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2025-2026学年广西柳州高级中学下学期高二期中考试英语试题
（试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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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. Where is the man probably going tonight
A. To Kevin’s. B. To the theatre. C. To the school.
2. Which aspect of the period drama attracts the woman most
A. The costumes. B. The actors. C. The plot.
3. What made the factory close down
A. The poor management.
B. The outdated equipment.
C. The less product demand.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At a cake shop. C. At a grocery store.
5. What was the weather like when the man was in Seattle
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did Ada start working with the man
A. A week ago. B. Three days ago. C. A month ago.
7. What impresses the man about Ada
A. Her work experience. B. Her work efficiency. C. Her work attitude.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To admit a mistake.
B. To make a reservation.
C. To confirm some information.
9. When will the man finish revising the report
A. At 2:40 p.m. B. At 2:30 p.m. C. At 2:00 p.m.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman’s main challenge according to the man
A. She lacks motivation.
B. She fails to focus.
C. She has too many tasks.
11. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Set practical goals.
B. Make a weekly plan.
C. Reward others for their help.
12. What will the woman probably reward herself with
A. A big meal. B. A TV show. C. A relaxing walk.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Teacher and student. C. Host and guest.
14. What benefits Nova Hopkin most in her industry switch
A. Her love for reading.
B. Her philosophical study.
C. Her professional experience.
15. What does Nova Hopkin compare to energy drinks
A. Poetry. B. Movies. C. Music.
16. How does the man end today’s conversation
A. By recommending some cultural activities.
B. By making a preview of the next episode.
C. By announcing the time of the next show.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do visitors experience first when they enter the museum
A. The ball pool. B. The white smoke. C. The washing machine.
18. What inspired Andrea Golubic to create the museum
A. Her childhood photo.
B. Her visit to museums.
C. Her negative feelings.
19. What can the interactive places offer in the museum
A. Singing contests. B. Wrestling courses. C. History of humor.
20. What does Zorica Bucic think of the HaHaHouse
A. It may help people remember their childhood.
B. It provides fun indoor exercise.
C. It can serve as emotional healing.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Asia offers a wide range of marathon events across different countries and regions. These races are held in urban centers as well as in areas of cultural and natural significance. Courses vary in difficulty and ground conditions, allowing runners to choose between flatter routes and more demanding ones. With multiple distance options available, participants can choose events based on their experience levels and personal goals.
Marathon Time (2026) Type Price (EUR) Course Profile
The Great Wall of China Marathon 25 Oct Marathon 204 Rolling
10km
5km
Almaty Marathon 27 Sep Marathon 45 Rolling
Half marathon 35
10km
Cappadocia Marathon Turkey 8 Nov Marathon 36 Hilly
20km
10km
Songkhla Marathon 22 - 23 Aug Marathon 38 Flat
10km 22
5km 17
Things To Think About
·Register before the event.
·Know the local weather, so you can train and dress appropriately.
·Make sure that you are making accommodations through reputable sites for travel.
·Don’t underestimate how the difference in altitude (海拔) or temperature will affect your running.
Read up and train to make it to the finish line.
1. Which marathon offers the shortest race with less demanding routes
A. The Great Wall of China Marathon. B. Almaty Marathon.
C. Cappadocia Marathon Turkey. D. Songkhla Marathon.
2. What does the text recommend runners to do
A. Register on the event day itself.
B. Wear thick clothes for all races.
C. Book hotels through reliable websites.
D. Avoid running in high - altitude areas.
3. What is the text probably taken from
A. A training textbook. B. A race guide. C. A science journal. D. A sport report.
B
My grandmother has a new smartphone, and I am trying to help her navigate it. She says her smartphone is “sneaky” because things on the screen disappear and cannot be recovered. As a 24-year-old skilled at using technology, I understand her arguments perfectly. I also made a choice to go without a smartphone for a whole decade, from 2010 to 2020.
Back in 2010, when I was 11, the small number of kids in my year who had smartphones were treated like celebrities. Over time, smartphones became the standard. Despite this, I decided to stick with my brick phone. I became the odd one out. I couldn’t take pictures or play music or send funny videos, or use revision apps for my studies. People even openly comment on how strange it was. Yet, my Nokia had its virtues. I didn’t have to worry about theft; wherever I left it, it would always find its way back to me. The battery would last three days. Dropped, I could click the pieces back together. It granted a special freedom.
Against all odds, I managed to get by like this for years. But by 2020 the world had changed so as to make life without a smartphone impossible. For instance, systems required authentication (身份验证) apps just to access email, which alone makes smartphone ownership compulsory. Encouraged by my anxious mum, I finally caved and bought one.
This shift is in line with research which shows a sharp decline in youth happiness from 2010 to 2020 — the decade the Internet moved into our pockets. The problem isn’t necessarily any single app, but the constant presence of the digital world through the smartphone. Many might wish to disconnect, but society does not allow it; it’s now socially unacceptable not to have one.
Even now, overwhelmed by the constant buzzing (嗡嗡声), I would love to go back. I’ve bought a secondhand Nokia. It’s still in its box, under my bed, ready for me to use it as soon as it becomes an option again.
4. Why does the author mention her grandmother in paragraph 1
A. To prove the harm smartphones do.
B. To explain why screens disappear and recover.
C. To introduce her own attitude towards smartphones.
D. To show the difficulty of using smartphones.
5. What can we learn about the author’s experience at age 11
A. He was popular among his classmates.
B. His brick phone made him feel ashamed.
C. His brick phone failed to satisfy his daily need.
D. He found himself different from others.
6. What does the underlined word “caved” mean in paragraph 3
A. Gave in. B. Turned down. C. Sped up. D. set aside.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards his brick phone
A. Critical. B. Indifferent. C. Favorable. D. Negative.
C
Many things can now be bought using buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) financing. Such purchases are often the subject of ridicule (嘲笑). Paying for lunch in installments (分期付款) is, to some, consumerism at its most absurd. Others see something darker: lending that skirts the edge of mainstream finance, targeting unstable borrowers. Neither ridicule nor anxiety has weakened the industry’s growth, however.
The idea of a loan at the point of sale is an old one. In 1856, Isaac Singer and Edward Clark began selling sewing machines in installments, with great success. The modern industry operates in a similar manner. When a customer buys a product for $100, they can pay in stages. The BNPL lender pays the merchant in advance, in exchange for a cut of, say, $3. This is attractive to retailers (零售商), since it boosts sales. The customer pays back the sum over time, with zero interest.
BNPL plans promise freedom and flexibility, but the ease of use can fool our minds. When payment is delayed or divided into smaller payments, we are wired to feel less emotionally exhausted. Although the 15 or $25 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up. Prelec & Loewenstein found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. This psychological disconnection allows people to underestimate the long-term cost of their spending and often leads to impulsive financial decisions. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, these behaviors can develop into chronic debt.
Stress over money doesn’t stay in the bank. It follows us into our homes, our relationships, and even our sleep. The psychological cost can be severe when financial strain affects daily survival, such as paying for food, housing, or education. Even middle and high income earners report significant mental distress when caught in cycles of lifestyle-driven debt because of the pressure.
8. What can we know about the BNPL industry from paragraph 1
A. It declines due to public blame. B. It grows against negative opinions.
C. It targets reliable borrowers. D. It wins widespread recognition.
9. Why do retailers welcome BNPL service
A. It helps increase their sales volume.
B. It brings them interest from customers.
C. It delays the final payment of goods.
D. It reduces their operating costs effectively.
10. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Small payments cause little burden.
B. Separated payment restricts spending.
C. Easy digital credit may lead to long-term debt.
D. Financial education can end up overspending.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The History of Installment Consumption.
B. Hidden risks of Buy-Now, Pay-Later.
C. The Great Convenience of BNPL Services.
D. Different Views on Modern Consumption.
D
While about 26,000 polar bears remain globally, they are listed as endangered, with predictions suggesting two-thirds could die out by 2050. Recently, a study led by the University of East Anglia brought good news that polar bears are going through rapid genetic changes in response to the melting of sea ice which is vital for their hunting.
Researchers compared and analyzed blood samples from polar bears across northern and southern Greenland that were separated from each other around 200 years ago. The experiment found that the southeastern polar bears living in the warmer part of Greenland have diverged (分化) genetically from those living in the colder northeastern region. These significant genetic differences seem linked to rising temperatures and environmental stress. The team then focused on investigating how climate factors may be driving changes within their genome (基因组).
By studying “jumping genes”, DNA sequences that can move to different locations within a genome, potentially changing gene function, scientists found that the bears in southeastern Greenland are responding to their changing environment by including more plants into their historically fatty diet. “Normally, a polar bear would hunt seals and have quite a high fat diet, but now they’re eating more plant-based diets,” lead researcher Alice Godden said. “Those changes in the genome indicate that they’re adapting to that.”
However, scientists point out that this adaptation has its limitations. Although the bears are rewriting parts of their own DNA to survive, such changes cannot fully make up for the rapid loss of their ice habitat. “This is a hopeful study, but it just offers a small window of opportunity for us to understand the genome of these polar bears in more detail,” Godden said. “We all need to continue to reduce our carbon emissions as well to help support, potentially, the survival of this species.”
12. What threatens polar bears’ survival most according to paragraph 1
A. The rapid genetic changes in their body.
B. The reduction of plant - based food sources.
C. The increasing number of human hunters.
D. The continuous loss of their sea ice habitat.
13. How did the researchers carry out their study
A. By investigating locations of separated polar bears.
B. By analyzing blood samples from two polar bear groups.
C. By predicting environmental stress in the near future.
D. By measuring temperatures in northern Greenland.
14. What do Alice Godden’s words suggest in the last paragraph
A. Changing diets result from certain genetic factors in polar bears.
B. Scientists have found the detailed process of analyzing jumping genes.
C. The study has a promising future but still a long way to go.
D. Polar bears have got used to warmer environments completely.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Genetic adaptation of polar bears to melting sea ice.
B. Possible solutions to Arctic sea ice melting.
C. Severe threats from sea ice loss to polar bears.
D. Recent findings on polar bears’ special jumping genes.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Huangdi Neijing: The Ancient Book of Healthy Living
Huangdi Neijing, also called The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, is the most important ancient book of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ____16____. It mainly records dialogues between the legendary Yellow Emperor and his doctor Qibo.
____17____
The book puts forward the key ideas of keeping healthy in traditional Chinese medicine. It stresses that people should live in harmony with nature and keep the balance of yin and yang. It also mentions the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. ____18____. Based on this foundation, it regards the human body as a complete system, and our health depends on the smooth flow of qi and physical balance.
The Secret of Daily Healthy Living
____19____. It tells us to follow seasonal changes, keep a balanced diet, get enough rest and stay calm. These simple yet effective habits can be easily practiced by anyone. That is why it emphasizes prevention over treatment.
The Long - Lasting Value of the Book
For thousands of years, Huangdi Neijing has guided the development of traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely used by doctors and helpful for people who want to keep fit. Its wisdom has stood the test of time and continues to inspire modern health practices. ____20____.
A. The Core Ideas of Traditional Chinese Medicine
B. The Importance of Preventing Diseases in Daily Life
C. Huangdi Neijing offers practical advice for daily life
D. It pays more attention to preventing diseases rather than treating them
E. Together, these ideas form the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine
F. It tells people that real health comes from the balance of the body, mind and nature
G. It is one of the oldest medical books in the world, written more than 2,000 years ago
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Bethany Hamilton was born in Hawaii in 1990. She grew up in a surfing family and pursued competitive surfing at the age of eight. She had shown great interest in surfing since she was a little girl and was highly ____21____ of by her friends and coaches. She was bright, ____22____ and devoted to her sport, ____23____ to become a top professional surfer, and by age 9 she had earned her first sponsorship, which made her very popular in the local surfing community.
On October 31, 2003, when Bethany was thirteen, a shocking ____24____ struck without warning. While she was surfing on the waves early that morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. She was hurt badly and was rushed to hospital in time. Despite the severe pain, she stayed calm before anyone came to help her. People all worried that her dream would ____25____.
However, Bethany showed amazing strength and firm ____26____. She refused to ____27____ her life goal. A month later, she returned to the water and ____28____ trained for hours every day. The path ahead was ____29____, but she trained tirelessly and never lost heart. Her strong will carried her through the darkest days with great ____30____.
Her efforts ____31____ in the end. In 2005, she won a national surfing championship. She became an ____32____ public figure and travels widely to ____33____ people of all ages.
Bethany’s story teaches us that courage can help us ____34____ any difficulty and overcome our own ____35____.
21. A. considered B. thought C. regarded D. noticed
22. A. practical B. natural C. talented D. honest
23. A. determined B. grateful C. suitable D. nervous
24. A. affair B. condition C. disaster D. matter
25. A. fade B. stop C. drop D. collapse
26. A. curiosity B. resolve C. relief D. pride
27. A. abandon B. accept C. support D. follow
28. A. miserably B. bitterly C. constantly D. physically
29. A. smooth B. rough C. simple D. clear
30. A. dignity B. privilege C. sorrow D. courage
31. A. took off B. turned up C. set out D. paid off
32. A. convenient B. influential C. ordinary D. flexible
33. A. inspire B. lift C. persuade D. comfort
34. A. avoid B. reduce C. weather D. suffer
35. A. failures B. illnesses C. dangers D. struggles
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Filigree inlay, one of the highest ____36____ (rank) of the eight imperial crafts (宫廷技艺) of ancient China, is a delicate art form dating back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty. Reaching its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties, this complex craft involves twisting thin threads of gold or silver into intricate patterns, then soldering them onto a metal base. Its main purpose is ____37____ (conserve) ancient traditional crafts.
The process demands extreme precision, patience and ____38____ (persevere). Artisans must shape each thread by hand ____39____ (precise), using tools little changed from ancient times. To create delicate works requires great efforts, and workers always concentrate ____40____ every tiny detail. Some complicated works take months or even years to complete, with every detail ____41____ (represent) the artist’s superb craftsmanship.
Today, master craftsmen like Yuan Changjun are protecting this precious art. Since the Han Dynasty, Chinese people ____42____ (preserve) this traditional skill. They do not copy old designs, ____43____ combine classic techniques with contemporary creativity. “Traditional craftsmanship must keep pace with the times,” Yuan states. “By mixing old skills with new ideas, we can make ancient art worthy of modern appreciation.”
This harmonious combination of tradition and innovation guarantees that Chinese filigree inlay continues to convey its unique charm and forms a vital cultural stage, ____44____ the precious craft will be passed down for generations to come. It is ____45____ precious treasure of Chinese traditional culture.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，为帮助同学们远离手机依赖，养成健康生活习惯，请你面向全体学生写一封倡议书。内容要点：
1.倡议目的；
2.倡议内容；
3.发出号召。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There was a time when my favorite thing to do in the entire world was to play in the woods near our house. A river ran through them, so not only could I climb branches, but I could turn over rocks on the riverbank and find baby eels (鳗鱼).
My favorite book was called Guide to Reptiles (爬行动物). My father had given it to me for my birthday, and I read every page over and over, looking at the pictures of colorful animals. Some of the snakes were the most beautiful creatures I had ever seen, and some were described as poisonous, but still an important part of the ecosystem.
Little did I know that my book would end up saving a life.
My family moved to Virginia, into a new house. The houses were so new that no one had lived in them before. In fact, woods had been there first, and almost all the trees had been cut down to make room for houses and driveways. Inside our new house, everything smelled like fresh paint. Outside, no lawns had been planted, but my father tossed out grass seed and baby seedlings grew. My brother Patrick and I could not walk on them. We had to play in the driveway.
All the same, I liked our new house. One of the best things about living near the woods were the animals that would come into our yard. Rabbits and turtles came over every night. It seemed as if they were only trying to go home, and instead, what they had found was a big new land where their old homes used to be.
Besides playing in the driveway, we spent time in a sandbox, which my father built right next to the driveway. One day before dinner, I ran to the sandbox to build a castle but found there in the sandbox was a snake.
It was lying very still, and it was beautiful. The snake had rings of color around it-red, then white, then yellow, then black. I had seen a picture just like it in my reptile book, and I remembered that it was one of the prettiest snakes in it. It said in the book that the poisonous snake looked very much like it. I was scared and ran inside.
Para 1: “Dad! Dad! There’s a snake in the sandbox!” I yelled.
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Para 2: Two hours after the call, the zoo expert arrived with a secure container.
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答案版
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. F
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【答案】36. ranks
37. to conserve
38. perseverance
39. precisely
40. on 41. representing
42. have preserved
43. but 44. where
45. a
【答案】Dear fellow students,
As is known to all, it is healthy living habits that really matter in our study and daily life. Therefore, I appeal to everyone to develop regular and healthy living habits.
First, we should strictly limit the time spent on mobile phones, avoiding meaningless phone use during study and rest time. Besides, it is necessary to keep early hours — going to bed before 11 o’clock and getting up on time instead of staying up late browsing phones. Additionally, taking more outdoor exercise after class can not only help us keep energetic but also distract us from mobile phones.
Let’s take immediate action to get rid of phone addiction and develop good living habits.
Students’ Union
答案】“Dad! Dad! There’s a snake in the sandbox!” I yelled. My heart was pounding fast as I peered through the window, watching the snake lying still in the sand. My father ran out with a shovel, ready to take action, but I begged him not to hurt it. I remembered from my reptile book that snakes were an important part of the ecosystem, and I didn’t want to cause any harm to the animal. My father, sensing my concern, agreed to leave the snake alone and made a call to the local zoo for help.
Two hours after the call, the zoo expert arrived with a secure container. He carefully lifted the snake with a pair of tongs and placed it in the container. As he inspected it, he praised me for not hurting it, saying that snakes are often misunderstood creatures and that they play an essential role in the ecosystem. I felt a sense of pride, knowing that my knowledge from my reptile book had helped save the life of an innocent creature. It was a moment that changed my perspective on the world and taught me to be more mindful and respectful of all creatures, big and small.

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