广东省茂名市2025-2026 学年高一下学期期中考试
英语试题
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50 分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15 小题;每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Ancient Chinese people enjoyed special summer treats similar to modern ice cream and fruit dishes. Here are
three popular ones from history.
Su Shan (Crumbled Ice Dessert)
Su Shan was a dish made of crushed (碎的) ice mixed with milk and butter. Poet Wang Lingran from the Tang
Dynasty (618-907) described its preparation in his poem Ode to Su Shan: sugar was added, and the dessert was
shaped into various forms, sometimes decorated with flowers and leaves. The texture ( 口感) was unique —
“neither hard nor watery, melting at once on the tongue”. Many scholars believe this was an early form of ice
cream.
Ice and Iced Drinks
Though refrigerators didn’t exist, iceboxes for storing ice became common in wealthy Tang Dynasty families.
People drank iced water or ate crushed ice. By the Song Dynasty (960-1279), iced drinks were widely sold on
streets. Some rich people even offered free iced water and medicinal drinks, with little green beans or a sweet-taste
root, on streets as community service to prevent sickness from the heat.
Cherries with Cheese and Sugar Syrup (糖浆)
During the Wei, Jin, and Southern-Northern Dynasties (220-581), dairy products like cheese became more
common. In the Tang Dynasty, warmer climates in the Yellow River region led to widespread cherry growing.
Cherries, ripe in early summer, were often paired with cheese and sugar syrup. Song Dynasty poet Lu You noted,
“Eat cherries, peaches, and cheese together.”
These treats — added with a little extra from green beans to cherries — show how ancient Chinese people
creatively cooled off in summer with flavors and textures to make them more tasty, which were very much like
modern favorites.
1. What was the unique texture of Su Shan according to Wang Lingran’s poem?
A. It was hard and required chewing.
B. It felt thick and creamy like yogurt.
C. It remained hard for hours after serving.
D. It softened soon when touching the tongue.
2. Why did wealthy people offer free iced water publicly in the Song Dynasty?
A. To honor a traditional festival event.
B. To attract customers to their ice shops.
C. To introduce some new medicinal drinks.
D. To help people avoid heat-related illness.
3. What do all three treats have in common?
A. They were all for wealthy families.
B. They included tasty extra additions.
C. They included expensive food fillings.
D. They were cold desserts with medicine.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
B
A month before my first marathon (马拉松), one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two
weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then
hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running
was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle
against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and
nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust (再调整).
Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course
walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the
alarm clock sounding at 4 a. m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the
one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗标签), I can now call myself a
“marathon winner”.
4. A month before the marathon, the author ________.
A. was well trained
B. felt scared
C. lost hope
D. made up his mind to run
5. Why did the author mention the P. E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To show he was not talented in sports.
C. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
D. To share a precious memory.
6. How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He walked to the end.
B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize.
D. He made it.
7. What does the story mainly tell us?
A. A man owes his success to his family support.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
D. One is never too old to learn.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
Many educators have been teaching themselves how to use AI. For Jerome Ong, a 5th grade teacher in
Ridgewood, New Jersey, AI has changed the way he approaches teaching. He now uses AI tools every week in his
classroom. “You have to find what works for your students,” he said. Ong not only teaches his students what AI is,
but also where it falls short. “If you keep at it and say, ‘No, you’re wrong, you’re wrong,’ eventually AI will say,
‘I’m sorry, I was wrong.’ Doing that with your class can show you that AI isn’t really as smart as you think it is,”
Ong said.
This summer, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announced a first — of — its — kind plan to train hundreds
of thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers. “I think if we’re going to make AI work for
students and kids, we need to listen to teachers,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith. The $23 million investment
will go toward virtual and in — person training in New York City.
“The direct connection between a teacher and their kids can never be replaced by new technologies, but if we
learn how to use them, set practical guidelines and put teachers in the driver’s seat, teaching and learning can be
better,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten.
However, critics cite (提出) cheating concerns and Microsoft’s own research, which showed a self — reported
reduction in critical thinking skills when AI was not used responsibly. AFT member Lois Weiner thinks teachers
would be better served by more support within schools than by a partnership with Silicon Valley. “There is so much
boredom in the job, but the answer to that is to improve teachers’ working conditions,” said Weiner, adding that AI
does not achieve better work conditions for teachers.
Smith argued education should be left to teachers: “Those of us in the tech field need to provide the tools and
help school boards, districts, and teachers so they decide how to put those tools into practice.”
8. What do the underlined words “falls short” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Has limitations.
B. Is wrong.
C. Is not enough.
D. Fails to work.
9. What can be inferred from Lois Weiner’s comments?
A. Partnership with tech firms benefits teachers.
B. AI can help reduce teachers’ boredom.
C. Teachers are smarter than AI.
D. Teachers need more support within schools.
10. What is Brad Smith’s attitude towards AI in education?
A. Critical.
B. Supportive.
C. Doubtful.
D. Neutral.
11. What is the best title for the passage?
A. AI’s Hidden Dangers: Why Teachers Should Say No.
B. Self — Learning: Teaching AI Without Help.
C. Teachers and AI: A Partnership to Improve Education.
D. Tech’s Ambition: Replacing Teachers with AI.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
School is much more than a place where students gather to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity
for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit. Lessons learned in school go beyond
mathematics and language arts. Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share their
interests.
Music is one of the ways like — minded children come together. When many people talk about the advantages
of music education, they are quick to point out all of the measurable results of music — education: many studies
show the positive effect music programs can have on children in other areas of study.
Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, at McMaster University, has said young children who take
music lessons show different brain development and improved memory compared to children who do not receive
musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical training improves how the brain
processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children
who have dyslexia (失语症) and other reading problems.
Furthermore, in an analysis (分析) of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the
United States Department of Education found that students who report continuous participation in instrumental
music during middle — school and high school perform much better in mathematics.
There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student. There is also a social
effort that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond.
Music education contributes to familiarity (熟悉) during a school career, when going from class to class or from
school to school every year can cause children to feel nervous.
12. What is the function of paragraph 1?
A. To show school is a place for learning.
B. To highlight the significance of music.
C. To stress the importance of learning.
D. To lead to the main topic of the passage.
13. Which of the following is not the benefit of music education?
A. Brain development and improved memory.
B. Better performance in mathematics.
C. Fewer reading problems.
D. Better interpersonal relationships.
14. Researchers at the United States Department of Education did their research by ________.
A. analyzing data
B. analyzing reports
C. conducting interviews
D. conducting a survey
15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To indicate few schools really focus on music education.
B. To show music offers social and understanding benefits.
C. To prove music can make sure you have lots of close friends.
D. To suggest changing schools has a bad effect on everyone.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
第二节 七选五(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。
Outdoor exercise offers many choices like running, biking, hiking or other outdoor sports. The health benefits
of spending time in nature have long been known to improve both physical and mental health ( 身心健康).
___16___.
Start with what you like. If you haven’t been active for a while, think back to activities you enjoyed years ago.
___17___. If you haven’t run for a while and suddenly start sprinting (短跑), you could injure yourself. It’s good
for you to choose gentle activities first. Warm up and stretch to avoid those possible injuries.
___18___. One benefit of exercising outside is that there’s no need for expensive equipment (装备). Practise
strength training by using your body weight and whatever is usable. ___19___. You can also practise sit-ups on
some grass. Repeat 8 to 10 times, or no more than you are comfortable with, and add sets with short breaks in
between as you get stronger.
Stay encouraged — even in bad weather. When it rains or the weather turns colder, it helps to remember these
words: ___20___. Buy a jacket that breathes and a light hat you can use on sunny or rainy days. Having an
exercise partner waiting for you can help keep you encouraged. And setting a goal to work toward — such as a
charity walk or a marathon — can also help keep you going.
A. They will make exercise interesting
B. Build strength with what’s around
C. There’s no success without hard work
D. There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes
E. For example, find a picnic table or a low wall to do half push-ups
F. Here’s advice from training experts on getting into outdoor exercise
G. However, be fully prepared before jumping back into a sport you used to play
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. D
第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I always knew that I depended too much on my phone. But I didn’t know how much, so I decided to do this
____21____ to find out.
Every morning since I got a smartphone, I’ve used The Weather Forecast App to find out what to
____22____. On the first morning I had to dress without guidance, but thankfully I was able to guess that the day
would be cold and foggy by looking out of my window.
I couldn’t know what time it was. I haven’t worn a ____23____ for more than a year, because my phone
___24___ the time. So I was late for ____25____ friends who had been on the bus for two hours from Santa
Monica to Palos Verdes. I was also ____26____ for my part-time job. And even worse, I couldn’t call people to
tell them that I was running late.
Getting places was harder, too. I got ____27____ because I couldn’t use the GPS on my phone. My driving,
though, got a lot safer because I no longer had my phone in one hand checking directions while ____28____ with
the other.
But the number one trouble was not having my contact list. I forgot to write down my friends’ and family
members’ phone numbers before I ____29____ the challenge. It was sad to realise that I couldn’t ____30____ my
brother’s and my mum’s cellphone numbers. Oh, how I ____31____ to turn on the phone for just a second to look
up phone numbers!
Even with all the problems, however, I found ____32____ not worrying about missing a text message or an
email.
This challenge was a(n) ____33____ learning experience. It surprised me how I’d taken no notice of even the
____34____ things like remembering phone numbers. We all should ____35____ some time to think about how
we can depend less on our cellphones.
21. A. task
B. duty
C. challenge
D. job
22. A. carry
B. wear
C. take
D. see
23. A. watch
B. hat
C. suit
D. ring
24. A. marked
B. released
C. told
D. called
25. A. making out
B. bringing up
C. calling out
D. picking up
26. A. delayed
B. attached
C. relieved
D. replaced
27. A. caught
B. changed
C. lost
D. hurt
28. A. driving
B. chatting
C. writing
D. moving
29. A. supported
B. forgot
C. started
D. reported
30. A. collect
B. copy
C. read
D. remember
31. A. felt
B. wished
C. liked
D. hated
32. A. peace
B. silence
C. patience
D. confidence
33. A. curious
B. unbelievable
C. comfortable
D. common
34. A. happiest
B. nicest
C. simplest
D. clearest
35. A. spend
B. spare
C. enjoy
D. waste
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34.
C 35. B
第二节：语法填空(共10 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本题的答案写在答题卡上
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year.
The festival falls on the____36____ (four) day of the sixth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, ____37____
(usual) lasting for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse
racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting ____38____ (watch)!
On ____39____ first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people
____40____ (wear) fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery, and
others were chatting or taking photographs. Burin ____41____ (tell) me that Mongolians travel every year from
near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian
wrestling is ____42____ (difference) from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers
are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses ____43____ any part of his body above his knee touches the
ground. After singing some songs, the ____44____ (competitor) danced onto the green field, waving their arms
____45____ the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
【答案】36. fourth 37. usually 38. to watch 39. the 40. wearing 41. told 42. different 43. if 44.
competitors 45. in
第三部分 基础知识考查(共两节，满分35 分)
第一节 单词填空(每空1 分，满分10 分)
根据中文提示和首字母填空，或根据括号内同根词填空。
46. There is no e________ (证据) that the accident was caused by his carelessness. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】evidence
47. Online payment is c________ (方便的), enabling us to shop anytime and anywhere. (根据中英文提示单词拼
写)
【答案】convenient
48. When we arrived, we found the ancient town s________ (环绕) by green hills and clear waters. (根据中英文提
示单词拼写)
【答案】surrounded
49. The shop sells v________ (各种各样的) snacks, ranging from cookies to traditional desserts. (根据中英文提
示单词拼写)
【答案】various/varied
50. Online courses provide valuable o________ (机会) to study flexibly, especially for those eager to learn more
after class. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】opportunities
51. It’s ________ (embarrass) to admit our faults in public, but it shows courage. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】embarrassing
52. Although ________ (award) many honors, she still keeps a humble mind and works hard. (所给词的适当形式
填空)
【答案】awarded
53. ________ (frank) speaking, it’s a waste of time playing meaningless mobile games all day. (所给词的适当形式
填空)
【答案】Frankly
54. Luckily, the girl ________ (stick) in the mud was finally pulled out. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】stuck
55. After the winner was announced, all the audience ________ (clap) their hands and cheered for him. (所给词的
适当形式填空)
【答案】clapped
第二节 完成句子(每空1 分，满分25 分)
根据中文提示填空，每个空仅填一个单词。
56. 这道题特别令人困惑，让每个学生都一脸茫然。(puzzle)
The question is really ________, leaving every student with a ________ look.
【答案】 ①. puzzling ②. puzzled
57. 尽管困难重重，我们还是设法按时完成了这个项目。
In spite of all the difficulties, we managed to ________ the project on time.
【答案】complete
58. 专心创作交响乐时，那位音乐家没听到门铃声。(absorb)
________ ________ composing a symphony, the musician didn’t hear the doorbell ring.
【答案】 ①. Absorbed ②. in
59. 这个以桑巴舞、游行和猜灯谜为特色的嘉年华，结果大获成功。
The carnival, ________ sambas, parades and lantern ________, turned out to be a great success.
【答案】 ①. featuring ②. riddles
60. 这个重要的农业节日，会在农民把所有庄稼都收割完毕后举行。
This important ________ festival takes place after the farmers have all the crops ________ in.
【答案】 ①. agricultural ②. gathered
61. 该系统至今已更新了三次，使其更加稳定和安全。
The system ________ ________ ________ three times so far, making it more stable and secure.
【答案】 ①. has ②. been ③. updated
62. 令我们非常欣慰的是，他终于获得了更好的医疗救治。
Much ________ ________ ________, he finally had access to better medical care.
【答案】 ①. to ②. our ③. relief
63. 只有彻底摆脱过去，她才能拥抱新的未来。
Only by completely ________ ________ ________ the past can she embrace a new future.
【答案】 ①. breaking ②. away ③. from
64. 显然，学生和老师昨晚都对表演不满意。
________, neither the students nor the teacher ________ ________ with the performance last night.
【答案】 ①. Obviously ②. was ③. satisfied
65. 幸运的是，这种病是一种常见的感染，很容易治愈。
Fortunately, the disease was a common infection, ________ was very easy ________ ________.
【答案】 ①. which ②. to ③. cure
第四部分 书面表达(满分15 分)
66. 假定你是李华,将参加主题为“My Amazing ______ (节日) Experience”的主题班会活动，请你就此主题
写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1.此节日的简介（时间和意义）；
2.你的节日经历和感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80 个左右，文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Hello everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all! Thank you!
【答案】Hello everyone!
I’m honored to share my amazing Spring Festival experience with you. The Spring Festival, which falls on the
first day of the Chinese lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. It means the beginning
of a new year and a farewell to the past.
During this Spring Festival, I had an amazing experience. I went to a flower market, where I saw people doing
various things. Some were buying traditional handicrafts, some were tasting various local snacks, and others were
watching the wonderful lion and dragon dances.
Although I was tired, it was totally worth it. I can’t wait for the next Spring Festival!
