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河南西华县中都高级中学
2025-2026学年下学期期末质量检测高一英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months.
Firefly Music Festival
Many people have thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, and mid June is a great time to plan a trip if you love music.
Date: June 14—June 17
Place: Delaware, the USA
Music Type: Country Music
Roskilde Festival
This music festival has a long history since 1971. What’s interesting about this festival is that you can get to know some artists from different countries.
Date: June 30—July 10
Place: Cambridge, England
Music Type: Rock
Secret Solstice
Come to Paris. Not only will you have great music in the Secret Solstice, but you can also visit some old museums.
Date: June 21—June 24
Place: Paris, France
Music Type: Folk Music
Montreal International Jazz Festival
All jazz lovers should come to the Montreal International Jazz Festival at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians.
Date: June 28—July 7
Place: Montreal, Canada
Music Type: Jazz
1. What is common to the music festivals in the passage
A．They are all held in Europe.
B．They are all about country music.
C．They are all given outdoors.
D．They all take place in summer.
2. What can we know about Delaware from the passage
A．It is a good choice for summer holiday.
B．It is an old city with many old museums.
C．It has musicians from different countries.
D．It has interested jazz fans around the world.
3. Which music festival will last for the longest time
A．Secret Solstice.
B．Roskilde Festival.
C．Firefly Music Festival.
D．Montreal International Jazz Festival.
B
Richard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is 15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north of England. Every morning, he gets up at eight o'clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.
One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.
Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.
Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o'clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.
At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.
4. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning
A．At 8:00.
B．At 8:30.
C．At 9:00.
D．At 9:10.
5. What does Richard like best
A．Maths and English.
B．English and geography.
C．History and maths.
D．Geography and history.
6. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays
A．In the dining hall.
B．At home.
C．In the courtyard.
D．Outside his school gate.
7. What does Richard always do on Saturday
A．He reads and does homework.
B．He goes to see films or does sports.
C．He walks his dog or does exercise.
D．He spends a long time in the library.
C
Has your mom or dad ever posted a photo of you on social media that you don’t want anyone outside your family to see In an age where people regularly share personal information on websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, many parents post photos of their children on a regular basis. On average, a parent will post almost 1,000 photos of a child online before the children turn 5, according to a survey.
Parents often post photos on social media because they want to share their children’s milestones and special moments with friends and family. Some moms and dads do it as a way to connect with other parents. They may be seeking health tips or other parenting advice. Most parents don’t consult their children for permission before posting photos of them. They feel it is not necessary to consult the children first because the benefits outweigh any possible risks.
Other parents and child experts believe that children older than age 6 should be consulted. They say that the photos can stay online for many years and that children should have some control over their online presence. Devorah Heitner is an author who runs workshops about children and digital world. She believes that parents should set their children’s consent before posting their photos. “It teaches your child that his or her image is his or her own,” she said. “It helps their recognize that sharing is a choice and that some things are private.”
What do you think Should parents get their children’s permission before posting photos
8. What might be the reason that parents put their children’s photos online
A．To catch others’ attention.
B．To communicate with their children.
C．To show off their children’s pretty looks.
D．To share their children’s graduation ceremony.
9. What does the underlined word “consent” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Advice. B．Fortune. C．Permission. D．Devotion.
10. What does Devorah Heitner agree with about children’s images
A．Children have no right to post their digital photos.
B．It’s parents’ choice whether to post children’s digital photos.
C．Parents should teach their children that images are their privacy.
D．Parents should post children’s digital photos without hesitation.
11. What is the topic of the text
A．The benefits of posting children’s photos online.
B．Whether posting children’s photo online is good for them.
C．The reasons why parents like to post their children’s photos online.
D．Whether parents should get children’s permission before posting their photos.
D
In an age where smartphones govern daily routines, researchers are uncovering subtle cognitive trade-offs associated with over-reliance on digital tools. A 2023 Cambridge University study tracking 1,200 participants revealed that habitual users of navigation apps showed 23% weaker spatial memory compared to traditional map readers. Functional MRI scans demonstrated reduced hippocampal activity in GPS-dependent individuals when recalling routes, while traditional navigations exhibited stronger neural connections in memory-related regions.
The cognitive impact extends beyond navigation. Language learners using apps with automated translation features scored 15% lower in spontaneous sentence construction tests than textbook-based peers, according to a Tokyo University experiment. Dr. Eleanor Richards, a cognitive scientist at Oxford, explains: “Our brains adapt to technological shortcuts by weakening underused neural pathways — like muscles atrophy without exercise.”
This awareness has sparked counter-movements in both education and corporate sectors. Germany’s TechSphere GmbH, a software development company, implemented “Analog Fridays” in 2022, requiring employees to use paper notebooks and physical whiteboards every Friday. Post-implementation surveys showed a 19% increase in meeting participation and 27% reduction in self-reported mental fatigue. “We’re not anti-technology,” clarifies CEO Markus Weber, “but strategic separation helps reclaim cognitive bandwidth.” Similar policies have been adopted by 12% of Silicon Valley startups as per 2023 industry reports.
Educational reforms mirror this shift. The University of Amsterdam now mandates handwritten lecture notes for first-year students, resulting in 14% higher exam scores compared to laptop users. Stationery manufacturer Moleskine reported 40% growth in planner sales since 2021, with 35% purchased by tech professionals seeking screen-free productivity methods.
Neuroscientists propose balanced solutions. Dr. Richards advocates “cognitive zoning”: using digital tools for data storage while reserving analog methods for critical thinking tasks. As AI integration accelerates, the challenge lies not in rejecting technology, but in designing hybrid systems that preserve essential human cognitive capacities.
12. What happened to GPS users in the Cambridge study
A．They remembered routes more quickly.
B．They read traditional maps more often.
C．Their neural connections became stronger.
D．Their spatial memory became poorer.
13. What result did Tokyo University experiment show
A．Textbook learners did better in tests.
B．App users improved their writing greatly.
C．All learners used translation apps widely.
D．Language learning apps lacked accuracy.
14. What measure did TechSphere GmbH take
A．It offered free notebooks to workers.
B．It asked staff to use paper tools on Fridays.
C．It canceled meetings to reduce tiredness.
D．It provided training on digital products.
15. What change happened at the University of Amsterdam
A．Laptop use was banned in all classes.
B．Freshmen must take more written exams.
C．First-year students must write notes by hand.
D．Teachers must use digital whiteboards.
七选五
Are you aware that you use body language when communicating with others What body postures, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements do you usually use Research has suggested that about 65% of meaning in human communication comes from non-verbal behavior. ___16___. Here are some body language tips to build more open connections with others.
Smile. The simplest way to start a positive relationship is to smile. When looking into someone’s eyes, smile as if you see something in their eyes that makes you happy. ___17___
Personal space. Keep the space open before your upper body. Try not to fold your arms, put your bag on your lap, hug your bag, or do anything that covers up the upper front part of your body. ___18___. On the other hand, closing the space in front of you sends the message of “Don’t talk to me. I’m not interested to engage with anyone”.
Have eye contact. Eye contact helps establish connections and lets other people know you are listening. But don’t stare. ___19___
___20___. Wear your emotions on your face. If you feel sad, then express sadness. If you feel surprised, express surprise. If you feel happy, express happiness. Don’t keep your emotions inside yourself.
A powerful gesture will show your charm, which will make you more confident. These tips will help you make more friends and work towards a more connective and inclusive society.
A．But don’t laugh out loud
B．Be open with your emotions
C．Be aware of what your body is saying
D．Keeping the area open will make you more approachable
E．Sometimes body language even makes up as much as 90%
F．Just look away from time to time to give them some space
G．Body language sometimes carries hidden meanings and emotions
二、完形填空
Jim and his sister May walked in the street, and then they noticed a pet store. It was a very small pet store that didn’t have many ___21___. The owner of the shop, Mr Smith, greeted Jim and May when they ___22___. May said, “We would like to buy a dog.” “Ah, well, our shop is not very ___23___,” Mr Smith told her. “So we only have two dogs to choose from.” They asked Mr Smith to ___24___ them the dogs. Mr Smith took them to see the two dogs. One was a big bulldog named Buster. The other was a tiny chihuahua named Teacup. May wanted Teacup, but Jim wanted Buster. They walked outside to ___25___. They couldn’t agree on a dog. May ___26___ they race home for it. The one who won the race could choose the dog.
Jim agreed, and then told May her shoelace was loose. When May ___27___, he ran off to get a head start. Jim ran as hard as he could because he really wanted that bulldog. When he looked back, he found May was so ___28___ behind that he couldn’t even see her. Jim finally got home. He was ___29___ but happy. He knew he was the ___30___. May arrived a few minutes later! She congratulated him and they ___31___ the pet store together. However, when they arrived they ___32___ saw Teacup. They asked Mr Smith where Buster was.
Mr Smith gave them a(n) ___33___ that a few minutes after May and Jim left, two boys walked in and bought the bulldog.
Jim looked at May, and she held back a smile. Jim ___34___ and turned back to Mr Smith. “Sometimes you win the ___35___, but not the prize!” Jim smiled sadly. “We’ll take the chihuahua, please.”
21. A．dollars B．goods C．animals D．foods
22. A．smiled B．talked C．shouted D．entered
23. A．famous B．bad C．lovely D．big
24. A．lend B．find C．return D．show
25. A．quarrel B．struggle C．discuss D．fight
26. A．said B．thought C．suggested D．asked
27. A．looked up B．looked down C．set off D．sat down
28. A．far B．high C．short D．big
29. A．excited B．tired C．surprised D．disappointed
30. A．ruler B．brother C．loser D．winner
31. A．watched over B．looked for C．returned to D．broke into
32. A．only B．gradually C．hardly D．never
33. A．lie B．explanation C．suggestion D．idea
34. A．guessed B．observed C．sighed D．laughed
35. A．word B．world C．praise D．race
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。
An elderly lady ___36___ lives near me keeps her garden so beautiful. It has lots of flowers and colors. The weather is not too good here at the moment, and actually it is ___37___ (rain). One day I drove past this elderly lady’s house and ___38___ (she) garden was showing signs of winter. I knocked on her door and she came out. She didn’t know me and I told her I had flowers for her.
She said she couldn’t imagine she would ___39___ (give) flowers. I told her I was giving them to her because she worked so hard in her garden and we all got to enjoy the ___40___ (beautiful) of it. She was ___41___ (total) surprised. All she could say was “I don’t know ___42___ to say.” Her name is Elizabeth. ___43___ (tear) ran down Elizabeth’s face and you would truly think she’d just won a prize.
Elizabeth told ___44___ (I) she loved flowers, and I laughed, telling her I had already known that! I also gave her a little thank-you card ___45___ (let) her know all her hard work in her garden brought joy to others. This moment was so precious to me.
四、书信写作
46. 某英文报刊Writers Write专栏征文：If you’re asked to describe yourself with three description words, what will they be And explain why.
要求：1. 写出三个形容词并分别说明理由；2. 词数100左右；无真实人名校名。
If I’m asked to describe myself with three description words, they will be
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五、书面表达（续写）
47. Emily Sanders, 25, drove from Detroit to Toronto to spend Christmas with her boyfriend. She did not take the coming heavy snow seriously. Soon thick snow forced her to leave the main road and drive on a strange small road. Her car got stuck and later slipped into a ditch. She could not make phone calls for help, so she slept in her car all night and started the car sometimes to stay warm.
The next morning, Daniel and his wife Rachel found her.
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参考答案
阅读理解：1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.C
七选五：16.E 17.G 18.D 19.F 20.B
完形填空：21.C 22.D 23.D 24.D 25.C 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.B 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.D
语法填空：36.who 37.raining 38.her 39.be given 40.beauty 41.totally 42.what 43.Tears 44.me 45.to let
书信范文
If I’m asked to describe myself with three description words, they will be hard-working, warm-hearted and creative.
First, I am hard-working. I always finish all school tasks carefully and never put things off. Second, I’m warm-hearted. I’m ready to give a hand to classmates who meet difficulties. Third, I am creative. I like thinking of new ideas for class activities and drawing interesting pictures in my free time. These three words fully show who I am.
续写范文
The next morning, Daniel and his wife Rachel found her. They quickly walked over to check her condition. Knowing she had stayed in the cold car all night, they invited Emily back to their warm house. They made hot drinks and delicious breakfast for her. After a short rest, they helped pull her car out of the ditch and drove her to her destination. Emily was deeply thankful for their selfless kindness on this cold Christmas day.

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