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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
A festival is like a big party for lots of people. Here are some of them.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Do you like hot-air balloons Then you should go to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico. Fiesta is a Spanish word for festival. The balloon festival lasts for nine days and has around 750 hot-air balloons. They are beautiful to see flying in the sky! It is expected to attract close to a million visitors.
White Nights Festival
In St. Petersburg, Russia, people celebrate the White Nights Festival. This arts festival is in the summer when there is still light at night! This festival is an event of the arts, music, opera, ballet, film and outdoor celebrations.
La Tomatina
In Spain, La Tomatina is a lot of fun. The week-long festival has music, parades, dancing, fireworks and lots of tomatoes! Every August thousands of Spaniards take part in the La Tomatina festival. The people throw tomatoes at each other for the whole day and they don’t get angry, but the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown.
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
In Pingxi, people gather at the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival. People buy paper lanterns, light them and let them fly into the sky. Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is an annual event which is highly recommended by famous media such as Discovery Channel, CNN Travel, and National Geographic Travel. Every year it attracts tens of thousands of visitors from overseas.
1. What can we learn about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
A．It is held in Russia every year.
B．It is held every August.
C．It is highly recommended by the media.
D．It lasts more than one week.
2. What is the only rule of La Tomatina in Spain
A．Throw the tomatoes that are flattened.
B．Take part in the festival for the whole day.
C．Visitors must bring their own tomatoes.
D．Visitors must control their emotions.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A．To encourage us to travel the world.
B．To advertise several strange festivals.
C．To introduce fun festivals from around the world.
D．To make comparisons between some festivals.
B
It was a dream come true to study at one of the oldest and best universities in the world. I enjoyed living and studying in Oxford which is a little old town with rich history and beautiful buildings. The studying pace was very fast and demanding. However, there was still enough room to have fun with friends from my cohort. I really enjoyed the social life and being surrounded by like-minded people from all around the world.
I was surprised by how diverse the student body was when I arrived in Oxford. It is a melting pot of extremely smart and talented people from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Another shock I experienced was the obvious divide between students and locals. Oxford is after all not just a university but also a town inhabited by locals. Although we all share the same space, there is almost no interaction between the students and the locals.
During my studies, I could not work because there simply wasn’t enough time to balance a demanding academic program and a job. Luckily I was on a scholarship that covered all of my costs so I didn’t have to worry about it. At the end of my master’s program, I interned at the Open Society Foundations.
I come from a low-income family in Croatia, and as a young person, I never thought I would be able to visit places like the UK, let alone study at a world-famous and expensive university like Oxford. Later I realized that there are actually many scholarships and programs that help students like me gain access to higher education. I would recommend young students from disadvantaged backgrounds to think big and not give up on their dreams. The doors will open for those who are determined and positive.
4. What did the author like in Oxford
A．The social life and his cohort’s company.
B．The fast and demanding studying pace.
C．The old and beautiful buildings.
D．The local cultural history.
5. Why was the author surprised on arrival in Oxford
A．The beautiful town.
B．Friendly local people.
C．Smart and talented people.
D．Students from different backgrounds.
6. How did the author pay the costs in Oxford
A．With the help of the Open Society Foundations.
B．With the support of a scholarship.
C．By attending some programs.
D．By doing part-time jobs.
7. What does the author tell the young students
A．They should study in famous universities.
B．Scholarships will make them excellent.
C．They should try hard to realize their dreams.
D．Students from low-income families are not bad.
C
Many educators have been teaching themselves how to use AI. For Jerome Ong, a 5th grade teacher in Ridgewood, New Jersey, AI has changed the way he approaches teaching. He now uses AI tools every week in his classroom. “You have to find what works for your students,” he said. Ong not only teaches his students what AI is, but also where it falls short. “If you keep at it and say, ‘No, you’re wrong, you’re wrong,’ eventually AI will say, ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong.’ Doing that with your class can show you that AI isn’t really as smart as you think it is,” Ong said.
This summer, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announced a first-of-its-kind plan to train hundreds of thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers. “I think if we’re going to make AI work for students and kids, we need to listen to teachers,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith. The $23 million investment will go toward virtual and in-person training in New York City.
“The direct connection between a teacher and their kids can never be replaced by new technologies, but if we learn how to use them, set practical guidelines and put teachers in the driver’s seat, teaching and learning can be better,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten.
However, critics cite cheating concerns and Microsoft’s own research, which showed a self-reported reduction in critical thinking skills when AI was not used responsibly. AFT member Lois Weiner thinks teachers would be better served by more support within schools than by a partnership with Silicon Valley. “There is so much boredom in the job, but the answer to that is to improve teachers’ working conditions,” said Weiner, adding that AI does not achieve better work conditions for teachers.
Smith argued education should be left to teachers: “Those of us in the tech field need to provide the tools and help school boards, districts, and teachers so they decide how to put those tools into practice.”
8. What do the underlined words “falls short” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Is wrong.
B．Has limitations.
C．Is not enough.
D．Fails to work.
9. What is the main idea of paragraph 2
A．Teachers are urged to listen to students.
B．Microsoft will invest $23 million in NYC.
C．Tech companies plan to train teachers.
D．Three firms aim to promote AI in schools.
10. What can be inferred from Lois Weiner’s comments
A．AI can help reduce teachers’ boredom.
B．Partnership with tech firms benefits teachers.
C．Teachers are smarter than AI.
D．Teachers need more support within schools.
11. What is Brad Smith’s attitude towards AI in education
A．Supportive.
B．Critical.
C．Doubtful.
D．Neutral.
D
As a writing teacher, I am used to reading and responding to difficult texts. In fact, I like dealing with texts that have interesting ideas, because I understand their value. I have learned through my years of education that what eventually appeals to me is not just grammatically-perfect, smooth writing, but writing that forces me to think beyond the page. It is writing where the writer has challenged himself or herself and then offered that challenge to the reader.
You will often come across critical thinking and analysis as requirements for tasks in writing and upper-level courses across different subjects. Instructors have different explanations of what they actually require from you, but, in general, they expect you to respond thoughtfully to the texts you read. The first thing you should remember is not to be afraid of critical thinking. It does not mean that you have to criticize the text, oppose its basic idea, or attack the writer simply because you feel you have to. Criticism is the process of responding to and judging ideas, arguments, and style so that readers understand how and why you value them.
Critical thinking is also a process that is key to all subjects. While in this passage I refer mainly to critical thinking in writing, the general principles behind critical thinking are very similar in other fields. In history, for instance, it could mean examining and analyzing primary sources to understand the background in which they were written. In the hard sciences, it usually involves making judgments and decisions rationally, and solving problems.
While critical thinking may be subject-specific, most of its general principles such as thinking rationally, making independent judgments, and having a healthy doubt about what is being read, are common to all subjects. No matter the area of study, using critical thinking skills leads to clear, flexible thinking and a better understanding of the subject at hand.
12. Why does the author prefer certain texts
A．They are error-free in grammar.
B．They present exciting viewpoints.
C．They make readers reflective.
D．They read smoothly and easily.
13. What is critical thinking according to the author
A．Challenging the author’s viewpoint.
B．Considering and assessing thoughts.
C．Rejecting the text’s main argument.
D．Finding fault with the writing.
14. How does the author explain that critical thinking matters across all subjects
A．By referring to different areas of study.
B．By describing what it means in history.
C．By explaining its role in science.
D．By drawing comparisons between fields.
15. What might be discussed in the follow-up text
A．Types of critical thinking.
B．Uses of deep thinking.
C．Benefits of critical thinking.
D．Methods of thinking critically.
七选五
Ways to Put Down Your Smartphone
For most people, when they wake up in the morning, the first thing to come to their mind is to find their smartphone. ____16____. Here are some quick and easy ways to handle the problem.
Pick up a newspaper
Read a newspaper and you will be surprised at how relaxing it is to read through the day’s news. We will find our attention has increased. And we might be attracted by it. ____17____. Even the New York Times costs only $9 a week. It offers both home delivery and digital access.
Listen to the radio
____18____. You will be amazed at how entertaining and helpful some radio programs still can be. More importantly, you won’t be attracted to those apps and websites.
Cut off social media ties
We love using Facebook or X to communicate with friends and relations. Just check in at your lunch break or at the gym. And turn off app and email notifications at some other times in any other places, so you aren’t attracted by them.
____19____
Today, it seems nearly impossible to stay away from your phone for 60 minutes. However, whether dining at home or out, stick to the no-device rule. When having dinner in a restaurant with others, to make you stick to it, you can place phones in the center of the table. ____20____. Thus no one can break the rule.
A．Set aside your phones.
B．Don’t be worried about the cost.
C．Stop seeking unimportant information.
D．Take your old radio out again and turn it on.
E．Social media addiction can be completely avoided.
F．You can also have a waiter put them in somewhere else.
G．If it is the same to you, it is time for you to put your smartphone down.
二、完形填空
I grew up in a family where academic success was everything. My parents, both university professors, had my future ____21____ planned: top high school to Ivy League to lawyer. I followed their plan perfectly until sophomore year, when a community theater poster ____22____ my path.
During rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, I discovered an unexpected passion. Memorizing lines felt ____23____ than solving math problems. The stage became my escape from ____24____. But when my parents found out, their ____25____ was sharp: “This is a distraction.”
Despite their disagreement, I still kept going to practice. However, I was not as confident as I used to be. One night, my drama teacher ____26____ that my hands were shaking. “You have real talent,” she said, handing me an audition flyer. I hesitated — the audition ____27____ with an important exam. Ultimately, I ____28____ to follow my heart.
Weeks later, standing nervously backstage, I realized this wasn’t just about acting. It was about ____29____ my own voice. The performance was far from perfect — I ____30____ a line in Act 2 — but the audience’s applause felt more ____31____ than any test score.
Now as a theater major, I understand: Life isn’t about ____32____ others’ expectations. True success means having the ____33____ to write your own story. Even my parents finally ____34____ that my choice brought unexpected growth. Looking back, that community theater poster was the ____35____ of my true self.
21. A．neatly B．simply C．casually D．blindly
22. A．blocked B．recorded C．widened D．changed
23. A．heavier B．smoother C．duller D．riskier
24. A．pleasure B．curiosity C．pressure D．freedom
25. A．reaction B．suggestion C．tradition D．solution
26. A．ignored B．questioned C．noticed D．promised
27. A．conflicted B．connected C．competed D．combined
28. A．failed B．refused C．regretted D．chose
29. A．losing B．finding C．hiding D．doubting
30. A．commented B．wrote C．translated D．forgot
31. A．anxious B．formal C．valuable D．awkward
32. A．setting B．avoiding C．meeting D．lowering
33. A．courage B．wealth C．luck D．reason
34. A．resisted B．persuaded C．argued D．admitted
35. A．symbol B．beginning C．ending D．secret
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。
Shanghai’s tourism authorities said the city recorded 6.29 million visits by foreign passport holders in the first 11 months of 2025, ____36____ increase of nearly 50 percent compared with the same period last year.
The city received about 8.28 million international tourists from January to November, up nearly 40 percent year on year, ____37____ is higher than the full-year total for 2024.
The Republic of Korea remained Shanghai’s ____38____ (large) and fastest-growing tourist source country since the beginning of this year, with about 805,000 visits. Japan and the United States followed, with 584,000 and 490,000 visits respectively. Other markets, ____39____ (include) Indonesia and Italy, also showed clear growth. The rise is due ____40____ China’s easier visa policies, improved tourism services and more different kinds of tourism offerings.
Russian tourist arrivals ____41____ (jump) after China announced a visa-free policy for holders of Russian ordinary passports, in effect from Sept. 15, 2025 to Sept. 14, 2026. In November alone, visits exceeded 50,000, marking a year-on-year increase of over 70 percent and leading growth among major source ____42____ (market) that month.
Zhong Xiaomin, director of the administration, noted that inbound tourism, ____43____ (drive) by increasingly independent travelers, is placing greater demands on citywide public services and district-level tourism ____44____ (promote).
As the New Year holiday approaches, Shanghai has introduced a total of 120 tourism routes. They ____45____ (wise) mix modern city views and cultural heritage with new experiences to meet different travel needs.
四、书信写作（邀请信）
46. 假定你是李华，你校将在5月15日举办“校园健身文化节”(Campus Fitness Festival)，该活动包含趣味跑步、瑜伽(yoga)体验和健身知识讲座等环节。请你给你校交换生Peter写一封邀请信，内容包括：
1. 告知活动时间和主题；
2. 介绍1-2个核心活动环节；
3. 表达希望他参加的意愿并说明理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、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。
September arrived with cool air and new starts. As a freshman at Westwood High, I felt lost until I met Mia. We became friends right away — sharing lunch tables, laughing through boring classes, and walking home together every day. “You’re like the sister I never had,” Mia said one afternoon, smiling as we sat under our favorite big tree. I nodded, feeling happy. For a month, we told each other everything—dreams, worries. Life felt perfect.
Problems came when my diary disappeared. I’d left it on my desk during gym class, and when I came back, it was gone. I was worried — my deepest secrets were inside. Later, I saw Mia talking quietly with Sarah, the girl who always gave me mean looks. Mia looked at me, then quickly looked away. “Did you see my diary ” I asked, my voice shaking. Mia’s eyes got big. “No, I … I haven’t seen it.” But her hands shook as she spoke. I felt a bad feeling in my stomach. Sarah smiled in a mean way, and I knew — Mia had taken it.
I stayed away from Mia completely. At lunch, I sat alone, staring at my sandwich. When she tried to talk to me, I turned my back. “What’s wrong ” she asked, her voice breaking. “Just leave me alone,” I said angrily. Mia’s face looked sad, and she ran off. Days turned into weeks. I missed her laugh, her advice, the way she could always make me smile. But I was too proud to say sorry. One rainy afternoon, I saw Mia sitting under our big tree, tears mixing with raindrops. My chest hurt, but I walked past her.
Something lucky happened when I stayed late to finish a project. As I walked past the library, I heard a voice I knew. “I can’t believe you took her diary!” It was Sarah, shouting at a boy named Jake.
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。
“I just wanted to see what she wrote about me,” Jake said quietly.
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The next day, I went to find Mia under our tree.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.D 2.A 3.C
4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C
8.B 9.C 10.D 11.A
12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D
七选五：16.G 17.B 18.D 19.A 20.F
二、完形填空
21.A 22.D 23.B 24.C 25.A 26.C 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.D 31.C 32.C 33.A 34.D 35.B
三、语法填空
36.an
37.which
38.largest
39.including
40.to
41.jumped
42.markets
43.driven
44.promotion
45.wisely
四、邀请信范文（78词）
Dear Peter,
How is everything going
Our school will hold the Campus Fitness Festival on May 15, aiming to encourage students to keep fit. There are two wonderful activities: fun running and yoga experience. Besides, we will also have a lecture on scientific fitness.
I sincerely invite you to join us. Not only can you relax yourself after busy study, but we can also enjoy the fun of sports together.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
“I just wanted to see what she wrote about me,” Jake said quietly. I was totally shocked. It turned out Jake stole my diary out of curiosity instead of Mia. I felt so guilty for wrongly suspecting my best friend and ignoring her these weeks. I hurried to ask Jake for my diary back and promised I would never misunderstand Mia again. All the misunderstanding was cleared up at once.
The next day, I went to find Mia under our tree. I apologized sincerely for my stupid suspicion and cold attitude. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I told her everything I had heard from Jake. Mia smiled softly and forgave me immediately. We hugged each other tightly and promised never to let misunderstanding separate us again. Our precious friendship returned as warm as before.

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