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北京市第一六一中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中阶段练习高二英语试卷
一、选词填空-句子：本大题共1小题，共5分。
1.
be fascinated by..., get on well with..., stay up to date with..., turn... into... long to, hold onto
(1) People their dreams are those who can always find courage to move forward.
(2) what is happening around the world helps us understand different cultures better.
(3) He opened the letter slowly, hear what his best friend had been doing recently.
(4) These old classrooms comfortable reading rooms since our school started the library renovation project last term.
(5) They how the little artist could paint such vivid pictures with simple brushes.
二、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共5分。
2.
retire, rely, occupy, secure, apply, qualify
Keys to a Stable Future
When applying for a job, every (1) hopes to find a trustworthy position that brings both satisfaction and peace of mind. Choosing a suitable (2) is crucial, as it not only supports daily life but also lays a foundation for future plans. For most people, job (3) is a top concern, for it ensures a steady income to cover living expenses. As people grow older, they start to think about (4) and how to live a comfortable life in their later years. With a (5) job, proper occupation planning and enough security, everyone can look forward to a stable and happy future.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
三、阅读理解：本大题共14小题，共35分。
A
Sevenhugs HugOne
Do you want to improve the quality of your sleep Sevenhugs has created HugOne that tracks different sleep patterns to help families consistently rest better. There are dozens of devices and tools devoted to monitoring the sleep. But, HugOne is the world's first family smart home sleep system, which integrates a calculation rule for sleep patterns of children and adults.
HugOne is a well-designed product, full of a sense of science and technology. It connects to a number of smaller sensors called "minihugs", which are placed on the edge of each bed. They monitor the sleep patterns and other data coming from the person sleeping in that bed. The data are then sent to an app on the smartphone.
● The benefits of HugOne include:
Having a smart alarm clock on the app as HugOne learns your sleep cycle and automatically sets and sounds to when the best moment in your sleep cycle is identified.
Monitoring temperature and humidity(湿度) in your bedroom as well as indoor air quality for the main living space.
Linking with smart lamps and thermostats(恒温器), allowing users to fall asleep with sunset light and preferred nighttime temperatures, and wake up to sunrise light and preferred daytime temperatures.
Ensuring safety from electronic transmissions(传输) when you sleep—when the minihug senses a presence in bed, it shuts off its electronic transmissions and starts recording sleep data and sending them to the app.
● The following are selected from customers' comments:
I prefer HugOne, since it's convenient to use. I simply place the minihug in the corner of my bed under the sheet and it goes to work monitoring my sleep cycle. It's really good. —Robert Compton I think HugOne is a humanized product. It's shareable, and I've connected eight minihugs to the HugOne base in my house. All my family members think highly of it. —Chris Hanawalt
● HugOne available for purchase includes:
Style: Sleep Tracking System+2 Sleep Sensors Color: Blue+Rose HugOne will provide maximum protection for your sleep. If you want to get more detailed information, please call the sellers at 1-800-576-1899 or visit .
3.How does HugOne effectively work
A. It controls sleep patterns automatically.
B. It creates smart systems for a better sleep.
C. It collects sleep data through the minihugs.
D. It makes a calculation of the data sensors need.
4.According to the passage, HugOne can ________.
A. adjust temperature, humidity and air quality in bedrooms
B. update the sleep cycles by aid of an alarm clock on the app
C. record sleep data when there are electronic transmissions in bed
D. help users fall asleep and wake up naturally with preferred temperatures
5.The passage is made more believable by ________.
A. providing statistics B. drawing a comparison
C. giving a demonstration D. using recommendations
B
My Biggest Challenge As a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I'd always fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity—and to write about it afterwards—I was unwilling, to say the least.
I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I'd never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I'd be climbing.
Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.
All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I'd done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute—not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I'd experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.
And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I'm amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared Possibly. Would I be back for another go Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.
6.At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______ .
A. disappointment in the coming adventure
B. expectation of writing about his experience
C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he'd been offered
D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity
7.What did the author realise during his climb training
A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.
B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.
C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.
D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.
8.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain
A. He was relieved that he wouldn't have to do it again.
B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.
C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.
D. He was regretful that it wasn't as smooth as imagined.
C
The Rise of Voice Technology
Voice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.
Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You'll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.
Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.
To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated(听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren't many cases where the software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There's a reason it can't be done at the speed of speech, in real time.
To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people "trained" the software beforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure the satisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.
Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.
9.According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style
A. There is careful planning in advance.
B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.
C. People type words as fast as they say them.
D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.
10.To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.
A. processing errors in a column
B. adding minor punctuation marks
C. increasing the number of brief notes
D. integrating short paragraphs in writing
11.The author suggests that ______.
A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing
B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing
C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved
D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction
12.What is the passage mainly about
A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.
B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.
C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.
D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.
D
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently the Getty Museum issued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art — and writing and talking about art — is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
13.What challenge is the author trying to tackle
A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C. Art appears too distant from common audience.
D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
14.What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Tired. B. Worried. C. Annoyed. D. Surprised.
15.In the author's opinion, the museums and galleries should ______.
A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way
B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge
C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions
D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks
16.We can conclude from the passage that common audience ______.
A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history
B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media
C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board
D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories
四、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
People Who Can't Count A recent study has discovered that dyscalculia, the mathematical inability in reading, affects about 5% of children in Britain. There is no simple way of finding out the reason and kids with this learning disability are usually labelled unintelligent.
So what exactly is this learning disability in mathematics Unlike most people, dyscalculics cannot recognise three or four objects. (17) For example, they need to count the books on the table before they can say how many there are. In other words, they have to count them one by one. This is where they are different from others. The majority of us, if shown three or four similar things, can immediately recognise them.
(18) They cannot understand, for instance, why two and three makes five. Another problem is not being able to tell which group contains more objects than the other. Experiments have proved that dyscalculics have not developed the part of the brain responsible for processing numbers.
There are also problems with the abstract concept of time for dyscalculics. (19) If your best friend is always late, he might be suffering from dyscalculia. Dyscalculics cannot keep track of time, and they never know how much time they have spent getting ready and how long it will take them to get to work. In addition, research has shown that dyscalculics behave oddly in social situations. (20) This poor ability can explain why they never know how much change they are due or what kind of budget they need for their holiday.
On the other hand, dyscalculics are very good at creative arts. People suffering from dyscalculia can become painters or poets. Dyscalculia does not seem to delay language acquisition. Dyscalculic children acquire language at the same time as, if not earlier than, most children and have no problem learning to read or write. (21)
A.Dyscalculics have difficulties in using numbers at all.
B.This disability scares children away from learning mathematics.
C.They have to go through the routine of counting even a small number of objects.
D.It is quite reasonable for dyscalculics to solve this kind of specific problem at any time.
E.They never know how much they should tip the waiter or they've got left after a shopping trip.
F.We can see that dyscalculia is only a learning disability, not a general indication of intelligence.
G.This can account for their difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things have happened.
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
21.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
五、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共10分。
Making My Own Bicycle It was a Saturday morning. James and I were at the Bamboo Bicycle Club, ready for our bamboo bicycle building course.
The first step was setting up the structure for holding the frame (骨架）in place. After that we were told to (22) the bamboo to be of use, which was a delicate job. There were several things to (23) . Of course, finding pieces that were the color we wanted was just as important.
The rest of the afternoon was spent (24) each piece of the frame into the structure. Bamboo is fairly flexible, and this particular (25) meant that some adjustments were really necessary. One problem lining up the two chains causes (26) made our frame useless. Luckily, however, after some careful (27) , we confirmed that it was alright. There was just enough space to fit a wheel.
On Sunday morning we returned to the workshop to complete the final (28) . We began to tightly wrap each joint on the frame, to keep it (29) with natural fibers kept in special glue. All that was left now was for it to dry. In a few hours we would be official members of the Bamboo Bicycle Club.
Finally we finished our job. I couldn't wait to (30) our bicycle to find out what it was really like to ride a bamboo bicycle. It felt just as (31) as any bicycle, but softer and more relaxed. Now, every time I get on our bicycle, I can't help smiling. It reminds me of when James and I built it and makes me proud of myself.


22.A. return B. cover C. deliver D. select
23.A. bring in B. watch for C. take over D. give away
24.A. fixing B. changing C. leaving D. mixing
25.A. angle B. position C. quality D. stage
26.A. only B. almost C. seldom D. still
27.A. checks B. requests C. preparations D. links
28.A. report B. command C. judgement D. process
29.A. smooth B. heavy C. firm D. slim
30.A. charge B. test C. seek D. equip
31.A. complicated B. accurate C. suitable D. capable
六、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
32.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Evan is a wildlife photographer. Once, two tigers (1) (run) past him, stopped a meter away from his truck and began to fight. He was too afraid to photograph them. Another time in Namibia, one lion came even (2) (close). It went all the way round his truck. Then it got up on the back and looked at him (3) the window, which was one of his happiest moments. Evan’s pictures make people think about animals in danger, which matters a great deal to him.
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Rubbish and litter is not just a problem in the countryside-our cities and towns also suffer. The Big Tidy Up was started in 2008 and volunteers in the UK (4) (collect) more than 50,000 bags of litter in streets and parks up to now. Many schools organise events in September (5) (tidy) up their areas. They get help with special jackets, so they are safe when they clean up. The project aims to get bigger each year and get more people to take responsibility for their (6) (community).
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Parents these days seem to protect their children more than ever before. And yet the truth is that children must (7) (give) the opportunity to take risks in order to aid their development. By the time a child becomes an adult, he needs to learn (8) they can deal with the success and failure connected with risk-taking. It is a real shame that nowadays there are many children (9) (miss) out on typical childhood activities such as tree climbing. That is mostly because of their parents’ fear of (10) (injure), especially as many of those parents may have enjoyed such activities when they were growing up.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
七、阅读表达：本大题共1小题，共10分。
33.Shared Services Need More Imagination Suppose you need to drill a hole in the wall to hang an item but do not own a power drill. You may regard it as expensive to buy a power drill and consider renting one. Sharing is the solution. The sharing industry is an emerging, highly flexible economic network that allows people to share resources, either free or for a fee.
The important idea of the sharing industry is that people might only need an item for a relatively short period. The private part of shared services has been moving towards this area since the beginning of the 1980s, and then the public part has taken note of the benefits and continued for best practice. The United States and Australia among others have had shared services in government since the late 1990s.
With the rise of the sharing industry, the best-known shared bikes and shared cars have got a lot of public attention. This kind of transportation is so environmentally-friendly that it is increasingly popular among people in many cities.
Of course shared services don't need to be limited to machines. The real pay-off in shared services probably lies in renting out smaller, less heavy items. For example, in today's casual environment, you don't need a tie unless you're going to a wedding or a job interview. So some companies, would let you pick up a tie when you needed it and only when you needed it. Another example is an umbrella-sharing service. Since visitors don't want to be carrying umbrellas all the way, it would be cheaper and easier to simply borrow an umbrella on one street corner and drop it off on another.
Recently organizations that have centralized their IT functions have begun to take a close look at the technology services that their IT departments provide for customers, evaluating where it makes sense to provide technology components. E-mail and scanning(归描) operations were obvious early candidates. Many organizations are now oftering their document-intensive operations is a shared service, There is no doubt that people are calling for the expansion of shared services to more and more areas.
(1) What is the sharing industry ________________________________________________________________________________
(2) Why does shared transportation receive attention from people ________________________________________________________________________________
(3) Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Shared services are getting increasingly popular for their convenience, but there are still calls for expansion to wider areas because they are currently restricted to machines
________________________________________________________________________________
(4) Please provide another example of shared services and explain your reason. (about 40 words) ________________________________________________________________________________
八、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共30分。
34.假定你是红星中学高二学生李华。你校模拟联合国（Model United Nations, MUN）社团正在招募新成员，该社团致力于培养青年的国际视野与综合素养。请你写一封英文申请信，申请加入该社团。内容包括：
1. 表明申请意愿，并结合自身情况阐述加入社团的优势；
2. 说明加入社团的期望与收获。
注意：
1. 词数 100 词左右；
2. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数
Dear Sir or Madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
1.【答案】【小题1】
holding onto
【小题2】
Staying up to date with
【小题3】
longing to
【小题4】
have been turned into
【小题5】
were fascinated by
2.【答案】【小题1】
applicant
【小题2】
occupation
【小题3】
security
【小题4】
retirement
【小题5】
reliable
3~5.【答案】C、D、D
6~8.【答案】C、C、A
9~12.【答案】D、B、A、D
13~16.【答案】C、B、B、A
17~21.【答案】C、A、G、E、F
22~31.【答案】D、B、A、C、B、A、D、C、B、D
32.【答案】【小题1】
ran
【小题2】
closer
【小题3】
through
【小题4】
have collected
【小题5】
to tidy
【小题6】
communities
【小题7】
be given
【小题8】
how
【小题9】
missing
【小题10】
injury
33.【答案】【小题1】
The sharing industry is an economic network that allows people to share resources, either free or for a fee.
【小题2】
Because it offers environmentally-friendly means of transportation to people in cities.
【小题3】
Shared services are getting increasingly popular for their convenience, but there are still calls for expansion to wider areas because they are currently restricted to machines.
According to the passage, presently shared services include not only machines but also smaller, less heavy items such as ties and umbrellas.
【小题4】
Sharing books is a good type of shared services. People can share and read the books they like without pay or only a little money, so that they will improve their knowledge and enrich their life. Thus, I think it's well worth spreading.
34.【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I　　’m Li Hua, a sophomore at Hongxing High School. I’m writing to express my strong desire to join the Model United Nations club.
I believe I have several advantages. Since I　　’m good at English, I can communicate with others fluently in international discussions, which is essential for MUN activities. Also, I’m interested in global affairs and have read many books about them, so I have a certain knowledge base.
I hope that by joining the club, I can improve my public speaking and negotiation skills. What I expect to gain is a broader international perspective and a deeper understanding of different cultures. I　　’m sure this experience will be of great help to my future development.
I sincerely hope you can consider my application.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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