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陕西铜川市第一中学
2025-2026学年度第二学期高一年级期末考试
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner! For the first time in history, three nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — will jointly host this expanded 48-team tournament. Here is a guide to 4 of the iconic (标志性的) stadiums where the world's biggest sporting event will take place.
MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
Temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, this venue will host 8 matches, including the highly anticipated final on July 19. Notably, there is no general parking available for World Cup matches here, so fans are highly recommended to use public transportation like NJ Transit to reach the stadium.
Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
With a capacity of over 80,000, this historic venue is one of the oldest in the lineup. It will make history on June 11 by hosting the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa. This also marks Mexico's record-breaking third time hosting or co-hosting the World Cup (previously in 1970 and 1986).
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
Opened in 2020, this revolutionary indoor-outdoor venue features a translucent (半透明的)roof and a massive two-sided video board. It will host major games like USA vs. Paraguay on June 12. Since SoFi Stadium has no direct rail stop, fans should plan around Metro connections and official match-day shuttles.
Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)
Formally known as GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, this venue is famous for its passionate sports culture. Located 8.5 miles from downtown Kansas City, the stadium has no direct rail access. To help fans travel easily, the local host committee has arranged $15 round-trip shuttle buses on match days.
1. Which stadium will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup
A．MetLife Stadium.
B．Estadio Azteca.
C．SoFi Stadium.
D．Arrowhead Stadium.
2. Where can fans take a $15 round-trip shuttle bus on match days
A．New York. B．Mexico City. C．Los Angeles. D．Kansas City.
3. What is the text mainly intended to do
A．To introduce some 2026 World Cup stadiums.
B．To teach fans how to book match tickets online.
C．To promote public transportation in North America.
D．To announce the groups of the 48 participating nations.
B
For this Chinese New Year’s Eve, Tiffany Chen is trying something unconventional and ordering in a meal for her family get-together. She used a food delivery service app and searched New Year’s Eve dinner. “I actually found quite a few results! This apparently is a real thing now,” Chen said. The ease of ordering takeaway food is one of many ways technology is changing how Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year, and this change has been embraced by all generations.
In Shenzhen North Railway Station a week before Chinese New Year, a father hurried to catch a train. Yan Jianlong is from Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. This year, instead of getting local food or other specialties as gifts, he wanted to buy something high-tech for his 10-year-old son. “I heard he likes these kinds of presents now,” Yan said. Chen Zhiyang, who runs a shop, said robotic toys such as dogs and drones (无人机) were the most popular of all his merchandise (商品). Beijing resident Wang Xiaoya said she would visit a friend in Brazil this year, and she could do so without feeling like she had neglected (忽视) her family since she would chat online to her mother and grandparents during the holidays. This technology is not the preserve of the young — Wang’s grandmother has learnt how to use smartphones. “It has really made it more convenient for families and friends to get closer,” Wang’s grandmother said.
There have been questions about whether technology has changed the atmosphere at Chinese New Year and whether it means people have become lazy. “I think what technology has changed is only a formality,” Chen said. “It does not matter how you celebrate the festival, whether you are eating in, eating out, or ordering — the most valuable thing is who you celebrate it with.”
4. What did Tiffany Chen do for this Chinese New Year’s Eve
A．She ordered a takeout family meal.
B．She cooked a special dish for her parents.
C．She helped her parents prepare the family dinner.
D．She booked a table at her favorite restaurant online.
5. What did the goods sold in Chen Zhiyang’s shop show
A．Local food is widely accepted.
B．Giving gifts is an important tradition.
C．Kids are excited about Chinese New Year.
D．High-tech gifts are getting popular among kids.
6. What is the attitude of Wang Xiaoya’s grandmother to smartphones
A．Unclear. B．Supportive. C．Doubtful. D．Uninterested.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Technology Is Changing Chinese New Year Celebrations
B．Experience Different Ways of Celebrating Chinese New Year
C．More New Technologies Are Needed in Chinese New Year Celebrations
D．New Technology Is Making Chinese New Year Famous Worldwide
C
A popular short video series (系列节目) titled “Escape from the British Museum” has attracted millions of viewers and caused a renewed call to send unlawfully taken relics back. The three-part series tells the story of a jade teapot (玉壶) that comes to life and starts a journey from the British Museum back to China.
In the story, the jade teapot transforms into (变成) a young woman and escapes from the museum. She meets a Chinese journalist named Zhang Yong’an in the United Kingdom and begs him to take her back to China. Upon returning home, she not only travels across the country but also carries “letters” written by other artifacts (文物 ) in the museum to their respective (各自的) families in China.
Inspiration for the series came from a netizen’s suggestion for creating a cartoon series where artifacts come to life and return home for Chinese New Year. Zhang turned this idea into a video and spent three months researching the British Museum and crafting the storyline.
The videos have deeply moved netizens, with scenes like “writing brushstrokes on English newspapers" and serious dialogues among the artifacts striking a chord. Many netizens expressed their desire for cultural artifacts overseas to return home with pride and honor.
The jade teapot featured in the video series is not a traditional cultural relic but created by Chinese modern jade artist Yu Ting. Yu expressed satisfaction with the attention his work has received among young people and the passion for traditional culture shown through comments.
On the issue of the video series, the British Museum announced several items, including gold jewelry and gems, stolen or damaged. The creator of the series, Zhang Jiajun, expresses heartfelt thanks for the love the series has received and hopes that more attention will be paid to the issue of cultural relics located overseas.
8. What is “Escape from the British Museum” about
A．The protection of traditional customs.
B．An introduction to the British Museum.
C．The story of a jade teapot returning home.
D．A journey from China to the British Museum.
9. What do the underlined words “striking a chord” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Misleading the viewers.
B．Worsening the relationship.
C．Showing artistic development.
D．Creating an emotional response.
10. What was Yu Ting’s attitude towards the viewers’ responses to the jade teapot
A．He was content.
B．He was worried.
C．He was shocked.
D．He was confused.
11. What is the purpose of creating the series according to Zhang Jiajun
A．To tell young people to safeguard peace.
B．To inspire Chinese to create a cartoon series.
C．To remind Chinese young netizens of the war in China.
D．To increase the understanding of the Chinese relics lost abroad.
D
Transmitting (输送) information from 40,000 kilometers above Earth might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but Chinese scientists have turned it into reality. They’ve successfully maintained a high-speed laser (激光) link with a high-orbit satellite for over three hours.
According to Xinhua, China has launched multiple high-orbit and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide internet services. High-orbit satellites are typically 36,000 kilometers above Earth, while LEO satellites range from a few hundred kilometers to 2,000 kilometers. Due to their higher altitude (高度), high-orbit satellites can cover larger areas.
However, the high altitude can bring problems. The communication between these satellites and the ground isn’t stable, lasting only minutes. Also, while data travels quickly from satellites, signals from Earth are much slower. “It’s like sending someone 10 messages and getting only one reply,” Liu Chao, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told Sichuan Daily. “It’s hard to have an efficient conversation that way.”
To solve these problems, the research team developed a laser communication ground station with a 1.8-meter-wide optical (光学的) telescope in Lijiang, Yunnan province. Acting like a sensitive eye, the station can detect weak signals from over 40,000 kilometers away. Additionally, scientists used a guiding laser to help the satellite and ground station quickly find each other. They also employed precise tracking and real-time corrections to keep the “conversation” stable, reported Sichuan Daily.
The efforts have resulted in a breakthrough. At distances of up to 40,740 kilometers, the ground station and a high-orbit satellite achieved two-way communication in just four seconds. The link, which was as fast as one gigabit (千兆比特) per second, lasted over three hours uninterrupted.
According to Xinhua, this means that high-orbit satellites can not only transmit data quickly but also receive complex instructions in real time. This lays a foundation for upgrading high-orbit satellites from data relay stations into intelligent processing centers in our space network. The experiment also proved the deep-space communication abilities of ground stations. “With this technology, we will be able to communicate with deep space probes (探测器) on the moon, Mars and other locations directly from Earth,” Liu told Sichuan Daily.
12. How does the author introduce the topic
A．By quoting a scientist.
B．By making a comparison.
C．By defining a concept.
D．By presenting a breakthrough.
13. What challenge do high-orbit satellites face according to paragraph 3
A．Delayed signals from space.
B．Slow data transmission to Earth.
C．Poor and unreliable communication.
D．Limited amount of received information.
14. What is the function of the guiding laser
A．To speed up data transmission.
B．To correct real-time tracking errors.
C．To receive weak signals from space.
D．To assist satellite-ground connection.
15. What can we infer from Liu Chao’s words
A．Deep-space probes have been widely used.
B．The new technology supports future space exploration.
C．High-orbit satellites are now intelligent processing centers.
D．Laser communication has replaced traditional satellite communication.
七选五
What Your Eye Contact Says in Different Cultures
Eye contact is often called the “window to the soul”, but its meaning changes dramatically depending on where you are. A team of Oxford University experts recently released a report Eye Contact and Culture, which explores how eye contact norms influence social interactions across 30 countries. ____16____
In Western cultures like the US and Canada, sustained eye contact is generally viewed as a sign of honesty, confidence, and engagement. ____17____ Teachers encourage students to make eye contact when speaking in class, and job interviewers often judge applicants based on their ability to maintain it. A lack of eye contact may be interpreted as shyness, dishonesty, or disinterest.
____18____ In China, South Korea, and Vietnam, too much eye contact — especially with elders or people in positions of authority — is considered disrespectful. Children are taught to look down slightly when speaking to adults, as a sign of respect.
The report also found differences in eye contact duration. In Western cultures, people typically maintain eye contact for 50-70% of a conversation, breaking it occasionally to avoid staring. ____19____ It often takes up 80-90% of the talk, which serves as a sign of sincerity.
These differences can lead to significant misunderstandings. For example, a Western tourist might think a Chinese shopkeeper is being unfriendly because they avoid eye contact, while the shopkeeper is actually showing respect. How can misunderstandings be avoided effectively ____20____ Learning about these differences helps avoid misjudging others and builds more positive cross-cultural relationships.
A．In many East Asian cultures, however, the rules are opposite.
B．The answer is to recognize eye contact norms are cultural, not universal.
C．People make brief eye contact and then look away, as a sign of respect for privacy.
D．This cultural norm is widely applied in many daily and social settings in the West.
E．In the US, avoiding eye contact during a conversation can make you seem untrustworthy.
F．The findings reveal that a polite eye contact in one culture can be seen as rude in another.
G．In Middle Eastern cultures, like Iran and Egypt, eye contact is longer during conversations.
二、完形填空
Accompanied (陪伴) by a toy panda, Peng Jingxuan is giving an unusual show with guzheng under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
As a gifted ____21____, she brings the classical Chinese stringed instrument to the heart of France, ____22____ to build a cultural bridge between the two countries.
France has a popular street performance culture, with various artists ____23____ their works in public every day. “But I never saw Chinese instruments played on the streets,” Peng says. Eager to ____24____ traditional Chinese art, she wanted to let foreigners feel its unique ____25____.
Since 2018, she has felt a growing ____26____ in foreigners’ interest in Chinese culture. She clearly remembers a child pointing to her guzheng ____27____ and telling others, “Look, this is a guzheng from China!” Some audience were even ____28____ to her, saying that her music had ____29____ them to China virtually.
Through her shows, Peng has won a lot of ____30____ and made many friends. Once she gave an impromptu (即兴的) performance with a professional pianist at a street gallery. The mixed melodies (旋律) created a really ____31____ experience for all.
To ____32____ her music to foreigners better, Peng sometimes chooses to play famous Western melodies. “I add the musical ____33____ of the guzheng to them,” she explains. Many passers-by would stop to watch and listen, and even take out phones to ____34____ her performance.
She hopes such efforts can help the world understand and ____35____ Chinese culture.
21. A．composer B．performer C．conductor D．poet
22. A．choosing B．learning C．aiming D．promising
23. A．introducing B．selling C．singing D．sharing
24. A．inspire B．spread C．compare D．master
25. A．charm B．position C．evidence D．impact
26. A．rise B．progress C．improvement D．reaction
27. A．worriedly B．confusedly C．gracefully D．excitedly
28. A．polite B．grateful C．friendly D．helpful
29. A．brought B．removed C．taken D．fetched
30. A．praise B．awards C．greetings D．albums
31. A．ordinary B．typical C．impressive D．puzzling
32. A．donate B．deliver C．lend D．hand
33. A．features B．plans C．tastes D．clues
34. A．observe B．refuse C．record D．doubt
35. A．get through B．search for C．take advantage of D．fall in love with
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。
Dashuhua, literally “striking iron flowers”, is a traditional fireworks performance ____36____ (hold) during certain festivals, which is so amazing that thousands of tourists come to watch it every year. ____37____ (use) special large spoons, the performers, throw molten iron at city walls to create beautiful sparks that look like glittering tree branches.
Originating from Nuanquan Town, Hebei, Dashuhua was recognized ____38____ a national intangible cultural heritage in May 2021. Historically, it ____39____ (perform) on the 14th day of the Chinese New Year, marking the arrival of the Lantern Festival. Today, it is also staged on weekends to meet the needs of a growing number of tourists.
Wang De, a 61-year-old inheritor, ____40____ (practice) this art for over 40 years. For him, the art is ____41____ family tradition he hopes will continue with his next generations. Wang said that art demands more than technique— it calls for courage and ____42____ (strong) to throw the molten iron into the air and create fascinating patterns. Dashuhua is not just a performance but shows the bravery, skill and perseverance of its performers.
____43____ (unfortunate), this breathtaking art faces challenges. Only four skilled inheritors remain in Nuanquan, three of ____44____ are middle-aged or elderly. Wang believes ____45____ is a responsibility to pass on the craft, ensuring this cultural treasure lives on for the next generation.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Tom 计划暑假来中国短途旅行，不确定出行城市。请你给他写一封邮件，邀请他来中国游玩，内容包括：
1．发出诚挚邀请；
2．介绍城市特色（自然风光、美食、人文底蕴任选两点）；
3．告知你可为他提供游玩安排。
注意：
1．词数要求：80 词左右；2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
My parents came to the US from India in the 1960s, along with other immigrants from India. Back then, there were few Indians anywhere around the US. My father came to Kansas,where he would get his Ph.D. Six months later, my mother came with the three of us kids — my sister, my brother, and me. We were just six,five and three years old then.
It was the very first winter when we were in Kansas. It was so cold,but we didn’t have heavy coats or warm clothes. We didn’t have a concept of how cold it really could be in the Midwest, and there was a new surprise every day. We didn’t have a car or anything like that, and my dad didn’t have a US driver’s license. But anyway, my father was studying for his Ph.D., and he would walk up and down a big hill to and from the campus on a regular basis.
Since I was three years old, I didn’t go to school, but my sister and brother were in school. My father had to walk down the big hill to take them to school every day and then walk back up the hill to go to university.After about three weeks of living like this, a woman called Valerie,whose son John was in the same class as my brother, started noticing them. On a very cold snowy morning,when they went to school as usual,Valerie passed by. She pulled up and said, “I see you on the way every day. Don’t you feel cold without coats ”My father responded,“We didn’t expect the weather would be so cold in Kansas.”Valerie said,“Maybe I can take your daughter and son to school. Would you like a ride ”
Paragraph 1:
Hearing that, my dad nodded with great joy.
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Paragraph 2:
Later, Valerie and her family became so dear to my family.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.D 10.A 11.D 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.F 17.D 18.A 19.G 20.B
二、完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.A 30.A 31.C 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.D
三、语法填空
36.held 37.Using 38.as 39.was performed 40.has practiced 41.a 42.strength 43.Unfortunately 44.whom 45.it
四、书信写作参考范文
Dear Tom,
Knowing that you are planning a trip to China this summer, I’m writing to sincerely invite you to visit my city.
My hometown boasts amazing natural landscapes and long-standing traditional culture. We have green mountains and clear rivers for hiking, and countless delicious local snacks worth trying.
I will be free all summer. I can make a perfect travel plan and guide you to every scenic spot.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写参考范文
Hearing that, my dad nodded with great joy. He thanked Valerie warmly. Every freezing morning, Valerie drove my sister and brother to school on time. My parents felt so grateful that they often sent homemade Indian food to Valerie’s family. The two kids John and my brother soon became close playmates.
Later, Valerie and her family became so dear to my family. She bought thick warm coats for us to resist the cold winter. On weekends, we visited each other’s home, sharing tasty food and interesting stories. Their kindness helped us get through the hard early days abroad, and we kept this precious friendship for many years.

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