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2025-2026学年江苏南通市市区、通州、启东高二上学期期末考试英语试题
注 意 事 项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求：
1. 本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2. 答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0. 5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每题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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.
What will the woman probably do this weekend
A. Clean her house. B. Have a good rest. C. Visit her brother.
2.
What are the speakers talking about
A. The secret to a good marriage.
B. Ways to make big money.
C Tips for better health.
3.
What does Alice want John to do with the book
A. Check it out at once.
B. Keep the overdue book.
C. Return it to the library.
4.
What does the man dislike about his dog
A. The long walks. B. The dog hair. C. The petcare cost.
5.
How did the accident happen according to the woman
A. The taxi jumped the lights.
B. The lights stopped working.
C. The bus pulled out suddenly.
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，标在试卷的相应位置。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，回答以下小题。
6. Where will the woman probably take her grandmother
A. To the supermarket. B. To the hospital. C. To the cinema.
7. How does the woman feel about visiting her grandmother now
A It’s boring. B. It’s enjoyable. C. It’s necessary.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why doesn’t the woman want to go dancing
A. Her partner is busy. B. It’s too late. C. She’s tired.
9. What will the man do next
A. Invite some friends. B. Call to book a table. C. Respond to a text.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a news studio. B. In a classroom. C. On a bus.
11. What is the woman probably doing
A. Writing a report. B. Using social media. C. Reading a book.
12. Why doesn’t the man like to read online news
A. He prefers an old-fashioned lifestyle.
B. He thinks it offers one-sided content.
C. He wants to avoid the computer bugs.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between Rob and Matt
A. Psychologist and patient. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.
14. How old is Rob
A. 25. B. 28. C. 30.
15. Why is Matt in low spirits
A. He has lost his job.
B. He has left his home.
C. He has failed exams.
16. What does Jenny advise Rob to do
A. Make more friends.
B. Cheer his friend up.
C. Avoid negative people.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Why is the speaker explaining roles for a play
A. To find performers.
B. To sell play tickets.
C. To attract audiences.
18. What do the women do in The New Sky
A. They fight in the war.
B. They build a local theater.
C. They act out a new version.
19. Who is a bad image in The New Sky
A. Mr. White. B. Liam Pierce. C. Alexander Ford.
20. What change did the club writers make to the play
A. They added two male parts.
B. They removed British accents.
C. They adapted the background.
第二部分阅读（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
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21. What can we learn about St Ives School of Painting
A. It suits contemporary artists. B. It holds a painting exhibition.
C. It provides activities on the beach. D. It stimulates students’ creativity in art.
22. What will the winner receive
A. A chance to work with artists. B. A voucher for offline courses.
C. A traditional creation of paintings. D. A studio art course with materials.
23. If the winner isn’t available on the required dates, he or she can ________.
A receive some cash instead B. offer the prize to others
C. learn an alternative course D. pay less for transportation
B
My father, then an income tax officer, began studying law in the last decade of his service. It was extremely difficult for him to manage work, take care of his family and study for law — a three-year course — for which he would attend college in the evenings and take regular exams, at the same time. His colleagues would discourage him with the logic,“Why do you need this As a government employee, you will receive a life-long pension (退休金).” Others would say,“If you make it, you know there’s no advantage; but if you fail, you become the laughing stock in the department.” Unswerving (坚定的), he kept at it.
And so, the law exams posed no challenge for him. Neither did the bar exam that followed. After retiring, he immediately took up work at a law firm specializing in income tax. From here, he retired after 25 years of distinguished service at the age of 84. In this second career, he held a unique record of not having lost a single case there.
His contribution hit me only a couple of years ago when I’d accompanied him to an ex-colleague’s son’s wedding. All his past clients were there. They crowded around my 85-year-old father as though he was a film star! They were pleading with him to return or at least to take up their cases part-time from home. This was the perfect example of “brand aura（气质）” that Harvard professors would theorize about in their lectures.
That is the power of knowledge. And there’s no age limit to acquiring it. All you need is to be devoted and sincere in your pursuit of it. I’m sharing this so that each one of you can feel as inspired as I have been. Gather the courage to learn and keep growing. It will always give you the best returns over time.
24. Why does the author mention his father’s colleagues’ words
A. To show his father’s legal potential.
B. To explain his father’s brief hesitation.
C. To highlight his father’s determination.
D. To prove his father’s desire for fortune.
25. What was special about the father’s second career in law
A. He achieved a perfect win record.
B. He became a Harvard professor.
C. He worked with many colleagues.
D. He earned large amounts of money.
26. What does the underlined phrase “pleading with” mean in paragraph 3
A. Promising firmly. B. Inviting sincerely.
C. Allowing politely. D. Reminding gently.
27. What lesson can we learn from the text
A. A“brand aura” helps gain popularity and trust.
B. People should never be satisfied with stable jobs.
C. Old-age career change is possible for tax officers.
D. Knowledge has power and learning has no age limit.
C
We want to be happy and satisfied forever and we want to be able to live our lives without worries. This search for harmony, inner peace, and self-realization is practically the same in all the different methods of representing human needs.
From our experience, we know that wherever we are or whatever we do certain rules exist. On the roads there are traffic rules, in football there are the rules of the game, and in nature there are the natural laws. For those who respect these rules, the corresponding (相应的) activities or deeds are easier to accomplish.
We have got to know the most important rule on the earth which all the earth’s inhabitants must follow. This rule says: Every being has an equal right to live here, to develop here and to carry out his tasks here. Because of its importance for everything on the earth, we call this rule the basic rights of existence. Based on several examples and comparisons from our everyday life, we have seen that harmony and peace can only come into our lives if we respect this foundation of existence.
The more single-mindedly a person follows this rule in all his decision-making, the closer he gets to his goal of inner peace and harmony. From this point of view, our life is nothing other than a training camp for the acquisition of the missing characteristics and abilities which we require for continuously respecting the basic rights of existence.
Our subconscious (潜意识) helps us with subjective perception: the activation (激活) of our goals, and additional mechanisms permit us to interpret things so that we can efficiently train for the goals mentioned previously. We develop our awareness and accept the full responsibility for our life. This is our personal path to harmony and inner peace.
For most human beings, respecting the basic rights of existence can cause a far-reaching change in their system of personal values. It encourages each individual who searches for the meaning of life to translate these ideas into action.
28 Who does the author think can reach their destination more easily
A. Busy drivers. B. Traffic-rule makers.
C. Hurrying cyclists. D. Traffic-law observers.
29. What does the underlined word “single-mindedly” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Unwillingly. B. Hesitantly. C. Determinedly. D. Liberatedly.
30. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. How to accept responsibilities fully.
B. How to achieve our goals properly.
C. How to train ourselves efficiently.
D. How to interpret things subjectively.
31. What is the meaning of life based on
A. The basic rights of existence.
B. The ignorance of natural laws.
C. The translation of human ideas.
D. The change of our personal path.
D
Nature has long been good for us. But most of environmental psychologists’ work has focused on green space — parks, forests, and the like. Now, a more recent wave of researchers is turning their attention to far bluer places.
In 2010, Mat White, an environmental psychologist, and his colleagues discovered that people tended to rate photos of natural and urban environments as being more restorative when they had some sort of water element. This study, since cited over thousands of times, helped kick off the blue space research movement of today. So, what actually happens in your body and brain when you spend time at the beach
White and his colleagues analyzed data from 4,255 respondents in England to see which natural environments is more mentally relaxing. The coast rated slightly higher than woodlands and mountainous landscapes.
What makes beaches particularly good for resting the overworked mind Catherine Kelly, a cold-water swimming enthusiast, suspects it has to do with their scale: their expansive views that seem never to end. “When we visit the coast, we’ll feel a sense of awe (敬畏), where we get perspective on our problems and feel part of something bigger than ourselves,” she said. The emotion is known to reduce stress, engage a sense of purpose, and push us to act more selflessly.
Besides, there is evidence that looking at waves lapping on a beach is associated with changes in our own brain waves, promoting alpha frequencies (频率) that indicate relaxation.
Another research suggests that people tend to exercise for longer when sweating in the so-called“blue gym” than in green spaces — potentially because they perceive time as being more expansive when they’ re by the water. This prolonged physical activity may go on to improve sleep.
The ongoing researches into the sea can be used to advocate for protecting coastal landscapes around the world. “That reciprocity (相互性) is really important,” Kelly says. “If we have a place that makes us feel well, then surely it’s our job to make sure it feels well too. ”
32. What can we learn about the 2010 research
A. It launched the space exploration.
B. It advocated protecting the ocean.
C. It offered a quite new perspective.
D. It analysed the effect of beach sport.
33. Which aspect of the sea relaxes our mind according to Catherine Kelly
A. Its wilderness. B. Its vast expanse.
C. Its fresh air. D. Its pain-easing power.
34. How does the ocean influence the visitors
A. It sharpens their sense of sight.
B. It transforms their brain waves.
C. It adjusts their biological clock.
D. It reminds them of time passing.
35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. The coast is a place of healing
B The ocean protection matters
C. Exercise is beneficial to health
D. Nature can restore itself fully
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Marathon running is not for every sportsman. It is designed for runners who wish to test the extent of the ability of their bodies. ____36____ By getting well prepared for a marathon, you can make your marathon running more meaningful and prevent injury at the same time.
If you are not currently an eager runner,set a marathon as your long-term goal and work up to it with shorter races. Nearly every physically capable person can train themselves for a period to have the strength and skills to run a marathon. ____37____
Before beginning your marathon running training, have a full physical examination to make sure you are in excellent condition. ____38____ Purchase quality marathon running equipment. But remember that the most expensive item may not be the most suitable. Wearing right shoes can improve your performance, and most importantly, help protect you against injury.
If your marathon running training includes outdoor runs, be sure to take basic safety measures each time you set out on a run. ____39____ You may also have to run with a friend if you go through unknown areas. At the very least, make sure someone knows your route when you are running alone.
____40____ Chances are that you are not an Olympic marathon runner, so do not expect to get comparable results from the running. By setting the completion time you can achieve, you can avoid the frustration of failure. In this way, you’re more likely to stick with the running.
A. Set reasonable and realistic goals for yourself.
B. Actually, running in the stadium is much safer.
C. Carry a cellphone and water in case of emergency.
D. However, you don’t expect to be running immediately.
E. Dealing with emergencies in a marathon race is unavoidable.
F. Though marathon running can be rewarding, it also has health risks.
G. Marathons are supposed to improve your health, not to make it worse.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m old enough to remember when air travel was a pleasure and an adventure. But I don’t recall exactly when it became a boring routine. From frequently canceled (取消) ____41____ and endless fees to complex security, it’s no wonder I now find the ____42____ troublesome.
On one such recent flight, I had a stopover (中途停留) at a(n)____43____ in North Carolina, which is full of rushing ____44____. But in the corner of the waiting hall existed a long row of rocking chairs. During two-hour wait, I immediately ____45____ one and began to rock as I observed the passing scene. Once I was comfortably in my rocker, I was struck by how ____46____ everyone else was moving.
There was also a grand piano on the other side of the waiting hall. An older man ____47____, sat down, and began to play. His touch was so ____48____, so invested with feeling, that I no longer felt that I was in an airport. Rather, the ____49____ and I were now in the oasis (绿洲) together. I no longer heard the _____50_____ of the crowd, but only the beautiful music.
People began to walk more slowly. Many _____51_____ to keep their eyes on the man. I rocked as he played, and I could not get enough of it. There was a tip jar on the piano, and I _____52_____ as it gradually filled with bills.
My two-hour wait passed all too quickly, but the pianist played on. I had family waiting for me back, so I _____53_____ and approached the piano. I _____54_____ several bills and put them in the jar. I remarked, “My friend, thank you for helping me pass the time.” The player gave me an appreciative smile. I _____55_____ him unwillingly, like a man hesitant to take leave of a loved one.
41. A. flights B. appointments C. meetings D. conversations
42. A. arrangement B. accommodation C. performance D. experience
43. A. airport B. exhibition C. restaurant D. supermarket
44. A. customers B. travelers C. volunteers D. followers
45. A. destroyed B. fetched C. claimed D. adopted
46. A. elegantly B. hurriedly C. tirelessly D. aimlessly
47. A. appeared B. posed C. remarked D. denied
48. A. loving B. boring C. daring D. rewarding
49. A. tourist B. pianist C. worker D. opponent
50. A. applause B. argument C. scream D. noise
51. A. promised B. decided C. stopped D. pretended
52. A. listened B. assessed C. counted D. watched
53. A. suffered B. warned C. arose D. poured
54. A. took out B. carried out C. laid out D. turned out
55. A. hugged B. greeted C. amused D. left
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just two months, making it one of the fastest growing applications in history. Since then, the artificial intelligence (AI) tool has greatly affected ____56____ we learn and work.
Researchers discovered that in the 18 months after ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, words like “meticulous (一丝不苟的)” ____57____ (use) up to 51 percent more often in daily speech. These words are called “GPT words” because the AI tool often adds them while ____58____ (edit) articles.
____59____ GPT words may sound fancy, they actually make writing harder ____60____ (understand). Fancy language, ____61____ style can make writing boring, doesn’t communicate ideas well. The real danger of using GPT words is “linguistic homogenization (语言同质化)”, meaning everyone sounds fancy but at the expense of ____62____ (person) tone and authenticity (真实性).
Researchers think AI influence is now starting to appear in longer, more ____63____ (complicate) speech, even though most studies focus instead ____64____ vocabulary. They believe that AI is not only changing language but also the way we think. ____65____ (ultimate), we are just likely to say whatever AI suggests. But writing should be about expressing our ideas in our own way.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Bruce打算春节期间来中国参加“民俗文化游”，但不知去哪个城市。请给Bruce写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的建议；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Bruce,
Glad to know that you will come to China on a folk culture tour during the Spring Festival.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Family Love
“What are you writing ”
Sighing, I shut my notebook. My sister Bethany is always poking her nose into my business. “Nothing,” I replied. I didn’t tell her I was entering a writing competition in case I didn’t win. Bethany is always winning at her dancing competitions, Mum has lots of bowling trophies (奖杯), and Dad is the top player at his golf club. I started ballet lessons when I was younger, but I was always facing the wrong way and bumping into everyone. I’m even worse at sport.
But I do love English at school, especially writing stories. Miss Mackinnon is my favorite teacher and she suggested I enter this competition. I felt a warm glow when she said she thought my stories were excellent.
“Is it your secret diary ”Bethany yawned, opening the fridge. Mum arrived, loaded with shopping bags. “Who’s keeping a secret diary ” “Nobody. I’m keeping a notebook as I want to be a writer,” I said, annoyed.
Bethany snorted (哼), “Now she thinks she’s going to be the next Agatha Christie.” “Our Maisie will be a famous writer. All her teachers praise her composition,” Mum defended me.
“Miss Mackinnon says I should write about what I know, so you’d better watch out,” It old Bethany darkly. Bethany took a yoghurt from the fridge and went upstairs and yelled, “I don’t want to be in your stupid story!” “Ignore her,” Mum said. “Keep going with your story.”
Weeks passed, and the memory of the competition slowly faded beneath the busy everyday life. Then one afternoon, as I was lazily scrolling through my e-mails, a notification (通知) from the competition organizers suddenly appeared.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I clicked the email with trembling fingers, my heart racing.
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Before I could fully process the news, Bethany patted me gently from behind.
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