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湖北随州市2025-2026学年高一下学期期末英语试题
一、听力选择题
1. What are the speakers talking about
A．An English exam. B．A maths class. C．A maths exam.
2. Which does the man like best
A．Table tennis. B．Basketball. C．Board games.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the hospital. B．At the hotel. C．At the airport.
4. What are the speakers going to do tonight
A．See a film. B．Watch a TV show. C．Do some homework.
5. What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Work hard. B．Stay calm. C．Have a rest.
听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。
6. What is Rome famous for
A．Modern skyscrapers. B．Beautiful natural lakes. C．Ancient historic buildings.
7. How long was Caesar in power in Rome
A．For 5 years. B．For 10 years. C．For 20 years.
听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。
8. Why does Cathy want to give up her job
A．She’s fed up with it. B．She’ll join another firm. C．She’ll run her own business.
9. What is Mark’s attitude towards Cathy’s decision
A．Forgiving. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive.
10. What might Cathy do for the present company
A．Apply for a project. B．Train a new person. C．Recommend an engineer.
听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A．School classmates. B．Teacher and student. C．Professor and assistant.
12. Why did the woman miss the man at lunchtime
A．She was having an exam. B．She was delayed by the class.
C．She didn’t go to the dining hall.
13. What happens when the exam is drawing near
A．Classes often finish late. B．There is lots of homework to do.
C．Students usually study in a group.
听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。
14. What is the first volunteer task
A．Making animal food. B．Building small houses. C．Cleaning wetland rubbish.
15. Why do they put up signs
A．To attract more visitors. B．To show beautiful scenery there.
C．To keep people away from animal homes.
16. What is the purpose of the activity
A．To protect local wild animals. B．To study different animal kinds.
C．To enjoy outdoor weekend time.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A．Answering teenagers’ questions. B．Introducing a new TV quiz show.
C．Explaining the rules of a new game.
18. What time will Answer That be on TV
A．On Mondays. B．On Thursdays. C．On Saturdays.
19. How many teenagers are there on the program every week
A．6. B．8. C．48.
20. What prize will the winners get this week
A．A camera. B．A laptop. C．A television set.
二、阅读理解
A
The Maya (玛雅人) were good at math. They counted in groups of 20, not 10. They wrote numbers in columns going up. The bottom row was the “1s” column, the next row up was 20s, then 400s, and so on. For digits, they used a dot for 1, a line for 5, and a shell shape to show zero. Numbers 1 to 19 were written with a combination of lines and dots.
The number 414 (one 400s +no 20s+fourteen 1s) would be like this:
A Maya village might keep a record of the pumpkins they harvested like this:
The Maya also had three different calendars. The first divided the year into 18 months, each of which had 20 days, plus a 5-day short month. The Maya believed that they were terribly troubled by the evil spirits in the short month.
The second calendar repeated every 260 days. This was used to plan celebrations and predict future. This calendar counted 13 months of 20 days each. Each date had its own set of symbols.
When talking about events long ago, they used a calendar called the “long count.” This covered about 5,125 years. Year 1 on this calendar was 3114 BCE on our calendar.
Each city and village had a calendar keeper, who was in charge of saying when to celebrate holidays and when to expect rain or plant crops. But the Maya could also tell the time of the year from the sun and stars.
21. How many pumpkins did the Maya village harvest according to Figure 3
A．109. B．409. C．439. D．1,209.
22. What did the Maya think of the short month in the first calendar
A．Unimportant. B．Unlucky. C．Unnecessary. D．Unusual.
23. What is the text aimed at
A．Planning a travel to the Maya ruins. B．Presenting the Maya artistic symbol.
C．Reporting the ancient Maya agriculture. D．Introducing the Maya scientific achievements.
B
That day, Budimir obat lay face down in a swimming pool for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. Before the attempt, he’d breathed pure oxygen for 30 minutes — enough to let him hold his breath for over 20 minutes, but risky: blacking out (昏厥) could cause deadly reactions. Midway, he got feared briefly, and then repeated a few quiet words to calm himself down. When he lifted his head, he’d beaten the Guinness World Record by over 30 seconds. A small crowd cheered, but obat just changed clothes, packed his belongings, and met his family. They didn’t even mention the record.
obat’s drive came from his daughter, Sa a, born with brain damage. Doctors said she might never walk or talk. He and his wife Sandra left their old lives behind to train Sa a, 5 to 7 hours a day: stretching her fingers alone took 45 minutes, and they even had to hold her still to relax the muscles in her small neck — even as she screamed and Sandra begged him to stop. Two and a half years later, Sa a took her first step, and she was later found to have autism (自闭症), too.
At 46, a friend introduced obat to freediving. He found peace in this sport, and soon realized the patience he’d gained from looking after Sa a — waiting 5 to 10 minutes just for her to answer a simple question — helped him hold his breath longer. He later joined a charity activity called I’m Not Breathing to raise money for the autism center where his daughter received treatment, since he’d long wanted to draw attention to autism and help families like his.
“You can be better than me, but you’ll never beat me,” says obat, now 60. Sa a may never know her father is a world record holder, but that’s okay. For him, every second he spends holding his breath underwater is for her.
24. Which was obat’s reaction after he broke the world record
A．He expressed his excitement. B．He celebrated with his family.
C．He cheered with a small crowd. D．He behaved surprisingly calmly.
25. What did obat do to his daughter with her brain damage
A．He trained her in a strict way. B．He introduced her to freediving.
C．He spent little quality time with her. D．He begged her to relax and enjoy life.
26. What can be concluded about obat’s freediving performance
A．It went against medical advice. B．It benefited from his parenting.
C．It served as an escape from work. D．It required extra financial support.
27. What is the best title for the text
A．Understanding a Girl with Autism B．The Depths of a Father’s Devotion
C．A Champion Freediver’s Technique D．Breaking Barriers through Determination
C
People usually think wildfires only harm forests. In fact, wildfires can be good for most forest ecosystems. They clear dead leaves and branches on the ground, return useful nutrients into the soil, and help new plants grow healthily.
For over 100 years, the US has spent billions of dollars stopping wildfires. This policy aims to protect local communities, public facilities and special natural areas. It successfully avoids sudden fire dangers. However, it also stops the natural wildfires that forests need to stay healthy. As a result, much bigger and more serious wildfires are likely to break out in the future.
A new study has found a serious problem in western America. Nearly 38 million hectares of land there has far fewer wildfires than it had in history. Scientists name this unusual situation a “fire deficit”.
Winslow Hansen, a forest ecology expert, explained that weather is becoming warmer and drier now. This makes wildfires much bigger than before. Even so, people still keep the old habit of putting out every wildfire, which has lasted for 150 years. Dry weather and strong fuels will make future fire risks much higher.
To study the “fire deficit”, scientists analyzed soil samples and other geographic data. They compared the fire frequency in history with the fire situations in modern times. The result showed that 74% of land in the western US is suffering from the fire deficit problem. To fix this problem, about 3.8 million hectares of forests need proper wildfires every year for the next ten years. In total, it will cover the 38 million hectares of problematic land. This task sounds difficult, but scientists have practical solutions, including removing extra plants to reduce flammable (易燃的) materials, and leaving some small wildfires burn naturally under safe control.
Some wildfires today are actually helpful. They reduce too many plant fuels on the ground and help forests recover. Experts suggest that we should not stop all wildfires. When the risk is low, these natural fires can play an important role in protecting forest ecosystems.
28. What will happen if we keep stopping wildfires
A．Healthier soil rebirth. B．Increased immediate risks.
C．Naturally stable ecosystems. D．More dangerous future fires.
29. What is the key discovery of the new study on western US
A．Climate is getting less warm. B．Fire prevention brings many benefits.
C．The century-old tradition is left behind.
D．Nearly 3 quarters of its land is in need of wildfires.
30. What does the underlined word “deficit” mean
A．A sudden outbreak. B．Effective prevention.
C．An insufficient amount. D．An unexpected increase.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A．Wildfires always bring great damage to all kinds of forests.
B．American scientists find ways to put out dangerous wildfires.
C．Proper natural wildfires are necessary for forest ecosystems.
D．People have stopped most wildfires to protect local communities.
D
The rise of AI tools, such as chatbots, is transforming how we learn and work. However, recent academic studies suggest that over-relying on AI might negatively affect our cognitive (认知的) abilities, a concern sometimes referred to as “brain rot.”
Professor Shiri Melumad’s experiment involved 250 people giving advice on a healthy lifestyle. Participants either used traditional Google searches or AI-generated summaries. The AI users produced nonspecific and unhelpful advice, like “eat healthy foods.” In contrast, those using traditional search provided more detailed suggestions, covering various aspects of physical and mental wellness. This indicates that heavy AI dependence can result in less effective outcomes.
Another significant study from MIT looked into AI’s impact on writing and memory. Researchers asked college students to write essays, dividing them into groups: one used ChatGPT, another Google search, and a third relied solely on their own knowledge. Brain activity sensors revealed that ChatGPT users showed the lowest brain activity, as the AI performed much of the cognitive effort.
Notably, just one minute after completing their essays, a striking 83% of ChatGPT users could not recall a single sentence they had written. Google users remembered some parts, while students who used no technology could recall most of their essays almost perfectly. The lead researcher stressed that without remembering what you create, you lose a sense of ownership. These findings suggest that AI tools might block true learning and deep understanding.
32. What did Professor Shiri Melumad’s experiment reveal about AI-generated advice
A．It was preferred by most participants.
B．It tended to be general and less practical.
C．It covered a wider range of wellness topics.
D．It was more detailed than traditional search results.
33. How did the MIT study measure the cognitive impact of using ChatGPT
A．By surveying users’ sense of concept.
B．By comparing essay scores among groups.
C．By analyzing the length of essays produced.
D．By recording participants’ recall rates after writing.
34. Why does the author say ChatGPT users lose a sense of ownership when using it to write
A．The articles are too simple and empty.
B．Their writing skills become much worse.
C．AI takes away people’s communication chances.
D．They write by AI largely and cannot remember the content.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards AI tools
A．Fully supportive. B．Completely indifferent.
C．Critically concerned. D．Highly enthusiastic.
七选五
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Having too many choices may cause anxiety, and this special condition is called decidophobia, which means the fear of making decisions. However, we have several effective methods to solve this problem.
36.____
When we face countless choices, we usually prefer to do nothing to avoid making wrong decisions, but this is not a long-term solution. So we are supposed to focus on key matters and ignore tiny unimportant details. We can arrange our daily life by finishing regular decisions ahead of time, such as choosing clothes the night before or keeping the same breakfast every day. 37.____
Make it manageable
You can follow easy steps to make your decisions better. First, think about the advantages and disadvantages of different choices and listen to your real feelings. Just keep three or four of the most practical choices. 38.____ Getting advice from independent people, instead of your close friends or family members, can help you look at things more objectively.
Set deadlines
To avoid decidophobia stopping you from making choices, set a clear and reasonable time limit for yourself to pick your most suitable option. 39.____
Seek professional help
If decidophobia greatly influences your mood and daily life, you can seek professional help. Some scientific treatment can help you change negative thoughts and develop better ways to deal with problems. 40.____
A．Reduce your decisions.
B．These small habits waste mental energy.
C．That lowers the number of daily choices.
D．This can greatly improve your overall quality of life.
E．Then, gather information that will help with the decision.
F．This will also prevent you from exploring the unwanted options.
G．Reevaluate any “bad” decisions to see if they were truly disastrous.
三、完形填空
It has taken me a long time to become a professional writer. I started writing quite late, after years of working for the local council (议会). Although I was 41.____ literature and sometimes wrote for the school magazine, it was just for 42.____. Later, this interest 43.____ into a strong desire for recognition, and, I’d spend months typing texts and sending them off to magazines and publishers, 44.____ waiting for a response that often never came.
I also had a great 45.____ for art, enjoying galleries. Unlike my twin sister, Louisa, who is a(n) 46.____ artist, I wasn’t artistic.
One evening, she called to say she was 47.____ with the text for an upcoming exhibition brochure and asked if I could give her a 48.____. I sent her something I thought might 49.____. It was a real success and set the wheels 50.____ to turn my dream into a reality. An editor from an online arts magazine, impressed by my writing, 51.____ me down, first by contacting the gallery and then my sister. I was scared to meet her, but my sister 52.____ me to seize the opportunity, so I accepted.
Over the next months, I made full use of my spare time, 53.____ exhibitions and writing articles about artists. I have to 54.____ that the whole thing was exciting; my mind was full of 55.____ as I typed late into the night. Definitely, it was what I should be doing.
41. A．on B．off C．beyond D．into
42. A．work B．fun C．money D．study
43. A．faded B．developed C．settled D．eased
44. A．anxiously B．carelessly C．proudly D．excitedly
45. A．desire B．skill C．passion D．pride
46. A．average B．gifted C．strict D．generous
47. A．playing B．connecting C．struggling D．working
48. A．hand B．break C．ride D．lesson
49. A．read B．publish C．work D．manage
50. A．in trouble B．in need C．in charge D．in motion
51. A．put B．calmed C．took D．tracked
52. A．reminded B．ordered C．encouraged D．allowed
53. A．creating B．designing C．composing D．attending
54. A．fancy B．admit C．ignore D．dismiss
55. A．ideas B．dreams C．hopes D．jokes
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。
The Torch Festival is the grandest celebration for Yi communities in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan, with a history 56.____ (stretch) over a thousand years. It reflects the Yi’s long-standing respect for fire. Originating from fire worship, the festival aims 57.____ (drive) away pests and evil spirits, protect crops, and pray for 58.____ good harvest. It also showcases Yi costumes, food, music, dance and other cultural elements. In 2006, it 59.____ (include) in China’s first national list of intangible cultural heritage.
According to historical records, the festival has been widely celebrated 60.____ the Han and Tang dynasties. Yi ancestors lived in cold mountainous areas, 61.____ (heavy) depending on and regarding fire as a God’s gift. Each year after the busy farming season, from the 24th to the 27th day of the 62.____ (six) lunar month, grand ceremonies are held in three stages: welcoming fire, playing with fire, and sending off fire. These activities include ceremonies honoring heaven and earth, ancestors, and keeping off misfortune along with singing, dancing and wrestling.
Today, the festival has become a broad cultural event 63.____ blends folk customs, leisure and cross-cultural exchange. While 64.____ (keep) traditional ceremonies, it now features torch-lit carnivals, performances, sports and markets. Its duration has extended from three days to a week or more. The festival attracts tens of thousands of 65.____ (visit) each year to experience Yi traditions.
五、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华, 你校英语网站正在讨论对“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference”的理解。你打算跟帖参与讨论, 内容包括：
1．你对名言的理解；
2．你的相关经历。
注意：
1．词数 80 左右；
2．可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
The quote highlights how essential early habits are in shaping our future.
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六、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
At the age of nine, I was informed that my family would travel to China to spend the dreamed-of summer holiday. I was greatly excited — never before had I seen the Great Wall and the Forbidden City by myself, but I was to feel the amazing history of China!
In the days to follow, I pictured the grand palaces, the impressive gates, and the wonderful stories hidden everywhere. Then came the day when we arrived in Beijing. I could hardly wait to admire the most magnificent buildings I had only seen on TV. Beijing was really fantastic.
There was nothing like the incredible Forbidden City standing in front of me. Under the sun shone the golden roofs. The delicately-carved shapes exposed the mysterious stories of emperors and empresses. Moreover, at the sight of the huge courtyards, I felt like I had entered a fairy tale world. Something amazing stood everywhere — a dragon statue, a marble stair, a hidden garden etc. — and I couldn’t help taking pictures, eager to record all of them. My parents couldn’t help laughing when I pulled them from here to there, wanting one more photo.
The striking colors impressed me deeply. The pure yellow rooftops against the deep red walls looked majestic (威严的). The stone passages looked glittering, bearing the footsteps of hundreds of years. I felt a carved marble handrail (扶手), wondering how many people had touched it in over hundreds of years.
The Forbidden City was crowded with tourists who spoke different languages with the same amazement hanging on their faces. They appreciated architecture carefully, took pictures happily and thought deeply. Everyone really felt the magic of this time-honoured place.
With the dusk approaching, I followed my parents toward the exit. The sea of people overwhelming, I grasped my father’s hand tightly, feeling the noise, the heat, and the excitement in the crowd. Suddenly, I looked down at the large hand I was holding. To my surprise, I was not holding my father’s hand.
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。
Para1. In that split second, I was at a loss.
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Para2. Helped by the kind Chinese man, I saw my father.
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参考答案
听力答案
阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.A 26.B 27.B 28.D 29.D 30.C 31.C 32.B 33.D 34.D 35.C
七选五
36.A 37.C 38.E 39.F 40.D
完形填空
41.D 42.B 43.B 44.A 45.C 46.B 47.C 48.A 49.C 50.D 51.D 52.C 53.D 54.B 55.A
语法填空
56.stretching 57. to drive 58.a 59.was included 60.since
61.heavily 62.sixth 63.that/which 64.keeping 65.visitors
书信范文
The quote highlights how essential early habits are in shaping our future. It means good habits developed in youth can positively influence our growth and determine our future achievements.
I totally agree with it. In the past, I had trouble learning English well due to laziness. Later, I formed good habits of reading English articles every morning and taking notes carefully in class. Gradually, my English improved greatly.
Good youth habits lay a solid foundation for our life. We should stick to good habits to become better versions of ourselves.
读后续写范文
In that split second, I was at a loss. Panic flooded my heart as I looked around the crowded crowd, unable to spot my parents. Tears welled up in my eyes and I dared not move randomly for fear of getting more lost. Standing stiffly in the crowd, I tried to call my parents’ names but failed to make myself heard. Just as I was about to cry, a gentle Chinese man noticed my anxiety and came up to me patiently. He comforted me softly and asked for my parents’ phone number.
Helped by the kind Chinese man, I saw my father. My father rushed over anxiously and hugged me tightly, extremely relieved to find me safe. We thanked the warm-hearted man repeatedly for his help. This unforgettable experience not only let me feel the warmth of strangers but also deepened my love for China. The magnificent Forbidden City and the kind Chinese people left me with the most precious memory of my summer holiday.

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