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湖南衡阳市第八中学
2025-2026学年第一学期高一期末英语试题
一、听力选择题
1. What does the woman want to do
A．Write a book.
B．Shoot a film.
C．Visit another planet.
2. When will the woman go to see the doctor
A．At 12:30.
B．At 13:00.
C．At 13:30.
3. Why did the man cook dinner
A．The woman was busy.
B．He was very hungry.
C．It was his turn.
4. How does the man sound
A．Disappointed.
B．Annoyed.
C．Overjoyed.
5. Who did the woman call to tell about her flight delay
A．Ted.
B．Jack.
C．Melissa.
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7小题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a taxi.
B．In a hotel.
C．At an airport.
7. What can the app do for the man
A．Book flight tickets.
B．Order drinks.
C．Plan the fastest route.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。
8. What did the woman probably try to do
A．Replace the door.
B．Open a bookcase.
C．Find the headmaster.
9. What do we know about the headmaster
A．He is off on vacation.
B．He has lost the key.
C．He’ll send for the key.
10. What will the man most likely do next
A．Contact Rachel.
B．Phone the headmaster.
C．Call in a repairman.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。
11. Where is the exhibition being held
A．In the artist’s house.
B．In the town hall.
C．In the gallery.
12. When was the artist born
A．In 1922.
B．In 1892.
C．In 1830.
13. What can we learn about the artist
A．He struggled for fame in his life.
B．He lived a simple life with his family.
C．His works didn’t come to light until he died.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17小题。
14. What caused Liam to fail his driving test
A．Lack of sufficient practice.
B．Presence of an unfamiliar examiner.
C．Frequent absence from driving sessions.
15. Who does the man need to consult with
A．His cousin.
B．His instructor.
C．His boss.
16. What can be inferred from what the man says
A．He’s decided to quit his driving test.
B．He’s no longer employed at McDonald’s.
C．Repeated driving tests cost him much money.
17. What is the woman’s purpose of mentioning applying for jobs
A．To make comparisons.
B．To boost motivation.
C．To recommend a position.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18. What is the speaker most likely to be
A．A radio presenter.
B．A music journalist.
C．An orchestra director.
19. What inspired the song Let It Be
A．A concert by the Beatles.
B．A trip to another country.
C．A dream about his late mother.
20. What does the speaker think about Cruel Summer
A．It’s a controversial song.
B．It’s a reflective song.
C．It’s an enjoyable song.
二、阅读理解
A
Join the Youth Conservation Corps!
Love being outdoors and curious about environmental issues King County Parks is now recruiting for its Youth Conservation Corps(YCC) — a paid summer internship (实习) program for teens interested in learning about public lands, environmental justice, and environmental career pathways.
Program Dates:
Tuesday, July 7th to Thursday, August 13th, 2026. Interns (实习生) work every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Thursdays are held virtually.
Who Should Apply
King County high school students entering Grades 10-12 who can commit to the entire 6-week program.
Participants must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program. Prior experience is not required. Populations historically underrepresented in environmental leadership are encouraged to apply.
What Will You Do
YCC interns will learn about ecological restoration and work on hands-on projects in a King County Park.
They will network with Parks staff and environmental professionals, explore solutions to environmental problems through field trips and workshops, and build community with their cohort.
How to Apply
You do not need a cover letter or resume. For open-ended questions, please provide detailed responses.
Make sure answers are in your own words. Applications are evaluated based on stated interest and enthusiasm, not grammar or writing skills. For questions, reach out to ycc@kingcounty.gov.
Locations:
Two cohort locations are available — one at TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center and one at the Westhill Community Center in Skyway. You may specify your preferred location on the application.
21. What is special about the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC )program
A．It provides paid chances for teens.
B．It is open to volunteers of all ages.
C．It takes place only on summer weekends.
D．It requires at least one year of experience.
22. How often do the interns work each week on-site
A．Four days a week.
B．Three days a week.
C．Two days a week.
D．Five days a week.
23. What is the most important part of the application according to the passage
A．Writing with perfect grammar.
B．Submitting a professional resume.
C．Showing strong interest and enthusiasm.
D．Getting a recommendation from a teacher.
B
Since childhood, fried chicken had been my favorite food for some twenty years. I would have it at least three times a week, whether it was from a fast-food joint, a local diner, or even homemade. I planned my outings around places that served delicious fried chicken. There were times when I tried to cut back on it, especially when I started to gain some weight, but I always ended up giving in to my desire within a few days.
This year, a series of events changed my relationship with fried chicken forever. I began experiencing frequent stomachaches. Doctors couldn’t directly link these problems to fried chicken, but I noticed that every time I ate it, my discomfort worsened. Additionally, I started to realize that the once-mouthwatering smell and taste now left a heavy, greasy feeling in my mouth that I couldn’t ignore. One evening, after finishing a large bucket of fried chicken, I felt so sick that I couldn’t sleep well all night. That was the turning point. I decided that it was time to quit.
Why was it so hard to let go before Is there really something addictive in fried chicken While there’s no official “fried chicken addiction” listed in medical books, experts point out factors that could contribute to its allure. Dr. Johnson from a nutrition research center mentions two main elements: the high-fat content and the combination of spices, which makes us feel good and makes us want more. Gradually this circle becomes habitual over time.
Now, I’m on Day 35 of my “fried-chicken-free” journey. The first week was hard. I had strong desire and even felt a bit down at times. But as the days passed, I started to feel better. My stomach problems became less frequent, and I even noticed that I had more energy. I’m really proud of myself for breaking this long-standing habit. If I can overcome my love for fried chicken, I believe I can overcome any other challenging habit in my life.
24. What can we know about the author from Paragraph 1
A．The author ate fried chicken occasionally.
B．The author had a deep and long-lasting love for fried chicken.
C．The author never worried about the health risks of eating fried chicken.
D．The author successfully reduced the intake of fried chicken several times.
25. What led the author to give up fried chicken
A．A doctor’s direct warning about health.
B．The advice on a healthier diet from a friend.
C．A newfound dislike for the smell of chicken.
D．Health problems and an unpleasant feeling after eating.
26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 3
A．attraction B．combination C．production D．appreciation
27. How does the author feel about giving up fried chicken
A．Satisfied. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Impressed.
C
An ant species has evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests, which may hold clues to how humans can store greenhouse gases to prevent climate disaster.
Fungus-farming (种植真菌) ants collect vegetation to feed cultivated fungi grown inside their colonies. In turn, the fungi serve as their primary food source. The high density of ants and fungi can result in high concentrations of CO inside the nests.
In 2020, Cameron Currie at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his colleagues found that Acromyrmex echinatior ants incorporate a carbonate biomineral into their armour (外壳). The ants do this through a symbiotic (共生的) relationship with Pseudonocardia bacteria, which transform CO into rock using chemical processes that aren’t yet properly understood.
Now, the team has discovered that another fungus-farming ant, Sericomymex amabilis, which is found in Central and South America, can do the same thing without symbiotic bacteria, becoming the first known animal to have evolved this ability.
Remarkably, the mineral they make is dolomite. Dolomite rocks, such as those in Italy’s Dolomite mountains, normally take millions of years and complex geological processes to form. Yet the ants do this quickly and effortlessly, without high temperatures, says team member Hongjie Li at Zhejiang University in China.
Dolomite consists of calcium, magnesium and carbonate. Forming it in the lab is difficult because magnesium doesn’t easily fit into the calcium carbonate structure, which slows down crystal formation, says Currie. To try to overcome this, he says, scientists use high temperatures and pressures. The next phase of the team’s research will try to find out how ants are able to accomplish this.
In an effort to counteract global warming, scientists are exploring techniques for converting atmospheric CO2 into carbonate minerals, essentially turning carbon into stone. “These ants are the first animal shown to be engaging in such a process, offering exciting potential as a model for human efforts,” says Currie.
28. What can we learn about the fungus-farming ants’ nest
A．It stays open to outside air.
B．It contains a high level of CO .
C．It is too unstable for ants to survive.
D．It provides little room for fungal growth.
29. What makes Sericomymex amabilis different from Acromyrmex echinatior in mineral formation
A．A wider geographic range.
B．Involvement of a new fungus.
C．A fully understood mechanism.
D．Independence from bacterial help.
30. Which word best describes dolomite formation in nature
A．Simple.
B．Risky.
C．Time-consuming.
D．Pressure-dependent.
31. How is the text mainly organized
A．Problem → solutions → outcome.
B．Claim → counterclaim → resolution.
C．Definition → classification → summary.
D．Discovery → explanation → implications.
D
On May 11, 2026, China successfully launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan. While the mission delivered nearly 6.2 tons of supplies to the Tiangong space station, what truly caught scientists’ attention was a set of unusual “passengers” — zebrafish embryos (胚胎), mouse embryos, and human “artificial embryos”.
This marks the world’s first space-based study of artificial embryo development. Unlike real embryos, artificial embryos are created from stem cells (干细胞) and cannot grow into a baby. However, they can simulate the earliest stages of human life.
Why is this research important As humans plan for long-term space missions and even interplanetary travel, one critical question remains unanswered: can life develop normally in space The space environment is harsh — extreme temperature changes, strong radiation, and near-zero gravity could all affect reproduction and early development. By studying how artificial embryos respond to these conditions, scientists hope to unlock the mysteries of life’s earliest stages beyond Earth.
The project will establish a complete research chain from lower vertebrates (低等脊椎动物) like zebrafish to higher mammals like mice, and finally to humans through artificial embryos. This systematic approach will help scientists understand exactly how microgravity and radiation affect early development, laying the groundwork for future deep-space exploration.
Beyond the embryo experiments, Tianzhou-10 also carried other scientific payloads, including a flexible solar cell for space exposure tests and a greenhouse gas monitor developed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
As one researcher put it, the cargo spacecraft is not just a delivery truck — it is a moving laboratory. And with each new experiment, China is taking another step toward understanding how life might one day survive among the stars. By using artificial embryos to study human development in orbit, China pushes the boundaries of space science.
32. What can we learn about the Tianzhou-10 mission from paragraph 1
A．It failed to reach space.
B．It carried only daily supplies.
C．It was launched for a medical purpose.
D．It delivered both supplies and scientific materials.
33. Why does the author mention the harsh space environment
A．To show why embryo research in space is needed.
B．To compare the space environment with conditions on Earth.
C．To argue that humans should not attempt long-term space travel.
D．To describe the technical challenges of launching a cargo spacecraft.
34. What is the significance of using artificial embryos in this experiment
A．They are identical to natural human embryos in every way.
B．They have been widely used in previous Chinese space missions.
C．They are capable of developing into a complete human baby in space.
D．They allow scientists to study how space conditions affect early life stages.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward the Tianzhou-10 mission
A．Positive B．Neutral C．Critical D．Doubtful
三、七选五
Change is a natural part of life, but when it comes to friendships, it can sometimes feel worrying. You might wonder why this is happening if nothing has gone wrong, or you may start to feel fear about losing connections that once felt unbreakable. ____36____.
While our early friendships help shape our identity, those we form later in life serve different roles, shaping our careers, supporting our responsibilities, and helping us through life’s transitions. ____37____. What we once needed from friendships in high school or early adulthood may no longer fit the realities of our personal growth and life direction.
____38____. They help us navigate our sense of self and social belonging. Friendships at this stage play a defining role in shaping who we are, or at least who we think we want to be. As life moves forward, the friendships that once felt essential may start to fade. This does not necessarily mean they weren’t meaningful, but it’s because we are growing into different versions of ourselves. For many, the transition from high school to adulthood is a turning point in friendships.
As people mature, so do their responsibilities, interests, and environments. ____39____. Losing a friendship, whether from gradually growing distant or experiencing a sudden disconnect, can be emotionally challenging. It’s natural to feel sadness, confusion, or even frustration when someone who once played an important role in your life is no longer present.
Embrace the change and growth. Change is an inevitable part of life, and friendships are no exception. Recognize that friendships evolve doesn’t reduce their past value. ____40____. Rather than seeing it as a loss, embrace it as an opportunity to explore your independence, strengthen your self-identity, and form new connections that fit the person you’re becoming.
A．Instead, it reflects personal growth
B．We feel very sad at losing close friends
C．This leads to adjustments in their social circles
D．We expect to have life-long friends in our childhood
E．The truth is, as we grow and change, so do our relationships
F．Research highlights that as we mature, our social priorities shift
G．During our young adulthood, friendships serve as a mirror to our identity
四、完形填空
Best Success Stories Often Begin With Failure
Long before the iPhone made him the god of gadgets, Steve Jobs launched his technology career by hacking home phones to make free long-distance calls. J.K. Rowling spent countless nights in a café ____41____ to make her idea for a novel about wizards come to life before she became a best-selling author.
Behind every success story is a tough first effort or a great change of ____42____. It’s these first clumsy steps on the road to fame and fortune that ____43____ writer Seth Fiegerman. He edited the blog OpeningLines.org. a collection of case studies on the ____44____ of famous careers.
Fiegerman found a dream job as a research editor at Playboy magazine after graduating from New York University. But he had worked there for just half a year when the manager announced that most of the staff would soon be ____45____.
As unemployment ____46____, Fiegerman felt at sea. He began to explore the Playboy archives (档案) ____47____ a series of interviews with celebrities ranging from Marlon Brando to Malcolm X. Many of these successful people shared tales of their less ____48____ early days, and Fiegerman quickly became crazy about these origin stories.
“When you see someone who’s very successful, you almost imagine that it was a(n) ____49____ conclusion, that they’re geniuses, that they were destined for great things,” says Fiegennan. “But actually few successful people were child prodigies (神童) like Mozart.”
Reading about the difficulties that famous figures had to ____50____, Fiegerman began to learn that success was less a matter of innate talent and more the ____51____ of persistence, a ____52____ to fall down and stand up again and again.
A star’s early struggles might disillusion (使幻想破灭) some fans, but Fiegerman found comfort in ____53____ beginnings and knew that his own early stumbling stone wasn’t ____54____. Today, he covers start-up businesses at the tech news website Mashable. While he spends less time on the blog, he hopes other young people will constantly ____55____ from his work.
41. A．attempting B．longing C．rushing D．planning
42. A．attitude B．direction C．method D．style
43. A．captured B．encouraged C．inspired D．promoted
44. A．causes B．origins C．results D．stories
45. A．laid down B．laid off C．laid on D．laid out
46. A．approached B．continued C．increased D．remained
47. A．locating B．discovering C．searching D．tracing
48. A．attractive B．competitive C．disgusting D．hopeful
49. A．logical B．impossible C．inevitable D．surprising
50. A．encounter B．face C．handle D．overcome
51. A．ending B．experience C．product D．reason
52. A．reluctance B．tendency C．willingness D．wish
53. A．lucky B．rough C．smooth D．successful
54. A．encouraging B．everlasting C．growing D．fascinating
55. A．benefit B．profit C．escape D．start
五、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。
Sitting at a strategic crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is a witness to cross-cultural exchange. In the Mogao Caves, a record ____56____ (consist) of sculptures and murals (壁画) shows Buddhism’s journey from India to China, proving its integration (融合) with Chinese culture. At the same time, guarding the western frontier ____57____ (be) the well-known Yumen and Yangguan passes, through ____58____ businessmen and travellers entered and exited China.
Thanks to the Digital Dunhuang project ____59____ (launch) in 2016, netizens around the world can view the sculptures and murals in 30 Mogao caves online. Additionally, the Digital Library Cave platform that ____60____ (develop) by Dunhuang Academy seven years later allows people, especially Dunhuang studies scholars, to look at digital copies of an extensive ____61____ (collect) of documents, religious scriptures and images.
In Cave 158, ____62____ Tang Dynasty mural vividly shows rulers of the western regions of ancient China and Central Asia in various facial expressions and costumes. The mural shows that cross-cultural, people-to-people exchanges took place in Dunhuang for centuries. It’s not ____63____ (simple) a relic of the past but a living tradition we can still witness today.
The Mogao Caves receive many domestic and international tourists every year. They can watch two short films to understand the site’s historical background and enjoy ____64____ (invite) views of several classic caves via digital technology. This approach seems practical in reducing their on-site stay time and easing pressure ____65____ the caves.
六、书信写作
66. 你校电台“Hit Music”向全校征稿，主题为 Music in My Life。请你就三大音乐类型：流行音乐(pop music)、摇滚音乐 (rock music)、民谣音乐 (folk music), 按照个人喜爱程度排序，阐明理由，并介绍音乐对你学习、日常生活带来的积极影响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.逻辑清晰，行文流畅。
Music in My Life
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七、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。
Hair Raising
My daughter was twelve years old, and I wanted her to have the experience of growing their own food. I love putting a good power drill to work, so I knew that buying a DIY raised vegetable garden wouldn’t be too much for me to handle.
After reading online reviews, I picked a kit and watched two YouTube videos about how to put it together. It looked easy, so I ordered it.
Our new raised garden arrived a few days later. I pulled out my power drill (电钻), which also worked as a screwdriver (螺丝刀), and set to work. After about half an hour, I almost had the whole thing done. I was just leaning over to put the tip of the screwdriver into the X in the top of one last screw when I felt a pull on my head and smelled something burning.
My long hair was wrapped around the drill bit. Not needing to look, my hand felt its way around the drill and pushed the “reverse (反转)” button. But the drill only took in more hair, and the smell of burning was even stronger.
Fear flooded my mind. Quickly, I moved to pull out the drill’s electric wire. Then I held the drill tightly. It pulled on a large mass of the hair attached to my head skin. I felt around with my other hand. There seemed to be only about an inch of hair between the drill and my scalp (头皮). I pulled harder. There was no movement — and the pulling really hurt. I now had a power tool attached to the side of my head — possibly forever.
My first thought was to call 911. But what would the emergency medical workers think when they found a lady with a drill attached to the side of her head No, that wouldn’t work. My daughter, Gigi, was inside, doing homework upstairs, but I couldn’t let her see me in such a stupid position. I was the mom.
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。
I decided to call my husband, though he was working an hour’s drive away.
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I didn’t choose to leave voice messages, so Gigi became my only help.
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参考答案
一、听力
二、阅读理解
21.A 22.B 23.C 24.B 25.D 26.A 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.C 31.D 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.A
三、七选五
36.E 37.F 38.G 39.C 40.A
四、完形填空
41.A 42.B 43.C 44.B 45.B 46.A 47.B 48.D 49.C 50.D 51.C 52.C 53.B 54.D 55.A
五、语法填空
56.consisting 57.is 58.which 59.launched 60.was developed
61.collection 62.a 63.simply 64.inviting 65.on
六、书信范文
Music in My Life
My favourite music ranking goes folk music, pop music and rock music.
I love folk music most for its soft tunes and sincere stories about ordinary life, which calms me down easily. Pop music comes second for its catchy melodies to lift my mood. Rock music is my last choice as its loud beats make me anxious.
Music benefits me a lot. When tired from study, folk music helps me relax. Pop songs cheer me up during hard days. It fills my daily life with warmth and energy.
七、读后续写范文
I decided to call my husband, though he was working an hour’s drive away. I dialed his number anxiously, yet only the cold voice mail tone echoed. I tried three more times without getting through. Panic rose again as the drill kept pulling my hair painfully. I checked my phone for nearby repair shops, but none picked up my calls. Every possible adult helper was unreachable. Standing there helpless, I heard light footsteps coming down the stairs — it was my daughter Gigi. I hesitated to ask her for help, yet I had no other choice.
I didn’t choose to leave voice messages, so Gigi became my only help. Seeing my awkward situation, Gigi stayed calm and told me not to struggle. She fetched a pair of small scissors and gently cut the tangled hair around the drill bit little by little. After several minutes’ careful work, the drill finally fell off. Though a small section of my hair was cut short, I felt huge relief. I thanked Gigi warmly and realized children could also offer timely support in emergencies.

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