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2025-2026学年高一下学期4月期中联考英语试题
二、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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. What does Aquafade help save in the recycling process
A．The labor.
B．The cost.
C．The time.
D．The material.
34. What does the underlined word “dilute” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Spread out.
B．Break down.
C．Hold off.
D．Mix up.
35. What is Samuel Wangsaputra’s attitude toward the future of Aquafade
A．Doubtful.
B．Cautious.
C．Positive.
D．Hopeless.
E（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. ____36____ 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. ____37____ 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
____38____ 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. ____39____ 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… “ ____40____ 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.
36____ 37____ 38____ 39____ 40____
三、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 ____41____ at a non-profit organization called “Cradles to Crayons”. This organization provides children living in low-income families with ____42____ items like clothing and school supplies to support their growth and daily life. From the very beginning, I hoped my time there would ____43____.
On my first day, I felt a bit ____44____. I didn’t know if my small ____45____ would truly help anyone. However, as I began sorting through donated shoes, I noticed the ____46____ of the full-time workers. They weren’t forced to wear a smile, but they did anyway. Their ____47____ was infectious. It made me realize that helping others isn’t just a ____48____; it’s a source of happiness.
One afternoon, I helped a young mother ____49____ a backpack for her son’s first day of school. When she saw the ____50____ supplies inside, her eyes filled with tears. She thanked me for the ____51____, but I felt like I was the one who had ____52____ something.
Volunteering taught me the importance of ____53____. I understood that I have an amazing life, and sharing my time can ____54____ those around me. This experience has changed my view on life forever and encouraged me to ____55____ volunteering in the future.
41. A．playing B．relaxing C．traveling D．volunteering
42. A．second-hand B．necessary C．saleable D．valuable
43. A．change B．improve C．matter D．settle
44. A．uncertain B．excited C．proud D．confident
45. A．talents B．efforts C．plans D．ideas
46. A．strength B．equipment C．expectation D．passion
47. A．attitude B．creation C．anxiety D．voice
48. A．decision B．lesson C．chance D．duty
49. A．make B．borrow C．choose D．design
50. A．simple B．colorful C．expensive D．strange
51. A．assistance B．money C．rescue D．success
52. A．missed B．wasted C．gained D．forgotten
53. A．gratitude B．independence C．peace D．energy
54. A．harm B．manage C．direct D．empower
55. A．give away B．stick to C．put off D．search for
四、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, ____56____ (celebrate) on March 8th every year, is a global day honoring women’s social, economic, cultural and ____57____ (politics) achievements. It also calls for action to speed up gender ____58____ (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, ____59____ women fought for their rights to work, vote and fair treatment. Today, it is ____60____ (wide) celebrated around the world. From mothers and teachers ____61____ scientists and leaders, women play vital roles in society. We celebrate ____62____ (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 ____63____ (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 ____64____ value the women around us. Together, we can build ____65____ equal, inclusive and bright future for all.
56____ 57____ 58____ 59____ 60____ 61____ 62____ 63____ 64____ 65____
五、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华，学校合唱团正在招募新成员。请给合唱团负责人Chris写一封信申请加入合唱团，内容包括：
（1）写信目的；
（2）申请理由；
（3）表达期待。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达（读后续写）
67. 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。
A violent storm swept across northern Thailand one dark night, tearing through the forest with strong winds and terrible rain. When the winds finally died down, Somchai, a responsible park ranger, went into the damaged forest despite the danger. Deep in the mud, he discovered a baby elephant, who was separated from his mother by the rushing floodwater. The elephant’s eyes, filled with fear, touched Somchai’s heart instantly. Without hesitation, he calmed the trembling creature and carried him to the elephant conservation center.
At first, the baby elephant, who was named Boonmee, refused to eat anything. Fortunately, Somchai was patient. Every day, he brought fresh bamboo and bananas, sitting beside Boonmee and talking to him softly. Gradually, Boonmee began to trust Somchai, and followed him around the center like a loyal dog.
As months turned into years, Boonmee grew from a shy, frightened baby into a playful elephant under Somchai’s care. Every morning, he would wake Somchai by gently touching his face with the tip of his trunk, a gesture that never failed to make the ranger smile. They bathed together in the cool river, played games among the banana trees, and shared meals together. Somchai sometimes led Boonmee on forest walks where the elephant learned to identify eatable plants and avoid dangers. These moments, filled with laughter and learning, deepened their connection.
As Boonmee grew stronger and taller, however, the center decided that he must be released into a protected forest. Though his heart ached, Somchai understood that true love sometimes means letting go.
On the day of release, Somchai walked Boonmee to the edge of the forest. He patted Boonmee’s head and whispered, “Go, my dear friend. The forest is your home now.” Boonmee hesitated, looking back at him. Finally, after a long, silent moment, the young elephant raised his trunk, touched Somchai’s shoulder one last time, and disappeared slowly into the trees. Wiping his tears, Somchai turned away and returned to his duties, never expecting to see Boonmee again.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A decade passed, and Somchai retired and lived in a village near the forest.
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Boonmee stayed near Somchai’s house for three days.
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参考答案
二、阅读理解
A：21.A 22.D 23.C
B：24.A 25.B 26.C 27.B
C：28.B 29.D 30.C 31.D
D：32.D 33.A 34.B 35.C
E七选五：36.D 37.G 38.B 39.A 40.E
三、完形填空
41.D 42.B 43.C 44.A 45.B 46.D 47.A 48.D 49.C 50.B 51.A 52.C 53.A 54.D 55.B
四、语法填空
56.celebrated 57.political 58.equality 59.when 60.widely
61.to 62.pioneers 63.to build 64.and 65.an
五、书信写作范文
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to apply to join the school chorus. I’m really fond of singing and I spend spare time practicing every day. Besides, I took part in several singing contests before and I’m good at cooperating with teammates.
I have plenty of free time after school so I can attend all training activities on time. I really hope to get this chance to make progress with other singers. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写范文
A decade passed, and Somchai retired and lived in a village near the forest. He often sat at his doorway staring at the distant woods, missing Boonmee day after day. One early morning, a loud low elephant roar came from outside his yard. He stood up in surprise and walked out, only to see a huge adult elephant standing there staring at him. It was Boonmee, whose trunk still carried the gentle familiar warmth he remembered so well.
Boonmee stayed near Somchai’s house for three days. Every morning he appeared outside the door, waiting for Somchai to walk with him along the small river. They ate bamboo and bananas together just like old times. When Boonmee finally left, he kept turning back his big head repeatedly. Somchai stood there with tears rolling down his face, knowing the deep bond between them would last forever no matter how far apart they were.

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