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2025-2026学年高一下学期期中学情检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
For the upcoming school year, Mira Costa High School offers students a wide variety of educational travel experiences. These trips aim to broaden students’ global views and provide meaningful learning chances outside the classroom. Organized by school departments, these trips take place throughout the year and are supported by academic teachers and extracurricular programs.
Spring Break in Japan
Scheduled from April 4 to 11, 2026, this trip is led by Spanish teacher Nancy Geczi, who has offered international student programs since the early 1990s. The detailed plan covers Tokyo, Kyoto, Kamakura, Nara, and Osaka. Students will deeply experience Japanese culture by learning about local traditions. Geczi points out the importance of experiencing a new culture using all five senses. There are only 20 places left for this trip. Students who are interested should go to Room 72 to get registration brochures.
Model United Nations (MUN)
Under the guidance of Annie Choi, the MUN program continues its tradition of competitive travel. While the exact destinations for the coming year are being decided, common places for delegates include Washington D. C., New York, and many other international cities. These experiences help students move beyond their comfort zones and greatly improve their ability to speak in public.
Winter Eco-Adventure in Central America
Happening from December 27 to January 4, this trip to Panama and Costa Rica is led by math teacher Nick Scheftic. It combines natural eco-sights with physical activities, such as swimming in the sea, surfing, and climbing through the rainforest. Importantly, students on this trip have a special chance to get both high school and college credits.
Students who want to take part in these global trips are encouraged to attend information meetings and plan early, because many students are interested and the number of places is limited.
1. What can we know about the Spring Break in Japan
A．It covers five Japanese cities.
B．It will last for ten days.
C．It is fully booked now.
D．It is led by a math teacher.
2. What advantage does the last trip offer
A．Chances to experience Japanese traditions.
B．Chances to practice public speaking skills.
C．Chances to travel many international cities.
D．Chances to earn high school and college credits.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To introduce some extracurricular programs.
B．To tell students the importance of traveling.
C．To inform students of upcoming global trips.
D．To compare three different educational trips.
B
I was standing in line at the grocery store, scrolling through my phone, impatient to get home after a long day of teaching. Ahead of me stood an elderly man in a faded grey coat. His hands trembled slightly as he counted out coins onto the counter.
“I’m sorry,” he whispered to the cashier, his voice thin and shaky. “I thought I had enough.”
The cashier, a young woman who looked equally tired, sighed. “You’re short by five dollars, sir. Do you want to put something back ”
People behind me became impatient. The old man looked at his things: a carton of milk, a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, and a small box of chocolate cookies. He slowly reached for the cookies. “I... I don’t need these. They were for my grandson, but...”
I could see how embarrassed he was. Without thinking twice, I walked forward and paid with my card. “I’ll pay for it,” I said. “Please keep the cookies.”
The man froze. He looked at me, his watery blue eyes wide with shock. “No, Miss, I couldn’t...”
“It’s fine,” I smiled, hoping to ease his worry. “Consider it a gift for your grandson.”
He tried to speak but choked up. He simply nodded, took his bag, and waited for me outside. When I walked out, he grabbed my hand. “You don’t know what this means. My pension (养老金) hasn’t arrived yet, and tomorrow is his birthday. Thank you.”
A week later, I was back at the same store. As I walked down the passage, a little boy ran up to me, holding a familiar box of chocolate cookies. Behind him was the old man, smiling happily. “He wanted to share one with you,” the man said.
That chocolate cookie tasted better than any fancy dessert I’d ever had. It tasted like connection. It tasted like hope.
4. Why did the author want to get home quickly
A．She was tired after a day of work.
B．She was eager to meet her grandson.
C．She didn’t like shopping at that store.
D．She needed to prepare for tomorrow’s class.
5. What made the old man choose to put the cookies back
A．His own preference.
B．Lack of money.
C．High price of the cookies.
D．The cashier’s suggestion.
6. How did the old man feel when the author paid for the cookies
A．Embarrassed and angry.
B．Doubtful and cautious.
C．Surprised and grateful.
D．Indifferent and calm.
7. What message does the text mainly want to convey
A．Patience is a virtue in public.
B．Kindness can create connections.
C．Elderly people need more pensions.
D．Family bonds are the most valuable.
C
You can’t help waking up your teenagers for fear of them wasting their day, but allowing them to sleep longer on weekends may actually be of benefit to their mental health. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, which found that young people aged 16-24 who caught up on lost sleep during the weekend had a significantly lower risk of being depressive.
In the study, participants reported their usual bedtimes and wake-up times on both weekdays and weekends, allowing researchers to work out their “weekend catch-up sleep” — the difference between average weekend sleep and weekday sleep. Each subject was also asked about their emotional well-being. Researchers found teenagers and young adults who made up for lost sleep on weekends showed a lower risk of being depressive.
The scientists recommend that teenagers get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every night, but agree that perfect sleep schedules are often unrealistic for teens considering school, homework, extracurricular activities, social lives and — for many — part-time jobs. Biology plays a major role in the problem of lack of sleep among teenagers. During the teenage years, circadian rhythms — the body’s internal clock — move later, making it harder for teens to fall asleep early. “Instead of getting up early in the morning, you’re going to become more of a night owl,” Casement, the lead author of the study, explained. “And sleep onset keeps holding over until age 18 to 20. After that, you will get up early as usual again.”
“Depression is one of the leading causes of disability among people aged 16 to 24,” Casement noted. In this context, disability refers broadly to damaged daily functioning, including difficulty in attending school or work, frequent absences or lateness. “It makes that age range of particular interest in trying to understand risk factors for being depressive and how those might relate to delivery of interventions (干预措施),” Casement added.
8. How did the researchers measure “weekend catch-up sleep”
A．By emotional asking.
B．By direct comparison.
C．By habit observation.
D．By time management.
9. What prevents teenagers from getting enough sleep on weekdays
A．Lack of awareness.
B．Early parent waking.
C．Late night preference.
D．Body clock change.
10. What can we learn from Casement’s opinion from the last paragraph
A．Body clock worsens depression.
B．Depression is common in young adults.
C．Young depression needs targeted help.
D．Weekend sleep cures depression.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Sleep Loss: A Hidden Risk for Teenagers
B．Tough Choice: Studying or Weekend Sleep
C．Body Clock: Teen Sleep Patterns Explained
D．Weekend Sleep: A Benefit for Mental Health
D
As the world’s need for electronics grows ever bigger, the other side of the coin — e-waste — is raising alarms. Most of the e-waste was sent to landfills or burned, with possible negative influences on the environment and human health. There’s also an amazing economic loss, as $ 62 billion-worth of recoverable resources are lost.
With e-waste rising five times faster than recycling rates, new solutions to the problem can’t come soon enough. Aquafade could be one — a fully water-dissolving plastic (可溶于水的塑料) that dissolves completely in about six hours when placed in water. It could be used to pack electronics and dissolved when the electronic is no longer wanted, making it easier to recycle the most valuable parts and reducing the amount of e-waste. “For most electronic products, when they’re being recycled, it’s the disassembly (拆卸) that’s the real trouble, and really needs a large amount of human resources,” said Samuel Wangsaputra, one of the inventors of Aquafade.
“One night I was doing the dishes, and I was looking at a dishwasher bag,” Wangsaputra said, attracted by the water-dissolving film. “And I thought, where does the film go So I tried one, just in water, and it fully disappeared.” And now Wangsaputra has found a material called Aquafade. It is only applied to the outer shell, making the product water resistant (有抵抗力的) up to five meters for 30 minutes. “But once you take off just one part from the product and you put it in water. Five to six hours later, it will dilute, and what’s left is milky water and the most valuable parts of the electronics,” said Wangsaputra.
The first commercial application for Aquafade is likely to be as the casing for LED wristbands worn at concerts. While they are currently more focused on single-use electronics, they would eventually like to see Aquafade shells used on all kinds of devices. For now, Aquafade is double the cost of regular plastics, but Wangsaputra said wholesale production will make it cheaper.
12. What does the author mainly discuss in the first paragraph
A．The new solution to e-waste.
B．The recycling process of electronics.
C．Different types of plastics.
D．The economic loss caused by e-waste.
13. What does Aquafade help save in the recycling process of electronics
A．The labor.
B．The cost.
C．The time.
D．The material.
14. What does the underlined word “dilute” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Spread out.
B．Break down.
C．Hold off.
D．Mix up.
15. What is Samuel Wangsaputra’s attitude toward the future of Aquafade
A．Doubtful.
B．Cautious.
C．Positive.
D．Hopeless.
七选五 The Art of Active Listening
In our busy lives, we often focus on learning how to speak well to express our ideas. 16 . Active listening is a skill that can improve your relationships and help you learn better. Here are some tips to become a better listener.
Put away distractions
To listen actively, you must give the speaker your full attention. 17 . When you are looking at your screen, you are telling the other person that they are not important. Put your phone in your pocket and look at the person who is talking.
Show that you are listening
18 . Nod your head, smile, and maintain eye contact. Verbal encouragement is also helpful. Simple words like “I see” or “Go on” encourage the speaker to continue. These small signals show that you are listening attentively and following their train of thought.
Don’t interrupt
It is natural to want to jump in with your own opinion or a similar story. 19 . Interrupting breaks the speaker’s train of thought. Wait until they have finished their point before you ask questions or share your views.
Summarize what you heard
When the person finishes speaking, try to repeat the main idea back to them in your own words. You might say, “So, what you are saying is… “ 20 . It also gives the speaker a chance to clarify if you misunderstood something.
A．However, try to hold back.
B．Use body language to indicate you are engaged.
C．Listening is a natural talent that cannot be taught.
D．However, listening is just as important as speaking.
E．This confirms that you truly understood the message.
F．You should also try to solve their problems immediately.
G．This means putting down your phone or closing your book.
二、完形填空
During my junior year of high school, I wanted to get involved and make a difference in my community. I chose to spend my summer 21 at a non-profit organization called “Cradles to Crayons”. This organization provides children living in low-income families with 22 items like clothing and school supplies to support their growth and daily life. From the very beginning, I hoped my time there would 23 .
On my first day, I felt a bit 24 . I didn’t know if my small 25 would truly help anyone. However, as I began sorting through donated shoes, I noticed the 26 of the full-time workers. They weren’t forced to wear a smile, but they did anyway. Their 27 was infectious. It made me realize that helping others isn’t just a 28 ; it’s a source of happiness.
One afternoon, I helped a young mother 29 a backpack for her son’s first day of school. When she saw the 30 supplies inside, her eyes filled with tears. She thanked me for the 31 , but I felt like I was the one who had 32 something.
Volunteering taught me the importance of 33 . I understood that I have an amazing life, and sharing my time can 34 those around me. This experience has changed my view on life forever and encouraged me to 35 volunteering in the future.
21. A．playing B．relaxing C．traveling D．volunteering
22. A．second-hand B．necessary C．saleable D．valuable
23. A．change B．improve C．matter D．settle
24. A．uncertain B．excited C．proud D．confident
25. A．talents B．efforts C．plans D．ideas
26. A．strength B．equipment C．expectation D．passion
27. A．attitude B．creation C．anxiety D．voice
28. A．decision B．lesson C．chance D．duty
29. A．make B．borrow C．choose D．design
30. A．simple B．colorful C．expensive D．strange
31. A．assistance B．money C．rescue D．success
32. A．missed B．wasted C．gained D．forgotten
33. A．gratitude B．independence C．peace D．energy
34. A．harm B．manage C．direct D．empower
35. A．give away B．stick to C．put off D．search for
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。
International Women’s Day, 36 (celebrate) on March 8th every year, is a global day honoring women’s social, economic, cultural and 37 (politics) achievements. It also calls for action to speed up gender 38 (equal). The day reminds us of women’s great contributions in history and modern society.
The idea for this special day started in the early 1900s, 39 women fought for their rights to work, vote and fair treatment. Today, it is 40 (wide) celebrated around the world. From mothers and teachers 41 scientists and leaders, women play vital roles in society. We celebrate 42 (pioneer) like Marie Curie and heroes like Malala Yousafzai, who fights for girls’ education.
However, International Women’s Day is not just about looking back. It is also about looking forward. It reminds us that there is still work 43 (build) a world where everyone has equal chances and respect, whatever their gender. We can all be part of this change. As students, we can learn from great women, speak up against unfairness 44 value the women around us. Together, we can build 45 equal, inclusive and bright future for all.
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，并根据各部分要求作答。
I work in a foreign capital company. Although the company is a little far from my home, I have my own car, so I drive myself to and from work every day. Tom is my good colleague. Sometimes we work overtime in the company and get off work together. He often goes home by bus.
One day, it was cold outside. It seemed that a snowstorm would be coming. As usual, Tom and I worked overtime in the company. After finishing the work, we were ready to go home together. Tom went to wait for the bus, and I went to drive, but today it snowed harder and harder, and the bus stopped. So I was going to give Tom a lift.
I was heading home after giving Tom a lift. I took a shortcut to get home early as the snowstorm was coming.
Then the snowstorm started and was coming down fast, within minutes I was in a white out. The windows were frozen and getting covered with snow, so I slowed down and rolled down my driver’s side window, thinking I could better follow the road edge and keep to a straight line. But really, I had no clue where I was. I was confused and didn’t know what to do.
At that time, I stopped and kept the car running to stay warm. I took a deep breath and was deep in thought. Later I called 911 and asked them for help. However, the operator told me that the weather was too bad to do me a favor and asked me to wait things out for the night.
The call left me in panic. “Breathe,” I told myself. Tom knew what happened to me. Suddenly, an idea occurred to him. “Maybe you could ask for help online and there must be some people living nearby your location and they can show you the right direction,” he told me on the phone.
46. 选词填空（每词限用一次，两词多余）
fear, lower, cover, vehicle, refuse, decide, approach, work, snowstorm, calm down, seek, breathe
46 ________ 47 ________ 48 ________ 49 ________ 50 ________
51 ________ 52 ________ 53 ________ 54 ________ 55 ________
47. How would the author probably feel after hearing Tom’s suggestion
56 ________________________________________________________________
48. What might the author do next
57 ________________________________________________________________
49. How would the author get home in the end
58 ________________________________________________________________
五、书面表达（书信告知信）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris对中国传统节日很感兴趣，但他听说一些节日习俗正在发生变化，来信询问你的看法。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 举例说明一个传统节日习俗的变化；
2. 分析变化的原因；
3. 你的态度。
注意：词数80左右；格式规范。
Dear Chris,
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.A 2.D 3.C
4.A 5.B 6.C 7.B
8.B 9.D 10.C 11.D
12.D 13.A 14.B 15.C
七选五
16.D 17.G 18.B 19.A 20.E
二、完形填空
21.D 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.B 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.C 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.A 34.D 35.B
三、语法填空
36.celebrated 37.political 38.equality 39.when 40.widely
41.to 42.pioneers 43.to build 44.and 45.an
四、任务型阅读（参考）
46. snowstorm 47. covered 48. lower 49. vehicle 50. fear
51. breathed 52. calm down 53. sought 54. approached 55. decided
56. Hopeful and relieved.
57. Post a message online to ask local people for help.
58. Some nearby residents will come to guide her out of the snow area.
五、书面表达范文
Dear Chris,
I’m glad you’re curious about Chinese festival customs.
Take the Spring Festival for example. Instead of visiting relatives door to door, many people send online greetings now.
This change mainly comes from fast Internet development and busy daily work. It saves time and keeps contact.
In my opinion, new ways don’t kill traditions. We can enjoy both convenience and festival warmth.
Yours,
Li Hua

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