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大通县第二中学 2025~2026 学年第二学期第一次教学质量检测
高二英语
考生注意：
1 ．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2 ．答题前，考生务必用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3 ．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题
区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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4 ．本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第二册 Units 4～5。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What does the woman finally decide to do with the kitchen window
A. Ask George to check it. B. Try to open it by herself. C. Put some oil on it.
2. What was the woman’s weight before dieting
A. 85 pounds. B. 100 pounds. C. 115 pounds.
3. What is the man’s evidence for his claim
A. A video recording. B. A friend’s statement. C. A policeman’s report.
4. What does the woman think causes the problem with the tap
A. Damaged parts inside. B. Freezing weather. C. Low water pressure.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where does the conversation take place
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A. In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bank.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Get some cash. B. Cancel his card. C. Order some drinks.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To sell his house. B. To check a flat. C. To ask for directions.
9. What time will the speakers meet tomorrow
A. At 9:00 am. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
10. Why is the man unable to come this afternoon
A. He is ill. B. He is busy. C. He lives far away.
听第 8 段录音，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does the man think of Suits
A. Fantastic. B. Terrible. C. Ordinary.
12. Why is the woman going to leave the park
A. She has a headache. B. Dogs aren’t permitted here.
C. She needs to do housework.
13. What does the woman remind the man
A. Fishing time is over. B. He left his bag on the grass.
C. His jeans are dirty with paint.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What does the man have to do thirty minutes later
A. Attend a meeting. B. Make coffee. C. Finish his report.
15. What does the man like most about his new job
A. The short working hours. B. Working with the woman. C. Learning more new things.
16. What did the woman do two years ago
A. She worked in a library. B. She switched her career. C. She studied at university.听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What helps people book last-minute ski trips easily
A. Cheap ski equipment. B. More local ski areas. C. Booking websites.
18. How much does a one-week ski trip cost on Sunweb
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A. 59. B. 159. C. 259.
19. When can people find cheaper ski trip offers on Sunweb
A. On weekends. B. During term-time. C. During school holidays.
20. What is the tip for packing for a ski trip
A. Focusing on practicality. B. Choosing fashionable clothes.
C. Bringing as many items as possible.
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
The Age of Exploration was a period when adventurers set out to find new sea routes, a pursuit that
fundamentally reshaped humanity’s geographical understanding of the planet. Here are four key figures from different nations whose discoveries had a lasting impact.
Meriwether Lewis
Leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition (航行) (1804-1806), this American explorer was appointed by
President Thomas Jefferson to map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. His team journeyed from the
Mississippi River to the Pacific, documenting new species and establishing relations with Native tribes (部落). This journey opened the American West tosettlement, connecting the nation from coast to coast.
Ferdinand Magellan
Sailing for Spain, this Portuguese explorer organized the first expedition to encircle the globe in 1519. Though he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, one of his ships completed the voyage in 1522. This historic journey
proved the world was round, linked the world’s oceans, and revealed the vastness of the Pacific.
James Cook
This British naval captain led three groundbreaking voyages across the Pacific in the late 18th century. He mapped the eastern coast of Australia, charted New Zealand’s coastline, and explored numerous Pacific islands.
Cook’s accurate mappings and scientific observations greatly expanded European knowledge of the Pacific region and established new connections between Europe and the South Pacific.
Marco Polo
This Venetian trader traveled the Silk Road to China in the 13th century, spending 17 years in Asia. His
detailed accounts of Asian cultures, technologies, and wealth introduced Europeans to a previously unknown world.
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His book, The Travels of Marco Polo, inspired generations of future explorers and helped bridge the cultural divide between the East and the West.
1. What did Lewis’ team document
A. The geography of the Silk Road. B. New species along their journey.
C. Cultural customs in ancient China. D. Asian technologies in the 13th century.
2. Which explorer mapped the eastern coast of Australia
A. James Cook. B. Marco Polo.
C. Meriwether Lewis D. Ferdinand Magellan.
3. What do the four explorers have in common according to the text
A. They sailed across the Pacific Ocean.
B. They completed their planned expeditions.
C. Their journeys promoted global connections.
D. Their achievements focused on new land mapping.
B
Richard Parks’ greatest challenge occurred long before he ever climbed a mountain. In 2009, the Welsh professional rugby player saw his career suddenly cut short by injury and subsequent surgery. “It was heartbreaking,” he recalls. “I had been Richard Parks the Rugby Player. If I wasn’t that person, who was I ”
After weeks of low spirits, he found inspiration in a meaningful line that read, “The horizon (地平线) is only the limit of our sight,” and in the life story of polar explorer Ranulph Fiennes. He set an ambitious new goal: to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. “I needed a physical, emotional and cognitive challenge,” he says.
Driven and determined, Parks made a remarkable recovery. Only two years after his injury, in 2011, he became the fastest person to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam — climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and reaching both Poles in just 7 months. In 2014, he earned another Guinness World Record as the first person of color to ski solo, unsupported and unassisted, to the South Pole. He now holds four world records and views each expedition (探险) as a form of treatment. “I needed to gain control back in my life,” he reflects.
Recently, Parks guided actor Will Smith across Antarctica for the National Geographic series Pole to Pole. In extreme cold and unpredictable conditions, he helped Smith experience the raw challenge of polar adventure, “Smith just grew through everything we threw at him,” Parks says. Smith even became one of the few people ever to ski to the South Pole.
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Parks credits his parents for his ability to bounce back. Though not athletes, they taught him the value of stepping outside comfort zones. Today, as a filmmaker, author and father, he believes in making adventure accessible so others can “see themselves in it.”
His next mission will follow Matthew Henson’s 1909 journey to the North Pole, documented in the film Whiteout. For Parks, exploration remains a path to growth and connection. “I often say that mountains saved my life,” he admits. “The end of my rugby career felt like the end of me — but it also led to the best things that ever happened.”
4. What inspired Parks after his rugby career ended
A. His friends’ encouragement. B. Will Smith’s polar adventure.
C. A quote and a polar explorer’s story. D. A National Geographic series.
5. What did Parks achieve in 2011
A. Skiing to the South Pole. B. Filming the series Pole to Pole.
C. Guiding Will Smith across Antarctica. D. Completing the Explorer’s Grand Slam.
6. What message does the text mainly deliver
A. Rugby is better than polar exploration. B. Misfortune can lead to new opportunities.
C. Explorers must have athletic backgrounds. D. World records are easy for former athletes.
7. Where is this text most likely from
A. A sports magazine. B. A medical textbook.
C. A travel guidebook. D. A cooking recipe.
C
Winter, with its shorter days and longer nights, naturally invites us to slow down, seek comfort, and adopt a gentler rhythm in our daily lives. Interestingly, adjusting our eating patterns — specifically, having dinner earlier during these months — can contribute significantly to our physical and mental well-being. According to health insights from sources such as The Conversation and The Jerusalem Post, shifting your last meal to an earlier time in winter can offer multiple benefits, from supporting metabolism (新陈代谢) to lifting mood.
This idea is rooted in our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This natural cycle is closely tied to sunlight exposure, regulating hormones (激素), sleep, and digestion. In winter, daylight diminishes earlier, signaling the body to begin slowing down its functions sooner. Eating late in the evening can conflict with this rhythm, potentially upsetting metabolic processes. By finishing dinner earlier — ideally between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, or at least before 8:00 pm — you allow your body time to digest food before sleep. This practice can
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help maintain healthier blood sugar levels and improve sleep quality, leading to deeper, more restorative sleep and improved overnight recovery.
Furthermore, regular late-night eating has been linked to risks such as weight gain and metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes. An earlier dinner helps the body process nutrients more efficiently and reduces the likelihood of metabolic stress. For individuals with busy schedules, a strict early dinner may not always be possible; however, aiming to eat between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm offers a flexible and still beneficial option.
Mood regulation is another important aspect. Reduced sunlight in winter can lower serotonin levels — a key hormone that helps stabilize mood. Eating earlier, combined with regular physical activity, supports better energy regulation and may help ease seasonal low mood. Additionally, keeping a consistent eating window and timing meals around exercise can enhance overall daily rhythm and promote a sense of routine, which is especially valuable during the darker, quieter winter months.
8. What does the underlined word “diminishes” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Dies down. B. Grows stronger.
C. Comes up. D. Stays stable.
9. What time is recommended for busy people to have dinner
A. 5:00 pm—7:00 pm. B. 6:00 pm—8:00 pm.
C. Before 5:00 pm. D. After 8:00 pm.
10. What can be concluded about consistent late-night eating
A. It benefits metabolic processes. B. It is acceptable for busy people.
C. It helps regulate circadian rhythm. D. It may harm physical and mental health.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Why Winter Habits Improve Sleep Quality. B. How You Can Adapt to Winter’s Shorter Days.
C. Why You Should Eat Dinner Earlier in Winter. D. How Circadian Rhythm Affects Eating Times.
D
I am standing on Macquarie Island, in the South-west Pacific Ocean, halfway between Australia and Antarctica. No visitor would think it surprising that the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
But the island’s more recent history tells a different story. It’s a tragic story that began in 1810 when humans arrived on the island. In their ships they unknowingly brought rats and mice. These small animals quickly took over the island, eating the birds’ eggs and attacking baby birds. Cats were brought to the island to control the rats and mice. Unfortunately, the cats subsequently developed an appetite for the birds, too.
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Meanwhile, rabbits were introduced to the island as a source of food for humans. Loose on the island, they did what rabbits do best — they multiplied rapidly and began eating the native vegetation and digging holes, which caused soil erosion. The exploding rabbit population provided plentiful food for the cats, meaning that the number of cats also increased. This in turn led to more cats hunting the birds. The end result was that parakeets, once large in number and native to the island, died out in 1891.
Even after Macquarie Island became an official nature reserve in the 1970s, the rabbits remained out of control. Experts felt it necessary to come up with a plan to remove all the rabbits from the island. With this goal in mind, a virus was released onto the island.
But as the saying goes, “While the cat’s away, the mice will play.” With the departure of the cats from the island, the mouse and rat population started to increase. In 2006, the rabbits’ digging caused some land to collapse, and killed a substantial number of penguins. This incident made it clear that the rat, mouse and rabbit problem needed solving once and for all.
So, I am here on Macquarie Island to participate in the programme to tackle this very problem. The first step involved poison being dropped from helicopters. The next step is to remove the last remaining invading species, and that’s where I come in. This intervention is a long, much-delayed ending to a sad story, but we humans owe it to the island to give it a happy ending.
12. What happened to Macquarie Island in 1810
A. Planting began on the island.
B. The island was occupied by rabbits.
C. The island was destroyed by cats.
D. Humans arrived on the island with rats and mice.
13. The main purpose of bringing rabbits to Macquarie Island was _______.
A. to control the rat population B. to provide food for humans
C. to improve the soil quality D. to attract tourists
14. Why did I come to Macquarie Island
A. To enjoy the beauty of the island. B. To spend my holiday with friends.
C. To investigate the damage to the island. D. To solve the problem of foreign species.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Macquarie Island’s unique scenery.
B. How did mankind destroy Macquarie Island
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C. Macquarie Island battles invasive species with recovery efforts.
D. All kinds of creatures live in harmony in Macquarie Island.
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。
Camping is a fun and exciting way to learn about nature, especially when you go with a group. ____16____. Here is a simple guide to help you get ready.
● Talk with your camping group. ____17____. Besides, it is very important to collect health and insurance (保险) information from everyone. This will be very helpful if someone gets hurt or feels sick. Remember to check for food allergies (过敏), like peanuts, when planning your meals.
● Focus on safety. Prepare a small first aid kit with cleaning wipes, pain relievers and any personal medicines. ____18____ , such as how to clean a wound or ease minor pain. Keep your kit in a box that is easy to reach and safe from water. Bringing a small first aid guidebook is also a smart idea.
● ____19____. Pack enough for three meals a day, plus some snacks. Choose foods that last long without cooling, such as nuts, dried fruits, crackers, and packaged meals. On the contrary, avoid foods like milk and fresh meat unless you can keep them very cold. Dehydrated (脱水的) meals are a smart choice, since you only have to add hot water. Most importantly, bring plenty of drinking water for everyone.
● Pack your things wisely. Try to keep your bag light, as over packing can make your trip less comfortable. Therefore, only bring what you really need. Use a backpack for clothes and small items. ____20____.
Follow these steps and you will be well-prepared for an enjoyable and safe camping adventure.
A. Plan your food and water
B. Bring brand-new camping tools
C. It is useful to learn some basic first aid skills
D. Find out who is coming and share important contact details
E. Prepare fresh vegetables and fruits as the main food for camping
F. However, to stay organized and safe, proper preparation is essential
G. Larger things like sleeping bags can be carried separately in strong plastic bags
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。
Cole Brown and his family own a 100-acre property in northern Maine, where they’ve lived for years without
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encountering anything out of the ordinary — until one day. While ____21____ through a forested part of their
land, Cole ____22____ something unusual in the distance: a pair of antlers (鹿角) sticking out above the ground, ____23____ a large animal nearby. Drawing closer, he made a ____24____ discovery: a massive bull moose (公驼鹿) was ____25____ at the bottom of an open, 9-foot deep well.
____26____ he couldn’t help the moose alone, Cole rushed to inform his family. They ____27____ contacted the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, which sent a biologist to sedate (使镇静的) the animal — a (n) ____28____ step that made the rescue practical. Cole’s family lent a ____29____ by providing an excavator (挖掘机), and the team used ropes to secure the moose. After some careful ____30____, the trapped creature was
lifted safely out of the well.
To everyone’s ____31____ , once the sedation wore off, the moose ____32____ straight into the forest, unharmed. Surprisingly, the incident made Cole’s family first realize the well existed on their property. They quickly capped it to prevent other animals from ____33____.
Cole’s sister, Delaney Gardner, described the ____34____ as “incredible” and “heartwarming”. “Watching everyone come together to save this giant was ____35____,” she said.
21. A. reading B. working C. breaking D. wandering
22. A. gained B. spotted C. damaged D. changed
23. A. suggesting B. containing C. moving D. preventing
24. A. scientific B. medical C. historical D. shocking
25. A. injured B. treated C. trapped D. comforted
26. A. Proving B. Knowing C. Hoping D. Promising
27. A. creatively B. angrily C. immediately D. secretly
28. A. complex B. unnecessary C. uncertain D. primary
29. A. hand B. thought C. voice D. shoulder
30. A. cleanings B. operations C. recordings D. explanations
31. A. disappointment B. sadness C. relief D. confusion
32. A. grew B. turned C. lowered D. headed
33. A. falling in B. waking up C. setting off D. running away
34. A. development B. experience C. truth D. struggle
35. A. unbearable B. unmanageable C. unforgettable D. untouchable
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
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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。
Three months ago, I arrived in Liberia with MSF to help the local people to fight with Ebola. I felt it was my duty to go there and offer my help, even though I knew I was ____36____ risk. My mission was ____37____ (relieve) Emma, a Canadian specialist in infectious diseases. She talked me through the daily routine and ____38____ (introduce) me some of the others working for or alongside MSF. I found that I was the only Chinese doctor among people from every continent except Antarctica. I felt ____39____ sense of pride as part of the extraordinary team, ____40____ devotion to the cause shone from their eyes. We worked together, ____41____ (surround) by blood, vomit and death, but we never gave up on a patient, and our efforts did sometimes end in miracles.
To be caught up in such a crisis creates ____42____ (power) bonds between carers and patients as s well as between all those who have come from different ____43____ (part) of the world and joined together in a common cause. In a world still ____44____ (face) so many problems, it is ____45____ (absolute) essential for us all to collaborate to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假定你是李华，过去的几个月里，你坚持每周记录家附近公园里某种植物的生长，收获颇丰。请给英国朋友 Tom 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的观察内容；
2. 你的收获。
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 Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
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第二节（满分 25 分）
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。
The annoying, on-and-off beeping (哔 哔 声 ) of the smoke detector woke us up at 4:00 am. My husband George, 65, insisted on changing the battery by himself, brushing off my concerns about the 10-foot-high attic (阁楼). “Piece of cake,” he said with a know-it-all smile. Even though I thought it was a bad idea, I held the ladder as he climbed up into the narrow door of the attic. He replaced the battery quickly, and I sighed with relief — until he tried to climb down.
When George tried to swing his leg over the edge of the attic opening to get back to the ladder, he missed the rungs (横档) of the top step. I told him to shift left and right to reach them, but he only ended up lying flat right at the attic entrance, one arm hanging over the edge, stuck and unable to move. The confidence he’d had earlier turned into frustration, and I felt panic rising inside me. I didn’t want to bother the neighbors — it was the middle of the night, too late to wake anyone up, and they probably wouldn’t know how to get him down safely anyway — so I had no choice but to call the local fire department.
I waited anxiously, my eyes fixed on George, not daring to leave him alone. Ten minutes later, a large red fire-rescue truck pulled up. Three firefighters — Brandon, Jonathan, and Marty — stepped out, maintaining their professionalism as they approached the house. I hurried to let them in and quickly explained the situation.
The firefighters quickly assessed the situation. They looked up at George right at the attic entrance, then checked our household ladder and shook their heads — it wasn’t stable enough for a safe rescue. After a brief exchange, they decided to use their professional equipment to avoid any accidents. Hearing their plan, George sighed in relief, knowing he was in capable hands.
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。
Jonathan and Brandon got a stronger ladder from their vehicle.
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With Marty’s steady guidance, the two climbed down step by step.
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参考答案
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. F 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. G 21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B
31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
36. at 37. to relieve
38. introduced
39. a 40. whose
41. surrounded
42. powerful
43. parts 44. Facing
45. absolutely
46.One possible version:
Dear Tom,
Hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to share a meaningful experience with you. Over the past several months, I have made weekly observations of a rose in the park near my home, carefully recording its growth — from the sprouting of buds in spring, to its beautiful bloom in summer, and even its withering in late autumn.
This experience taught me so much. Not only did I learn about the rose’s growth cycle, but I also cultivated patience and attentiveness. Moreover, these weekly moments in nature relaxed me and helped relieve the pressure of my studies.
Have you ever had a similar experience Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
47.One possible version:
Jonathan and Brandon got a stronger ladder from their vehicle. This ladder, designed specifically for rescue
operations, was far more stable than our household one. They positioned it firmly beneath the attic opening, each securing one side of the base. Marty, the most experienced of them, climbed up alone, pausing at a safe distance below George. “Take it easy, sir. I’ll get you down,” he said reassuringly, reaching up to grasp George’s wrist. He guided George to sit up slowly, then helped him swing his legs over the edge one by one and plant his feet securely on the rungs.
With Marty’s steady guidance, the two climbed down step by step. Once on the floor, George leaned against the wall for a moment to regain his composure, his face still flushed but filled with gratitude. He shook each firefighter’s hand warmly, repeating his thanks. “I can’t believe I got myself into this mess — thank you for coming so quickly and getting me down safely,” he said, his voice soft with embarrassment. Brandon patted his shoulder gently and said, “That’s what we’re here for. Just glad you’re safe.” George nodded, already resolving to never be so stubborn again.

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