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2025-2026学年高一年级第二学期期中学情分析监测英语试题
二、阅读理解
A
Volunteer tourism, which combines travel with community service, has grown in popularity among global travelers seeking meaningful experiences. The Telegraph recently featured three short-term volunteer programs focused on cultural heritage preservation ideal for those wanting to contribute while exploring new destinations. Here are key details:
Program Name Location Duration& Schedule Core Duties Program Fee(per person)
Temple Restoration Project Luang Prabang, Laos 2 weeks (Mon-Fri: 8:30-11:30, 14:00-17:00) Assist with minor temple repairs; document ancient murals $650
Indigenous Craft Revival Oaxaca, Mexico 3 weeks (Tue-Sat:9:00-16:00, breaks included) Teach basic digital skills; help record craft techniques $820
Oral History Collection Kyoto, Japan 1 week (Wed-Mon:10:00-18:00, 1 day off) Translate interviews; organize traditional story archives $580
Additional Information:
Accommodation: All programs include stays with local families (2-3 volunteers per household), providing cultural immersion.
Inclusions: Program fees cover accommodation, daily meals, and local transportation during work hours. Flights and travel insurance are excluded.
Requirements: No professional skills needed, but basic conversational English is required. A passion for cultural preservation is essential.
Application Deadline: For 2025 summer programs, applications must be submitted by March 31,2025. Successful applicants will be notified by April 15.
This selection aims to highlight programs that prioritize “responsible engagement rather than one-sided assistance,” as noted by The Telegraph’s travel editor. Each project is co-designed with local communities to ensure long-term benefits.
21. How many hours does a volunteer work per week in the Temple Restoration Project
A．20 hours. B．25 hours. C．30 hours. D．35 hours.
22. What is a must for those applying for the volunteer programs
A．Fluent English for formal interviews.
B．Previous volunteer experience in travel.
C．Professional skills in cultural preservation.
D．A strong interest in protecting cultural heritage.
23. What do the three programs have in common
A．They are located in Asian countries.
B．Their core duty is to translate interviews.
C．Their program fees include flights and insurance.
D．They are developed in cooperation with local communities.
B
At my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me clearly: “Now I will teach you how to write your name. And to make it beautiful.” I felt my breath catch. I was curious.
Growing up in Singapore, I had an unusual relationship with my Chinese name. My parents are ethnically Chinese, so they asked fortune tellers to decide my name, aiming for maximum luck. As a result, I ended up with a nonsense and embarrassing name: Chen Yiwen, meaning, roughly, “old”, “barley (薏米)” and “warm”.
When I arrived in America for college at 18, I put on an American accent and gave up my Chinese name. When I moved to Hong Kong in 2021, after 14 years in the States, I decided to learn calligraphy. Why not get back in touch with my heritage I thought.
In calligraphy, the idea is to copy the old masters’ techniques, thereby improving your own. Every week, though, my teacher would give uncomfortably straightforward comments on me. “You need to be braver,” he once observed. “Have confidence. Try to produce a bold stroke (笔画).” For years, I had prided myself on presenting an image of confidence, but my writing betrayed (暴露) me.
I was trying to make sense of this practice. You must imagine the word as it is to be written and leave a little bit of yourself in it. As a bodily practice, calligraphy could go beyond its own cultural limits. Could it help me go beyond mine My teacher once said to me, “When you look at the word, you see the body. Though a word on the page is flat, it carries rich meaning, showing the strength you’ve applied, the energy of your hold, the curve of your back.” I had been learning calligraphy to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself. Now I have sensed that the pleasure out of calligraphy allows me to know myself more fully.
During a recent lesson, my teacher pointed at the word I had just finished, telling me: “This word is much better. I can see the choices you made, your thoughts, your flow. Trust yourself. This word is yours.” He might as well have said, “This word is you.”
24. What did the author think of her name “Chen Yiwen” at first
A．It was lucky so she gladly accepted it.
B．She felt proud of its symbolic meaning.
C．She thought the characters were beautiful.
D．She understood the intention but felt it embarrassing.
25. The author decided to learn calligraphy to ________.
A．protect plants from being harmed
B．reconnect with her root
C．understand a new culture
D．fit in with local community
26. What did the author learn from her teacher’s words
A．Calligraphy shows the writer’s true self.
B．Calligraphy needs a lot of practice.
C．Calligraphy is all about beautiful strokes.
D．Calligraphy comes from creativity.
27. What does the author intend to tell us
A．Fortune favors the bold.
B．Embrace who you truly are.
C．A great teacher leads you to truth.
D．Planning is good, but doing is better.
C
A subway line that links downtown Beijing with Daxing International Airport in the Chinese capital now allows passengers to enter and exit stations by just scanning the palm of a hand, setting an example of how using biometric data in public transportation can make commuting more convenient.
The pilot program was launched on Sunday on the Daxing Airport Express subway line to spare passengers the trouble of swiping a card (刷卡) or scanning a QR code to catch a train , the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport said.
Any commuter aged 14 and above can first register the print of either palm through a simple, automated process and provide relevant information to authorize the payment gateway of WeChat, a popular messaging app in China. Once the palm print is registered, a commuter can scan the palm at any automated ticket gate to pass through. The fare is automatically paid after exit. Besides, the registration is a one-time process and doesn’t require renewal.
“Passengers can just place a palm above the scanning machine when entering or exiting a subway station. The ticket gate will open if the palm scan matches the palm print registered voluntarily,” said Zhang Li, an expert at the Beijing Metro Network Control Center.
The biometric method combines the use of palm print and vein mapping, which are different for every individual. Therefore, data masking and encryption (加密) technologies have been applied to protect user information.
Xin Jianhua, general manager of the public service center at WeChat Pay, said palm scans can be gradually used in offices, schools, gyms and restaurants, as it requires no contact and is therefore safer and more efficient. “Currently, it is very useful for the elderly and those who have physical limitations,” he said. “Use of biometric data allows passengers to take subway trains if they do not have cash or when they forget their subway cards,” he added.
28. What do we know about palm scanning
A．Anyone aged 14 and above has to register the print.
B．There is an automatic payment after exit
C．Passengers should have both palms registered.
D．The registration needs updating every year.
29. What does the underlined word “masking” probably mean
A．Removing. B．Decoding. C．Uploading. D．Hiding
30. Which statement may Xin Jianhua disagree with
A．Palm scanning is of limited use to the disabled.
B．The new technology is more time-saving.
C．The future of palm scans is promising
D．Palm scanning spares passengers the trouble of taking cards.
31. What’s the main idea of this article
A．The ways of riding the subway in Beijing.
B．Beijing’s introduction of palm-print access on a subway line
C．People’s attitudes towards palm scanning in the subway.
D．The advantages of scanning palms to enter and exit subway stations.
D
A new study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London reveals that group arts interventions — such as painting, music, or dance—can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults. The findings offer a convincing case for the benefits of shared creative activities.
Depression and anxiety are silent struggles for millions of older adults worldwide, affecting 7% and 3.8% of those aged 60 and over, respectively. While medications (药物) and talking therapies (疗法) are often the go-to treatments, they aren’t always accessible or suitable for older adults, who may face side effects, high costs, or discomfort in discussing their mental health.
This study shines a light on a promising alternative: the simple, yet deep act of creating art together. Led by Elizabeth Quinn, a PhD candidate in psychology at Queen Mary University of London, the research found that older adults in care homes saw a greater reduction in depression symptoms compared to those living in the community, highlighting the potential of these interventions to support some of the most vulnerable members of society.
What’s more, the benefits were consistent across different types of art—whether it was painting, dancing, or making music — and across diverse populations, suggesting that the magic lies in the shared experience of creating together.
The study also found that the setting mattered. Older adults in care homes, who often face higher levels of loneliness and weakness, experienced the greatest improvements in mental health. This highlights the potential of group arts interventions to reach those who need it most.
“Art interventions are accessible, cost-effective, and enjoyable,” said Dr Jones, the study’s senior author. “They offer a way to address mental health challenges that doesn’t rely only on medication or traditional therapy.”
The research team hopes their findings will encourage healthcare providers to integrate group arts interventions into mental health care plans for older adults. They also call for further research to explore the long-term benefits of these interventions and their potential applications in other age groups and settings.
32. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The cost of mental health treatments for older adults.
B．Common causes of depression and anxiety in older adults.
C．The effectiveness of medications for the elderly’s mental health.
D．Treatment challenges for older adults with depression and anxiety.
33. What did the research find about the elderly in care homes
A．They experienced more health issues.
B．They preferred medications for treatment.
C．They had a greater reduction in depression.
D．They were less happy than those living outside.
34. What is crucial to the success of group arts interventions
A．The type of art.
B．The shared experience.
C．The professional guidance.
D．The duration of the intervention.
35. What is Dr Jones’s attitude towards art interventions
A．Supportive. B．Indifferent. C．Doubtful. D．Critical.
七选五
Success isn’t just about wealth and achievements. True success — deep and lasting — comes from inside. It means feeling calm, staying strong, and living with purpose. ____36____ To achieve this, you should practice the simple spiritual habits in your daily life.
Daily meditation(冥想) is a powerful way to start. Often, busy schedules make it easy to focus too much on the outside world. Setting aside time for meditation creates a blessed moment each day. Think of meditation as a daily check-in, a chance to pause, breathe, and reflect. ____37____ You can also benefit from reduced stress, a calmer mood, better focus, and a stronger ability to recover from difficulties.
Maintaining a positive mindset is equally significant. It means seeing the bright side and staying hopeful for the future. ____38____ This becomes especially important during your darkest moments. When things get tough, this mindset will give you the hope and courage to keep going.
Forgiveness is another necessary practice. When someone you care about hurts you, holding onto grudges (怨恨) steals your joy and blocks spiritual growth. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened; it means letting go of anger. ____39____ By doing so, you inspire others to embrace forgiveness and also free yourself to move forward.
____40____ Studies show people active in groups often live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Joining community clubs provides you with support and purpose. Seeking out groups with like-minded individuals makes you feel at home. These connections promote belonging, build relationships, and create a supportive network.
A．You can reconnect to yourself.
B．It’s about building a meaningful life.
C．Thus the hate from your heart is removed.
D．Connecting with community betters your life.
E．A clear goal is key to achieving external success.
F．Optimism moves attention away from negative ideas.
G．Healthy eating and exercising improve your well-being.
36. ________ 37. ________ 38. ________ 39. ________ 40. ________
三、完形填空
It’s a sad reality that many of us find ourselves just too busy to contribute to our communities. For a long time, I, too, believed it cost too much in time, money and ___41___ to make a real difference. But all that changed when I ___42___ my good-deed-a-day project.
My daughter, Emily, was my primary ___43___. I wanted to show her we could do little things to help others, and be happy.
The first week, I wasn’t sure if I could ___44___ it. I surfed the Internet for ideas. One day, I guided a ___45___ man in the subway station. He smiled as he thanked me. Another day, I brought flowers from my garden to a local nursing home. .. I could only hope I was arousing ___46___ in others.
Luckily, after just a few days I found it easier than I’d expected. I knew I was making a(n) ___47___.
Every evening at the dinner table, I ___48___ that day’s good deed to Emily. Emily began copying what I’d started. On a walk home from school, she marched over to a neighbor’s pot of geraniums(天竺葵)，which had toppled(摇晃)in the wind，and set it ___49___．“That was my good deed for the day!” she yelled. Another day, she helped me collect ___50___ from our neighbors for the food bank. We ___51___ off the food and, as we drove away, Emily announced ___52___ that she wanted to work there one day.
By the last week, I knew I’d changed. At first, I hadn’t been entirely ___53___ that I could do a good deed every day. Now it was practically second ___54___. I felt a greater responsibility to take action when I saw a need, ___55___ looking the other way. I felt as though I’d awakened, somehow.
41. A．energy B．space C．wisdom D．salary
42. A．stopped B．started C．forgot D．remembered
43. A．donation B．expectation C．celebration D．inspiration
44. A．get B．manage C．put D．appreciate
45. A．poor B．rude C．blind D．young
46. A．interest B．mercy C．awareness D．praise
47. A．discovery B．difference C．mistake D．fortune
48. A．reminded B．pointed C．recalled D．described
49. A．right B．away C．high D．aside
50. A．money B．vegetables C．donations D．clothes
51. A．threw B．took C．went D．dropped
52. A．proudly B．eagerly C．anxiously D．casually
53. A．concerned B．convinced C．expected D．persuaded
54. A．scene B．language C．nature D．skill
55. A．by means of B．regardless of C．as well as D．instead of
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）或所给单词的正确形式。
November 5, 2025, Beijing — The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference passed a resolution (决议) ___56___ (name) March 21 International Taijiquan Day. The establishment of the Taijiquan Day is an important decision, recognizing how Taijiquan ___57___ (significant) contributes to global health, cultural exchange, and even world peace.
Rooted in yin-yang balance, Taijiquan combines ___58___ (element) of traditional medicine, martial arts, and philosophical thought. Over several centuries, it ___59___ (develop) into several major styles, such as Chen, Yang, Wu (Hao), and Sun, and is now practised by millions of people around the world. In 2020, Taijiquan ___60___ (add) to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.
The ___61___ (choose) date March 21 is the vernal equinox, a day ___62___ day and night are of equal length. This perfectly matches ___63___ core idea of Taijiquan: harmony between humans and nature. Studies also find that ___64___ (practise) Taijiquan is good for both physical and mental health in the long run. Therefore, it is increasingly becoming part of global public health practices. ___65___ its wide popularity, Taijiquan continues to promote peace and cross-cultural dialogue across the globe.
56. ________ 57. ________ 58. ________ 59. ________ 60. ________
61. ________ 62. ________ 63. ________ 64. ________ 65. ________
五、单词拼写
66. It was a great ________ (减轻，解脱) to learn that all the trapped miners had been rescued safely.
67. The director insisted that the play be performed exactly as the ________ (原来的，独创的) writer intended.
68. As the Mid-Autumn Festival ________ (靠近，接近), people begin to prepare traditional food and plan family gatherings to celebrate the occasion.
69. The professor used a lot of examples in his speech to ________ (阐明，说明) his new theory clearly.
70. We are deeply ________ (感激的) to our parents for their endless love and support.
六、翻译
71. 他第一次访问这座美丽的城市时就爱上了它。(fall in love with)
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72. 即使他遇到了许多困难，但在朋友和家人的帮助下，他最终熬过了那段艰难的时光。（get through）
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73. 属于我们老师的那本书对英语学习非常有用。（belong to）
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74. 当他意识到自己弄丢了重要文件时，他陷入了绝望。（in despair）
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75. 坦白说，我对比赛结果并不满意。（to be frank）
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七、书信写作
76. 假定你是李华，最近你参加了学校组织的科技创新比赛但并没有取得理想的成绩。请你给外国网友Peter写一封邮件，告知他此事，内容包括：
(1) 比赛的过程；
(2) 失利的原因；
(3) 改进措施。
提示词：科技创新 science and technology innovation
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为100个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
二、阅读理解
21.C 22.D 23.D
24.D 25.B 26.A 27.B
28.B 29.D 30.A 31.B
32.D 33.C 34.B 35.A
七选五
36.B 37.A 38.F 39.C 40.D
三、完形填空
41.A 42.B 43.D 44.B 45.C 46.C 47.B 48.D 49.A 50.C 51.D 52.A 53.B 54.C 55.D
四、语法填空
56.naming 57.significantly 58.elements 59.has developed 60.was added
61.chosen 62.when 63.the 64.practising 65.With
五、单词拼写
66.relief 67.original 68.approaches 69.illustrate 70.grateful
六、翻译
71. He fell in love with this beautiful city when he visited it for the first time.
72. Even though he met a lot of difficulties, he finally got through the hard time with the help of his family and friends.
73. The book belonging to our teacher is very useful for English study.
74. When he realized he had lost the important documents, he was in despair.
75. To be frank, I am not satisfied with the result of the competition.
七、书信范文
Dear Peter,
How is everything going I’m writing to tell you that I took part in the school science and technology innovation competition but failed to get a good prize.
I spent two weeks making a small environmental protection robot and showed its functions in front of judges. However, my design lacked creative ideas and I was too nervous to explain it smoothly.
To improve myself, I plan to read more science books and practice public speaking every week. Next time I will do better.
Wish you all the best!
Yours,
Li Hua

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