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高二年级第二学期英语周练习
2026.05.18
考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What advice does the woman offer the man
A. To do shopping online. B. To go to the Internet café. C. To go to the grocery store.
2. Where is the TV guide
A. On top of the television. B. By the telephone. C. Under the sofa.
3. What do we know about Jane and the woman
A. They planned to meet at 1 o’clock.
B. They misunderstood the meeting time and place.
C. Jane is waiting for the woman at the library reference desk.
4. Where is the woman going next
A. To the museum. B. To a restaurant. C. To a supermarket.
5. What does the man imply
A. There are no tickets left. B. The concert is very popular. C. He has got the seats near the stage.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题
6. What did the man’s grandfather use the watch for
A. Helping himself take buses on time.
B. Making sure his bus was running on schedule.
C. Reminding himself of his proud and interesting life.
7. What is said about the watch
A. It can be quite expensive now. B. It cost a fortune in the old days.
C. It was bought after the war.
听下面一段对话，回答8~10小题
8. What is the woman doing
A. Booking a room. B. Changing a room. C. Checking into a hotel.
9. How much should the woman pay
A. $80. B. $240. C. $300.
10. What kind of room will the woman stay in
A. A single room with a bath.
B. A double room facing the street.
C. A double room near the meeting room.
听下面一段对话，回答11~13小题
11. What are the speakers mainly arguing about
A. What the boy will do today.
B. Who should have the car today.
C. Whether the boy should keep his promise.
12. How does the woman suggest the boy go to college
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
13. What can we learn about the boy
A. He broke Alan’s car.
B. He will attend a lecture in Birmingham.
C. He is going to take an exam next Wednesday.
听下面一段对话，回答14~16小题
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a second-hand bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.
15. What is the problem with an older edition according to the man
A. It’s difficult to find the information the professor refers to.
B. It’s not cheaper than the new edition.
C. The teacher doesn’t order one.
16. What do we know about the woman
A. She is an A student.
B. She is happy with her purchase.
C. She doesn’t find the book she wants.
听下面一段独白，回答17~20小题
17. What does the speaker say about Midnight Meeting
A. It is set in old London.
B. It lasts 150 minutes in total.
C. The story happened in the middle of the 20th century.
18. What is the advantage of students if they want to see films
A. They can see midweek films for 2.80.
B. They can get cheaper tickets on weekends.
C. They can get a 30% discount for evening films.
19. What do we know about the cinema
A. It is 4 minutes’ walk from a park.
B. It is closed two days a week.
C. It offers voicemail service.
20. What does the speaker suggest the listeners do to get further information
A. Press zero key. B. Leave a message in the email box.
C. Call the office during working hours.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Storytelling for a Better World with Bill Weir&Leah Qusba
Please join us for an afternoon discussion with CNN’s Bill Weir and GoodPower CEO Leah Qusba. They will work together to explore the skill of turning tough real-life facts into meaningful stories. Their talk will center on making people feel connected instead of overwhelmed. They will also talk about how storytelling can encourage action, give hope, and help build a better world.
About Bill Weir
Bill Weir is an experienced anchor, writer, producer and host. He joined CNN in 2013 after 10 years as an award-winning journalist at ABC News. In 2019, he became the network’s first Chief Climate Correspondent. In 2022, Weir won a News&Documentary Emmy Award for his CNN Special Report and his first book Life As We Know It (Can Be) was published by Chronicle Prism in April 2024.
About Leah Qusba
Leah Qusba serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to speeding up the world’s critical shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Under her leadership since 2019, the organization has not only expanded its financial capacity to fund key initiatives but also built strong partnerships across sectors, strengthening its ability to drive meaningful change in the global transition to a greener future.
Accessibility
The IOP, the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, encourages people with disabilities to take part in its programs. If you have questions about special help or physical access to the event, please email iop_info@hks.harvard.edu before the event.
Event Details
Meeting Method: In Person
Event Types: Special Events
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
Location: L-140
21. What is the main topic of the afternoon discussion
A. Bill Weir’s working experience at ABC News.
B. Writing techniques used to craft meaningful stories.
C. The way to turn tough realities into positive changes.
D. Leah Qusba’s achievements in low-carbon economy.
22. What do we know about the event
A. The event will be held in person at 14:30 EST.
B. The IOP welcomes disabled people to the event.
C. Weir became CNN’s first Climate Correspondent in 2022.
D. It’s required to email iop_info@hks.harvard.edu beforehand.
23. Where is this passage most likely taken from
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A job advertisement. D. An event announcement.
B
Every morning at 7:15, the flower lady appears at the 86th Street subway entrance. Her name is Maria, though people usually call her la se ora de las rosas. For twenty-three years, rain or shine, she has sold single roses from a metal cart for $2 each.
I first noticed her during my chaotic freshman year in college. Rushing to catch the train one October day, I tripped over a loose sidewalk brick, dropping my textbooks everywhere. Before I could react, Maria was beside me; gathering the pages with hands weathered by decades of work. “Be careful, my kid,” she said softly, pressing a rose into my palm (手心). “Today needs beauty.”
That rose sat in a coffee cup on my dormitory desk for weeks. When it withered (凋谢), I returned to buy another — and ended up listening to Maria’s stories between customers. She had immigrated (移居) from Colombia at sixteen, raised three children as a single mum, and kept this corner colourful with flowers even after the increase in rent forced her to close her actual shop.
Last winter, Maria disappeared for two weeks. Regular customers whispered worries until a New York Post reporter discovered the truth: she’d used her savings to pay a neighbor’s medical bill. When she reappeared, wearing an oversized coat, the line at her cart stretched around the block. Strangers brought bottles of hot chocolate; a ballet dancer performed pirouettes for her amusement.
On my graduation day, I brought Maria a handmade crown of flowers. She laughed, her wrinkles deepening like sunlit petals(花瓣), and pinned it above her usual seat.
Now, as a teacher, I tell my students about the woman who turned a simple street corner into a sanctuary of kindness. For twenty-three years, she didn’t just sell roses — she spread hope, warmth, and the quiet magic of caring for strangers, proving beauty lives in ordinary hearts.
24. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To introduce the conflict of the story.
B. To highlight the theme of the story.
C. To present the image of the character.
D. To describe the status of the character.
25. Why did Maria press a rose into the author’s palm in paragraph 2
A. To make a friend. B. To offer comfort. C. To explain beauty. D. To secure a customer.
26. What can be inferred about Maria from paragraph 4
A. Her family shaped her kindness.
B. Her kindness earned her deep respect.
C. Her actions encouraged more donations.
D. Her reliance on neighbors grew over time.
27. Why are Maria’s wrinkles compared to sunlit petals in paragraph 5
A. To reflect the hardships of her life.
B. To describe her natural aging.
C. To suggest her love for her flower business.
D. To reveal her shining inner beauty.
C
Europe is racing to secure minerals for its clean energy future. Lithium (锂) and copper are essential for electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines. Under its Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU has named 23 mining projects as “strategic”, aiming to produce 10% of its annual critical raw material needs domestically by 2030.
But there is a hidden cost to this ambition. A new investigation reveals that over half of these strategic mining projects are located within one kilometer of protected Natura 2000 sites — Europe’s most important network of nature reserves.
In Spain, the Mina Doade lithium project sits less than a kilometer from protected Atlantic heathlands — home to endangered species like the Iberian wolf. Local residents have fiercely opposed it. “They say lithium is strategic — but for us, water is strategic,” said one forestry worker. In Finnish Lapland, the Sakatti mining project, which aims to extract (提取) copper and nickel, partially overlaps with the Viiankiaapa wetland reserve. Finland’s state land manager has warned that the project’s environmental assessment failed to resolve uncertainties about potential impacts on groundwater. Globally, a 2024 study found that 71% of transition-linked mines are located in ecologically sensitive areas.
This exposes a fundamental contradiction. The very technologies designed to combat climate change may end up destroying the biodiversity we also seek to protect. Environmentalists warn that Europe is lowering its guard. The Critical Raw Materials Act expedites permits for strategic projects, potentially going around the strict protections that Natura 2000 sites normally enjoy. “In the name of climate goals, we are cutting environmental standards that protect both nature and people,” said a legal advisor at Friends of the Earth.
The path forward is not to abandon the green transition, but to pursue it more thoughtfully. This means prioritizing recycling over new mining, ensuring strict environmental assessments, and recognizing that the cheapest option for clean energy may come at too high a cost for nature.
28. What does the author try to illustrate in the first two paragraphs
A. The shortage of skilled workers for mining.
B. The high cost of extracting lithium and copper.
C. The EU’s reliance on imports of its raw materials.
D. The potential threat of mining to the environment.
29. Why does the author mention Spain and Finland in Paragraph 3
A. To reveal assessment issues.
B. To show the local opposition.
C. To illustrate mining-nature conflicts.
D. To highlight environmental protection.
30. What does the underlined word “expedites” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Speeds up. B. Slows down. C. Takes away. D. Sets aside.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Whose duty B. Who to blame C. What’s the dilemma D. How to solve
D
Books were stamped with “Human Authored” logos(标识) at this week’s London Book Fair. The Society of Authors described its labelling as “an important logo to protect and promote human creativity instead of AI labelled content in the marketplace.”
Visitors to the fair were also given copies of Don’t Steal This Book, a collection of 10,000 writers including Nobel winner Kazuo Ishiguro and Richard Osman, in which the pages are completely blank. The back cover states: “The UK government must not legalize book theft to benefit AI companies.”
The empty book is a protest against AI companies using copyrighted works without permission or payment to train their models — and against UK government proposals that could legalize this practice. Organized by Ed Newton-Rex, a composer and copyright campaigner, the project has drawn vast support from the literary world. The AI industry is “built on stolen work” “This is a crime that has victims,” he added, “Generative AI competes with the creators of the works it trains on, taking away their livelihoods.”
The protest comes just a week before the UK government is due to publish an economic impact assessment of proposed changes to copyright law. The government initially proposed a system, under which AI firms could use copyrighted material unless rights holders refused permission — an exact opposite of copyright law’s core principle. Only 3% of people surveyed backed the plan. The government dropped it but is now considering a “commercial research exception” that would still allow AI companies to use works without approval for commercial training.
For the authors behind Don’t Steal This Book, the blank pages are a powerful symbol: they represent the future of writing if AI companies continue to use creative work without payment — a world where authors are left with nothing. As the Society of Authors put it, the empty book is a “stopgap measure” — but the real solution is a copyright system that protects human creativity, not commercial greed.
32. Why were the books stamped with “Human Authored” logos
A. To show public sympathy for authors.
B. To fight AI’s stealing copyrighted works.
C. To promote newly-published works.
D. To introduce promising authors.
33. What does the underlined word “victims” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Ordinary readers.
B. Literary promotion campaigns.
C. Human writers.
D. Generative AI models.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The protest weakening UK’s economy.
B. Copyright law enjoying public support.
C. AI firms prioritizing commercial profits.
D. The UK government favoring AI companies.
35. How does the Society of Authors view the empty book
A. It is a band-aid fix.
B. It stands the test of time.
C. It is a game changer.
D. It works once and for all.
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。
Have you ever had a day during exam preparation when you sat down to concentrate ___36___ I’ve been there too. And the most important lessons I learned didn’t come from books — they came from understanding how to protect my mindset. If you’re preparing for a competitive exam, here are three things you must keep private until you succeed.
Never Share Your Goals
Many students loudly announce their targets — what score they want, or which rank they dream of. But sharing your goals weakens the inner tension that pushes you to work harder. Before you talk about them, your goals create a kind of inner fire — stress, urgency, and hunger. ___37___ That temporary high makes you feel as if you’ve already achieved something, reducing the hunger that actually leads to achievement.
Never Share Your Progress
___38___ When someone asks, just say, “It’s going on.” Revealing your progress harms you. Once you share it, people immediately start judging or suggesting changes: “Use this book.” “Follow my timetable.” You begin doubting your own strategy, even if it was working well. There’s no perfect plan — only consistent efforts.
Don’t Share Your Fears With Companions
Every student carries silent struggles — family pressure, financial stress, emotional pain. Sharing your fears with another student rarely helps because they are already overwhelmed by their own worries. ___39___ Talk instead to a mentor, a trusted family member, or write privately.
Your exam preparation is a personal journey. Protect your focus. ___40___. The calmer you stay, the better your exam results will be.
A. Let silence work for you.
B. Exam pressure can help you stay focused.
C. Don’t mention how much revision you’ve done.
D. You will receive instant praise that gives you a burst of excitement.
E. Keeping your goals to yourself is one of the best ways to stay motivated.
F. Your books were open, your notes were ready, yet your mind was wandering.
G. They can’t offer the emotional support, and oversharing often leads to regret.
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。
For most travelers, a long wait at the airport is something to avoid. But for Josiah Jackson, an eight-hour stop at Chicago O’Hare International Airport was a(n) ___41___ he had long hoped for.
It ___42___ last summer when he was returning home from a service trip to Guatemala.
___43___ rushing to his gate straight, he made his way to Gate C17 — where a piano that had been left alone ___44___ his eye years ago. Even as a teenager, Jackson had noticed it sitting ___45___, its keys yellowed and forgotten. He had often ___46___ what music it might hold, if only someone would ___47___ it.
Now as a professional piano tuner, Jackson decided to be that someone. ___48___ his tools and unbending patience, he spent seven hours without a ___49___ — removing all 88 keys, cleaning each by hand, and carefully ___50___ the delicate mechanisms. Passengers watched the young man work in quiet ___51___. Without breaking his focus once, he finished in time to catch his connecting flight.
Jackson had done it not for ___52___, but to answer a quiet hope he had carried since that first glimpse years ago — the hope that the piano would one day ___53___ again.
Today, his YouTube video has drawn thousands of ___54___ comments. For Jackson, the real reward was hearing that first note ring out across the terminal(航站楼) — the sound of a(n) ___55___ answered, and a silent piano finally finding its voice.
41. A. research B. mission C. opportunity D. adventure
42. A. happened B. approached C. began D. arrived
43. A. Owing to B. Regardless of C. Instead of D. Other than
44. A. locked B. drew C. met D. caught
45. A. silent B. awkward C. joyful D. wild
46. A. recalled B. wondered C. questioned D. predicted
47. A. play B. fix C. open D. touch
48. A. Confused about B. Concerned about C. Burdened with D. Armed with
49. A. break B. request C. reward D. response
50. A. replacing B. polishing C. adjusting D. checking
51. A. shock B. concentration C. agreement D. confusion
52. A. faith B. recognition C. progress D. experience
53. A. dance B. sing C. speak D. whisper
54. A. useful B. timely C. appreciative D. honorable
55. A. artwork B. trust C. friendship D. hope
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。
When asked about China’s high-speed railway, Paul O’Sullivan, a North American educator who has lived in China for many years, responds ___56___ genuine enthusiasm. “If most foreigners spend two weeks here and ___57___ (actual) take a bullet train, then they’ll see!” he says. Over the past few years, Paul ___58___ (fascinate) by the country’s modern infrastructure, particularly its convenient transportation network.
In the United States, ___59___ a lack of high-speed rail forces him to drive up to ten hours a day when ___60___ (travel) across states, Paul finds China’s solution almost miraculous — a two-hour bullet train ride gets him exactly where he needs to go, ___61___ for shorter trips he can easily book a ride with Didi as well. What surprised him is that the cost of living here, which he had initially feared might be a financial burden, ___62___ (be) far more affordable than he ever expected it to be.
Now ___63___ (root) in Suzhou, Paul enjoys the city’s balance between cutting-edge infrastructure and reasonably priced daily life. Part of the reason lies in Suzhou’s ___64___ (close) to Shanghai. With seamless (无缝的) high-speed rail and an international airport, the city provides an ideal environment for both work and travel. Paul believes that many foreigners simply do not realize ___65___ efficient and accessible life in China has become. He strongly encourages more people to visit and see it for themselves.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的家乡正在举办农产品展销会以助力乡村发展。请你给外教Smith先生写一封邮件，邀请他前来参观体验。内容包括：
1. 发出邀请；
2. 介绍展销会；
3. 表达期待。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Growing up in a modern city, 17-year-old Leo viewed efficiency as life’s ultimate rule. Everything had to be fast and productive. So, when his parents sent him to spend the summer with his grandfather in a quiet fishing village, Leo imagined a boring break from his high-tech world.
Grandpa Chen was a man of few words, with skin weathered by decades of sun and sea. Every morning before dawn, they would head out in their small wooden boat. However, what frustrated Leo most was Grandpa’s “strange” rules. Whenever they caught young fish or certain species, Grandpa would gently untangle (解开) them from the net and throw them back into the water. “Grandpa, why are you doing that ” Leo complained one morning. “That’s food we could have sold! And look at those nets; they are full of holes. We could catch three times more with modern gear.”
Grandpa paused, his eyes fixed on the horizon where the sea met the sky. “The sea gives, but only if we give back, Leo,” he said calmly. “We do not take the babies, and we rest when the sea rests. If we take everything today, what will be left for tomorrow The sea is not a warehouse; it is a living home.”
Leo rolled his eyes. The market prices were high, and neighbors using large trawlers (拖网渔船) were coming back with boats heavy with fish, laughing at Grandpa’s poor catch. Leo felt a mix of embarrassment and anger. He wanted to prove that modern methods were better.
That night, the weather forecast warned of a typhoon in two days. Grandpa murmured “Tomorrow, we wait. The sea needs to rest.” But Leo couldn’t sleep. He looked at the empty fridge and the light catch of the day. He remembered the neighbors’ full boats. “If we just went out at dawn, while the sea is still calm… if we used the bigger nets…” The temptation to break the rules for a quick gain consumed him.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Leo secretly took the boat out early the next morning.
_________________________________________________________
When Leo returned to the shore, empty-handed, Grandpa was waiting anxiously.
_________________________________________________________
一、参考答案
听力（略）
阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.D
24.C 25.B 26.B 27.D
28.D 29.C 30.A 31.C
32.B 33.C 34.D 35.A
七选五：36.F 37.D 38.C 39.G 40.A
完形填空
41.C 42.A 43.C 44.D 45.A
46.B 47.B 48.D 49.A 50.C
51.B 52.B 53.B 54.C 55.D
语法填空
56.with
57.actually
58.has been fascinated
59.where
60.travelling/traveling
61.and
62.is
63.rooted
64.closeness
65.how
应用文范文
Dear Mr. Smith,
Our hometown is holding an agricultural products fair to boost rural development, so I’m writing to invite you to visit it.
Various local farm products like fresh fruits, organic vegetables and handmade food are on show. Visitors can taste free samples and learn about local farming. Besides, there are traditional handicrafts worth exploring.
I’m convinced you’ll have a wonderful experience. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写参考
Leo secretly took the boat out early the next morning. Ignoring Grandpa’s warning about the coming typhoon, he spread the big intact nets eagerly, hoping to get a big harvest. At first plenty of fish got trapped, making him overjoyed. Unexpectedly, the wind suddenly picked up, with huge waves rolling fiercely. The boat rocked wildly and all nets were torn away by rough seawater. Struggling against the storm, he barely sailed back safely with nothing caught.
When Leo returned to the shore, empty-handed, Grandpa was waiting anxiously. Ashamed and exhausted, Leo told Grandpa everything and realized the wisdom of returning young fish and resting properly. Grandpa patted his shoulder gently and repeated that people should live in harmony with the sea. From then on, Leo stuck to Grandpa’s fishing rules and truly understood sustainable harvest.

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