent flooding. At the same time, cities have an opportunity to better manage water resources by redirecting extra rainwater underground to refill groundwater supplies for future use. “We should think more about how we want to manage our water resources,” he said, as “there is an opportunity here.”
28. What do we know about the urban rainfall effect
A．It only happens in a few large cities.
B．It has remained unchanged in recent years.
C．It means cities receive more rain than nearby areas.
D．It causes cities to become cooler than nearby areas.
29. Why did the author mention Houston, Miami, and New Orleans in paragraph 2
A．To compare their rainfall with other cities.
B．To explain how these cities prevent flooding.
C．To show that these cities are the largest in the US.
D．To give examples of cities influenced by increased rainfall.
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A．The causes of temperature rise in cities.
B．The research findings on urban rainfall.
C．The differences between small and large cities.
D．The ways the scientists collected research data.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．City planners are ignoring the problem of flooding.
B．Increasing rainfall can be turned into something useful.
C．Groundwater supplies are already enough in most cities.
D．Cities will no longer face groundwater shortages in the future.
D
In 1964, the killing of Kitty Genovese in New York shocked the world — not only for its violence, but for the lack of action of those who saw or heard it. Reports said dozens of neighbours failed to intervene or even call the police. Though later investigations revealed the original story had been overstated (夸大), the image of the silent crowd remained.
Psychologists John Darley and Bibb Latané seized on the event and began a series of experiments. They discovered a troubling pattern: the more witnesses present, the less likely any individual was to help. Responsibility, it seemed, was a weak thing, quick to disappear in the crowd.
Their findings showed the steps between seeing and acting. First comes noticing. Then comes understanding — is this truly an emergency Then the question of responsibility — is it mine At each stage, hesitation grows when others are present.
In one study, participants sat in a room filling out a form as smoke began to spread in the building. When alone, they acted almost immediately. In groups, many ignored the smoke altogether, looking at one another’s calm faces and regarding others’ inaction as a sign of safety.
Later research complicated the picture. In real-world emergencies recorded in video, bystanders often did intervene, and larger crowds sometimes meant that someone stepped forward. Context matters: people are quicker to help in dangerous or clear situations, or when directly ordered, such as: “You, call the police.” And close groups prove more willing than strangers gathered by chance.
The lesson is uncomfortably simple: observation alone is not enough. To notice without acting can be fear disguised as politeness, or weakness hidden behind calm. Sometimes the most human act is to break the spell of the crowd, to turn seeing into clear responsibility — and to step forward when everyone else stands still.
32. What does the underlined word “intervene” mean in paragraph 1
A．offer help.
B．watch closely.
C．stay nearby.
D．keep calm.
33. According to paragraph 3, how does the presence of others affect people’s actions
A．It makes people act more quickly.
B．It increases hesitation and reduces action.
C．It encourages people to take responsibility.
D．It helps people better understand emergencies.
34. Which of the following people is most likely to step forward to help
A．A person in a large crowd of strangers.
B．A person who is directly told to call the police.
C．A person in a group where everyone looks calm.
D．A person who is unsure whether it is an emergency.
35. What message does the author want to convey
A．Staying calm in all situations.
B．Waiting for others to offer help.
C．Taking responsibility and acting when necessary.
D．Avoiding dangerous situations whenever possible.
七选五
“Lobster” craze shows new AI revolution
Recently, the open-source AI agent OpenClaw — nicknamed “lobster (龙虾) ” — went viral online. The Internet users have joked about “raising lobster” as the latest tech hobby. ____36____ This change is appearing in the form of “digital employees” entering different industries, changing the way we work.
The year 2026 marks a turning point where AI moves from hype (炒作) to real practical use. ____37____ These AI agents can understand, plan, decide, and work together across systems. They can finish tasks by themselves, from understanding what needs to be done to getting results across different systems.
These digital employees are already making a real difference in many areas. In finance, they finish risk checks in hours instead of days. In factories, they watch production lines and predict when machines might break. In hospitals, they help doctors by looking at patient records and scans. ____38____
This work revolution comes from a big change in how AI is developed — from working alone to building shared systems. The open-source nature of projects like OpenClaw shows that when core technology is easy to get, more people can take part in innovation (创新). ____39____ China’s Government Work Report supports open-source AI communities, showing a global move toward working together on new ideas.
____40____ Finding the right balance between new ideas and safety becomes very important. Testing areas with rules and strong laws are needed to make sure development is responsible while encouraging new ideas.
The wide use of digital employees means deep changes in how we work and how things are managed. With good support systems and clear rules, these AI agents can really help drive high-quality economic and social development.
A．This creates new kinds of jobs that need better technical skills.
B．The AI industry has grown a lot, creating need for skilled workers.
C．Unlike the earlier chat-only models, today’s AI agents are truly independent.
D．This is not a future dream but today’s reality of AI making work better and easier.
E．Behind the humour of “raising lobster” signals a big change in artificial intelligence.
F．Now individuals and organizations can help build AI networks across different fields.
G．However, the independence of these agents also brings new problems about data safety.
三、完形填空
Once upon a time in a land far far away, there was a wonderful old man who loved everything. Animals, spiders, insects…
One day while walking through the woods the nice old man found a cocoon (茧子) of a butterfly. He took it home. A few days later, a small ____41____ appeared; he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to ____42____ its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no ____43____. Then the man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and cut off the ____44____ bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then ____45____ out easily.
____46____, it had a large body and small wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the ____47____ would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would become smaller ____48____. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a large body and small wings. It never was able to fly.
What the man in his ____49____ and hurry did not understand was that the restricting (束缚的) cocoon and the ____50____ required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were Nature’s way of forcing its fluid (体液) from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for ____51____ once it achieved its freedom ____52____ the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are not barriers (障碍), but necessary parts of the journey, ____53____ us for the flight ahead. True strength is built not in the ____54____ of struggle, but right in the middle of it. If we were allowed to go through our life without any challenges, it would ____55____ us from becoming mature (成熟的). We would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly.
41. A．opening B．shape C．head D．shadow
42. A．push B．force C．pull D．bring
43. A．longer B．farther C．further D．more
44. A．little B．extra C．following D．remaining
45. A．jumped B．got C．flew D．escaped
46. A．Besides B．Therefore C．However D．moreover
47. A．legs B．strength C．ability D．wings
48. A．in time B．on time C．at a time D．by the time
49. A．patience B．rudeness C．kindness D．evil
50. A．effect B．struggle C．fight D．suffer
51. A．flight B．survival C．power D．balance
52. A．out B．off C．away D．from
53. A．preparing B．encouraging C．promoting D．inspiring
54. A．presence B．lack C．absence D．feature
55. A．benefit B．disable C．protect D．save
四、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。
Chinese Classical Music
Chinese classical music has a long history, dating back to thousands of years ago. During the Warring States Period, musical activities were ____56____ (regular) held against a cultural background of different schools of thoughts. After the Han Dynasty was founded, the Music Bureau (乐府), ____57____ (establish) under Emperor Wudi, made full use of folk music and contributed to the development of the artistic Xiang He Cantus (相和大曲).
In the Tang Dynasty, a new music style called melody appeared, ____58____ came from different tunes and was sung by means of poetic works. The famous Yang Guan San Die, for example, was sung with reiterative sentences (叠句) from Wang Wei’s poem. In the Song Dynasty, music focused on town life, and the melody from the Sui Dynasty was called “Ci” melody. The only “Ci” melodies ____59____ existence are seventeen tunes composed by the musician Jiang Kui in the Southern Song Dynasty. Poetic Play developed quickly in the Yuan Dynasty, joining different kinds of qu with four acts in one play, and each act ____60____ (limit) to one style of ancient music. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the growing city economy promoted city music, ____61____ folk songs about real life became popular for being simple and lively.
Chinese classical music is a great treasure, yet much of it ____62____ (remain) hidden under the surface, like ____63____ iceberg with only the top seen. The ____64____ (lose) of ancient music due to historical limitations is the greatest pity for classical culture and music lovers, ____65____ (call) for the preservation of this valuable heritage.
五、翻译
66. 首都伦敦是一座古老的港口城市，它有着追溯到罗马时代的历史。（定语从句，Roman times）（汉译英）
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67. 这平和的景色是一场视觉盛宴，连绵起伏的山丘上点缀着牛羊。（with的复合结构，dot with）（汉译英）
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68. 他的原创作品开始在歌手之间流行，这促使了虚拟合唱团的成立。（非限制性定语从句）（汉译英）
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69. 购物网站和社交媒体使得公众更易于花更多钱购买非必需品。（it作形式宾语）（汉译英）
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70. 关于节日的起源已有广泛报道，涵盖了从一年中的各个季节到宗教信仰或著名人物。 (现在完成时的被动语态，V-ing作状语，range from…to…) (汉译英)
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六、书信写作
71. 假定你是李华，你校将举办以“How the Internet Has Changed Our Lives”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1．互联网对生活的影响；2．你的看法。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使内容连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
It’s my great honor to stand here and give a speech about how the Internet has changed our lives.
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Thank you for your attention!
参考答案
二、阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.D
24.C 25.D 26.C 27.D
28.C 29.D 30.B 31.B
32.A 33.B 34.B 35.C
七选五：36.E 37.C 38.D 39.F 40.G
三、完形填空
41.A 42.C 43.C 44.D 45.B
46.C 47.D 48.A 49.C 50.B
51.A 52.D 53.A 54.C 55.B
四、语法填空
56.regularly
57.established
58.which
59.in
60.was limited
61.so
62.remains
63.an
64.loss
65.calling
五、翻译参考译文
66. London, the capital, is an ancient port city which has a history dating back to Roman times.
67. The tranquil landscape is a visual feast, with rolling hills dotted with cattle and sheep.
68. His original works became popular among singers, which led to the foundation of the virtual choir.
69. Shopping websites and social media make it easier for the public to spend more money on unnecessary goods.
70. The origins of festivals have been widely reported, ranging from all seasons of the year to religious beliefs or famous figures.
六、演讲稿范文
Good morning, everyone!
It’s my great honor to stand here and give a speech about how the Internet has changed our lives.
The Internet brings great convenience to us. We can chat with friends far away, take online courses and buy all kinds of goods at home. Besides, we can quickly get information we need.
However, spending too much time online wastes our study time and harms our eyes. In my opinion, we should make good use of the Internet wisely and stay away from bad online content.
Thank you for your attention!

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