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安徽合肥市第八中学
2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期末检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
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What should I know
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Dates:
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1. Who is Turnitin intended for
A．Researchers.
B．Teachers.
C．Technology enthusiasts.
D．Computer programmers.
2. Which of the following can be submitted to Turnitin
A．A group project report.
B．A personal English video.
C．An individual text-based essay.
D．A handwritten math assignment.
3. What can we learn about Turnitin assignment settings from the text
A．A max grade of “0” works for formative use.
B．Feedback is released immediately after grading.
C．The assignment is viewable before the start date.
D．The title should describe all assignment contents.
B
When I first picked up a fountain pen, I hardly imagined anyone bothering with such an outdated instrument. My grandfather’s eyes lit up like a child discovering a hidden treasure. To him, the act of writing wasn’t just about putting words on paper — it was a special practice. Writing was about carefully shaping thoughts and sharing them clearly and with care. As a teenager in the digital age, I found the leaking ink and the rough nib (笔尖) more of a trouble than anything else until last summer when I cleaned out his roof space.
While sorting through boxes, I came across a wooden box filled with letters — not just letters my grandfather had received, but drafts of his own. One letter, written to the local mayor about the closure of a neighborhood park, wasn’t just a list of complaints. Instead, he had described the scene of elderly men playing chess in the shade, the distant sound of children laughing, and the general peaceful atmosphere of the community. The writing was both elegant and firm, urging the mayor to consider the value of community spaces.
It was then that I understood. My grandfather wrote his letters not merely to communicate information, but as works of more love and respect than beautiful handwriting, intended to give the reader the time and attention they deserved. He wasn’t writing for quick exchange, as I often did with my text messages, but for lasting impact.
I began using that old fountain pen again. At first, my hand seized up, and I found it disappointing to write at the pace my thoughts raced. But gradually, the slow ink flow made me slow down and think deeply and carefully about my thoughts, my emotions, and my words.
4. How did the author find using a fountain pen at the beginning
A．Unique
B．Creative
C．Useless
D．Troublesome
5. What made the author change his attitude toward the fountain pen
A．The description of the peaceful park.
B．The discovery of his grandfather’s letters.
C．The realization of writing’s artistic beauty.
D．The process of cleaning out the roof space.
6. What does “the slow ink flow” mean to the author in the last paragraph
A．A force for reflection.
B．A record of emotion.
C．A source of inspiration.
D．A passion for tradition.
7. What’s a suitable title for this text
A．The Art of Handwriting.
B．The Slow Pace of Modern Life.
C．The Letters of My Grandpa.
D．The Wisdom of a Fountain Pen.
C
In an age when artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly engaged in the creative process, a question is raised for viewers and institutions: What is considered as art when the human hand is no longer directly involved in crafting the work Major museums are now struggling with this question and are trying to teach the public to see beyond mere visual excitement.
For pioneering AI artists, the act of art creation lies in writing code and curating (策展) data. They spend months or even years building and polishing AI models, adding their ideas into every technical detail. Artist Casey Reas states, “I don’t really believe in the artist’s hand; I believe in the artist’s point of view.” Another artist, Refik Anadol, has even planned to build an AI art museum in Los Angeles. Named Dataland, the museum will have its own AI model for use by artists — built with support from Google and Nvidia and trained on half a billion images, all collected with the permission of the owners.
AI art is not entirely new, as it has roots in computer experiments from the 1960s. It stepped into public view in 2018 when Portrait of Edmond de Belamy was sold at Christie’s. Today, some museums like the Tate Modern recognize it as a “cultural milestone.” However, others such as the Nasher Museum remain hesitant. Some curators even argue that AI does not qualify as art and warn that audiences can quickly feel tired of works that rely only on technological novelty.
At the New York Armory Show in 1913, American audiences were perturbed about cubism (立体主义). Today’s AI-generated works arouse similar unease, challenging audiences to decide whether new tools expand or narrow the meaning of art. As MoMA’s curator Paola Antonelli notes, the initial restlessness with new technology eventually gives way to calmness, and audiences will develop their own critical sense to determine which institutions and works truly matter in this developing era.
8. What is pioneering AI artists’ focus of art creation
A．The artist’s insight.
B．The data collection.
C．The visual technology.
D．The physical craftsmanship.
9. What concern do doubtful curators raise about AI art
A．AI art’s technology may become outdated easily.
B．AI-generated works’ appeal may disappear soon.
C．AI art’s technology holds no cultural significance.
D．AI-generated works don’t make artists qualified.
10. What does the underlined word “perturbed” in the last paragraph mean
A．Passionate. B．Curious. C．Uninformed. D．Unsettled.
11. What is the main focus of the passage
A．History of AI technology in art creation.
B．Strategies of using AI in art for more audiences.
C．Argument over the artistic nature of AI works.
D．Differences between traditional art and digital art.
D
As all gardeners know, fruits and vegetables that have gone bad could be a precious resource. Let them bubble away in a composter (堆肥箱) and they become rich food for flower beds and vegetable gardens. Engineers know it too. The nutrients produced by decaying food can also be used to fuel bioreactors — devices for producing new substance.
With bioreactors, almost everything from medicines to cleaner and greener materials, machine oils, fabrics, and even foods, could be generated. Capra Biosciences, Inc., a start-up behind a cutting-edge bioreactor technology, is working with professionals at the Boston University College of Engineering, to make a smarter, more efficient bioreactor.
Capra’s bioreactor uses biofilm, essentially a layer of thick, glue-like material that provides an ideal home for microbes (微生物). They’ve already used it to create a petroleum-free skin cream and plan to turn it to producing biological lubricants (润滑剂) for motors and other machinery. But making the business possible will require automation and novel quality-control and security measures, which is where the Boston University team — with backgrounds in genetic engineering, electronics, and automation — comes in. Despite progress, maintaining consistent output across diverse waste streams remains a key challenge.
To address that, the BU team has already proposed a series of design solutions that will allow the company to turn an unpredictable combination of food, animal waste, and other waste products into a reliable final result, as well as monitor the whole process with tiny sensors moving about in a bioreactor. They also have a plan for allowing other researchers nationwide to adapt their work and create identical devices producing multiple life-changing, and planet-saving products in a vast range of fields.
“This kind of teamwork is amazing. It is the future in terms of where advances in biotechnology are coming from,” says Capra cofounder Andrew Magyar. “We want to engineer organisms to help us make products sustainably and cost-competitively, so consumers won’t have to decide, ‘Do I want the sustainable option or the cheap option ’”
12. Why does the author mention the composter in the first paragraph
A．To promote a gardening technique.
B．To introduce an engineering creation.
C．To explain how to recycle food waste.
D．To describe how natural nutrients form.
13. What is the function of the biofilm
A．To prevent skin burn.
B．To power the bioreactor.
C．To support bacteria growth.
D．To glue machine parts together.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Applications of the device.
B．Trends of food processing.
C．Options to save the planet.
D．Strategies to handle the issue.
15. What do Andrew Magyar’s words imply
A．Biotechnology is the future of science.
B．Teamwork is more important than new ideas.
C．Customers prioritize price over sustainability.
D．The team will make green products affordable.
二、七选五
Your friends mean the world to you, and the last thing you want to do is upset them. ___16___ So, how do you apologize to a friend you really hurt We’ve consulted psychologists and a life coach on how to apologize sincerely. By following their steps and tips, you can mend your friendship.
Reach out to them to talk about what happened. If you’re truly sorry for what occurred, don’t hesitate to be the one to approach your friend — don’t wait for them to come to you. ___17___ This proves you truly care and take responsibility for your actions. Remember, only apologize if you’re really sorry; otherwise, your apology will come across as insincere.
Acknowledge their emotions. Round out your apology by expressing an understanding of your friend’s feelings. No matter what happened, it’s important to recognize that they’ve been hurt. Show that you’re aware of how your actions made them feel. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Gera Anderson says, “Acknowledge their feelings and any actions that may have led to those feelings. If you regret your actions, apologize for them. ___18___”
Include your commitment into your apology. Show your friend that their friendship means a lot to you by assuring not to make a similar mistake again. For instance, “I missed your birthday party. I made a promise to you but dropped it. ___19___” Just remember, actions speak louder than words. So go through with your swears.
___20___ While it may sound sorrowful, knowing that your friend doesn’t have to accept your apology is a must. Rather than trapping them in a corner or flooding them with apologies, give them the space to walk away. Giving an apology doesn’t mean they are obligated to forgive you. So, be patient and accepting of however they respond.
A．Give your friend an out.
B．I won’t take my words so lightly again.
C．Make your apology as specific as possible.
D．Set aside your pride and be the bigger person.
E．But mistakes happen, whether you want them to or not.
F．If you don’t, apologize for the fact that your actions hurt them.
G．You have to know that I was included in a sudden work meeting.
三、完形填空
When I started university, it quickly dawned on me that my class wasn’t going to be an easy place to make friends. Discussions weren’t held regularly and the study groups were changed ___21___, which meant there wasn’t much time to get to know people.
By the time my first semester was over, I was seriously considering ___22___. However, I received good grades on my assignments, which I took as a ___23___ that I should stick it out. Still, over the course of my first and second year, the same patterns ___24___. My attendance was declining and I was becoming increasingly ___25___. I felt a lot of shame and embarrassment. I tried to ___26___ my feelings from the people closest to me.
Soon before I began my final year, despite my efforts, my professor voiced ___27___ about my low spirit. He reached out and talked with me to understand what was going on. This proved to be a turning point, as I ___28___ I was unhappy and looked toward ways of feeling better. I started to adopt healthier habits and gradually ___29___ the negative ones. My decision to be more open allowed me to ___30___ with another student I met on my course. Through opening up, we discovered that we had experienced ___31___ struggles, which made the weight I’d been carrying lighter.
As a recent graduate, I face the new ___32___ of change and uncertainty. However, I now feel equipped with useful tools to ___33___ my mental well-being. I have maintained my new lifestyle habits as well as my ___34___ to being more open with those around me. ___35___ struggling does not mean you are weak; it is a huge step in the right direction.
21. A．gradually B．frequently C．completely D．extremely
22. A．slowing down B．catching up C．dropping out D．going on
23. A．sign B．lesson C．requirement D．suggestion
24. A．disappeared B．mattered C．changed D．repeated
25. A．lonely B．stubborn C．wired D．cautious
26. A．remove B．prevent C．hide D．express
27. A．curiosity B．misunderstanding C．concern D．criticism
28. A．ignored B．recognized C．followed D．refused
29. A．overcome B．stand C．examine D．understand
30. A．connect B．celebrate C．compete D．debate
31. A．complex B．accessible C．unique D．similar
32. A．predictions B．processes C．preparations D．challenges
33. A．focus on B．reach into C．look after D．add to
34. A．approach B．commitment C．reflection D．reaction
35. A．Bearing B．Admitting C．Avoiding D．Continuing
四、语法填空
In the ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West, the Monkey King is appointed bimawen, a title that sounds like “avoiding horse plague (瘟疫)” in Chinese and is associated with caring for horses in the heavenly court. Though often treated as comic, the role reflects a genuine ancient ___36___ (believe): keeping monkeys in stables (马厩) could protect horses from disease.
The custom appears ___37___ (repeated) in historical texts, yet in surviving paintings, it is known from only one work — ___38___ massive scroll portraying dozens of grooms tending nearly 100 horses. The painting is now ___39___ display at the new exhibition Divine Steeds: The World of Horses in the Palace Museum’s Painting and Calligraphy Collections at the Palace Museum, the former imperial palace that served Chinese emperors from 1420 to 1911.
___40___ (run) through June 21, the exhibition brings together 55 horse-themed paintings and calligraphy ___41___ (work) from the museum’s collection. Among them, 28 are being shown publicly for the first time, while 20 pieces ___42___ (view) as China’s highest-grade cultural relics.
According to Zeng Jun, head of the museum’s Department of Paintings and Calligraphy, horse paintings occupy a special place in the history of Chinese art because they reflect not only artistic achievement, ___43___ broader historical and spiritual ideals. For example, in classical Chinese thought, exceptional people were compared to fine steeds (骏马). Just as a great horse requires a knowledgeable judge ___44___ (recognize) its value, talented individuals also depend on wise leaders in the workplace ___45___ can identify and nurture ability. It evolved into a metaphor that encouraged rulers to remain open-minded and recognize exceptional talent.
五、书信写作
46. 假定你是景行高中学生李华，你校在周三下午开设了面向外籍交换生的中国传统文化选修课，你的交换生好友Eric写邮件给你，希望你能给他推荐一门。请用英文给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．你的推荐；
2．你的理由。
Instructors Selective Course
Ma Jun (President of Calligraphy Club) Chinese Calligraphy
Mr. Li (History Teacher) Traditional Festival Culture
Mrs. Luo (Peking Opera Artist) Peking Opera Appreciation
注意：1．写作词数应为 80 左右。
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
注意：1．写作词数应为 80 左右。2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
47. 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。
Elvis was a dog with a big personality. If there was a chance to be silly, he would take it without hesitation. He loved hiding toys, spinning in dizzy circles beneath the old oak tree while chasing squirrels, and running away just far enough to make people chase him. Whenever he put on one of his little performances, Mrs. Carter, the lady next door, would lean over the fence, watching the naughty dog and shaking her head. Yet all it took to turn this little rebel (调皮鬼) into a perfect gentleman was a spoonful of peanut butter or his old tennis ball.
Watching his playful nature every day, his owner Mikaela thought it might be fun to capture the world from Elvis’s point of view. So one day she bought a small GoPro camera (运动相机) and a special harness that a dog could wear. She imagined Elvis running happily while the camera recorded his little adventures.
Mikaela was excited to try it, but Elvis turned out to be even more excited. On a sunny afternoon, golden light spilled across the yard, catching the edges of the bushes. The old oak tree cast shifting shadows on the grass, and a row of wildflowers swayed gently by the fence. Mikaela took Elvis outside to play and brought out the new camera. The moment Elvis saw the shiny little device, his eyes sparkled. Mikaela had barely held it out before Elvis snatched it away as quickly as a shark grabbing its food. “Oh no, not again!” Mrs. Carter called out from behind the fence.
Before Mikaela could react, Elvis was racing across the yard with the GoPro in his mouth. “Hey! Elvis!” Mikaela shouted, running after him. But the more she chased him, the faster he ran. And the GoPro just stayed on the whole time!
Para. 1: Mikaela chased after him, worried a lot.
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Para. 2: When Mikaela finally got the camera, she quickly checked it.
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参考答案
1-3 BCA 4-7 DBAD 8-11 ABDC 12-15 BCDD 16-20 EDFBA 21-25 BCADA 26-30 CCBAA 31-35 DDCBB
36.belief 37.repeatedly 38.a 39.on 40.Running 41.works 42.are viewed 43.but 44.to recognize 45.who/that
书信范文
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to hear you want to take a traditional Chinese culture course. I strongly recommend Peking Opera Appreciation to you.
Taught by a professional opera artist, the course offers vivid lessons about Peking Opera’s costumes, facial makeup and classic stories. It enables you to feel the charm of traditional Chinese art directly. Besides, it is lively and relaxing, which won’t bring you much learning pressure.
Hope you will enjoy the course!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Mikaela chased after him, worried a lot. She feared the expensive camera might get broken or covered with dirt. Elvis dashed through wildflowers, circled the old oak tree and sprinted along the fence happily. Mrs. Carter stood by the fence, laughing loudly at the naughty dog’s funny performance. After running around the yard for several circles, Elvis gradually slowed down. He wagged his tail proudly, as if showing off his great “treasure”.
When Mikaela finally got the camera, she quickly checked it. To her surprise, the camera was still in perfect condition. The footage recorded wonderful scenes: swaying wildflowers, dancing tree shadows and the bright sunny yard. Most interestingly, it captured Elvis’s cheerful running process from his own unique perspective. Mikaela smiled, feeling all her worry gone. It turned out that Elvis’s naughty run had brought her the most special and precious video memory.

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