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陕西西安思源中学
20252026学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Los Angeles Day Tours
If you are planning a visit to Los Angeles, here are four exciting tours to choose from.
Dolby Theatre Tour
The Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard is often packed with tourists, since it’s home to the Academy Awards, as well as other popular award ceremonies. You have to book this Dolby Theatre tour in advance. Your guide shows you the exclusive behind-the-scenes zones of the theatre, and you can also step on stage if there’s no scheduled show that day.
Ages: 1+, max 40 people per group
Duration (持续时间): 30 minutes
Catalina Island Scenic Tour
Explore Catalina Island on a guided scenic tour combining coastal views, island history, and natural insight. Travel comfortably aboard an open-air bus while a local guide explains Catalina’s development, ecology, and cultural significance. The tour is designed to offer a broad understanding of the island in a single experience.
Ages: 3+, max 22 people per group
Duration: 50 minutes
Joshua Tree National Park Tour
Join us on an unforgettable private day trip from Los Angeles. Our guide will pick you up from the hotel or the airport to explore the amazing Joshua Tree National Park. The trip is designed for a small group of up to 5 people to ensure a personalized experience. This adventure is perfect for nature lovers.
Ages: 1+
Duration: 13-15 hours
Mini-Car Adventure Ride
This experience offers a memorable way to see Los Angeles while having a fun adventure. Get behind the wheel of a two-seater mini-car buggy and move through Griffith Park and the surrounding area as your guide introduces local history and points out filming locations. This scenic ride is a fun activity for drivers at least 21 years old and passengers as young as 7.
Ages: 7+, max 8 people per group
Duration: 1 hour
1. What are you required to do to visit Dolby Theatre
A．Reserve a ticket.
B．Sign up in groups.
C．Perform on stage.
D．Learn about it online.
2. Which tour takes the longest time
A．Dolby Theatre Tour.
B．Catalina Island Scenic Tour.
C．Joshua Tree National Park Tour.
D．MiniCar Adventure Ride.
3. What do the four tours have in common
A．They last over one hour.
B．They provide tour guides.
C．They suit a family of three.
D．They are only open to adults.
B
The train gave a highpitched warning, and the doors closed with a sharp sound. A passenger threw herself into the seat next to me, holding a bunch of shopping bags tightly against her chest. “Anyone sitting here ” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon.
I boarded at Cardiff Central Train Station after spending the New Year’s holiday with my parents. I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. Now I sat staring at my watch, silently begging the engine to go faster. The train was crowded with lastminute shoppers, and a few seats away three teenage girls were laughing and showing each other gifts. Their northern accents were a small comfort to me.
“In a rush ” the lady beside me asked. I nodded and began to explain my situation, trying to ignore the pity I saw in her eyes. As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife.
Finally, the train arrived. I rushed out of the station and into the biting cold. Snow was falling like feathers, but I had no time to admire it. Finding a taxi, I gave the driver my destination — the City Concert Hall — and felt my voice break. The taxi drove through the busy market, while I kept looking at my phone, feeling each minute slip away too fast.
At last, the taxi pulled up outside the hall. I paid and hurried inside, where a volunteer pointed me to the competition hall. I ran as fast as I could, fearing that I might be too late. The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. With a soft click, the door opened, and I found myself facing a crowd of parents and teachers. Just then, I heard the words I had been waiting for: “She made it! Your daughter won first place!”
4. How did the author feel according to paragraph 1
A．Embarrassed.
B．Anxious.
C．Hopeful.
D．Shocked.
5. Why did the author go back early
A．To join the New Year’s party.
B．To meet his wife at the station.
C．To spend time with his parents.
D．To attend his daughter’s contest.
6. What was the author worried about on the train
A．His wife’s safety.
B．The cold weather.
C．The noisy teenagers.
D．His daughter’s situation.
7. What can we know about the author from the text
A．He was an impatient man.
B．He failed to enter the hall.
C．He missed the competition.
D．He was surprised by the result.
C
An environmental group, NatureServe, says 40 percent of animals and 34 percent of plants in the United States are at risk of disappearing. The group recently released a report based on 50 years of data from over 1,000 scientists across the country. It also found that 41 percent of ecosystems, including life forms, land and water, are facing collapse.
Many kinds of creatures are in danger, including crayfish, cacti, and freshwater mussels. For example, the Venus flytrap, a plant that “eats” insects, is now only found in the wild in a few places in North and South Carolina. About half of all U. S. cactus species and 200 kinds of trees may die out. Large northern grasslands are also among the most threatened ecosystems. The report provides pictures and maps showing where animals and plants are most at risk.
The main threats include environmental destruction, landuse change, invasive species, river pollution, and climate change. California, Texas, and the southeastern U. S. have the highest percentages of species at risk. Scientists say this is partly because these areas have many different forms of life and also have seen a lot of population growth in recent years.
Sean O’Brien is the president of NatureServe. He said the data in the report was very worrying. He hopes the report will help lawmakers pass wildlife protection laws. John Kanter is a biologist with the National Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit group also based in Virginia. He noted that the report could steer state officials in creating effective action plans. Currently, federal money for wildlife protection is limited, but a proposed bill would greatly increase it.
Kanter added, “Our biodiversity is like a nature savings account. If we don’t keep track of what’s out there and what the threats are, there’s no way to take action first.” He believes that with better information, people can protect nature and build a healthier future for all living things. The report gives hope that by working together, humans can save endangered species and keep the planet beautiful for generations to come.
8. How did the group get the findings
A．By studying the past data.
B．By taking pictures and maps.
C．By interviewing local officials.
D．By watching animals in nature.
9. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A．To show different views.
B．To provide more information.
C．To offer a new argument.
D．To explain some reasons.
10. What does the underlined word “steer” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Guide.
B．Follow.
C．Train.
D．Regulate.
11. What does Kanter stress about the report in the last paragraph
A．Its process.
B．Its challenges.
C．Its significance.
D．Its applications.
D
Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time to digitally rebuild the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that covered the city, offering a new way to understand one of history’s most famous natural disasters.
The digital picture shows a man whose remains, along with those of another person, were discovered was trying to get away from the city toward the coast of what is now Italy during the volcanic eruption. Researchers believe the man died early in the disaster, during a heavy fall of volcanic material.
The rebuilding was done by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, which announced on its website that it was done with the University of Padua and based on archaeological survey data from digs near the Porta Stabia burial ground, just outside the walls of the ancient city.
The announcement shows the AIgenerated image of what the man could have looked like. He is shown running along a rough, debriscovered road, holding a large, shallow bowl over his head and using it as a shield while Mount Vesuvius is seen erupting in the background. The man was also carrying an oil lamp, a small iron ring and 10 bronze coins, personal objects that offer insight into his last moments as well as into daily life in Pompeii before the disaster.
Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Naples, was buried under ash and pumice when Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago, keeping the city and the remains of thousands of its people in very fine detail.
Old accounts, including those of Roman writer Pliny the Younger, describe Pompeii’s residents using objects to protect themselves as ash and debris covered the city. The digital picture was created by using AI and photoediting techniques designed to turn skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.
12. In what aspect can the picture offer help
A．Finding more ancient remains near Pompeii.
B．Rebuilding the old walls and ground of Pompeii.
C．Showing the daily diet of the people in Pompeii.
D．Studying the volcanic eruption destroying Pompeii.
13. What was the man in the picture doing
A．Cooking his food.
B．Observing the volcano.
C．Escaping from Pompeii.
D．Collecting volcanic material.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The details of the image.
B．The daily life of the man.
C．The cause of the eruption.
D．The features of Pompeii.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Volcano Ruined the Ancient City Pompeii
B．AI Recreated the Face of a Man in Pompeii
C．Photos Record a Famous Volcanic Eruption
D．AI Helps Scientists Study Ancient Disasters
二、七选五
Using Psychology (心理学) to Keep Your House Tidier
●Use positive selftalk to increase selfbelief. When we want to make a change, focusing on the negative probably will lead to giving up. Focus on the positive to further build your selfsatisfaction. Imagine yourself succeeding in changing your habit. ___16___.
●Break cleaning into short daily tasks instead of trying to finish everything at once. ___17___. Create workrest cycles (周期) that fit your energy level, such as 30 minutes of cleaning followed by 30 minutes of rest. This helps prevent tiredness and makes it easier to keep a regular cleaning routine.
●___18___. Many waste free time playing with their phones. But if you take a picture of your rooms before and after a 10minute pickup, you will likely be happy about the difference. Such satisfying changes push you to make good use of scattered (零散的) free minutes later.
●Connect boring cleaning with enjoyable daily things to build good habits. Play favorite music or listen to interesting stories while washing floors and cleaning dusty corners. ___19___. These practices greatly reduce your dislike of tidying and help you stick to regular housework.
●Seek help from someone else to encourage you. ___20___. Ask a friend, family member, or even a therapist (治疗师) to help encourage you in your efforts to keep your home tidier. Call them when you start falling into negative thinking or ask them to help you celebrate your wins.
A．Other people’s support is an important factor
B．It will help you feel more confident for the day
C．Identify a longterm goal related to keeping a tidy room
D．Fun matches can create positive feelings toward housework
E．Take before and after photos after every 10minute quick room tidy
F．Failure from the early steps will make it harder for you to finish tough tasks
G．Finishing all tasks at one time can cause tiredness and make you avoid cleaning later
三、完形填空
I used to be a shy and selfdoubting teenager. I was afraid of speaking ___21___ and always hid myself in the corner of the class. I had almost no friends and believed I would always be a lonely ___22___ in collective (集体的) life, until I met my friend Amelia.
Amelia was a warm and brave girl. She never ___23___ my introversion (内向) or forced me to become outgoing. On the contrary, she patiently discovered my hidden ___24___. She noticed that I was careful and good at ___25___, so she always encouraged me to share my articles in class. When I ___26___ and wanted to give up, she sat beside me and told me ___27___ that my words were unique and valuable.
She took me to join reading clubs and guided me to ___28___ with classmates. Step by step, I began to make new friends and become ___29___. Meanwhile, I also found my own ___30___ in our friendship. I was ___31___ enough to remind her of the details she ignored, and my calm mind could ease her occasional ___32___.
We did not change each other’s personalities, but we ___33___ each other. Amelia made me ___34___, and I made her steady. I finally understood that the best ___35___ is never onesided dependence, but mutual encouragement and common growth.
21. A．in time B．in public C．in person D．in silence
22. A．beginner B．stranger C．outsider D．volunteer
23. A．worried about B．believed in C．looked down on D．looked forward to
24. A．strengths B．mistakes C．fears D．positions
25. A．singing B．reading C．drawing D．writing
26. A．imagined B．admitted C．hesitated D．finished
27. A．suddenly B．firmly C．quickly D．sadly
28. A．argue B．compare C．communicate D．trade
29. A．confident B．independent C．proud D．selfless
30. A．difficulty B．doubt C．purpose D．value
31. A．honest B．strong C．clever D．careful
32. A．anger B．disappearance C．curiosity D．ambition
33. A．improved B．remembered C．cheated D．protected
34. A．beautiful B．brave C．smart D．calm
35. A．meeting B．experience C．cooperation D．friendship
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。
The regular beat of drums (鼓) and the water sound hit by paddles (船桨) could be heard beneath Table Mountain as Cape Town celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend, ___36___ (bring) local communities together through Chinese culture. Also known as Duanwu, the festival honors Qu Yuan, ___37___ great poet who lived more than 2,000 years ago. Held at Battery Park, the event marked the ___38___ (four) year of celebration in Cape Town.
According to Dong, one of the organizers, this year’s festival, ___39___ received financial support from the city government for the first time, featured 12 teams and more than 200 participants competing, attracting about 2,000 local ___40___ (resident) and international visitors.
As this year is also the ChinaAfrica Year of PeopletoPeople Exchanges, the festival not only offered traditional races but also gave people an opportunity ___41___ (experience) Chinese traditional culture through culture booths (货摊) showing Chinese food, Chinese traditional medicine and so on.
Dong said one of the most distinctive features of the Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival is that ___42___ (energy) local people have translated their love for Chinese culture into action.
“The dragon boat tradition in Cape Town ___43___ (exist) for nearly 30 years. Local people’s love for dragon boat culture ___44___ (gradual) develops a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and, ___45___ turn, strengthens mutual (相互的) understanding between Chinese people and local communities,” he added.
五、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华, 你校本周末将举办校园慢跑活动。请给你的交换生好友Leo写一封邮件, 邀请他一同参加, 内容包括：
（1）活动时间和地点；
（2）慢跑的好处；
（3）发出邀请。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Leo,
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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。
At the end of last term, Jenny and her three classmates came across a social media post from a struggling local animal shelter in urgent need of supplies and medical care. Deeply moved by the animals’ plight (困境), they decided to help.
Rather than spending their summer vacation on typical activities, they would run watermelon juice stands (货摊) to raise funds for the shelter. They spent days preparing colorful signs and fresh watermelon, and setting up their stands at various spots around their neighborhood, hoping to attract as many customers as possible.
On one particularly hot afternoon, the temperature climbed well above 36℃, and the girls were stationed outside a busy strip mall where foot traffic was steady. Their stand featured handdrawn pictures of lovely dogs and cats, along with a sign explaining that all money would go to help animals in need. Business had been good that day, with several neighbors and shoppers stopping by to support their cause. The girls took turns pouring drinks, taking money, and thanking each customer with bright smiles.
Around midafternoon, a delivery driver named Steve pulled his truck into the parking lot. He needed to send goods to one of the stores there. He had been on the road since early morning. His shirt was all wet with sweat, and the water he had packed that morning had run out one hour before.
As he stepped out of the parking lot, the sight of the watermelon juice stand immediately caught his attention, but he simply wiped his brow and turned toward the store entrance. Jenny noticed Steve looked hot and his face was red. She then nudged (用肘轻推) her friends and pointed towards the stranger. “It seems that he really needs this,” Jenny whispered. Her friends nodded in agreement, their eyes softening with the same quiet understanding.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jenny then filled a large cup with icecold watermelon juice and walked towards Steve.
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After completing his delivery, Steve returned to the stand.
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参考答案
阅读理解：13 ACB 47 BDDA 811 ABAC 1215 DCAB
七选五：1620 BGEDA
完形填空：2125 BCCAD 2630 CBCAD 3135 DAABD
语法填空：
36. bringing
37. a
38. fourth
39. which
40. residents
41. to experience
42. energetic
43. has existed
44. gradually
45. in
书信范文
Dear Leo,
How is everything going I’m writing to invite you to take part in the school jogging activity this weekend.
It will be held on the school playground at 8:00 a.m. this Saturday. Jogging is really beneficial. It can build up our body and relieve our study pressure. Besides, it is a good chance to make more new friends.
I know you like sports very much. Would you like to join me I’m looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Jenny then filled a large cup with icecold watermelon juice and walked towards Steve. She offered the cup to him with a big smile. Steve was surprised at first but accepted it thankfully. The cool juice greatly relieved his thirst and tiredness. He praised the tasty juice and learned that all earnings would be donated to the animal shelter. Moved by their kindness, he expressed his admiration for the girls’ meaningful activity before hurrying to finish his delivery task.
After completing his delivery, Steve returned to the stand. He took out some cash and bought several cups of watermelon juice. He said he wanted to share the drink with his workmates and support the shelter. More passersby noticed what happened and came to buy juice. Thanks to Steve, the girls raised more money than expected. Seeing the money pile up, they felt proud that their small effort could bring warmth to poor animals.

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