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重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高一下学期期末英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the woman ask the man about
A. A glass. B. A seat. C. A drink.
2. What is Lily learning in school now
A. To take pictures. B. To make sculptures. C. To draw.
3. What's wrong with the milk
A. It has gone bad.
B. It's too cold to drink.
C. It makes the woman sick.
4. What does the woman think of the new price
A. It's too low. B. It's reasonable. C. It's too high.
5 Why does the woman choose this house
A. It's big.
B. It has a garden.
C. It has a sunlight room
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is Arthur trying to do
A. Do the housework. B. Focus on his study. C. Sing a song.
7. Who is Cindy probably talking to
A. Her classmate. B. Her father. C. Her brother.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至 10题。
8. What is the man planning to buy
A. A garden. B. A house. C. A farm.
9. What do we know about the house
A. It is large. B. It needs fixing. C. It has one bedroom.
10. What does the man suggest growing
A. Corn. B. Rice. C. Potatoes.
听下面一段对话，回答第11 至 13题。
11. What kind of pizza is on special offer today
A. The Italian beef pizza.
B. The ham and mushroom pizza.
C. The cheese and tomato pizza.
12. How will Helen get her pizzas
A. Pick them up herself.
B. Have them delivered.
C. Ask Leo to fetch them.
13. When will the pizzas be ready
A. In 5 minutes. B. In 25 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至 16题。
14. What was the program mainly about
A. Horses and wars.
B. Different uses of horses.
C. Horses from different countries.
15. What seems to surprise the man
A. People use horses for fun.
B. Horses are still used for hard labor.
C. Horse races take place everywhere.
16. What will the woman do this weekend
A. Work on a farm. B. Attend a wedding. C. Go horse riding.
听下面一段独白，回答第17 至 20题。
17. Where was the dog competition held
A. Near a hospital.
B. In Bonnie's neighborhood.
C. At a shopping mall.
18. What did John Wilmer do first when he found Bonnie
A. He called the police.
B. He tried to find her owner online.
C. He took her to the animal aid center.
19. Why did John Wilmer enter Bonnie in the dog competition
A. His own dog was sick.
B. He thought it would be funny.
C. He found Bonnie was a show dog.
20. What did Bonnie win as her prize
A. A picture. B. A gold medal. C. A flower.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Exploring the wonders of Yuanmingyuan Special Exhibition in the Hong Kong Palace Museum is now easier than ever! By featuring over 190 beautiful paintings, models of buildings, and other artworks connected to this amazing garden-palace from the Qing dynasty, this special exhibition helps us learn about the lives of the emperors who lived there, the festivals they celebrated, and how they were related to each other. When you visit. you’ll get to see how this garden-palace was designed, hear stories about the people who lived there, and learn all about the Qing dynasty’s history.
Full Access Ticket and Special Exhibition Ticket
Adults Discount
Full Access Ticket(Gallery 1-9) HK$220 HK$110
Special Exhibition Ticket (Gallery 1-7) HK$150 HK$75
Discounts include children (age 7 to 11), full-time students, seniors (age 60 and above),persons with disabilities(with one companion).
Entry is free for children age 6 and under (online reservation required for a free Full Access pass).
Group Tickets
Travel agents ticket bookings (with 20 tickets or above) are now available for the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Please book your tickets through the online application form below at least two weeks before your visit. Our staff will be in touch within seven working days after receiving your application.
Public Guided Tour
Free guided tours of specific exhibitions are available for individual visitors. Please check the tour time and sign up at the G/F Information Counter. Limited quota (限额) is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
1. What does the exhibition offer visitors
A. Hong Kong’s modern development. B. Historical culture of the Qing court.
C. Architectural plans for new gardens. D. Painting skills of Western artists.
2. How much will a parent with two kids aged 9 and 6 pay for visiting all the 9 galleries
A. HK $220. B. HK $230. C. HK $330. D. HK $430.
3. What should visitors do to get free guided tours
A. Make an online reservation in advance. B. Join a group of at least 20 people.
C. Sign up on-site as early as possible. D. Consult the museum staff via email.
B
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old, I developed an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs. One of the programs was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE. Falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings, I wanted to shoot the amazing beauty from different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography groups and attended workshops. However, after a few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works, I read the term called“light painting”, a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique Since that day, I’ve been drawing light calligraphy.To achieve the best results, I decided to build the lights myself. The best part about my work is that they are not beautified digitally. I prefer getting the results directly from the camera. I don’t even turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
4. What can be inferred from the author’s experience in Quetta
A. He put great effort into learning calligraphy.
B. He grew bored with limited media programs.
C. He was masterfully trained by TV experts.
D. He created various scripts for the local TV shows.
5. What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai
A. The stories hidden in old buildings.
B. The works of famous photographers.
C. The visual appeal of city architecture.
D. The unique landscape of the desert town.
6. How did the author achieve his best results in light calligraphy
A. By learning from others. B. By sticking to the original.
C. By drawing in open space. D. By beautifying his photos.
7. What is the author’s role in practising his current idea
A. A traveler recording his personal journey.
B. A photographer protecting dark areas.
C. A researcher exploring building history.
D. An artist giving life to forgotten places.
C
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning,” says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more free-form thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
8. What is the focus of the Texas team’s decoding approach
A. Reconstructing the general meaning.
B. Enhancing sensor accuracy.
C. Tracking every single word.
D. Improving brain surgical skills.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The impact of long-term scanning.
B. The process of brain-data decoding.
C. The selection of participants.
D. The source of audio materials.
10. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are potentially harmful to life. B. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
C. They are a double-edged sword. D. They deserve thorough research.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
B. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go
D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
D
“Sorry, I’m just now seeing your email!” (You sent it 15 minutes ago.)
“Sorry that you completely misinterpreted that thing I said.”
“Sorry you just crashed into me with your grocery-store cart.”
“Sorry” has become commonplace in daily conversations and communications. We drop it indiscriminately for all manner of things we really shouldn’t be sorry for. Is it time to stop
“I wasn’t really that sorry,” admits Louise Julig, a freelance writer in Encinitas, Calif., who found she was constantly apologizing for the “delay” when replying to notes, even when there wasn’t much of a delay at all. “Sorry has lost its meaning, no longer a heartfelt declaration of regret but just a subconscious response,” said Louise Julig. Now, faced with a blank email, Ms. Julig asks herself, did I miss something, or mess someone else up If the answer is no, she’s not sorry.
I understand very well how she feels. When I searched my sent emails for the phrase, “Sorry for the delay,” the result was too many hits for Gmail to give me an exact count. I tried, in the course of reporting this column, to cut back on my apologies. Mostly I failed, catching myself exclaiming (大声说) sorry! I apologized to the person I contacted for this piece when I called three minutes later than I was supposed to; then I apologized for only being able to meet him on the day I suggested, instead of his; I even apologized in advance for any offence I might cause to him during the conversation.
While apologizing too much in daily life may not have serious consequences, doing so in business, especially when you’ve actually done something wrong, is just asking for trouble — you’re giving away your power, says Jeffrey Pfeiffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
People are never satisfied with an apology, he adds. Exhibiting vulnerability (脆弱) only makes you look weak. Standing your ground comes with risks. You might not be liked. But he thinks it is worthwhile. “You can either give in to what people want you to be, or you can decide that you are going to risk offending people. Life is about trade-offs (权衡),” he says.
12. What habit did Louise Julig realize she had
A. Her words caused unnecessary trouble. B. She was misunderstood by her readers.
C. Her apologies became mostly automatic. D. She should delay her email responses.
13. What does the author find difficult
A. Counting his sent emails correctly. B. Finding reasons for his mistakes.
C. Meeting people within a limited time. D. Changing his habit of over-apologizing.
14. What is Jeffrey Pfeiffer’s view on business apologies
A. They may weaken one’s power. B. They should be heartfelt and sincere.
C. They help build trust between parties. D. They are necessary to satisfy customers.
15. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A. Being satisfied with oneself. B. Sticking to one’s own position.
C. Making an apology to others. D. Showing one’s own weakness.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Strategies for a Healthier Digital Life
Life in the digital world can be rewarding. It connects us with others, provides endless knowledge, and offers entertainment.____16____ The feeling of being constantly “on” has driven people to reconsider their balance in the digital world. This has led many to try digital detoxing (排毒). The following strategies might help people improve digital well-being.
____17____
For many, reaching for their phones and scrolling (滚屏) has become such a habit that they often don’t realize they are doing it. Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed. Thus, finding enjoyable hobbies that result in play can be crucial. People engaging in play for its own sake can reduce stress levels and boost digital well-being.
Strengthen social bonds.
Digital devices offer connection, but pieces of the experience are missing. So while we’re in a more connected society, relationships suffer and people are lonelier than ever. Therefore, during a digital detox, it is vital to fill your cup with community.____18____
Emphasize mindfulness.
In today’s fast-paced environment, many people often don’t have moments to be alone with their own thoughts. Yet, the ability to just be can allow time for reflection.____19____ Find moments where you can step away to recharge. Yoga and meditation are common ways.
Set appropriate goals.
____20____ We recommend identifying specific goals for yourself related to your own digital well-being. Setting specific goals can improve efficiency. Whether planning a weekly game night with friends or taking a 10-minute walk without your phone, making time to disconnect is worth it in the long run.
A. Distract your mind.
B. Learn to play for pure joy.
C. However, it can also be exhausting.
D. It is helpful to know what others think.
E. Willpower alone can’t beat smartphone reliance.
F. This can be done through existing or new friendships.
G. It helps you consider what makes you happy and healthy.
第三部分语言知识运用(共四节，满分55分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
“That’s really cool.” A mid-thirties woman sat across from me, when I held out the delicate crane (鹤) towards her. The complicated folds of the paper, each one a ____21____ to the time I had spent creating it, made it a(n) ____22____gift.
She said,“I would love to have it.” Her face lit up with____23____ delight as she took it from my hands. The noise inside the airport hall seemed to____24____ the background as our little interaction ____25____. I gladly passed it to her, feeling a sense of____26____ in my heart. It was these small acts that had the power to____27____ someone’s day and make the airport, a place usually filled with stress and hurry, a bit more____28____.
She then said,“How fun that you can do that to bring others ____29____!”
I replied with a smile,“I live for it!”
A few minutes earlier, as I had paid for my drink at the coffee stand, I had _____30_____the waiter an origami (折纸) heart. _____31_____ her expression had transformed into the widest smile.Her eyes were filled with_____32_____as they met mine.
In the chaos of our daily lives, those _____33_____ exchanges woke us up and connected us on a deeper level. The smallest act, like giving an origami piece, could create the hugest _____34_____in someone’s day. It was, without doubt, my greatest joy. Those acts were like a ray of light, highlighting the beauty of human_____35_____.
21. A. response B. witness C. contribution D. secret
22. A. unique B. simple C. neat D. unexpected
23. A. hesitant B. genuine C. unspoken D. hopeful
24. A. fill in B. build up C. act as D. fade into
25. A. expanded B. failed C. unfolded D. disappeared
26. A. calmness B. warmth C. responsibility D. relief
27. A. influence B. arrange C. brighten D. determine
28. A. fancy B. noisy C. crowded D. pleasant
29. A. joy B. peace C. comfort D. luck
30. A. showed B. returned C. handed D. drew
31. A. Luckily B. Immediately C. Interestingly D. Frequently
32. A. gratefulness B. curiosity C. doubt D. courage
33. A. major B. flexible C. cultural D. brief
34. A. difference B. convenience C. challenge D. fortune
35. A. virtue B. nature C. connection D. principle
书面表达(满分15分)
36. 假定你是李华，你班举办的中外节日介绍活动已圆满结束。外教 Grace 打算为此举办总结会，请你给 Grace 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.分享参与活动的收获与感想；
2.自荐担任总结会的主持人。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右;
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Grace,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. F 19. G 20. E
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. C
【答案】Dear Grace,
I’m writing to share my gains from the festival introduction activity and volunteer to host the coming summary meeting.
During the activity, we presented different Chinese and Western festivals respectively. I not only mastered rich cultural customs but also learned to respect cultural diversity. Meanwhile, my oral English got much better after frequent public sharing.
I am outgoing and know all details of the activity clearly. I have some simple plans for the meeting process. So I’m confident to be a qualified host. I would be thankful if you could offer me this precious chance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua

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