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2026届甘肃金昌市永昌县第一高级中学下学期高二半期考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题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。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。每段对话读两遍。
1.
What is the weather like now?
A. Stormy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
2.
When will the store open?
A. In 10 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 40 minutes.
3.
What did the man do just now?
A. He answered an inquiry.
B. He worked on a report.
C. He fixed a computer.
4.
What is the man doing?
A. Leading the way. B. Asking for directions. C. Posting a package.
5.
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Ways of keeping fit.
B. Benefits of having a hobby.
C. Tips for regular gym-goers.
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，并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. What does Jim value most about the apartment?
A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location.
7. How much rent will the woman pay per month?
A. $300. B. $320. C. $350.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Parent and child.
9. What does Howard think is a disadvantage of being a teacher?
A. Keeping a growth mindset.
B. Dealing with tricky students.
C. Possessing a wide knowledge.
10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice?
A. Confused. B. Anxious. C. Confident.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai?
A. To study Chinese. B. To go sightseeing. C. To travel for work.
12. What makes Anna a bit regretful in Shanghai?
A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language barrier.
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero?
A. Managing his facial expression.
B. Performing in action scenes.
C. Getting his body in shape.
15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada?
A. Having access to nature.
B. Receiving international education.
C. Establishing a strong family connection.
16. How did Martin get into acting?
A. By working as a producer.
B. By studying acting at university.
C. By participating in a musical drama.
17. What is the last question about?
A. Martin’s views on education.
B. Martin’s potential career choice.
C. Martin’s collaboration with companies.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day?
A. To tell people how to get enough sleep.
B. To illustrate the harm of sleep problems.
C. To spread the importance of high-quality sleep.
19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show?
A. Adults lack adequate sleep on workdays.
B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health.
C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep.
20. What do most people know little about?
A. The risks of sleep disorders.
B. The benefits of regular sleep.
C. The necessity of work-life balance.
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
As the snow begins to melt away into a distant memory, be sure to head outdoors this spring. Before the peak summer crowds roll in, you can explore unique scenic spots with out the overwhelming rush of tourists. Several destinations around the globe are especially notable for their breathtaking spring offerings.
Puebla
This city in central Mexico attracts visitors with its UNESCO-recognized historic structures. Spring marks the final few months of Puebla's dry season and temperatures average around 21℃ — just right for wandering through the city's main square, or admiring baroque architecture like Capilla del Rosario.
Machu Picchu
Spring is a time of transition (过渡) at Machu Picchu. Tourists looking for ideal weather can book a trip in May, the beginning of this Peruvian heritage site’s dry season. No matter when you visit,you' ll be glad you have come as you set eyes on the 600-year-old Inca Citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Yellowstone National Park
As the snowfall starts to slow down, baby animals emerge in Yellowstone, making this national park an excellent place to spot wildlife in spring. Tourists can hike on the lower elevation (高度) trails that open in April and May, while those who love mammals can keep their eyes peeled forbears coming out of hibernation with their cubs.
Arches National Park
You’ll be comfortable while exploring the park’s 2,000 arches or biking along its scenic paved roads.If you’re willing to risk a cold front, you can avoid the crowds during a March trip. During the peak months of April and May, all park visitors will need a reservation to enter — an easy trade — off for perfect weather and seeing desert blooms sprout.
21. What is the advantage of travelling in spring?
A. There are fewer crowds.
B. Tourists will feel more secure.
C. More tourist sites are available.
D. It's fun to enjoy the last days of snow.
22. Which destination is suitable for animal lovers?
A. Puebla. B. Machu Picchu.
C. Yellowstone National Park. D. Arches National Park.
23. What are visitors expected to do when visiting Arches National Park in April?
A. Trade tickets for blooms. B. Wear thick clothes.
C. Secure an entry reservation. D. Cycle in cold weather.
B
Long before I had studied a second language, I had an absolute romance with my first language — English. When I was a boy, I realized that by applying certain linguistic (语言的) rules, I could coin words that could be entirely understood. If something that qualifies has qualification, I thought something that terrifies ought to have terrification. This way of thinking opened up a whole world of creativity to me that had never existed before.
However, when I started studying other languages, I lost this fascination. The more I’ve interacted with other masters of many languages, the more this seems like an almost universally shared experience: as one falls in love with other languages and digs into other forms of communication, one starts to lose an appreciation of his or her native tongue. This is perfectly natural. As we begin to expand our views in new and exciting ways through foreign languages, our native language begins to seem uninteresting, and even annoying by comparison.
But then something happened that completely refueled the love I had for my mother tongue: I encountered that same creative passion I once felt in somebody else’s work. One of my favorite books as a child was Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. Reading this book over again as an adult, I was just as allured by it as when I was a kid.
Some words in this book either aren’t real words, or weren’t real words at the time that the book was written. But they feel like specific types of words that you associate with a certain sort of feeling. The linguistic differences that went into every non-content word were absolutely fascinating, and the more I read and recited poems in this book, the more I felt the familiar warm passion for English. I decided to take some focus away from foreign languages for a while just to focus on and properly appreciate my first language.
24. What could the author do at a young age?
A. Guess new words’ meanings. B. Make up non-existent words.
C. Make use of grammatical rules. D. Create new sentence structures.
25. Why did the author lose the love for English?
A. Its popularity was in decline. B. Its inflexibility was apparent.
C. It failed to offer fresh excitement. D. It gave him fewer growth chances.
26. What does the underlined word “allured” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Sensed. B. Drawn. C. Persuaded. D. Supported.
27. What finally made the author appreciate English?
A. Poems’ complex emotions. B. Special writing techniques.
C. Lewis Carroll’s creativity. D. Intense love for literature.
C
Imagine a future where the most powerful computers aren’t made of silicon chips, but are grown from living cells. This is the ambitious goal of synthetic (合成) biology, and a team from MIT has just taken a groundbreaking step. They have successfully engineered common baker’s yeast (酵母) cells to perform basic computational operations, effectively turning them into tiny, self-reproducing biological computers.
Traditional computers process information using a binary (二进制) code of 0s and 1s, represented by electrical currents. The MIT team’s system, however, works differently. They redesigned the yeast’s genetic circuits so that specific combinations of chemicals act as “input” signals. When the yeast cell detects these chemical clues, it triggers a chain of internal gene expression, ultimately leading to a visible “output” — for example, the cell giving off a green light under a microscope to signal a “YES” answer, or remaining dull for a “NO”.
This achievement, published in Science, is revolutionary for several reasons. First, these biological computers are incredibly energy-efficient, running on the same sugar nutrients the yeast uses to grow. Second, they are self-assembling and self-repairing, properties no silicon-based machine possesses. Most importantly, they can operate in complex, liquid environments inside the body or in ecosystems, where traditional electronics fail.
The immediate application lies in smart diagnostics (诊断). Imagine taking in a capsule containing these engineered yeast cells. They could travel through your body, detect specific disease markers, and produce a clear visual signal in your waste, offering a cheap and safe diagnostic tool. In the longer term, such “wetware” computers could monitor environmental pollution or even direct the behavior of future living machines.
Of course, significant challenges remain. The “calculation” speed of cells is currently far slower than that of electronic computers, and designing reliable, complex genetic circuits is immensely difficult. Yet, this research lights the path to a future where computation is smoothly woven into the fabric of life itself.
28. How does the biological computer indicate its output?
A. By giving off an observable signal. B. By detecting specific chemical clues.
C. By activating gene expression chains. D. By using a combination of chemicals.
29. What powers the biological computer?
A. Sugar nutrients that support yeast growth.
B. A capsule containing engineered yeast cells.
C. The process of assembling and repairing itself.
D. Electrical energy generated by genetic circuits.
30. What might challenge the development of biological computers?
A. Finding a more energetic organism. B. Overcoming major ethical concerns.
C. Improving genetic engineering design. D. Developing faster electronic computers.
31. Which of the following is the best title for this article?
A. A Brighter Future: How Yeast Will Diagnose Disease
B. Encode Information: The Making of a Bio-Supercomputer
C. The End of Silicon: Why living Computers Are Taking Over
D. Compute Differently: Engineering Cells to Process Information
D
Contextualism (语境主义) has a long history in historiography (历史编纂学), dating back to the work of historians such as Leopold von Ranke in the 19th century. His emphasis on understanding historical events as they actually were laid the groundwork for the development of contextualist approaches to historical interpretation. In the 20th century, historians such as Quentin Skinner and J. G. A. Pocock further developed contextualist approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical texts and events within their specific linguistic and cultural contexts.
A contextualist approach to historical interpretation requires a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and time context in which historical events occurred. This involves considering factors such as the cultural standards and values of the time, the social structures and institutions that shaped historical events, and the time context, including the specific historical period and any relevant events or trends.
One of the key challenges of historical interpretation is avoiding anachronism (时代错位) and presentism. Anachronism involves putting modern concepts, values, or beliefs onto historical figures or events, while presentism involves judging historical events by modern standards. A contextualist approach helps historians avoid these errors by emphasizing the importance of understanding historical events within their specific context. For example, it would be anachronistic to put modern ideas of human rights onto historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, who owned slaves yet became the leading author of the United States Declaration of Independence. Instead, historians must consider Jefferson’s actions within the context of his time, taking into account the popular attitudes towards slavery and human rights.
While contextualism is a powerful approach to historical interpretation, it is not without its challenges and limitations. Some of the key challenges include: the complexity of reconstructing historical context, which can be incomplete; the risk of cultural and historical relativism, which can make it difficult to evaluate certain historical events critically; the challenge of balancing contextual understanding with the need to draw broader conclusions and lessons from historical events.
32. What did Skinner and Pocock contribute to contextualism?
A. They clarified its definition. B. They demonstrated its logic.
C. They expanded its applications. D. They emphasized its objectives.
33. Which factor may belong to the social context?
A. Strict laws and regulations. B. Unusual customs and fashions.
C. Social values and judgments. D. Linguistic symbols and habits.
34. What does the author imply in paragraph 3?
A. Jefferson ignored human rights. B. Causes behind actions were key.
C. Presentism mislabels past events. D. Subjectivity was difficult to resist.
35. Why is contextualism an imperfect approach?
A. It may reach a narrow conclusion. B. It infers from second-hand records
C. It digs into some pointless elements. D. It may find excuses for subjectivity.
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。
A trip to the supermarket has now become more than a simple shopping experience. In fact, it is now carefully designed psychological persuasion. Shopkeepers know how to create an environment that makes customers buy more than they planned. For example, the smell of freshly baked bread can make customers feel hungry and unconsciously increase their desire to buy food.
____36____
Now researchers are investigating how the way people are influenced in their buying decisions can be explained by swarm intelligence. ____37____ If a certain item seems popular, customers naturally believe it is worth buying.
With the help of modern technology, some supermarkets now provide real-time purchasing information.As customers walk past shelves, a small screen may tell them how many other shoppers have chosen a certain product. ____38____ This model, known as a “swarm move”, increases sales without offering discounts simply because it makes customers feel confident about choosing what everyone else buys.
____39____ When they are at home, shoppers still tend to follow the crowd online. Websites like Amazon show rankings, recommendations, and“most purchased” tags. Even being alone, they think they are shopping independently, and they are still influenced by others’ choices.
All these strategies show that modern consumers are often guided by subtle psychological cues rather than rational decision-making. ____40____
A. The idea behind this approach is simple.
B. Thus, it encourages them to put more food into their basket.
C. The same psychological strategies also apply to platforms online.
D. This method reassures shoppers that they are making the“right” choice.
E. People may not notice, but they are constantly being guided while shopping.
F. As a result, these items sell more quickly than cheaper, less visible products.
G. That is, how bees or any social animal, including humans, behaves in a crowd.
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。
Being an ambivert (中向性格者), I live in a constant push-and-pull between social enjoyment and the need for solitude (独处). Starting conversations feels like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. My mind becomes a crowded stage where doubts ____41____: “Am I talking too much? Or too little?” This inner noise often left me trapped on the shores of small talk, ____42____ admiring those who socialize with ease.
Then, I set a simple yet brave goal: to offer one ____43____ praise to a stranger each day. Praising someone is a great icebreaker when you don’t know what else to say, which ____44____ lifts my spirits. If I noticed someone wearing something great, I’d say it was cute and ask for details. Whether to a cashier or a passer-by, I practiced turning silent ____45____ into spoken warmth. To my surprise, these little words acted as keys — ____46____ not just smiles, but moments of true ____47____. I realized I had been ____48____ alone behind walls I built myself.
Over time, this practice ____49____ into something deeper. Like sunlight ____50____ through clouds, a kind word can ____51____ a whole day — both for the giver and the receiver. I remembered messages from readers across the world, years after my book was published, telling me how my words ____52____ them. It taught me that even the smallest act of kindness can have such a strong ____53____ far beyond what we can see. Stepping out of my comfort zone didn’t just build ____54____ — it planted gardens in unexpected places. Sometimes, the ____55____ connection can be the one that lights your path forward.
41. A. disappear B. whisper C. claim D. gather
42. A. proudly B. delightedly C. secretly D. sadly
43. A. genuine B. direct C. random D. public
44. A. above all B. in turn C. on purpose D. at least
45. A. curiosity B. judgment C. concern D. appreciation
46. A. revealing B. unlocking C. forcing D. spreading
47. A. bond B. understanding C. friendship D. accompany
48. A. leaning B. feeling C. living D. hiding
49. A. looked B. stepped C. grew D. ran
50. A. reflecting B. burning C. breaking D. covering
51. A. brighten B. lighten C. strengthen D. broaden
52. A. shocked B. inspired C. confused D. entertained
53. A. passion B. faith C. desire D. influence
54. A. belief B. knowledge C. confidence D. experience
55. A. briefest B. quietest C. deepest D. closest
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 2026 World Cup is starting to take shape. ____56____ (run) from 11th June to 19th July 2026, the tournament across America, Canada, and Mexico will be the biggest World Cup ever, ____57____ 48 teams competing instead of the usual 32 and a total of 104 games to be played at 11 sites.
Due to the ____58____ (add) number of countries in the tournament, the format of the group stages has changed slightly. Instead of 32 teams being divided into 8 groups, this year ____59____ (see) 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams in each group, plus the 8 best third-placed teams, will advance to a round of 32.
____60____ comes with the three host nations are three mascots — Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, serving as the ____61____ (represent) of host countries Canada, Mexico, and America, respectively. ____62____ (surprising), FIFA has confirmed that for the first time ever, a halftime show will be performed during the World Cup final on 19th July. Comments say that this decision ____63____ (intend) to follow in the footsteps of the NFL’s Super Bowl and attract a wider audience. At the same time, it has also sparked ____64____ wave of skepticism, with fans criticizing that the halftime show may disrupt the routines.
To counteract the criticism while embracing this new direction, FIFA president has stated that the show will be strictly controlled in 15 minutes to avoid disrupting ____65____ (player) routines.
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，你的英国朋友Tom来信询问你用AI辅助英语学习的经历、帮助及如何避免过度依赖。请根据上面的要点给他回信。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为100个左右；
(2)信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear Tom,
I’m delighted to hear you’re interested in using AI to help with my English learning.
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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。
Daniel had always been the top student in his class. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to his studies and consistently achieved the highest grades. Because of this, he viewed school merely as a place of competition. He spent all his time alone — either buried in books in the library or studying quietly at home. He never joined any clubs or sports teams; to Daniel, his classmates were not friends, but rivals he needed to outperform.
Everything changed when his math teacher, Mr. Wilson, launched a new class project called “Learning Together”. Each student was required to work with a partner for a month before the final presentation. Daniel was paired with Alex, a friendly boy who was loved by everyone. He played on the school basketball team and always wore a warm smile. However, Alex struggled greatly with math and often failed his tests.
Their first meeting was awkward and tense. Daniel was eager to finish the project quickly, so he explained the math problems in a hurried, confusing manner. Alex looked completely lost but refused to give up, asking questions like, “Why does this formula work?” or “Can we use a simpler example?” Daniel felt annoyed at first, thinking the answers were obvious and Alex was wasting his time.
One afternoon, after another frustrating study session, Alex stayed behind. He opened his notebook and showed it to Daniel — its pages were filled with colorful drawings alongside the math problems. Alex had drawn basketball courts to illustrate angles and pizza slices to explain fractions. “This is how I see the world, “Alex said softly.” I just can’t seem to connect these pictures to the numbers on the page.”
Daniel stared at the drawings, a strange feeling welling up inside him. He realized Alex was neither lazy nor stupid — he was trying his hardest, just in his own unique way. Daniel had never thought about math like this before; to him, it was nothing but rigid rules and correct answers, but to Alex, it was a part of everyday life. That evening, Daniel went home and thought long and hard. Maybe, he reflected, he could learn something valuable from Alex too.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The day before the presentation, Alex called Daniel, his voice full of worry.
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When standing in front of the class, Daniel did something no one expected.
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答案版
1.
What is the weather like now?
A. Stormy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
【答案】B
2.
When will the store open?
A. In 10 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 40 minutes.
【答案】C
3.
What did the man do just now?
A. He answered an inquiry.
B. He worked on a report.
C. He fixed a computer.
【答案】A
4.
What is the man doing?
A. Leading the way. B. Asking for directions. C. Posting a package.
【答案】B
5.
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Ways of keeping fit.
B. Benefits of having a hobby.
C. Tips for regular gym-goers.
【答案】A
【答案】6. B 7. C
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C 17. B
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C
【答案】28. A 29. A 30. C 31. D
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A
【答案】36. B 37. G 38. D 39. C 40. E
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. A
【答案】56. Running
57. with 58. added
59. will see
60. What 61. representatives
62. Surprisingly
63. is intended
64. a 65. players’
【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m delighted to hear you’re interested in using AI to help with my English learning. I’d like to share my experience.
Recently, I’ve been using an AI tool to improve my English. It helps me analyze complex grammar structures, correct my writing mistakes, and even practice my spoken English by having conversations with me. It’s really convenient and has greatly increased my study efficiency.
But I also know over-reliance is harmful. So I always use AI as a helper, not a replacement. I first think independently, then use AI to check and improve my work. Also, I never share my personal information on AI platforms to protect my privacy.
If you use AI wisely, I’m sure it will help you a lot with your studies as well.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】 The day before the presentation, Alex called Daniel, his voice trembling with worry. He admitted he still could not remember the formulas and was afraid of messing up. Daniel remembered Alex’s colorful, creative drawings and comforted him gently. He promised they would get through this together. That night, they video-called and practiced again. Daniel let Alex explain the math concepts using his drawings as guides. He patiently helped Alex connect the pictures to the numbers and formulas. Little by little, Alex grew more confident.
When standing in front of the class, Daniel did something no one expected. Instead of starting the presentation himself, he turned to Alex and said firmly that Alex would explain their project first. Alex looked surprised but quickly nodded. He talked about his drawings, explaining angles with basketball courts and fractions with pizza slices. The class listened attentively and cheered warmly when he finished. Daniel then joined in, adding precise formulas and detailed reasoning. Their presentation was a great success. In that moment, Daniel understood that learning was never just about competition. It was also about sharing, understanding, and growing together.

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