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山西省太原市某校2025-2026学年高一上学期11月半月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
The 2021 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
The awards contest (奖赛) is to encourage people to explore peace and the human spirit. There are three agecategories (类型): Adult (19&over), Youth (13-18), and Youth (12&under). The yearly contest is open to people worldwide. Your poems must be unpublished (未发表的), and in English.
Deadline
All entries (参赛作品) must be submitted (提交) by July 1, 2021.
Entry Fee
Adults--$15
Youth (13-18)--$5
Youth (12 & under)--no fee
Notes
1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. At most 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, address, email, telephone number, and age in the upper right-hand corner of each poem. For the Youth (12 & under) category, please also include your school’s name and your teacher’s name.
3. Title each poem.
4. Please keep copies of all entries as we will be unable to return.
5. Email your entries to: cwarner@napf.org and Click here to pay our entry fee online; or send your entries and entry fee to Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1622 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Awards
Adult Winner--$1,000
Youth (13-18) Winner--$200
Youth (12 & under) Winner--$200
Winners will be announced by October 1, 2021 on our website. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail. Past years’ winning poems can be found here.
1．What can we learn about the contest
A．It includes two categories.
B．It is held. every three years.
C．It only accepts poems in English.
D．It is open to people aged 12 and over.
2．To enter the contest, a 12-year-old boy must ______.
A．pay an entry fee of $5
B．write a poem of at least 30 lines
C．submit his entry by October 1, 2021
D．include his teacher’s name in his entry
3．What will an adult winner get
A．$200 in prize money.
B．$1,000 in prize money.
C．A collection of this year’s winning poems.
D．A collection of past year’s winning poems.
Food expressions are popular with language learners. They combine two things important to every culture: food and language. Today we are going to talk potatoes!
Whether you like them boiled, baked or fried—potatoes are what we call a staple. This means they are a kind of basic food that you can build on. You can cover them in butter, salt and pepper or sour cream and herbs. And for people who eat pork, you have not lived until you have eaten a baked potato topped with cheese and bacon!
We have a potato expression to describe a person like that: simple, basic, common. If someone is a “meat-and-potatoes” kind of person, they prefer eating simple meals such as—well, meat and potatoes. They are not interested in complex, expensive food. They are unpretentious.
Men are often described by this expression. When I hear about a “meat-and-potatoes” man, I picture a big, beefy-guy. He likes to wear blue jeans and a simple T-shirt. He probably drives a truck and can fix it himself. He is a simple, no-nonsense kind of guy.
It is a little less common, but we can also describe a woman as a “meat-and-potatoes” kind of person. This type of woman not only likes to eat steak and hamburgers, she is also a down-to-earth (实际的) person. She likes simple things and can take care of herself.
People can also be called “small potatoes”. It is a way of saying they are not a danger. If police in a big city do not have enough resources, they probably won’t waste manpower on small potatoes, like bicycle thieves(小偷). Please note that we may say “small potatoes” for unimportant matters, but we do not say “big potatoes” for important ones. English is funny that way!
4．Why does the author mention different ways to cook potatoes in Paragraph 2
A．To recommend his favourite potato dish.
B．To introduce different types of potatoes in different countries’ cooking.
C．To show that potatoes are a main food for most people in their lives.
D．To show that people have not lived until they have eaten a baked potato.
5．What does the underlined word “unpretentious” (Para. 3) mean
A．Special. B．Straightforward. C．Rich. D．Lazy.
6．What kind of woman can be described by “meat-and-potato”
A．Women who like to wear blue jeans. B．Women who can look after themselves well.
C．Women who do not like to eat hamburgers. D．Women who like expensive things.
7．What can we learn from this passage
A．Women are not willing to be described as “meat-and-potatoes”.
B．A boy who stole a piece of bread might be called a “small potato” by the police.
C．People often use “big potatoes” to describe very important things.
D．If someone is in danger, he can be called “meat-and-potatoes”.
Do you blank out, freeze up or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just the night before
If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don’t panic. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases(释放) the hormone adrenaline(肾上腺素), which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel shaky, hot or even sick.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm (风暴) of anxiety coming on, stop what you’re doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to “STOP!” This will get your mind off the stress.
Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical (合理的) reason. For example: “I’ve studied hard and I know the material, so I’m ready to do the best I can ."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least, start test preparation early – three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills — for example, time management and note–taking — will give you the feeling that you are in control.
8．According to the text, people who ________ are likely to have trouble with test anxiety.
A．worry a lot or are perfectionists B．prepare poorly for a test
C．have failed in tests before D．all of the above
9．Which of the following is NOT the way to beat nerves according to the author
A．Stop what you are doing and try to relax. B．Talk to your teacher or friends.
C．Make a full test preparation early. D．Learn to accept mistakes.
10．The underlined phrase “a touch of ” means _________.
A．a lot of B．a kind of C．a bit of D．a sense of
11．What would be the best title for the text
A．What is test anxiety. B．Why we have test anxiety.
C．How to beat nerves. D．Develop a positive attitude.
ChatGPT, a smart AI chat-bot tool, has swept the education world in the past months. According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them have used ChatGPT to help with a homework task.
Developed by US company OpenAI, ChatGPT is a powerful tool. You can ask it to write stories and emails, create a food menu (食谱), translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions.
Some schools in the US. Australia and France have banned (禁止) the use of ChatGPT. In the US, for example, New York City public schools banned students and teachers from using ChatGPT on the district’s networks and devices (设备), CNN reported.
The move comes out of worries that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat (作弊) on study. Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread wrong information.
“It does not build critical-thinking (批判性思维) and problem-solving skills, which are necessary for academic (学术的) and lifelong success,” said Jenna Lyle, the deputy press secretary of the New York City Department of Education.
Apart from bans, teachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of ChatGPT. Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones, The New York Times reported.
However, not all educators say “no”to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are drafting (起草) policies (政策) on its use, for both students and teachers. They have no plans to completely ban the tool so far.
Bhaskar Vira, headmaster for education at the University of Cambridge in the UK, said that bans on AI software like ChatGPT are not wise. “We have to know that AI is a tool people will use,” he told Varsity, the school newspaper of the university. What we need to do is “adapt (调整) our learning, teaching and examinations”. That way, we can “have integrity (诚信) while recognizing the use of the tool”.
12．Some schools in the US banned the use of ChatGPT because____________.
A．it probably takes the place of teachers
B．students may use it to cheat on homework
C．it rarely provides the correct information
D．it takes up most of the district’s networks
13．Jenna Lyle thinks that___________.
A．ChatGPT is necessary for academic and lifelong success
B．using ChatGPT is not good for developing students’ minds
C．ChatGPT is so far the smartest AI chat-bot tool
D．ChatGPT might offer the wrong information
14．Which opinion is NOT mentioned in the story
A．Using ChatGPT makes students lazy in thinking.
B．The complete ban on using ChatGPT is not wise.
C．ChatGPT will completely change present education.
D．ChatGPT may be used for both teachers and students.
15．The passage is probably from “____________”.
A．Sports and Fitness B．Health and Diet
C．Cultural Exchange D．Science and Education
Have you ever wondered about changing your life for the better Actually, it costs almost next to nothing. 16 Here are some of the tested tips for you to have a healthier, more active and happier life.
Get enough sleep. 17 Getting enough sleep will help you feel more relaxed and confident to face the difficulties in the day. To help you get a good sleep, do not get excited right before bedtime. Turn off your TV or smartphone. Keep your room dark and quiet. All these measures will help you get the best sleep.
Do more exercise. Physical activity is an important part of a healthier lifestyle. However, if you do not enjoy the type of exercise you choose, it will work against your goal of living a healthier life. 18 Enjoyable physical activity will not only help you keep your body strong, but will also affect your feeling positively all day long.
19 One key to improving your health and maintaining it is regular health care visits. They will help you to keep your body in better shape and help you improve the exercise effects.
Start a journal. Keeping a journal is a great way to change your life for better. It really helps even if you just keep a food journal. Or you can put down your true feelings, map out your goals and track the results. 20
A．Pay attention to your diet.
B．Visit health care professionals regularly.
C．So find a daily exercise that you truly enjoy.
D．You can also sleep as much as you like at weekends.
E．It's usually recommended to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
F．What you need to do is to make some small changes in your daily life.
G．Your diary will help you to meet those goals and increase the sense of happiness.
二、完形填空
For many years, I had a recurring (重复出现的) dream. I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.
Deep inside, I knew where the 21 came from. It was about some unfinished business in my life. As a kid, I loved everything about school. But at 15, I had to 22 because my parents couldn’t afford tuition. My hope of getting a diploma (毕业文凭) was 23 . Pretty soon, I married and had three children.
I wanted my children to be 24 . But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her hands and knees, which made it 25 for her to function in a normal classroom. I felt really sorry for her and I didn’t want her to live her life 26 regret.
One day, I saw an ad for evening courses. “That’s the answer,” I said to myself. Linda always feels 27 in the evening, so I’ll just 28 her up for night school.
Linda was busy 29 out enrollment (入学) forms when the secretary said: “Mrs. Schantz, why don’t you come back to 30 ” I laughed: “There’s no 31 ! I’m 55!” But he persisted, and 32 I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts. Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart. It was exciting to go to school again but it was no game. When I was down, Linda encouraged me. “Mom, you can’t 33 now!” At last, I got my diploma. The unfinished 34 in my dreams was 35 finished.
21．A．dream B．ambition C．purpose D．intelligence
22．A．check out B．turn out C．bring out D．drop out
23．A．affordable B．dead C．available D．reasonable
24．A．separated B．educated C．examined D．employed
25．A．ridiculous B．practical C．impossible D．reliable
26．A．for B．to C．with D．on
27．A．worse B．bitterer C．better D．quieter
28．A．sign B．stay C．bring D．pick
29．A．filling B．figuring C．handing D．leaving
30．A．match B．game C．course D．school
31．A．wonder B．way C．good D．problem
32．A．before B．until C．after D．since
33．A．play B．give C．hold D．quit
34．A．journey B．promise C．business D．knowledge
35．A．extremely B．occasionally C．hardly D．eventually
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。
Dead to Rights (南京照相馆), a powerful film 36 (set) during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre (大屠杀), has won both high box office and warm praise 37 its release. It tells a story of ordinary people fighting to protect the truth, marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the war against fascism.
The film’s plot 38 (unfold) in Jixiang Photo Studio. After Nanjing fell, a group of people different backgrounds took shelter there. Among them was a postman named Su Liuchang, played by Liu Haoran. Forced to develop films for Japanese soldiers, he 39 (discover) photos showing their cruel crimes. At first, the people in the studio only thought about surviving. But soon, they made 40 brave choice: to keep the photos safe as evidence. The task was dangerous — any mistake could cost them their lives. 41 , their love for the country kept them going.
Unlike other war films, the film avoids big battle scenes. Instead, it focuses on ordinary people’s 42 (awake) and courage in dark times. It makes viewers feel the great sacrifices our ancestors made 43 (protect) truth and dignity.
Why is the film so popular 44 touches people most is its honest take on history. It reminds us that if we remember the past, we can 45 (true) cherish today’s peace.
四、书面表达
46．假设你是李华，为了培养同学们的英语学习兴趣，提高英语水平，你和你校的几位英语爱好者在互联网上建了一个叫做easyenglish的网站。请根据表格内的信息用英语在校报上写篇短文向全校的同学介绍这个网站。
目的 培养学习兴趣，使英语学习更轻松
网站内容 丰富的英语材料，如外国文化介绍、英语故事等
网络英语聊天
交流学习体会
注意：开头已给出，词数80字左右。
Dear fellow students,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1．C 2．D 3．B
4．C 5．B 6．B 7．B
8．D 9．B 10．C 11．C
12．B 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．F 17．E 18．C 19．B 20．G
21．A 22．D 23．B 24．B 25．C 26．C 27．C 28．A 29．A 30．D 31．B 32．A 33．D 34．C 35．D
36．set 37．since 38．unfolded 39．discovered 40．a 41．However 42．awakening 43．to protect 44．What 45．truly
46．Dear fellow students,
I’d like to introduce you to a new website—.
The purpose of setting up such a website is to develop your interest of learning English and make English learning easy and enjoyable for us students. A wide variety of English materials are available in this website, such as introduction to foreign cultures and short English stories. You can also enjoy chatting in English here with other English learners to improve your oral English. Besides, if you want to share your learning experience, this website is your best choice.
Welcome to surf this website and enjoy learning English!
Yours,
Li Hua

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