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2025-2026学年高一第二学期期末质量检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Sandcastle, a park located in West Homestead, will soon have its doors open every day for the summer. To mark the occasion, the water park is cutting the costs of tickets now through Sunday, May 31.
Opening time:
While Sandcastle is now open on weekends, the park is scheduled to be open every day by mid-June. Park open every day: Thursday, June 11-Monday, Aug. 17.
Tickets’ costs:
Opening Sale (one day admission through July 5): $29.99 on sale, normally $59.99. Discounts are available online for kids under 46 inches tall, seniors and active and retired military members. Educators will receive free admission every operating day now through Tuesday, June 30 with a valid work ID.
Summer events at Sandcastle Water Park:
1 Celebrate America 250: The waterpark will celebrate the Fourth of July from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5, with specifics of the festivities coming soon.
2 Foam Party Wednesdays: Foam parties take place near the Boardwalk sign every Wednesday from July 8 through Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.
3 Christmas in July: From Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, Sandcastle will celebrate Christmas in July, with details about the festivities coming soon.
4 DJ Decades Weekends: Every weekend from Aug. 1 through Aug. 16, DJs will play top hits from the 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s at the Sandbar and Mushroom Pool.
Come and enjoy your summer time here!
1. Who can get extra ticket discounts
A．Teachers with work IDs.
B．Retired military members.
C．All kids on weekends.
D．Participants in foam parties.
2. Which event lasts the longest period of time
A．Celebrate America 250.
B．Foam Party Wednesdays.
C．Christmas in July.
D．DJ Decades Weekends.
3. Where is this text most probably taken from
A．A story book. B．A research report.
C．A textbook. D．A travel website.
B
Cai Dongjun raised one hand gently, humming the opening notes of a melody (曲子) as sunlight streamed into a rural classroom. The children watched and followed — a small turn, a lifted arm, singing at first quietly, then with growing confidence. Cai, a 22-year-old singing performance major at the Communication University of China (CUC), started the project called Shengyu Tongxin, or Voices Healing Young Hearts, in 2022. He was inspired by his own childhood experiences of self-doubt, which he overcame through music.
“Not every child receives quality education or emotional support,” he said. “Some come from difficult families, and you can sometimes sense a kind of silence in them.” The project helps children who have limited access to arts education. Over the past four years, Cai and his fellow volunteers have traveled to 18 regions, worked with more than 40 rural schools, and reached over 1,500 left-behind children.
To make it easier for children with different abilities, the team focuses on self-expression and the joy of being on stage. The goal is often reflected in small but meaningful changes. In Huozhou, Shanxi province, the team worked with a boy whose teacher described him as uninterested and struggling. The volunteers encouraged him to be a group leader in the chorus. Over time, he became more active and showed a stronger sense of responsibility. At the final performance, he acted as one of the main characters with confidence.
For Cai, moments like these make the work worthwhile. “There were times when I felt completely exhausted,” he said. “But all the effort has proved deeply rewarding.” From the project, Cai learns to adjust his approach based on each child’s needs. “Sometimes what they need is not pressure, but time and support,” he said.
4. What was the main reason for Cai Dongjun to start the project
A．Invitation from his school.
B．Inspiration from the rural kids.
C．His former voluntary work.
D．His early life struggles.
5. Which of the following best describes the boy from Huozhou after joining the project
A．He lacked interest.
B．He became a volunteer.
C．He gained confidence.
D．He became more competitive.
6. What can we infer from Cai’s words in the last paragraph
A．He was completely tired of the project.
B．Pressure should be avoided.
C．Children should put more efforts.
D．Time and support outweigh pressure.
7. What message does the story mainly convey
A．Music matters more than other subjects.
B．Art brings confidence and joy to needy children.
C．Talented students should volunteer to help.
D．Volunteers need more professional training.
C
For decades, the story of Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island — has served as a powerful warning. The popular belief was that the island’s ancient society collapsed (衰败) because its people used up all their natural resources. They cut down every tree, it was said, to transport the famous stone statues called moai, and in doing so destroyed their own environment. This idea became a symbol of human foolishness.
But new research is now challenging this long-held saying. Archaeologist (考古学家) Mike Pitts, author of the cover story in Natural History magazine, argues that the evidence tells a very different story. According to Pitts, when the first European explorers arrived in the 1720s, they described an island rich in gardens and grasslands. The people were healthy, and their society was functioning well. There was no sign of a civilization that had destroyed itself through poor management. “The traditional story of Rapa Nui is powerful, but it may not be true,” Pitts writes. “The evidence suggests that the people of Rapa Nui managed their resources wisely for centuries.”
So what caused the society to fall As Pitts put it, the problems came not from inside, but from outside. Contact with Europeans brought new diseases, violence, and the taking of people as slaves. These external forces, not bad decisions by the islanders themselves, were the main cause of the society’s collapse.
Pitts’ work raises an important question: How often do we accept dramatic stories without questioning the evidence The traditional story of Rapa Nui was repeated for so long that it became accepted as fact. But science requires us to keep asking questions, to examine old beliefs, and to be open to new evidence — even when it challenges what we thought we knew. As the author concludes, “Sometimes the most interesting discoveries are not about finding something new — they’re old things viewed from a different light.”
8. What do we know about the popular belief of Easter Island’s collapse
A．It is regarded as a sign of human stupidity.
B．It proves ancient islanders valued environmental protection.
C．It shows stone statues brought great wealth to the island.
D．It warns people against building too many monuments.
9. What does the new research suggest about the islanders
A．They were unconcerned about the environment.
B．They kept in touch with the outside world.
C．They made reasonable use of resources for ages.
D．Their society stopped functioning in the 1720s.
10. What’s Pitts’s attitude towards questioning old stories
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful.
C．Unclear. D．Opposed.
11. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage
A．To judge islanders’ behaviors.
B．To describe Rapa Nui islands.
C．To show how societies were built.
D．To make readers rethink a story.
D
With the rapid growth of space tourism, traveling to outer space may soon become as easy as booking a flight. Experts say this industry could change the world in the coming years.
Space travel is defined as any flight above 50 or 60 miles from sea panies offer either orbital or suborbital flights. Orbital space travel means the spacecraft travels around the planet with enough speed to avoid falling back to Earth. The International Space Station (ISS) is an example. Suborbital space travel takes people into space and then returns to Earth at a slower speed. Most space tourism companies currently offer suborbital flights.
Why do people want to go to space Jane Poynter, founder of a space tourism company, explains that seeing the thin blue line of Earth’s atmosphere against the blackness of space affects people deeply. She says astronauts consider the experience as personally transformational (转变性的). When they return, they feel compelled (逼迫的) to get involved in social and environmental causes. “Imagine thousands of people having that experience,” Poynter says. “It will have a snow-ball effect across society.”
However, space tourism has both pros and cons. On the positive side, it can create jobs and encourage investment (投资). Spending more time in space can also help solve mysteries about the universe. But there are downsides. The high cost — hundreds of thousands of dollars per ticket — means only the wealthiest can afford it. And some scientists worry about damage to nature. One study found that carbon released by 1,000 private suborbital flights per year would increase temperatures over the poles by 1°C and reduce polar sea ice by 5% annually.
Nevertheless, Poynter argues that not all space travel is harmful. Her company’s spacecraft is zero-emissions. She believes we are at the very beginning of space travel, and its future will bring improvements to life on Earth and beyond.
12. Which of the following is true according to paragraph 2
A．Orbital flights travel slower than suborbital ones.
B．Suborbital flights return to Earth more quickly.
C．Orbital flights go around the planet without falling back.
D．Suborbital flights reach the International Space Station.
13. What does the underlined phrase “pros and cons” in paragraph 4 most likely mean
A．Profits and losses.
B．Causes and effects.
C．Rewards and punishments.
D．Advantages and disadvantages.
14. Why are some scientists concerned about space tourism
A．It could harm the environment.
B．It might discourage investment.
C．It might cost too much money.
D．It would reduce job opportunities on Earth.
15. What does Poynter think of her company’s space tourism
A．It would decrease temperatures.
B．It’s environmentally friendly.
C．It’s hopeful without challenge.
D．It’s personally transformational.
七选五
Wish you could retire early You’re not alone. A recent survey found that 41% of people would like to retire before age 45. Supporters of the FIRE movement say it can be done.
The FIRE movement has a clear meaning. 16.________ It advocates gathering enough savings so that at an early age, you can live off your savings and not have to work. But how to achieve it
The first step is to track your spending. 17.________ “You might not realize you were spending $1,000 a month on clothes,” says one expert who retired at 35. He recommends using a wealth-management app. Once you know where it is going, take a Marie Kondo approach to money. This means being intentional about how you spend. Ask yourself: Did that restaurant meals and clothes feel worth the effort 18.________
Next, start saving as early and actively as you can. While traditional advisers recommend saving 10% to 20%, 19.________ The earlier you start, the more growth works in your favor.
20.________ Some people develop an unhealthy attitude toward money. “Cheapness affects others and makes them uncomfortable,” one expert says. Learn the difference between being thrifty (节俭的) and being cheap.
A．If not, cut them from your life.
B．FIRE advocates aim for 25% to 75%.
C．75% of the FIRE advocates have achieved it.
D．Finally, know when to relax about money.
E．It stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early.
F．Many people prefer to spend money on travel and food.
G．It’s impossible to improve without knowing where money goes.
二、完形填空
Growing up, I never played any sports except for a short time with soccer in middle school. I often 21.________ that I would only run if a dog was chasing me! As I was approaching 40, my husband said, “Wouldn’t it be fun to run a half marathon together ” I uncertainly agreed, a wave of 22.________ washing over me.
At the time, I had no running 23.________ — not even proper running shoes or sunglasses. I could only know how far a run was by 24.________ the miles when driving the same route in my car. After several tough training runs, I came home feeling 25.________ because I had run all the way from the school near our house to our neighborhood without 26.________. Only much later did I 27.________ that the distance was less than a quarter of a mile!
28.________, though, following a beginner-friendly training plan, I crossed the finish line of my first race, 29.________ for another, and finally ran that first half marathon.
As time went by, I began 30.________ my love of running with my love of 31.________. Having run half marathons in Australia, Iceland, Brazil, Antarctica, and the United States, I have races 32.________ in Africa and Asia in 2026. If all goes as planned, I will 33.________ all seven continents when I turn 60.
Unexpectedly, running has 34.________ my life. The people I have met, the goals I have achieved, and the places I have explored have all been 35.________ because of running.
21.A．joked B．expected C．determined D．reflected
22.A．comfort B．angry C．calm D．doubt
23.A．experience B．confidence C．equipment D．talent
24.A．noticing B．tracking C．pointing D．crossing
25.A．calm B．special C．proud D．curious
26.A．crying B．falling C．breathing D．stopping
27.A．decide B．realize C．claim D．explain
28.A．Soon after B．Right away C．Long before D．Just then
29.A．looked up B．called up C．signed up D．teamed up
30.A．comparing B．decorating C．providing D．pairing
31.A．soccer B．travel C．work D．drive
32.A．scheduled B．achieved C．finished D．canceled
33.A．collect B．try C．pass D．complete
34.A．changed B．troubled C．ruined D．saved
35.A．full B．normal C．possible D．open
三、语法填空
The Chinese film Dear You, of which the Chinese title translates to “Love Letters to Grandma,” has become an unexpected box office success. So far, it 36.________ (achieve) a 9.2 rating on Douban (a popular rating website) after 810,000 reviews, the 37.________ (high) one for a domestic film this year.
38.________ (direct) by Director Lan Hongchun, the film tells a touching story rooted in the history of Chaoshan people’s migration to Southeast Asia. It follows a series of letters tied to Ye Shurou, a grandmother who spent many years 39.________ (wait) for her husband, Zheng Musheng. She 40.________ (eventual) receives a photograph of him with a new family in Thailand, ending her hope for reunion.
41.________ (decade) later, their grandson travels to Thailand in search of Zheng, only 42.________ (find) that his grandfather had long since died there. 43.________ his surprise, a Thai woman of Chaoshan named Xie Nanzhi kept sending money and writing letters for 18 years to support his family in his name just out of gratitude and sympathy.
Without big stars or fancy special effects, the film still pours a pure ray of light into the audience’s heart. The love among family, friends, and people from 44.________ same hometown is deeply moving. It proves that heartfelt stories, 45.________ celebrate family bonds and cultural roots, can always touch people’s hearts, regardless of dialect or distance.
四、句子成分分析
46. People / decorate / churches and town halls / with flowers and fruit.
A．主+谓+宾+宾补 B．主+谓+宾+状
C．主+系+表+状 D．主+谓+直宾+间宾
47. Tu Youyou / graduated / from Peking University Medicine School / in 1955.
A．主+谓+状+状 B．主+谓+宾+状
C．主+谓+宾+宾补 D．主+谓+直宾+间宾
48. The majority of residents / who live here / are / ethnic Chinese.
A．主+定从+谓+宾 B．主+状从+谓+宾
C．主+状从+系+表 D．主+定从+系+表
49. Family / celebrating the lunar new year / can enjoy / exciting dragon dances and carnivals / together.
A．主+状+谓+宾+宾补 B．主+定+谓+宾+宾补
C．主+状+谓+宾+状 D．主+定+谓+宾+状
50. If you have no money, /you /will find/ it/ hard /to live in a big city.
A．状从+主+谓+直宾+宾补+间宾
B．定从+主+谓+直宾+宾补+间宾
C．状从+主+谓+形宾+宾补+真宾
D．定从+主+谓+形宾+宾补+真宾
五、单句语法填空
51. Moreover, music gave me hope ________ a sense of satisfaction.
52. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite ________ (launch) by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth.
53. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and ________ (disappoint), the desire to explore the universe did not die.
54. In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum _______________ showed the historical changes in California.
55. After graduating from PUMC, Lin Qiaozhi immediately became the first woman ever _______________ (hire) as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC hospital.
六、汉译英
56. 世界各地都庆祝节日。它们有着多种多样的起源，例如一年的季节，宗教、历史人物，以及重要事件。 (celebrate; a range of; religion; figure)
_______________________________________________________________________________
57. 英国是历史与现代文化的迷人交融，有着新旧传统。只要你留心观察，就会惊喜地发现，你既能看到它的过去，也能看到它的现在。 (a fascinating mix of; keep one’s eyes open; be surprised to find…)
_______________________________________________________________________________七、书面表达
58. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Chris 计划暑假来你的家乡阳江旅游。请你给他写一封邮件，推荐一个当地特色景点，内容包括：
1．介绍该景点，如地理位置，景色，美食;
2．说明推荐理由;
注意：词数 80 左右。
Dear Chris,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
阅读理解
1.B 2.B 3.D
4.D 5.C 6.D 7.B
8.A 9.C 10.A 11.D
12.C 13.D 14.A 15.B
七选五
16.E 17.G 18.A 19.B 20.D
完形填空
21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C
26.D 27.B 28.A 29.C 30.D
31.B 32.A 33.D 34.A 35.C
语法填空
36.has achieved 37.highest 38.Directed 39.waiting 40.eventually
41.Decades 42.to find 43.To 44.the 45.which
句子成分
46.B 47.B 48.D 49.D 50.C
单句填空
51.and
52.was launched
53.disappointment
54.which/that
55.hired
汉译英范文
56. Festivals are celebrated all over the world. They have a range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, historical figures and important events.
57. Britain is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find you can see both its past and its present.
邮件范文
Dear Chris,
I’m glad to hear you will visit Yangjiang this summer. I strongly recommend Hailing Island to you.
It lies in the south of Yangjiang, with clear blue sea and soft golden beaches. You can enjoy fresh seafood and watch beautiful sunsets there. Besides, there are various water sports for fun.
I believe you will have an unforgettable trip there. Looking forward to your arrival.
Yours,
Li Hua

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