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2025-2026学年江苏省锡山高级中学下学期期中考试高二英语试题
(本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man think of Mary
A. She’s competent. B. She’s creative. C. She’s friendly.
2.
What is the topic of the conversation
A. Tips on doing exercise.
B. Methods of revision.
C. Ways of reading maps.
3.
Where are probably the speakers
A. At a drug store. B. In a restaurant. C. At a butcher’s.
4.
What does the woman think is the reason for her sore throat
A. Talking too much. B. Spicy food. C. A cold.
5.
When does the conversation take place
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
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 items did they pack in the car
A. Tent, snacks and maps.
B. Snacks, camera and maps.
C. Camera, snacks and baseball.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Travel preparations. B. A picnic plan. C. Hiking routes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What did the man originally order
A. Ten chicken nuggets and two cheese hamburgers.
B. Twenty chicken nuggets and two fish hamburgers.
C. Twenty chicken nuggets and two cheese hamburgers.
9. Why did the woman give free French fries to the man
A. To promote their new product.
B. To encourage him to order more.
C. To apologize for the error in the order.
10. What happened to the man’s order
A. The man placed a wrong order.
B. The receipt of the order was missing.
C. The order was mistaken for another one.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where did the speakers meet last week
A. Near the neighborhood. B. At the meeting. C. In the woman’s office.
12. Why did the man feel embarrassed
A. He forgot the woman’s name.
B. He lost the woman’s telephone number.
C. He didn’t like the conversation with the woman.
13. How does the woman sound
A. Understanding. B. Annoyed. C. Awkward.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does the woman say about her emotional state
A. She is always happy and never feels tired.
B. She is sometimes tired or sad but optimistic.
C. She seldom sees the bright side of anything.
15. When does the woman get up on Sundays
A. At 10 am. B. At 9 am. C. At 6 am.
16. Why does the woman wake up early
A. To avoid feeling rushed.
B. To prevent being late.
C. To check emails.
17. What can be inferred about the man’s breakfast habit
A. He often eats sandwiches at home.
B. He enjoys cooking breakfast himself.
C. He almost never has breakfast at home.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the main purpose of this program
A. To sell books at a lower price.
B. To help people who can’t afford books.
C. To collect old books for recycling.
19. How did Ms. Chen feel about the program’s first week
A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Grateful.
20. What can we infer about Xiao Mei
A. She often goes to the library to study.
B. She got a book without paying for it.
C. She donated a picture book to the shelf.
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
AI Teaching in Louisa Schools: A Mixed Picture
While less than half of the teachers nationwide have received AI training, Louisa County schools are embracing artificial intelligence in education. According to district data, 70%of Louisa teachers now use AI tools at least weekly-far above the national average reported in a recent EdWeek Research Center survey.
(A report carried out nationwide released by the Center for Democracy and Technology)
Tools and Guidance in Action
The district has actively supported this growth. After teacher feedback called for clearer direction, Louisa developed practical AI guidelines and adopted SchoolAI, a platform designed for lesson planning and student activities. Trainings and a shared AI resource center have helped teachers integrate technology into classrooms.
Challenges Remain
Still, challenges remain. Some Louisa teachers do not use AI at all. Surveys show the main reasons include lack of training time, concerns about reliability, and limited access to tools. As one Trevilians Elementary teacher noted, practicing alone is very different from using AI with students.
Student reactions are also mixed. Some worry AI could “take over the world,” while others appreciate its help as a learning assistant. Teachers like Marcia Flora are addressing fears by explaining that “AI is just one tool” and encouraging critical thinking.
Looking Ahead
Louisa continues to adjust its approach. One example is the AI “traffic light” that teachers could share with students to help make it clear on which parts of a particular assignment students could turn to AI for help.
Green means students may use AI with citation; yellow means limited use; and red means no AI allowed. These tools help integrate AI into daily learning while encouraging proper use.
As the technology develops, Louisa’s experience offers a real-time model of how schools can prepare students for a tech-driven future.
21. What percentage of the teachers nationwide are using AI in the classroom
A. 24%. B. 61%. C. 63%. D. 70%.
22. Why do some Louisa teachers avoid using AI
A. They believe it will take over the world. B. They feel unprepared to integrate AI effectively.
C. They feel uncomfortable to adopt AI fully. D. They find the students depend too much on AI.
23. What does the AI “traffic light” system do
A. It limits teachers’ use of AI in lessons. B. It controls the Internet speed in classrooms.
C. It is used to teach students about road safety. D. It guides students on proper AI use.
B
I’ll be honest: I’m not a science guy. Physics, for me, was mostly a fog of equations (方程式) I tried to survive in school. But while reading Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, I came across Fermat’s Principle — and it felt less like physics and more like a life lesson in disguise.
Tegmark explains it with a brilliant example.Imagine a lifeguard on a beach spotting a swimmer in trouble. She doesn’t take the straight line. Why Because she runs faster on sand than she swims in water. So she runs farther down the beach first — covering more ground where she’s fast — then dives into the water at an angle. That bent, two-part path is the fastest. Light does the same: bending as it enters water, following the path of least time, not least distance.
This is where it clicked. Tegmark writes that the universe often behaves as if it’s optimizing something — minimizing energy, maximizing efficiency. It felt purposeful. Even if nature has no “goal”, its behaviour is goal-oriented.
It made me look at my own life. How often do I pursue the path that looks shortest, only to find it’s the most demanding I used to promise myself that I would read an hour daily, which seemed to be the “straight-line” way. But I burned out by day three. The “Fermat” way is different: start small, reduce resistance, bend your path to match the environment where your progress flows faster. You might run farther on sand before diving in, but you’ ll reach your destination sooner.
The same applies to change. Whenever we try to change something, we often force ourselves:quit cold turkey, transform overnight, fix everything at once. But real change, like light, works better when it bends — when it adapts to the medium it moves through. Bending differently at work,at home is not weakness but wisdom.
Maybe the key to improving our lives bit by bit isn’t about more force or straight-line speed. Maybe it’s about paying attention to the medium we’ re moving through — our time, mood, health, energy — and adjusting our angle. Because, as nature shows us, the ideal path is rarely the straight one.
24. What did the author think of physics initially
A. It required genuine curiosity. B. It posed academic challenges.
C. It provided intellectual rewards. D. It contained philosophical insights.
25. What does the lifeguard story in paragraph 2 mainly explain
A. The necessity of training for lifeguards.
B. The ways of working out running speed.
C. The mechanism of light bending in water.
D. The difference between jogging and swimming.
26. What sets the “Fermat” way apart from the author’s prior way
A. Allowing minute changes. B. Highlighting direct methods.
C. Demanding strong willpower. D. Advocating instant progress.
27. Which of the following does the author most probably agree with
A. Go with the flow. B. No pains, no gains.
C. Clear path goes far. D. Still water runs deep.
C
For more than 200 years ancient buildings have been reconstructed. Reasons for the reconstruction of Roman architecture in particular are many. People like to be surrounded by reconstructions of ancient ruins, where they can learn in an accurate and real manner that is similar to in a museum.
In Reconstructions of Ancient Roman Architecture, Anita Rieche, an archaeologist by profession who has an in-depth understanding of this topic, presents a long series of Roman building reconstructions. In the introduction, she divides these reconstructions into groups and deals with the multiple factors influencing them. This is very helpful to the readers as it enables them to distinguish the 1:1 reconstructed models from the original buildings. The reader will also better understand the intentions behind and problems that happened during the establishment of reconstructed ancient buildings.
In what follows, using selected examples, the author takes us through the broad range of stadiums, temples and mansions that one can visit throughout the world. Rieche confines herself largely to a thorough but impartial (不偏不倚的) analysis of the buildings. However, I would have desired more personal, deeper thoughts of the author on those challenging reconstruction projects. Obviously, a book like this cannot cover all existing reconstructions — the number is countless. Surprisingly the Limes Museum in Aalen fails to appear in the book, except for a small sentence.
Nevertheless, Anita Rieche offers the reader a very informative and useful guide to the facsimiles (复制本) of Roman architecture; it also offers a specified view of what lies under the surfaces of reconstructed buildings. It gives a clear overview of the various forms and functional contexts of reconstruction in archaeology. For travelers who especially enjoy virtual or actual revivals of the past, it’s an enjoyable reading.
28. What can we know about the reconstruction of Roman buildings
A. It applies the latest technology. B. It helps people learn in a real way.
C. It has been conducted for decades. D. It has the same function as museums.
29. How does the book help readers understand reconstructed ancient buildings
A. By ranking them.
B. By introducing their stories.
C. By comparing them with original ones.
D. By grouping them and analyzing influential factors.
30. What does the underlined word “confines” mean in paragraph 3
A. Limits. B. Adapts. C. Commits. D. Exposes.
31. What does the author think of the book
A. Practical and detailed. B. Reasonable and enjoyable.
C. Insightful and thoughtful. D. Forceful and comprehensive.
D
Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.
Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.
The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.
The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.
But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.
32. What is special about the Texas team’s study
A. Brain can be reconstructed. B. Sensor signals can be improved.
C. Expression can be perfected. D. Meanings can be comprehended.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The way of speech decoding. B. Steps of word matching.
C. The process of an experiment. D. Patterns of brain activity.
34. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph
A. They are a double-edged sword. B. They are potentially harmful to life.
C. They are well worth researching. D. They are helpful to treat brain disease.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B. A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C. MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go D. MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap
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。
If you are a perfectionist, you follow high standards and always try to do everything well. ___36___ Researchers find pursuing perfection can have serious effects on mental health.
In a 2016 study, researchers studied the relationship between perfectionism and depression over time. ___37___ Although people may believe that their perfectionism contributes to their success, it seems to be harmful to their mental health.
Is perfectionism always harmful ___38___ Some suggest the possibility of adaptive perfectionism, where people stick to high standards without self-criticism of their own mistakes. However, others believe that perfectionism is not adaptive and they don’t think it is beneficial.
So what can perfectionists do to change their behavior Psychologists point out that giving up on perfection does not necessarily mean less success. ___39___ A possible alternative to perfectionism is what psychologists call a growth mindset. Unlike those with a fixed mindset, those with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their abilities by learning from their mistakes.
___40___ To understand self-sympathy, think about how you would respond to a close friend if they made a mistake. It is likely that you will respond with kindness and understanding, knowing that your friend is doing it out of good intentions.
A. Another is to cultivate sympathy for oneself.
B. Psychologists have heated debates over this issue.
C. In the long run, accepting imperfection can actually help.
D. Perfectionism can be beneficial in some certain situations.
E. High standards are one thing, but perfectionism is another.
F. The key to overcoming perfectionism is to avoid it at all cost.
G. They found high levels of perfectionism often increased depression.
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。
Recently, my 15-year-old daughter asked me if I’d go for a run with her. On that grey, misty day, her invitation was exactly the ____41____ I needed. I did want to run, and her company was the perfect motivation.
We set off as soon as we both felt ready. We started slowly, stopping for restrooms whenever necessary, without any ____42____ or annoyance from either. Gradually, we ____43____ into a smooth rhythm and then picked up the pace on our way back. We were both happy to run ____44____ side by side, yet we also chatted ____45____ — sometimes about her time with friends, sometimes just minor daily chores, all simple but ____46____.
Actually, our ____47____ over running grew from our walking habit during the pandemic (流行病).Back then, we walked miles and miles almost every day, ____48____ the valleys, railway tracks and bridge underpasses together. What began as a way to get out of the house turned into a joyful ____49____. Those shared experiences taught us how to support each other and face challenges together. However, I had never imagined these walks would evolve into ____50____ at any point.
Now, after this recent run, I feel more than lucky to have a daughter who wants to ____51____ with me, loves doing the same things as me and whose ____52____ I truly enjoy. And I don’t ____53____ it to last forever. She will leave for university, and I won’t be able to ____54____. But right now, running with my daughter makes me so happy on many levels. I know we will move past this sweet spot at some point, but I am so grateful to be in the ____55____ of it now.
41. A. belief B. value C. push D. choice
42. A. stress B. trouble C. effort D. question
43. A. turned B. laid C. crashed D. fell
44. A. in silence B. in secret C. in order D. in chaos
45. A. constantly B. casually C. fluently D. frequently
46. A. distinct B. insightful C. pleasant D. formal
47. A. advantage B. bond C. plan D. concern
48. A. exploring B. surveying C. discovering D. guarding
49. A. excuse B. service C. freedom D. routine
50. A. acts B. runs C. goals D. chats
51. A. check out B. hang out C. take out D. set out
52. A. guidance B. popularity C. company D. action
53. A. expect B. allow C. force D. advise
54. A. go away B. get through C. keep up D. hold back
55. A. case B. form C. center D. face
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。
Where the Heilong and Songhua rivers meet lies Tongjiang, the birthplace and cultural heartland of one of China’s smallest ethnic groups, the Hezhe people, ____56____ language has no written form. Their unique culture includes Yimakan storytelling, ____57____ oral art in the form of singing and speaking that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, Yimakan storytelling ____58____ (serve) not only as a historical record of the Hezhe people’s past but also as a living witness ____59____ their spirit and values. In the last few years, however, this traditional oral performance art, depending entirely on direct person-to-person instruction, ____60____ (threaten) by modernization and the declining number of fluent speakers.
Recently, Hezhe inheritors (继承者) have taken up the mission of ____61____(preserve) Yimakan. You Mingfang, a 60-year-old seasoned performer and educator who often recalls ____62____ she learned through oral tradition during family gatherings, has devoted herself to performing and teaching Yimakan to younger generations. In addition, the rejuvenation of the Yimakan tradition has also been aided by several ____63____ (initiative) ranging from language classes in schools to online teaching platforms, collectively facilitating ____64____ (sustain) transmission channels beyond geographical limitations.
These efforts are breathing new life into this ancient tradition. A growing number of young Hezhe people are getting more interested in Yimakan, protecting the unique voice and spirit of the Hezhe people for years _____65_____ (come).
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 假设你是校学生会主席李华，你校准备组织一次“让文物说话”(Let the Cultural Relics Speak)的活动，请你用英语写一篇开幕辞，欢迎参加活动的师生。
内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎;
2. 活动目的;
3. 活动内容。
注意： 写作词数应为80左右。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写(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。
Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility.
One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, “What’s that ”
For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat was messy.
“We’re going to have a dog!” My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday.
“What’s a good name ” said Josie.
The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, “Shadow!”
The next day, we piled together all the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn’t approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog.
That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged (摇晃) her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking (吱吱的) sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, illuminating the room and revealing our shocked faces.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
It was our mother, standing there surprisingly.
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Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1.
What does the man think of Mary
A. She’s competent. B. She’s creative. C. She’s friendly.
【答案】A
2.
What is the topic of the conversation
A. Tips on doing exercise.
B. Methods of revision.
C. Ways of reading maps.
【答案】B
3.
Where are probably the speakers
A. At a drug store. B. In a restaurant. C. At a butcher’s.
【答案】C
4.
What does the woman think is the reason for her sore throat
A. Talking too much. B. Spicy food. C. A cold.
【答案】C
5.
When does the conversation take place
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
【答案】A
【答案】6. B 7. A
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. C
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. A
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. C
【答案】18. B 19. C 20. B
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. D
答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. A
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C
【答案】32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. B 39. C 40. A
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. C
【答案】56. whose
57. an 58. serves
59. to 60. has been threatened
61. preserving
62. what 63. initiatives
64. sustainable
65. to come
【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students,
Welcome to our “Let the Cultural Relics speak” event. As president of the Student Union, I’m honored to have the opportunity to open this wonderful occasion.
The purpose of this event is to encourage everyone to explore the history and culture behind the cultural relics and raise our awareness of cultural heritage protection. There will be a Cultural Relics Photo Exhibition featuring photos of well-known ancient cultural relics with brief English introductions. Also, we will hold a workshop where students can make small cultural relic handicrafts. These interesting activities will breathe life into ancient cultural relics.
Thank you for your attendance, and I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
【答案】 It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. Her eyes widened as she saw the scene before her. For a moment, there was silence, only with the creaking sound still lingering in the air. Stammering, we tried to explain to her. We told her about how we found Shadow and our longing for a dog, hoping that somehow our mother would understand it. After a long pause, she finally spoke, “I can see how much you both care for Shadow, and maybe it’s time for us to give her a home.”
Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. From that day on, we poured our hearts into taking care of Shadow. We woke up early every morning to take her for walks and diligently cleaned up after her. Gradually, Shadow transformed before our eyes. Her coat became shiny and healthy, and she gained weight. She followed us everywhere like a second shadow. Not only had we achieved our dream of having a dog, we had also earned our mother’s trust and respect.

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