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山西大学附属中学校2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期末
考试英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
On-Campus Job Opportunities
On-campus job opportunities offer college students the chance to earn money while gaining valuable experience. These roles are not only financially beneficial but also contribute to personal growth. Here’s a deeper look into some on-campus job options:Library Associate
Perfect for students who thrive in quiet and academic settings, the role of a library associate has varied jobs, including organizing books and academic resources, providing research support for the students and teaching staff, and maintaining a peaceful environment beneficial to study. This position is ideal for those who love literature and research.Tutor
Excelling in a particular subject can open the door to becoming a tutor. This role involves helping fellow students understand challenging course material, preparing for exams, and improving their academic performance. Tutors not only strengthen their own knowledge but also develop teaching skills and gain financial rewards.Teaching Assistant (TA)
Especially suitable for the students who perform well in their studies, this position means working closely with professors to support course delivery. This can include helping the teachers with lecture preparation, grading assignments, and conducting study or review sessions with a flexible schedule. This role often leads to strong professional relationships with the teaching staff. which can be beneficial for future career opportunities or academic recommendations.Resident Assistant (RA)
For those interested in leadership and community building, the position is ideal. RAs are responsible for overseeing dormitory residents, organizing community events, and settling conflicts. The position typically comes with benefits such as reduced housing costs or meal plans. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop skills in leadership, conflict resolution, event planning, and time management.
1．Which of the following is a responsibility of a library associate
A．Purchasing new books. B．Teaching reading skills.
C．Offering research assistance. D．Studying in a peaceful environment.
2．What’s the benefit of working as a TA
A．Less workload. B．Easier access to future jobs.
C．Higher salary. D．More practical experience.
3．Which job has the least connection to the academic performance
A．Tutor. B．Library Associate.
C．Teaching Assistant. D．Resident Assistant.
When Sarah signed up for an online writing course, she was not expecting to make new friends. After returning from her first trip to Jordan, she became interested in sharing real stories about the Middle East, a region often misunderstood by the media. Hoping to move from tourism into freelance writing business, she decided to take a short online course to learn practical writing skills.
A few days after the course began, Sarah received a message from another student named Jenna. At first, Sarah was reluctant to connect with a stranger online. However, Jenna’s warmth and enthusiasm soon eased Sarah’s hesitation. Before long, the two women were sharing thoughts and experiences that Sarah had never expected to discuss with someone she had never met.
In the beginning, they mainly discussed their writing assignments and exchanged useful information about the business. Gradually, their conversations became more personal. They started sharing stories about their families, daily lives, and future dreams. Although they lived far away from each other and had never met in person, they developed a close friendship.
Nearly ten years have passed since their first conversation, and Sarah still considers Jenna one of her best friends. Whenever something important happens in her life, Jenna is often among the first people she talks to. Their friendship has remained strong despite the distance between them.
Sarah and Jenna’s story may seem unusual, but experts believe friendships like theirs are becoming increasingly important in modern life, especially at a time when many people feel lonely and socially disconnected. Shasta Nelson, a friendship expert, points out that many people today need deeper human connections. She believes that online friendships allow people to share different experiences and support each other emotionally, even across long distances.
4．What does the underlined word “reluctant” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean
A．Unwilling B．Excited C．Nervous D．Surprised
5．Which of the following best describes the development of Sarah and Jenna’s relationship
A．Professional cooperation gradually turned into personal trust.
B．Shared travel experiences quickly created a lasting friendship.
C．Frequent face-to-face meetings strengthened their connection.
D．Similar career goals led them to start a business together.
6．Why does the author mention Shasta Nelson in the final paragraph
A．To compare online friendships with traditional friendships.
B．To explain why many people prefer online courses nowadays.
C．To provide expert support for the significance of online friendships.
D．To show how experts conduct their research on online connections.
7．What message does the passage mainly convey
A．Online learning platforms are changing modern education.
B．Long-distance friendships require huge effort to maintain.
C．Meaningful friendships can grow from online connections.
D．Modern technology has replaced traditional forms of friendship.
If you think cows spend their days only eating grass and looking calm, Veronika would like to have a word with you. Or, more likely, she would just pick up a brush and get back to work.
Veronika is a Brown Swiss cow living in Austria. Like many cows, she sometimes gets itchy. An itch like this is stubborn — it lingers and refuses to fade on its own. The problem is that a cow’s body is not designed for easy scratching (挠). Try reaching the middle of your back without bending like a gymnast, and you will understand her trouble. Most cows solve this problem by rubbing against trees, fences or rocks, often doing so together in groups. Veronika, however, seems to have chosen a more professional solution: a long-handled brush.
Researchers noticed that Veronika could hold the brush in her mouth and move it to scratch places she could not easily reach, such as her back and underside. Even more surprising, she did not use the brush in the same way every time. When she wanted to scratch tougher areas, she used the bristly end. When she needed to touch softer parts, she used the smoother handle. In other words, she was not just waving a brush around like a confused farm cleaner. She appeared to be choosing the right part of the tool for the right job.
That may sound funny, but to scientists it is serious. Tool use has often been connected with animals such as monkeys, crows and octopuses. Cows are usually not placed on that “clever tool user” list. Veronika’s behavior knocks down this old idea. It suggests that farm animals may be better problem-solvers than people have assumed.
The discovery also raises a bigger question: Have cows been less intelligent, or have humans simply not been watching them carefully enough Many farm animals live in places where there are few objects to explore. Veronika, as a pet cow, had more freedom and more chances to experiment. Perhaps she is not a once-in-a-million genius. Perhaps she is just the cow who finally got the chance to show off. So the next time you see a cow staring quietly across a field, be careful. She may not be daydreaming. She may be planning her next invention.
8．What problem did Veronika have
A．She could not find enough grass nearby.
B．She could not ease her discomfort alone.
C．She could not get along with other cows.
D．She could not bend like a gymnast freely.
9．How did Veronika use the brush
A．She moved it around aimlessly.
B．She held it in her mouth playfully.
C．She picked its different parts wisely.
D．She rubbed it against surfaces repeatedly.
10．Why did scientists find Veronika’s behavior important
A．It explained why cows behaved strangely.
B．It proved that cows liked to explore objects.
C．It challenged old beliefs about farm animals.
D．It showed that cows were smarter than monkeys.
11．What is the best title for the passage
A．The Cow That Outsmarted a Stubborn Itch
B．The Cow That Stared Across a Green Field
C．The Brush That Changed a Cow’s Daily Life
D．The Brush That Turned a Cow into a Cleaner
Throughout history, trees have played a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. They absorb CO2 and transform it into oxygen. But one of the challenges with this traditional carbon absorption is that the CO2 trees store can be released back into the atmosphere when they die.
However, the discovery of certain trees in Kenya adds a new dimension to this natural process. These trees, also found in several other countries, have been observed to transform CO2 into calcium oxalate. Then bacteria present in the trees and surrounding soil transform it further into calcium carbonate (碳酸钙), a primary component of limestone and chalk. The unique process ensures that the CO2 is kept in solid form for much longer, even after the tree’s life ends. This finding was emphasized by Mike Rowley from the University of Zurich at the Goldschmidt Conference.
While the scientific community is optimistic about these findings, several challenges remain. The primary concern is determining the exact amount of CO2 that these trees can transform throughout their lifetime. Without this accurate data, it is challenging to assess the full impact of this method globally. Understanding the ecological balance and ensuring the preservation of biodiversity are crucial before worldwide planting of these trees. Cooperative research efforts are needed to explore these aspects and develop a comprehensive strategy for using these trees as a natural solution to climate change.
This discovery in Kenya invites us to reconsider the potential of natural processes in addressing environmental challenges. While technological solutions to climate change are vital, integrating natural methods offers an alternative approach. The unique ability of these trees presents a promising method for exploration.
The journey to fighting climate change is complex. As we dig deeper into understanding natural phenomena like the Kenyan trees, we must ask ourselves: How can we make the best of the power of nature to create a sustainable future for generations to come
12．What is special about the trees found in Kenya
A．They help turn CO2 into solids. B．They can absorb more CO2.
C．They can release oxygen quickly. D．They live in harmony with bacteria.
13．Why is the accurate data on CO2 transformation of the trees important
A．To grow more trees in Kenya quickly.
B．To carry out more cooperative researches.
C．To keep the ecological balance and increase biodiversity.
D．To evaluate the global impact of the CO2 transformation.
14．What does the author try to explore in the last two paragraphs
A．The method of green development. B．The role of nature in climate solutions.
C．The prospect of scientific approaches. D．The seriousness of global climate change.
15．What does the passage tell us
A．Kenyan trees are a natural carbon lock.
B．A defensive strategy in nature is found.
C．Tree planting is a key to ecological balance.
D．A recent advance in CO2 research is achieved.
Making Friends with AI
These days, artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up everywhere in our daily lives — from conference rooms to classrooms, health-care services to dinner table conversations. 16 These advanced systems are capable of doing things that previously only humans could do — and doing them quickly.
What Is AI
AI is technology that enables machines to perform complex tasks connected with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. When people talk about AI today, they’re usually referring to generative AI, a type of AI system that can create writing, images, and computer code. 17 These are advanced software trained on vast amounts of human language data.
What Can You Do with AI
The sky really is the limit. Some people use AI to create a workout plan or even name a puppy. Overall, AI tools can be incredibly useful for quickly generating large amounts of data and pulling key themes from text. 18 You can invite it to offer feedback or find faults with your logic. For instance, it can help you brainstorm ideas for planning a garden or improving your résumé.
Tips for Using AI
When working with AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, be specific with your prompts. AI tools are likely to fill in the blanks, which can easily lead them to give you an output that doesn’t match what you’re looking for. 19 Think about what level of detail you want, and whether you want an answer in a specific format like a chart or a bulleted list.
What to Watch Out For
AI tools aren’t yet fully reliable in terms of accuracy. They’re known to routinely make up information and present it confidently as fact — a phenomenon often referred to as “hallucinating.” 20 You can ask a chatbot to use confirmed sourcing, but the only way to ensure accuracy is to fact-check the information yourself.
A．With AI, context is everything.
B．However, AI is far from being perfect.
C．So you shouldn’t depend on them for crucial advice.
D．What sets AI apart from past technical innovations
E．But one of the most popular ways to use AI is as a creative partner.
F．The answer you get will only be as good as the prompt you give.
G．More specifically, they are often talking about conversational AI systems.
二、完形填空
His name was Rex because he looked like a dinosaur. The giant tortoise came 21 down a suburban Phoenix street one recent spring evening. A group of 22 neighbors gathered around him. I was among them. Questions swirled. Where did he come from How far had he come Was he hungry Thirsty Tired
His unlikely stroll down a sidewalk brought the neighborhood into a buzz and launched a joint 23 to find his owners. But Rex’s daring getaway shows just how 24 owning such a tortoise can be. Arizona is at the center of the trouble, thanks to a climate that allows the eggs to hatch（孵）easily and each female can have dozens of babies a year.
As we all asked each other what to do with him and looked for a safe place to keep him, Rex was lifted into a wheelbarrow（独轮车）and 25 a neighbor’s backyard. Later, we found that Rex was temporarily staying at a nearby house that was up for sale. The temporary 26 believed Rex escaped when someone touring the home left the gate open.
When the caretaker finally came to claim the tortoise, this man first had to 27 how to get the 100-plus pound creature out of some thick bushes. No amount of carrots or shell nudging had 28 Rex to move an inch. So the man bent down and dragged Rex out. The huge tortoise, its feet hanging, didn’t seem to care much.
It is heartwarming to see a community 29 to help a stray animal. Neighbors who had never spoken before were suddenly planning together. 30 , this incident also leaves a serious reflection. These long-lived creatures require decades of 31 commitment. Many people buy them when they are small, without expecting how large and destructive they can become.
Rex’s adventure had a happy ending, but it serves as a gentle 32 to anyone looking for an unusual pet: preparation and responsibility matter more than excitement. This unexpected guest brought a touch of 33 into their suburban lives, breaking the boring parts of their daily routines. And for the author, it was a 34 lesson that we share our spaces with creatures far older in design than our neat sidewalks and paved roads. The next time you see a slow mover, remember: they might just be on a grand 35 of their own.
21．A．marching B．dashing C．wandering D．escaping
22．A．frightened B．surprised C．sympathetic D．generous
23．A．effort B．campaign C．debate D．agreement
24．A．active B．rewarding C．expensive D．challenging
25．A．broken into B．turned into C．rolled into D．looked into
26．A．seller B．caretaker C．agent D．neighbor
27．A．rule out B．point out C．look out D．figure out
28．A．made B．convinced C．allowed D．reminded
29．A．competing B．socializing C．uniting D．gathering
30．A．Therefore B．However C．Besides D．Otherwise
31．A．continuous B．temporary C．lighthearted D．intentional
32．A．reward B．reminder C．warning D．excuse
33．A．wildness B．danger C．elegance D．adventure
34．A．bittersweet B．profound C．temporary D．standard
35．A．expansion B．exhibition C．journey D．occupation
三、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。
In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online hit. Nestled at the foot of Lanzhu Mountain, the temple 36 (surge) in popularity on the Chinese lifestyle platform RedNote recently. Visitors are drawn to its peace and stillness, 37 (avoid) the artificial glow found in many other tourist spots.
The temple’s appeal is rooted in deep literary soil. It is located in the Orchid Pavilion scenic area, 38 the calligrapher Wang Xizhi gathered with fellow poets in 353 AD．Tianzhang Temple itself was built by royal order during the Northern Song Dynasty. Although centuries of war repeatedly reduced it 39 pieces, archaeological digs in 2011 uncovered well-preserved column 40 (base).
When the temple reopened in 2019, those historical layers (层) 41 (preserve) rather than smoothed over. Zheng Xiaoyun, Party secretary of the scenic area, said they avoid excessive decoration. This minimalist beauty, built upon ancient ruins and remaining free from excessive decoration as many architects suggest, is 42 makes the place so moving. Stone paths wind without show-off, and the wooden halls shift sharp daylight into 43 soft and green scene.
For many, a visit to the temple is more than sightseeing; it is a cultural exploration. In an age of viral check-ins, visitors 44 (increasing) seek authenticity (原汁原味) and quiet elegance. This trend is obvious in the recent May Day holiday data, 45 showed a 30 percent year-on-year increase in visitors.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是校学生会主席李华。应联合国环境规划署（UNEP）“青年与气候”官方播客（Podcast）节目组的邀请，你将作为中国青年代表录制一期主题为“Youth Action on Climate Change”的线上节目。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 介绍你或你身边的同学在日常生活中为应对气候变化所做的具体努力；
2. 呼吁全球青年携手行动。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Youth Action on Climate Change
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五、书面表达
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。
Grandma worked as a housewife all her life. For decades, she cooked, cleaned, and cared for everyone in the family. When her children grew up and moved away, the busy rhythm that had filled her days disappeared overnight. The house stayed spotless, yet strangely lifeless. She often stood by the window, watching people hurrying by, as if the whole world were moving forward while she stood still, unsure of where she truly belonged. To fill the long afternoons, she picked up her old hobby — knitting (织). Most afternoons, her needles clicked softly in the quiet house. She kept knitting sweaters for me, though I never wore them — as a member of the school hands-on club, I admired her superb skills, but they felt too old-fashioned compared with what I could buy online. Still, she never seemed to mind, smiling as she went on knitting.
One day, I noticed her constantly talking to her phone. I thought she was calling a friend, but guess what She was livestreaming, showing people online how to knit a sweater! I couldn’t believe it! The technology itself seemed far beyond her. “Maybe I can still be useful,” she told me with a shy smile as she balanced her phone against a teacup for support.
However, the comments online were far from friendly. “Who would watch this ” someone wrote. “Go take a rest, Granny,” another added. I saw her hands tremble for a moment before she steadied them again.
I wanted to fire back, but was stopped by Grandma. “Even if only one person learns things from me, it’s worth it.” Still, a quiet sadness remained in her eyes. Each evening, she sat under the lamp, her needles clicking busily, her voice soft but determined as she livestreamed to a nearly empty audience. Watching her persistence, I felt both proud and helpless — I longed to ease her struggle, yet the right way to reach her seemed just beyond my grasp.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then an idea hit me — Grandma could join our hands-on club!
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With club friends’ help, Grandma soon became an Internet celebrity as “Knitting Granny”.
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《山西大学附属中学校2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期末考试英语试题》参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B D A A C C B C C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A D B A D G E F C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B A D C B D B C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 A B A B C
1．C 2．B 3．D
4．A 5．A 6．C 7．C
8．B 9．C 10．C 11．A
12．A 13．D 14．B 15．A
16．D 17．G 18．E 19．F 20．C
21．C 22．B 23．A 24．D 25．C 26．B 27．D 28．B 29．C 30．B 31．A 32．B 33．A 34．B 35．C
36．has surged 37．avoiding 38．where 39．to 40．bases 41．were preserved 42．what 43．a 44．increasingly 45．which
46．Youth Action on Climate Change
Dear listeners,
I’m Li Hua, a student representative from China. I’m honored to share young people’s efforts to fight climate change.
My classmates and I have been practicing low-carbon habits in daily life. We prefer walking and cycling to private cars, save energy in our daily study and sort garbage strictly. We also organize campus activities to encourage more students to live an eco-friendly life.
Climate change is a global issue that needs joint efforts. I sincerely call on all global youth to take consistent action. Small efforts will finally make a big difference to protecting our planet.
Thank you!
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Then an idea hit me — Grandma could join our hands-on club! The next week, she arrived with her basket of colorful yarn. As she started knitting, she chatted about her craft, her fingers dancing over the needles and yarn. My club friends crowded around, bursting with questions: “How do you make this pattern ” “Do you knit for kids ” Grandma smiled, pausing to demonstrate. Later, we helped her adjust the camera angle for clear close-ups, pick trendy background music, and provide youth-friendly sweater designs, making her livestream far more engaging.
With club friends’ help, Grandma soon became an Internet celebrity as “Knitting Granny”. Having attracted thousands of followers, she went on to showcase more patterns ments changed from teasing to admiration: “I wish my grandma could teach me like this!” “So heartwarming!” She even sparked a trend called “warm fashion”, inspiring young people to knit family gifts and share stories of connection. No longer lonely, she found rhythm and purpose in life again. As I slipped on the sweater she had made for me, it struck me that Grandma hadn’t simply regained her place — she had redefined it.

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