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20252026学年上学期高一期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Best royal (王室的) palaces in Europe you can visit
There are some royal palaces in Europe that often open their doors to the public.
Drottningholm Palace, Sweden
This breathtaking palace in Drottningholm is not only a residence of the Swedish royal family, but it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its impressively preserved castle and theatre. The palace and park are open to the public yearround.
Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway
The official royal residence for the Norwegian ovals has neoclassical architecture and landscaped gardens with ponds and eyecatching statues. During the summer months the palace opens to the public on guided tours, which include beautiful staterooms (会客厅), the Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Small Ceremonial Hall and Banqueting Hall.
Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain
While the Royal Palace of Madrid is officially the royal residence, nowadays the Spanish royals choose to live in the Zarzuela Palace instead, with the Madrid Palace used mainly for state ceremonies. There are over 3,000 rooms in this breathtaking palace, making it one of the largest in the world. Highlights include the royal kitchens and the painting gallery, while the Changing of the Guard ceremony never fails to be a hit with tourists.
Palace of Versailles, France
If you want to visit a palace that’s luxurious (豪华的), then the Palace of Versailles needs to be on your list. France hasn’t had a royal family since the French Revolution in 1789, but this palace offers a glimpse (短暂的感受) into how the former royals lived, as well as serving as a museum which preserves some of the finest works by the most gifted painters, sculptors and craftsmen of the time.
1. When is Royal Palace, Oslo likely to open to the public
A．In March.
B．In July.
C．In October.
D．In December.
2. Where should visitors go if they want to see state ceremonies
A．Drottningholm Palace.
B．Royal Palace, Oslo.
C．Royal Palace of Madrid.
D．Palace of Versailles.
3. What can visitors do at Palace of Versailles
A．Come across royal members.
B．Enjoy some excellent artworks.
C．Communicate with gifted painters.
D．Learn the history of French Revolution.
B
Getting caught in a flood is no one’s idea of a lucky day. Unless you’re Justin and Jessica Walker.
It was August 2004. Jessica, then a Virginia Commonwealth University student, was waiting outside the campus gym, her ride home nowhere to be seen. Justin walked out and offered a ride and shelter from the increasing downpour. She recognized him from orientation (迎新会) a few days before — they’d just chatted briefly there. “I was like, OK, maybe he’s hitting on me,” Jessica later told WTVR. But it was raining buckets, so she accepted.
Buckets turned to barrels as Justin, new to Richmond, made a wrong turn onto Main Street, landing the two in the traffic jam caused by rising floodwaters and abandoned cars. Just when the two thought their luck couldn’t get worse, a wave washed over Justin’s car, flooding the engine and sending rainwater through the air vents (通气孔). Suddenly, the water was up to their laps and rising. It was time to move. Justin grabbed her door handle and rapidly opened Jessica’s door and shoved her out of the car. Battling rushing water, the two made it to the steps of a nearby train station. They spent the next few hours helping others to safety inside the station until Amtrak sent a train to carry the stranded (滞留人员) to higher ground. Shivering in wet clothes, sharing a tiny sandwich and a beer, Justin and Jessica’s connection crackled.
“I’m one of those people who needs a sign, and I thought, if God isn’t giving me a sign right now, I’m a fool,” says Jessica. “And I knew: This is the man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with.”
If Justin hadn’t made a wrong turn, the two likely would have skirted the flood and may never have spoken again. Instead, four years later, Justin and Jessica were engaged. “I lost a car but gained a fiancee,” says Justin.
4. Why did Jessica accept Justin’s offer of a ride initially
A．She was deeply attracted to Justin.
B．Justin insisted despite her refusal.
C．She had no other way to escape the heavy rain.
D．They were classmates working on a project together.
5. What directly caused Justin to abandon the car
A．A collision with another vehicle.
B．The water rising to a critical level.
C．Engine failure due to a wave flooding it.
D．the car running out of gas in the traffic jam.
6. What does the phrase “their connection crackled” in paragraph 3 imply about Justin and Jessica
A．They argued fiercely during the crisis.
B．They discovered they had mutual friends.
C．They began to develop romantic feelings.
D．Their communication was interrupted by the storm.
7. What is the theme conveyed by the story of Justin and Jessica
A．Courage in emergencies lays the foundation for mutual trust.
B．Life’s crucial moments may arise from unpredictable events.
C．Shared hardship deepens emotional bonds between strangers.
D．Natural disasters force individuals to face up to their weakness.
C
In casual conversations, government documents, and formal job interviews, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer without hesitating: “Where are you from ”
I could say I am from Japan - I was born there, after all. Or, should I say I am from the United States, whose culture, philosophy, and language are deeply rooted into my life In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough. I had to live with this sense of sadness till very recently.
Inside my drawer is a simple, white bath towel that I have not used since I brought it from my parent’s house last summer. On an ordinary evening, I took it out to take a bath, but stopped after the sweet smell of laundry detergent (洗涤剂) that my parents used back in Japan wafted (飘荡) into my nose. I felt my eyes water as that smell brought up my mixed emotions: sadness, loneliness, and nostalgia. It’s silly, but I still avoid using that towel to this day because I don’t want to replace the smell of nostalgia with my Tide detergent.
A similar thing happened when I was walking through a supermarket. Somehow being in the vegetable section, with the smells of raw vegetables and some unknown spices (香料), brought up the broad strokes of a memory from when I lived in California. That smell took me back to an open market my father always loved to go to. Anytime I come across that “vegetable smell,” I can blurrily (模糊地) picture the green plastic boxes with onions, savory spices, and people’s voices. I don’t know the name of that market, where it was, or if it even exists now, but I can remember that it always brought a sense of comfort.
Though, I still struggle when answering where I am from, in some moments, when a smell hits me with the memories it brings, I like to believe the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. Myself, my “home,” are still split, but I am lucky enough to feel like I am “at home” in these short moments.
8. Why is the first paragraph written
A．To picture a scene in daily life.
B．To provide background information.
C．To lead to the topic of the text.
D．To show the importance of home.
9. What does the underlined word “nostalgia” mean in the third paragraph
A．Anxiety.
B．Homesickness.
C．Stress.
D．Excitement.
10. What can we learn about the author
A．He has an unclear memory of the childhood life.
B．He always went to a supermarket with his father.
C．He is more greatly influenced by American cultures.
D．He can answer where he comes from without thinking.
11. What’s the text mainly about
A．The unforgettable past life.
B．The difficulty of answering a question.
C．The value of home.
D．The smell of home.
D
California passed a new law to restrict (限制) student smartphone use recently. School districts are required to pass rules by July 1，2026. The new rules should restrict or ban (禁止) students from using smartphones on school grounds or while students are under the supervision of school employees. The law makes California the latest state to try to reduce student phone access. Florida, Louisiana, Indiana, and several other states have already passed laws aimed at restricting student phone use at school
The new law is aimed at helping students focus on schoolwork, social development, and the world in front of them, not their screens, when they're in school. It is also meant to address the mental health effects that social media can have on children.
But some people have raised worries that school cellphone bans could cut parents off from their children if there is an emergency (紧急情况). And an official said that many of the students do not always like the rules, which is in part a sign of how hooked they have become to phones.
The new law comes after an earlier law of the state that was passed in 2019. The 2019 law allowing school districts to restrict student' phone access makes exceptions for emergencies. The new law does not change that.
ShaKenya Edison from the Santa' Barbara Unified School' District, which put in place a ban on student phone use in class during the 2023to2024 school year, said teachers have noted that their students have been less distracted (注意力分散的) in class since the start of the ban. Tarik McFall, head teacher of Sutter Middle School in Folsom, said that' before his school's cellphone ban, students recorded fights, filmed entertainment videos and spent lunchtime looking at their phones. “The ban has totally changed the culture of the school. To have them put away, to have them power off... it has been a great thing,” McFall said.
12. What is the main goal of California's new smartphone rules for students
A．To improve emergency communication.
B．To reduce distractions and improve focus.
C．To restrict the visit to social media at home.
D．To encourage phone 'use for educational purposes.
13. What does the underlined word “hooked” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Similar.
B．Blind.
C．Open.
D．Addicted.
14. How does the new law deal with the exceptions for emergencies in the 2019 law
A．It keeps them.
B．It calls off them.
C．It goes against them.
D．It cuts out some of them.
15. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph
A．The culture of the schools is worsening.
B．The students have widely recognized the ban.
C．The new rules are making a difference to the schools.
D．The teachers report failure in student social development.
二、七选五
How to Survive a Disaster
Disasters can strike at any moment. If you learn the right survival skills and stay calm, you can make a big difference between life and death. Survival requires calmness, quick thinking, careful preparation and following basic safety rules. 16____
Preparation is the first step toward survival. First, know all the emergency exits and safe places around you. Then, prepare an emergency kit (急救箱) consisting of necessary things like bottled water, canned food, a flashlight with extra batteries, a basic firstaid kit, a whistle (哨子) to call for help and a phone charger. 17____ Remember to replace old food and water and add useful things based on your needs.
18____ Fear is your biggest enemy in a disaster. It can make you lose your judgment and do dangerous things. If you are trapped, use a whistle or flashlight to signal for help instead of shouting loudly, which will only waste your energy and make you feel more tired.
After the disaster ends and everything seems quiet, don’t rush back to damaged buildings right away. 19____ Go to a safe place that the government sets up and wait for their instructions instead. Listen to the radio or TV for updates on safety and rescue work, and wait until it’s announced safe to go back home.
In short, surviving a disaster depends on good preparation, calmness when danger comes and following safety rules strictly. By getting wellprepared and knowing what to do, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. 20____ After all, being ready for the unexpected is the best way.
A．There are things you can prepare for your phone.
B．Besides, you can help reduce the harm the disaster brings.
C．In a disaster, staying calm is the most important thing of all.
D．These can greatly help you get through a disaster without harm.
E．Keep it in an easytoreach place and update it every six months.
F．If an earthquake hits, drop to the ground at once and hide under a strong table.
G．They may still fall suddenly or have hidden dangers, which can cause more accidents.
三、完形填空
My husband Gabe and I were taking a road trip from Weyburn to Nelson. At around 5:30 pm, we were 21 on a mountain road. I was texting my parents. We weren’t 22 that there’d recently been flooding in the area.
When I 23 from my phone, I saw a wave of mud racing down the mountain. Gabe tried to brake, but it was too late. The mudslide sent our car 24 down the cliff. It 25 on its side among some trees.
I don’t know how long we were unconscious, but I woke up to the 26 of Gabe’s moaning (呻吟). We had no phone signal, so all we could do was 27 for help. But my chest hurt too much to even 28 . So Gabe started shouting as loud as he could.
Luckily, four men spotted us and came to our 29 . On our way up, Gabe was in 30 , slipping in and out of consciousness, and I 31 didn’t think he was going to make it.
When the medical team finally reached us, they 32 us into separate ambulances. I was swearing a lot as they took us away — I didn’t think I’d ever see my husband again.
We spent weeks in hospital. Even after 33 , I have to walk with a limp for the rest of my life, and Gabe lost the vision in his left eye.
Before all this happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. We’re even more 34 now. Despite the 35 we suffered, we’re grateful that we’re still living a pretty good life.
21. A．cycling B．hiking C．driving D．jogging
22. A．aware B．optimistic C．confident D．anxious
23. A．gave in B．checked out C．fell apart D．looked up
24. A．dropping B．erupting C．crashing D．sheltering
25. A．rolled B．landed C．bounced D．swept
26. A．sound B．behavior C．company D．scene
27. A．cry B．wave C．turn D．fire
28. A．suffer B．beat C．shake D．breathe
29. A．site B．rescue C．emergency D．struggle
30. A．amazement B．shock C．protest D．demand
31. A．honestly B．obviously C．responsibly D．possibly
32. A．treated B．drove C．loaded D．exchanged
33. A．exercises B．restorations C．operations D．experiments
34. A．determined B．curious C．focused D．positive
35. A．injuries B．ruins C．sweats D．traps
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。
Strange things happened before the Tangshan earthquake. For a few days, the water in the wells rose and fell. From the cracks in the well walls, some 36 (smell) gas came out. Some animals behaved strangely. But people didn’t realize that one of the most deadly earthquakes was on the way.
The earthquake which destroyed the city left people 37 shock. At 3:42 a.m., on 28 July 1976, everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to 38 end. In less than one minute, the city 39 (lie) in ruins. Two thirds of the people died or 40 (injure). Then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan.
However, hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, soldiers were sent 41 (rescue) people. They dug out those who were trapped and buried the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors 42 homes had been destroyed. 43 (slow), the city began to get back up on its feet.
Thanks to the strong support and continuous efforts from the government and people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that when 44 (face) disasters, people must unify and show the 45 (wise) to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.
五、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，刚刚参加完一次由中国学校组织的与各国交换生共同学习传统中国美食烹饪的活动。请给你的外国朋友Sally写一封邮件，分享这次独特的经历。邮件内容需包括：
1.活动内容；
2.你的收获和感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Sally,
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
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。
Jenny’s life centered around two things: her mother’s broom sweeping the streets and the books she loved to read. Her father had been sick for long, reducing the family to poverty. Her mother, Annika worked dawn till dusk as a street cleaner while Jenny balanced schoolwork and caregiving. Their apartment, though modest, held a shelf where stories like Broomstar’s Journey offered escape — a reminder that even gloomy days could hold magic.
When Annika’s arthritis (关节炎) worsened, Jenny joined her after school. Sweeping alongside her mother, the girl would recite lines from her favorite books, turning dull chores into adventures. “Words make the work lighter,” she told her mother, who smiled as she noted how Jenny’s eyes lit up with every story. One winter day, a neighbor snapped a photo of them — Jenny holding a broom in one hand and a dogeared (书页折角的) book in the other — and shared it online with the caption: “Two hands, one broom, and a world of words.”
The post went viral. Soon donations poured in for her father’s treatment, and a local charity helped Annika open a small book café called Story Haven. It became a cozy place where kids could enjoy donated books, warm cocoa, and Jenny’s weekly storytime. As her father’s health improved, Jenny began writing her own stories — tales of talking brooms and girls who turned struggles into victories.
Then, on a spring morning, a silver car parked outside the café. Lindsey Hart, the famous children’s author whose books had inspired Jenny for years, stepped inside, a warm smile on her face. “I heard about a young storyteller here,” she said, approaching Jenny, who stood frozen in awe. Lindsey presented a signed copy of Whispers of the Broom and shared her own story of writing on napkins while working in her family’s bakery. “Your courage to dream while sweeping floors is what the magic writers chase,” she said, placing a hand on Jenny’s shoulder and leaving her telephone number, “Never let anything dim your light. Expecting your works in Children’s Tales Monthly.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
As the writer’s car disappeared into the distance, Jenny held the book tightly.
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Months later, Jenny called Lindsey excitedly, “I have good news to share with you.”
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参考答案
13 BCB 47 CCCC 811 CBAD 1215 BDAC
1620 DECGB
21.C 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.B 26.A 27.B 28.D 29.B 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.C 34.D 35.A
36.smelly 37.in 38.an 39.lay 40.were injured 41.to rescue 42.whose 43.Slowly 44.facing 45.wisdom
书信范文
Dear Sally,
I’m writing to share my wonderful experience of learning to cook traditional Chinese food with international exchange students.
Our school organized this activity last weekend. Under the guidance of professional cooks, we learned to make dumplings and fried noodles. We mixed fillings, wrapped dumplings and shared our own cultures while cooking. I also taught some simple Chinese to foreign partners.
I really enjoyed the activity. Not only did I master some cooking skills, but I also gained a deeper understanding of Chinese food culture. It was meaningful and unforgettable.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
As the writer’s car disappeared into the distance, Jenny held the book tightly. Her heart was beating wildly with excitement. Reading Lindsey’s encouraging words on the signature page, she made up her mind to devote herself to writing. Every night after finishing café work, she sat down and kept writing stories about ordinary people fighting against difficulties. Whenever she met writer’s block, she would look at the signed book for inspiration. She revised her manuscripts over and over again and finally finished a short story.
Months later, Jenny called Lindsey excitedly, “I have good news to share with you.” She told Lindsey that her story had been accepted by Children’s Tales Monthly. Hearing the news, Lindsey offered her sincere congratulations. Later, Jenny’s story became popular among young readers. She realized that as long as she stuck to her dream, hard work would finally pay off.

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