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2025～2026 学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语
本试卷满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 20 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 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，你将有 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 man do first
A. Wash his hands. B. Do some typing. C. Move the sofa.
2.Where will the boy go after school
A. The post office. B. The teahouse. C. His sister’s house.
3.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A dish. B. An artist. C. A country.
4.Why does Alice feel excited
A. She has won the first race.
B. She has been chosen for the race.
C. She has got a pair of running shoes.
5.What does the woman mean
A. She will buy a new car.
B. She can’t find the garage.
C. She dislikes the service.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至第 8 三个小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do for him
A. Arrange a holiday. B. Cancel a trip. C. Find a hotel.
7.Why won’t the man go to the island
A. No entertainment is included.
B. There are too many people.
C. It’s far from the hotel.
8.How does the man sound in the end
A. Rather excited. B. Quite grateful. C. A bit disappointed.
听下面一段对话，回答第 9 至第 11 三个小题。
9. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the phone. B. At the office. C. In a restaurant.
10.What is the key to the whole operation in the woman’s view
A. Having early studies.
B. Producing a good product.
C. Getting a good import agent.
11.What does the woman decide to do
A. Meet the chief designer.
B. Sell the product in Africa.
C. Help the man with the report.
听下面一段独白，回答第 12 至第 15 三个小题。
12. What is the speaker doing
A. Giving a lecture. B. Leading a tour. C. Hosting a talk show.
13.What does the factory produce
A. Fruits. B. Cakes. C. Candles.
14.What can people see on the first level
A. Workers are building the jelly bean sculpture.
B. There are lots of unwanted materials.
C. Robots are creating different statues.
15.What happened to many of the workers replaced by the robots
A. They were fired.
B. They were given other jobs.
C. They were sent to another factory.
第二部分：单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16. —I’ll have an important meeting this weekend, so I can’t go fishing with you.
—______. I thought we could have a good time together.
A. Go for it B. You said it C. No wonder D. What a shame
17.—I heard that Mary made great comments on the current situation at the meeting this morning.
—No way! Mary has gone abroad. She ______ the meeting this morning.
A. mustn’t have attended B. can’t have attended
C. needn’t have attended D. shouldn’t have attended
18.Dear Tom,______ I’m more than delighted to have heard from you and writing an email
______ your concerns about the quality of the product.
A. in response to B. in addition to
C. in honor of D. in spite of
19.Ms. Yao is a patient teacher ______ I have the greatest respect and she is popular with the
students.
A. who B. to which C. whom D. for whom
20.It remains to be seen ______ the new traffic regulations will adapt to the actual situation after
they are issued.
A. which B. whether C. what D. that
21.______ around the ancient town, we were then taken to see a film at the local cinema.
A. Having shown B. Being shown
C. Having been shown D. To show
22.We usually tend to make positive comments on others’ new haircut ______ sometimes we may
think it is really awful.
A. only if B. what if C. as if D. even if
23.—Shall I close the window now before I leave
—______, I’ll check it myself later.
A. No problem. B. No hurry. C. Go ahead. D. Don’t bother.
24.For those who refused to give the textbook a careful review, such an examination would go far
beyond their ______.
A. inspiration B. restoration C. comprehension D. maximum
25.Finally, my thanks go to my teacher, who has offered a lot of suggestions and comments on my
paper and ______ every page of my draft.
A. multiplied B. restricted C. polished D. enlarged
26.China has ______ improved the living standards of the ordinary people in the past four decades.
A. necessarily B. additionally C. dramatically D. objectively
27.Such a simple experiment can effectively ______ people’s doubts about the new technology, so
they are willing to embrace the innovation.
A. figure out B. wipe out C. carry out D. put on
28.We shouldn’t take ______ for granted that we still have a lot of time before the College
Entrance Examination.
A. this B. that C. it D. such
29.More and more people choose to withdraw from their busy life and seek a ______ relationship
with nature in the quietness of some faraway places.
A. harmonious B. crucial C. identical D. outstanding
30.Delete the short message at once! Many a man ______ by such tricks up to now.
A. are taken in B. is taken in
C. have been taken in D. has been taken in
第三部分：完形填空（每题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
Last spring, I was fortunate to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I
was careful to 31 how much I wanted to see France; evidently, my excitement really came
through in my words. Once I 32 that I was going, all I could think about was the fun of foreign
travel and making all sorts of new and 33 friends. While traveling and meeting people was
34 , nothing about my term in France was what I 35 .
The moment I arrived in Paris, I was 36 by a nice French couple who would become my host
parents. My entire experience was joyous and exciting 37 I received some shocking news from
my program coordinator: there had been an accident in my host parents’ extended family. They
had to travel outside France for several weeks. That afternoon, I had to 38 out of one family’s
house and into another. The exchange coordinator told me I’d have a 39 this time and asked
whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation to 40 my
native language, I asked not to be 41 with an English-speaking roommate. When I got to my
new room, I 42 myself to my new roommate Paolo, a Brazilian, the same age as I, whom I was
surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs! In just a few hours, we knew we’d be good
friends for the rest of the 43 .
I left France with many 44 , so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was, they
are always 45 to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in
class, weeknights on the town, and weekends 46 France we enjoyed together. I love how
people 47 seem so different, but end up being so 48 . The most valuable lesson I gained
from studying in France wasn’t just to respect the French people 49 to respect all people, for
your next best friend could be just a continent away. I would recommend an exchange program to
anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful 50 .
31.A. convey B. debate C. announce D. illustrate
32.A. approved B. confirmed C. concluded D. denied
33.A. stubborn B. anxious C. universal D. fascinating
34.A. exchanging B. upsetting C. rewarding D. promising
35.A. expected B. perceived C. doubted D. feared
36.A. greeted B. witnessed C. sponsored D. accommodated
37.A. since B. until C. when D. while
38.A. move B. depart C. withdraw D. transfer
39.A. housekeeper B. leader C. colleague D. roommate
40.A. learn B. appreciate C. speak D. master
41.A. contrasted B. evolved C. placed D. fitted
42.A. declared B. introduced C. devoted D. adapted
43.A. semester B. program C. session D. vacation
44.A. souvenirs B. suitcases C. presents D. stories
45.A. concerned B. disturbed C. embarrassed D. astonished
46.A. exploring B. analyzing C. describing D. investigating
47.A. need B. shall C. must D. can
48.A. generous B. independent C. identical D. distant
49.A. but B. or C. and D. therefore
50.A. instructions B. friendships C. facts D. data
第四部分：阅读理解（每题 2.5 分，共 50 分）
A
Zinaida Serebriakova (1884-1967)
Following the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and her husband’s death a year later, Zinaida
Serebriakova struggled to make a living as an artist. In 1924, she left her children in Russia and
went to Paris for an art job. Little did she know that she would not return until 1965, due to strict
rules in place in Russia and the complicated backdrop of World War I. Her paintings often
featured landscapes near her family home and moments from her children’s daily lives. A year
after her return to Russia, her daughter organized three successful exhibitions to celebrate her
work.
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
Mary Cassatt was one of four women invited to exhibit with the first Impressionist exhibition in
Paris in 1874. Following Cassatt’s sister’s diagnosis with a serious kidney disease, Cassatt only
painted her extended family in private settings, with women and children as her special focus.
Cassatt was hugely successful and her influence continues to be felt today.
Joan Mitchell (1925-1992)
Joan Mitchell was a leading young painter of her time in New York, part of the influential
Abstract Artists’ Club and a participant in the 1951 Ninth Street Show that introduced Abstract
Expressionism. However, in 1959, she moved to France, where she lived in a house that
overlooked a landscape painted by Monet. Inspired by nature and great modern artists like
Cézanne, Matisse, and Monet, she aimed to capture feelings rather than recognizable landscapes in
her art.
Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996)
An Aboriginal artist, Emily Kame Kngwarreye was one of Australia’s most important artists.
Drawing on her experience making works with sand and batik (蜡染) as well as ceremonial body
painting, she made her first painting on canvas when she was 79. Over the following eight years,
she produced another 3,000, one of which became the first work by a female Australian artist to
sell for over a million dollars.
51.What is a shared characteristic of Zinaida Serebriakova and Joan Mitchell
A. They mixed different painting styles.
B. They painted to provide for their families.
C. They found inspiration in their surroundings.
D. They were forced to leave their home countries.
52.Who was invited to showcase her work at the first Impressionist exhibition
A. Joan Mitchell. B. Mary Cassatt.
C. Zinaida Serebriakova. D. Emily Kame Kngwarreye.
53.How was Emily Kame Kngwarreye different from the other painters
A. She did body painting.
B. She was highly productive.
C. She rose to fame at an early age.
D. She primarily painted landscapes.
54.What is the primary purpose of this article
A. To criticize the lack of opportunities for female artists in the past.
B. To compare and contrast the artistic styles of the four featured artists.
C. To argue for the importance of international travel for artistic inspiration.
D. To highlight the achievements and contributions of four influential female artists.
55.This article is most likely to have been published in which type of book
A. Political History B. Medical Advances
C. Contemporary Art D. Environmental Conservation
B
Many years ago my student asked me a question, “Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach ” Without
taking time to reflect, I answered, “Because someday I might say something that might make a
difference in someone’s life.” Even though I was sincere, that wasn’t a very good answer and my
student didn’t like it. He said, “Let me get this straight, ‘You went to college for four years so you
could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that
will influence someone ’ He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused.
I’m one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.
Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I
wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons why I teach: It’s in my blood. My
mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in
1990. She instilled (逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens
doors.
Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on
until they reach the shore. You can’t have ripples without a “stone.” Good teachers throw stones
that make a positive difference, and that’s what I strive to do.
I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned
through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes (坑
洼) on the road of life, I want to do so. If they’ll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I
want to do it, too.
Teaching isn’t for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.
56.Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher
A. Because he thought her answer was unbelievable.
B. Because the writer was insincere.
C. Because the student was naughty.
D. Because the answer was too difficult to understand.
57.What do you think of the writer
A. Stupid.
B. Honest.
C. Conservative.
D. Polite.
58.According to the text, which of the following is NOT true
A. The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her.
B. The writer’s answer made the student confused.
C. In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach.
D. The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.
59.We can infer from the text that ______.
A. the writer was not a good teacher in school
B. the writer often plays with her students beside a pond
C. the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students
D. the writer often accompanies her students on their way home
60.What’s the main idea of the text
A. A student’s silly question.
B. A good teacher who likes students.
C. A confused student.
D. The reason why I teach.
C
For decades, social scientists have debated the link between income and happiness. A 2025
cross-country study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology — including
120,000 participants from 45 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia — offers new
insights into this complex relationship, challenging some long-held assumptions.
The research team, led by Dr. Elena Marquez from the University of Zurich, they studied the
connection between “absolute income” (measured on a 10-point scale) and self-reported happiness
scores. They found that for individuals with annual household income below $75,000, there was a
strong positive correlation: each $10,000 increase in income was associated with a 0.8-point rise
in happiness. However, above $75,000, the correlation weakened dramatically — an additional
$10,000 only led to a 0.1-point increase. Dr. Marquez labeled this $75,000 figure the “happiness
threshold” (幸福阈值): beyond this point, more money did not significantly boost happiness.
What surprised researchers even more was the impact of “relative income” (income compared to
peers in the same social group, such as colleagues or neighbors). For participants earning above
the $75,000 threshold, relative income became a key factor. Those who earned 20% more than
their peers reported happiness scores 1.2 points higher than those who earned 20% less — even if
both groups had annual incomes above $100,000. “It’s not just how much you have,” Dr. Marquez
explained, “but how much you have compared to people around you. This ‘social comparison
effect’ often overrides the influence of absolute income once our basic needs are met.”
The study also highlighted regional differences. In high-cost-living regions like New York or
Tokyo, the happiness threshold was slightly higher — around $95,000 — due to increased
expenses for housing and daily necessities. In contrast, in areas with lower living costs, such as
parts of rural India or Vietnam, the threshold dropped to $50,000. Notably, the social comparison
effect was more pronounced in individualistic cultures (e.g., the US, Germany) than in collectivist
cultures (e.g., Japan, Thailand), where community well-being is often prioritized over personal
income status.
Critics of the study point out its limitations: it relied on self-reported happiness scores, which may
be influenced by temporary mood swings, and it did not account for non-financial factors like
health, family relationships, or work-life balance — all of which affect happiness. Dr. Marquez
acknowledged these gaps but emphasized the study’s value: “Our findings help clarify when
money matters for happiness and when it doesn’t. For policymakers, this means focusing on
reducing poverty (to lift people above the threshold) rather than just boosting overall economic
growth. For individuals, it’s a reminder that chasing more money beyond a certain point may not
lead to greater fulfillment.”
61.What can we learn about the “happiness threshold” from the study
A. It is a fixed figure of $75,000 applicable to all regions.
B. Below this threshold, more money has little impact on happiness.
C. It is determined solely by an individual’s annual absolute income.
D. Above it, more income doesn’t lead to much greater happiness.
62.What does the underlined word “ overrides ” mean in paragraph 3
A. Weakens the impact of B. Becomes more important than
C. Balances the effect of D. Depends entirely on
63.Which of the following is a limitation of the 2025 study
A. It ignored the influence of relative income on happiness.
B. It only included participants from individualistic cultures.
C. It failed to consider non-financial factors affecting happiness.
D. It used an inaccurate 10-point scale to measure happiness.
64.According to the study’s findings on regional and cultural differences, which of the following
statements is true
A. The happiness threshold is higher in high-cost-of-living areas.
B. Collectivist cultures show a stronger social comparison effect than individualistic cultures.
C. The happiness threshold remains consistent worldwide.
D. Community well-being in individualistic cultures reduces the impact of relative income on
happiness.
65.What does Dr. Marquez suggest policymakers do based on the study’s findings
A. Prioritize reducing poverty to help people exceed the threshold.
B. Set a unified happiness threshold for all regions.
C. Focus on increasing the overall economic growth.
D. Encourage people to compare their income with peers less frequently.
D
As is known to everyone, the options we make have an effect on our future. Suppose I am an
intelligent student with good marks. But on the other hand, being lazy, I do badly in my
examinations. I am refused admission to university and cannot find a good job. The golden future
I had imagined will never be. All these are all from a bad choice!
However, your choices affect your future in a way that is a lot more complicated. This is because
nearly all the choices you make affect your character. Your character is displayed through your
choices, but it is also formed by them. No matter when you make a choice, your character changes
or grows, or diminishes depending on whether the decision you made is wise or foolish. And so,
your character is being made by you, bit by bit, choice by choice. And so, you become the sort of
person who will make a certain kind of choice in a certain situation.
Some will argue this is not true. After all, the field of human choice is a narrow one. Most of the
things that form us in our lives are not subject to choice. We cannot choose when and where to be
born, whether our families will be rich or poor, kind or cruel. We cannot even entirely control who
we will meet in our lives. With so much that we cannot choose, how can we be said to be
responsible for anything
There is some truth in this. We are thrown into life without any say over the matter, and we have
little control over most of it. However, we do have some power of choice, and we do control the
most important thing of all: how we respond to circumstances. We can choose to keep struggling
in hard times, or to give up.
This ability to choose how we behave and respond is a great gift. It is our key to having
confidence in the future. It is human nature to fear the future, as the future is unknown. You can’t
entirely control what will happen to you tomorrow. But if you have confidence in your character,
formed by years of making good choices, then you do know one thing you can be certain about the
future: no matter what happens, you will make a choice that you will be proud of.
At every moment, then, practise forming your character when you make your choices, no matter
how small they are. Remember: your choices form your character. And your character determines
your future.
66.What example does the author use to illustrate the impact of bad choices on the future
A. A student who fails to get into university due to laziness despite good academic potential.
B. A person who can’t choose their birthplace and family background.
C. Someone who gives up easily during hard times.
D. An individual who is afraid of the unknown future.
67.What can we infer from the passage
A. We have no control over any aspect of our lives except making choices.
B. Good character formed by making wise choices gives us confidence in the future.
C. External factors like birthplace and family background have no impact on our life.
D. Small choices in daily life don’t matter in shaping our character.
68.In the author’s opinion, what is the most important thing we can control in life
A. How we respond to different circumstances.
B. When and where to be born.
C. Whether our families will be rich or poor.
D. Who we will meet in our lives.
69.According to the passage, why are our choices closely related to our future
A. Because choices directly decide our social status.
B. Because every choice we make ensures a successful future.
C. Because making choices helps us gain more control over external circumstances.
D. Because choices can influence our character which determines our future.
70.What is the main idea of the passage
A. The uncontrollable factors existing in our life.
B. The significant relationship between our choices, character and future.
C. The ways to make good choices in different situations.
D. The importance of having confidence in the future.
第五部分：阅读表达（每题 2 分，共 10 分）
Samantha, my childhood playmate living in Florida, had to deal with some complex problems in
her life. Her mother recognized the difficulty she was having and understood that things would be
much better if I could come and visit and spend a couple of days helping her sort things out. So
her mother purchased the tickets for me to fly down and see her.
I flew out from Boston in a thunderstorm and it was rainy and thundering most of the way to
Charlotte, North Carolina. When I arrived in Charlotte, the flight had been delayed so much that
there were no additional flights going out for the rest of the night. I became very grieved and burst
into tears.
It only took a minute or two before I felt an arm being put around my shoulders from behind. It
was a woman that I had flown in on the same flight with and she said, “Don’t worry, young girl.
You’re with us now.”
I cried harder when she said that, because I immediately felt less alone. Deb and Mark were
heading to Orlando with their two teenage daughters. We all sat down and started chatting. They
treated me immediately as though I was a family member. During the night, I curled up (蜷作一团)
with my bag and slept while this family watched over me.
In the morning, we were informed that there was a flight to Orlando. That flight had four seats,
enough for Deb, Mark, and their daughters. But Deb and Mark declared that they wouldn’t be
taking that flight to Orlando because I was part of their family for the day, and they weren’t going
to leave part of the family behind.
We flew into Tampa, on the west coast of Florida, and Deb and Mark rented a car and drove to
Orlando. My friend’s mother was waiting for me in Orlando when we arrived. When I left the
family, there were tears, a lot of hugs, and promises to stay in touch. This family was an
inspiration to me, and they remain so every day.
71.What’s the purpose of the author’s trip (no more than 10 words)
72.What does the underlined word probably mean in Paragraph 2 (1 word)
73.What made the author feel better that night at the airport (no more than 10 words)
74.Why did the couple abandon the flight to their destination Please explain.(no more than 20
words)
75.What is the most touching personality of this couple (no more than 10 words)
第六部分：作文（共 25 分）
当下，科技正以前所未有的速度改变着我们的生活。假设你是李津，有意参加你校将举办的
科技交流活动，请以 “Technology and Lifestyles” 为题，写一篇演讲稿，内容如下：
科技的重要性；
用生活中的例子说明科技对人类生活的积极影响；
你对科技应用的态度。
注意：字数在 100 字左右；适当扩充情节。
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I’m Li Jin. I am delighted to speak on the topic of “Technology and Lifestyles” at the event.答案
听力 1-5 BAABC 6-10ABCCC 11-15CBCAB
单选 16-20DBADB 21-25CDDCC 26-30 CDCAD
完型 31-35ABDCA 36-40ABADC 41-45 CBADD 46-50ADCAB
阅读 51-55 C B A D C
56-60 ABDCD
61-65 DB CAA
66-70 A BADB
71．To visit/help her friend who was in difficulty.
72．Sad./Upset.
73．A kind family that treated her as a family member.
74．Because they wanted to stay with the author.
75．Caring and Considerate. They regarded the author as a family
member and even gave up their direct flight for
the author.
作文 范文
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I’m Li Jin. I am delighted to speak on the topic of “Technology
and Lifestyles” at the event.
There is no denying that technology has become the cornerstone
of modern life, driving unprecedented progress in every aspect of our
society. It has not only boosted productivity but also broken down
barriers that once limited human potential.
Take our daily lives as an example. Smartphones, once mere
communication tools, now serve as portable offices, classrooms and
libraries, allowing us to attend online courses or video-call family
members thousands of miles away. What’s more, shared bikes and
mobile payment have simplified our daily routines, saving us both
time and trouble.
As for my attitude, I firmly believe technology is a double-edged
sword. While embracing its convenience, we must use it wisely to
avoid over-reliance and potential risks. Only by using technology
responsibly can we make it a true blessing for our lifestyles.
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