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天津市河西区2025-2026学年高一下学期期末英语试题
一、单项选择
1. — Technology will soon sharpen our senses and make us more connected than ever.
— ________. Things may not turn out exactly as we expect.
A．Never again B．Never mind
C．Never give up D．Never say never
2. This destination attracts travellers from around the world through its adventure opportunities, rich cultural heritage, and ________ natural beauty.
A．evident B．convenient
C．magnificent D．sufficient
3. Jay Chou and JJ Lin are very similar ________ style of music, influence on Chinese pop culture, and their ability to push the boundaries of pop.
A．in case of B．in terms of
C．in view of D．in memory of
4. An official said they could not yet say ________ how wide an area had been affected given the size of the area they needed to survey.
A．precisely B．presently C．admittedly D．eventually
5. After sitting here for a while, I have ________ a solution. It’s not entirely ideal but it would work.
A．put up with B．ended up with C．come up with D．caught up with
6. She gave a vivid ________ of what had happened that night, helping the police solve the case quickly.
A．account B．fiction C．proof D．declaration
7. Local officials expressed optimism that the new projects would ________ socio-economic growth and unlock new opportunities for traders as well as residents.
A．inspire B．stimulate C．forecast D．demonstrate
8. Generative AI is becoming increasingly realistic and personalized, making it harder ________ between AI-generated and human-generated content.
A．distinguish B．distinguished C．distinguishing D．to distinguish
9. The proposal failed to lift workers out of poverty and narrow the widening wealth gap. The government ________ have done detailed research.
A．must B．should C．might D．need
10. — This time I let my son deal with the consequences of his own choices. I am not running to rescue him, again.
— Good job! ________.
A．Keep it up B．Up to you C．Give it a try D．That’s all right
11. The poem shows a happy scene of the poet living with his children, with a house ________ a pleasant garden near the emperor’s palace.
A．surrounding B．to surround C．surrounded by D．being surrounded by
12. The earth ________ by an extremely dangerous natural phenomenon at the moment. Yet somehow, it seems like no one in power is doing anything about it.
A．is threatening B．was threatened
C．is being threatened D．has been threatened
13. There was no way out — you just had to take the punishment, ________ you could prove you were absolutely clean.
A．if B．unless C．because D．as
14. The light, ________ lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean, astonished me by its power.
A．who B．that C．which D．where
15. ________ scientists are only recently coming to understand, however, is the bees’ ability to reason. They exhibit the capacity to learn and to solve problems.
A．How B．Why C．That D．What
二、完形填空
Community service is not new to Mateo. As a child, he remembers watching his mother get involved in ___16___ work through Emmaus, an organization helping people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.
In his junior year of high school, Mateo found himself on a mission to start a(n) ___17___ of his own to help kids in need. He, together with some ___18___, worked with ChildFund staff to ___19___ the training and materials they needed to lay the groundwork for the club, and then found a teacher who would ___20___ it.
Mateo and his friends hold a ChildFund fundraiser at their local ice skating rink (溜冰场). Through ticket sales and regular raffles (抽奖), the club has ___21___ several thousand dollars to ___22___ children in greatest need around the world. They also ___23___ a card-making activity for students to send ___24___ to those children.
Mateo says he has ___25___ a lot from starting the club. Most importantly, he says, “I’ve learned that a great idea never just comes to you ___26___. You have to build up to it. You fix it, you add on to it, until you ___27___ the ideal version of it.”
In May, Mateo will graduate from high school, ___28___ his role in the ChildFund Club to a younger student. He hopes to study either architecture (建筑学) or engineering in college, but one thing is ___29___: He’ll continue leading efforts to make the world a better place.
“I believe helping children who need resources is a(n) ___30___ effort,” Mateo says.
16. A．school　　B．charity　　C．research　　D．paper
17. A．club　　B．house　　C．business　　D．event
18. A．teachers　　B．neighbors　　C．friends　　D．strangers
19. A．provide　　B．examine　　C．receive　　D．improve
20. A．discover　　B．support　　C．change　　D．start
21. A．borrowed　　B．saved　　C．covered　　D．raised
22. A．instruct　　B．guide　　C．help　　D．treat
23. A．prefer　　B．continue　　C．attend　　D．organize
24. A．encouragement　　B．information　　C．requests　　D．comments
25. A．earned　　B．donated　　C．learned　　D．suffered
26. A．quietly　　B．easily　　C．happily　　D．clearly
27. A．achieve　　B．choose　　C．become　　D．require
28. A．selling　　B．passing　　C．carrying　　D．spreading
29. A．on duty　　B．in time　　C．by chance　　D．for sure
30. A．worthwhile　　B．successful　　C．worldwide　　D．expensive
三、阅读理解
A
Art is the Queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.— Leonardo da Vinci (1452 — 1519)
Have you ever noticed how many popular expressions borrow from art A job well done is described as a “masterpiece” or “work of art.” Healthy people are described as “the picture” of health. Even moods are associated with colors of the artist’s palette. What is it about art that makes it so much a part of our daily lives It’s clear that art is far more than just something we see in galleries or museums — it is a necessary part of daily communication and expression.
Many people may wonder what the world of art is really like. To help you feel its charm, just imagine a land so vast that it has no boundaries. Imagine a place so varied that every step you take brings a new adventure. It is the world of art. Art is visual work that communicates an idea, expresses a feeling, or presents an interesting design. In the world of art, the only limits are those of the imagination. The only boundaries are those of creativity and skill.
Given that art has such infinite possibilities and profound influence, it naturally develops into a wide range of professional fields. Artists work in many different fields like publishing, technology, entertainment, and advertising. The work that artists create can range from illustrations to jewelry to buildings. Below is a list of some art careers that you might consider:
● Fine artist. A professional fine artist creates works such as paintings and sculptures. Sometimes, fine artists earn commissions to create works for individuals, businesses, the government, or other organizations.
● Graphic designer. Books, magazines, and advertisements are just a few of the projects that require graphic designers. Some graphic designers specialize in computer graphics. They may work in computer animation or design Web sites.
● Architect. These artists design buildings. They may design any structure from homes to skyscrapers to museums.
● Industrial designer. These artists design products for specific industries. Some examples include toys, furniture, appliances, and cars.
● Art teacher. Becoming an art teacher provides the opportunity to share your knowledge of and appreciation for art with others. Art teachers may work in schools, museums, or community centers.
31. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph
A．By listing art-related daily expressions.
B．By explaining the history of art expressions.
C．By comparing art with other forms of expression.
D．By defining art as a form of daily communication.
32. Why is art described as “a land with no boundaries” and “a new adventure” in Paragraph 2
A．To compare art with other visual works.
B．To explain the technical skills required for art.
C．To show that art is limited to professional artists.
D．To describe the imaginative and limitless nature of art.
33. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3
A．Art development relies on the entertainment industry.
B．Art has given rise to a wide variety of professional careers.
C．Artworks are limited to artistic creation with practical values.
D．Artists prefer to create large buildings rather than small items.
34. Which of the following artist is most likely to design a new type of bicycle
A．A fine artist.
B．An architect.
C．An industrial designer.
D．A graphic designer.
35. What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To introduce the origin of art expressions.
B．To explain why art is a universal language.
C．To describe different careers in the art world.
D．To show that art is part of daily life and introduce art-related careers.
B
“Julia, you are still a scientist. You will always be a scientist.”
Those were the words spoken by my mentor, Professor Jenny Martin, as I told her my thoughts and feelings on leaving the bench to follow a career in science writing.
My passion for science dates back to high school. In my final years of high school, I had worked out which subjects I liked best — I chose three science subjects and two maths subjects. I loved that there was always the “right answer” in science. So I applied for an undergraduate science degree. In my third year, I sat down to a lecture given by Professor Jenny Martin. Her research sounded like a cool mix of computational work and working at the lab bench. It was then that I had my aha moment. A research career!
However, about ten years later, things started to change. My research career was going pretty well, but I wasn’t happy. I enjoyed reading and writing about science, but failed experiment after failed experiment was getting me down. I knew clearly I had to do something. Upon voicing my frustrations to a coworker in New Zealand, she suggested medical writing. She knew someone who had felt the same way as me, and who now works from home as a medical writer.
It sounded perfect: I would be able to use my science background, but step out of the lab and have some control. I excitedly started applying for jobs. My heart was saying yes!
Through a chance meeting with the communications manager, volunteering for a while, and having perseverance, I finally got a job in my university’s communications department. Here, I tried my hand at all types of writing: from media releases to annual reports. I am still engaged with science, but finally feel I am doing something I am good at.
And Jenny is right; I will forever be a scientist — just one who has found a slightly different niche (合适的工作).
36. What inspired the author to follow a research career
A．Her high school science classes.
B．A lecture by Professor Jenny Martin.
C．Her love for having “right answers”.
D．The desire to explore computational work.
37. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A．How the author’s research career succeeded.
B．Why the author decided to change her career.
C．What the author thought about her coworkers.
D．How the author learned about medical writing.
38. How did the author finally get the job in her university’s communications department
A．By applying for jobs excitedly.
B．By getting a recommendation from a coworker.
C．By working as a volunteer and never giving up.
D．By meeting the communications manager by chance.
39. What does the author say about her current career
A．It’s a good fit for her.
B．It’s challenging but interesting.
C．It’s more important than research.
D．It’s better paid than a research job.
40. What does the author think of Jenny Martin’s words
A．They are just a comfort for her.
B．They are too strange to understand.
C．They turn out to be completely right.
D．They let her consider various careers.
C
Eight in 10 homes that are at high risk of flooding in England are now in towns and cities, according to new analysis by the National Housing Federation (NHF) (英国国家房屋协会). Research found that 839,000 homes in urban areas are now classed at high risk of surface water flooding, a threefold increase since 2018.
Alistair Smyth, the director of policy and research at the NHF, said: “With surface water flooding a fast-growing threat in towns and cities, this poses a direct risk to people and families living in social housing…”
“Our climate is changing faster than our infrastructure (基础设施) can handle and social housing residents are more exposed, less protected and least able to absorb the financial shock when floods hit. While housing associations operating in higher-risk areas are investing significant time and resource into protecting residents, this is a national risk that needs a national response.” he added.
According to the Environment Agency (EA), a home is considered to be “high risk” when it has at least a one in 30 chance of being flooded each year. Extreme rainfall, ageing infrastructure and rapid urbanization are all making the problem worse.
Chief executive of National Flood Forum Charity, Tracy Garrett said, “Every week we hear from people whose homes have been inundated with dirty water, often containing sewage (污水), and many have been flooded multiple times,” adding that there was a growing concern that those in rented or social housing and on lower incomes were hit hardest. They had “the least ability to adapt or protect their homes”, she said. “Many are experiencing repeated flooding, with little clarity on who is responsible for fixing the problem or how long-term solutions will be delivered.
Paul Warburton, group director of housing services at Torus housing association, which owns Hoyles’s home, said they spent 500,000 dealing with that one flood, only a few years after one in the same area. “Half a million pounds — that’s a lot of new bathrooms we could have installed, new homes we could’ve built,” he said, adding: “If this keeps happening we’re probably going to end up with about 100 properties (房产) that no one wants to live in, and then what do we do with them ”
41. According to Alistair Smyth, why is surface water flooding a national risk that needs a national response
A．Because infrastructure is changing faster than the climate.
B．Because climate change is slowing down with government intervention.
C．Because housing associations have refused to invest in flood protection.
D．Because social housing residents are the least able to afford the cost of floods.
42. According to the Environment Agency (EA), when is a home considered to be at “high risk” of flooding
A．When it is located in an area with extreme rainfall.
B．When it has been flooded at least once in the past year.
C．When it has at least a 1 in 30 chance of being flooded each year.
D．When it is built on aging infrastructure without proper protection.
43. What does the underlined word “inundated” in paragraph 5 most likely mean
A．flooded B．washed C．covered D．repaired
44. What can be inferred from Paul Warburton’s words in the last paragraph
A．Residents are fully responsible for protecting their homes from floods.
B．Repeated flooding may make some properties unlivable and unsellable.
C．The flood damage cost was relatively small compared to their annual budget.
D．Housing associations prefer to build new homes rather than repair flooded ones.
45. What is the best title for the passage
A．The Climate Change in the United Kingdom.
B．The Rapid Growth of Social Housing in English Cities.
C．The Solution of Housing Associations to Flood Problems.
D．The Increasing Flood Risk to Homes in England and its Impact.
任务型阅读
When I was a kid about twelve years old, I was already as tall as I am now, and I had a lot of freckles (雀斑). I had reached the age when I had begun to look at myself in the mirror, and I felt down. I had a cousin who had a flawless peaches-and-cream skin. I couldn’t help comparing myself with her and thinking that my life would be different if I had beautiful skin too — skin that was all one color.
And then, I found an advertisement for freckle-remover cream. I knew that I could afford it if I saved my money, and I did. Finally, my package came. I was sure that I was looking at a miracle. I spread the cream all over my body. However, instead of developing a peaches-and-cream skin, I just got more and darker freckles. When I saw myself in the mirror, I burst into tears and hid in the bathroom.
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her. I was still crying when my grandfather came to see what was wrong with me. I tried to explain why I didn’t want to have freckles and why I felt so inadequate when I compared my appearance with my cousin. He looked at me in great surprise, shook his head, and said,” But child, there are all kinds of flowers, and they are all beautiful.” I said, “I’ve never seen a flower with freckles!” and ran back to my room, banging the door.
When my mother came and knocked, I told her to go away. She started to say the kinds of things that parents say at times like that, but my grandfather said,” Nancy, leave the child alone.” She was a grown-up, but he was her father. So mum left me alone.
I don’t know where Grandpa found it. It isn’t at all common in the mountains where we lived then. But I know he put it in my room because my mother told me later. I had cried myself to sleep that night, and when I opened my swollen, sticky eyes the next morning, the first thing I saw, lying on the pillow next to my head, was a tiger lily.
46. What did the author believe would make her life different (No more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________
47. What happened to the author after she used the freckle-remover cream (No more than 10words)
_______________________________________________________________
48. What does the underlined word “inadequate” in paragraph 3 mean (1 word)
_______________________________________________________________
49. How did the author’s grandfather comfort her when she cried (No more than 15 words)
_______________________________________________________________
50. Do you think the tiger lily in her room would make the author feel better about her freckles Why or why not (No more than 25 words)
_______________________________________________________________
四、书面表达
51. 假定你是晨光中学的学生李华。你校英文报“Arts and Culture”栏目正在举办征文活动，主题为“An Amazing Artwork”。请你写一篇英文短文投稿，介绍一件你喜爱的艺术作品。
内容要点：
1．作品的基本信息（名称、作者、创作年代等）；
2．作品的特色或独特之处；
3．这件作品给你带来的感受或启发。
注意：
1．词数不少于100词；
2．不得出现真实学校及姓名；
3．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
An Amazing Artwork
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参考答案
一、单项选择
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C
6.A 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.A
11.C 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.D
二、完形填空
16.B 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.D
21.D 22.C 23.D 24.A 25.C
26.B 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.A
三、阅读理解
31.A 32.D 33.B 34.C 35.D
36.B 37.B 38.C 39.A 40.C
41.D 42.C 43.A 44.B 45.D
D 任务型阅读
46. Having flawless one-color skin.
47. She got more and darker freckles.
48. Unworthy / Inferior
49. He told her all flowers are beautiful.
50. Yes. Tiger lilies have spots like freckles and teach her beauty varies.（合理即可）
四、书面表达范文
An Amazing Artwork
Among all artworks, I love The Starry Night painted by Vincent van Gogh most. It was created in 1889 during his stay in a mental hospital.
The painting shows a magical night sky filled with rolling, bright blue and yellow clouds and glowing stars. The thick, vivid brushstrokes make the whole sky seem to be moving. The quiet village under the sky forms a sharp contrast with the wild, energetic sky above.
This painting touches me deeply. Van Gogh poured all his feelings into the canvas even when he suffered great pain. It tells me that art is a perfect way to release inner emotions. It also teaches me that beauty can be found even in hard and lonely days. I will always cherish the power this amazing painting brings me.

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