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【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. G
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C
【答案】 Art in Life
Among masterpieces, The Starry Night influences me most. Not only does it captivate with its swirling sky, but it also conveys hope amid darkness. Painted in 1889 at the asylum, it depicts stars over a village.
The reason why I recommend it is that it taught me beauty hides in ordinary life. With the village beneath the turbulent sky, Van Gogh contrasts peace with energy. Time permitting, I contemplate it, during which I realize resilience matters.
It was through this artwork that I understood hope shines, however desperate life seems. So powerful is its impact that it transformed my perspective.
【答案】Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them. The front yard once a perfect playground for children was now in a muddy mess. Especially shocking was the towering oak tree, which had provided shade in summer, yielded to the fury of the storm and now lay fallen, the once massive branches now like broken bones. Grandma’s cherished roses were uprooted, their vibrant petals scattering around. The family stood in stunned silence, their hearts heavy with grief. Grandma’s eyes welled up with tears, but she quickly composed herself. Slowly, she turned around, scanned everyone with a determined look and said firmly, “We’ll rebuild,” her voice a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.
The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day. When the first rays of sunlight cast a glow over the yard, the family rushed out. Suddenly, Tommy exclaimed, “Look!” pointing at the fallen giant, whose roots were amazingly half anchored in the earth, clinging stubbornly to life. “We can save it,” Grandma declared, her eyes sparkling with hope. The family immediately sprang into action. Grandpa secured ropes around the waist of the tree. The whole family began to pull the massive trunk with all their strength. Gradually, the oak tree started inching upward. With one final mighty push, it stood upright again. At this, everyone was overwhelmed with joy. Tommy suddenly realized they experienced another resilience story on this unforgettable birthday and together with the oak tree, they would embrace a new life after the storm.2025-2026学年江西省南昌市第二中学下学期高二英语期中试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节
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 will the man do next
A. Take an interview. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight.
2. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To fix a door. B. To place an ad. C. To see a flat.
3. What happened in the factory
A. A printer broke down. B. There was a blackout. C. Some brochures were ruined.
4. What is the probable relationship between Nancy and Kate
A. Classmates. B. Neighbours C. Twins.
5. How will the speakers probably deal with the books
A. By throwing them away.
B. By putting them in Jack’s house.
C. By lending them to someone else.
第二节
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。
听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman’s problem
A. She hasn’t been offered a job.
B. She can’t make a right decision.
C. She didn’t do well in the interviews.
7. What suggestion does the man make
A. To withdraw the application for the second job.
B. To find out more information about the first job.
C. To ask the first company for more time to consider.
听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A staff party. B. A lunch invitation. C. A marketing campaign.
9. What information was in the newspaper this week
A. A recipe for noodles. B. A review of a restaurant. C. An advertisement for Mexican food.
10. When will the speakers meet
A. At 11:50. B. At 11:40. C. At 12:00.
听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman think of herself
A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman.
12. Why does the man bring the safety equipment
A. For formal matches. B. For possible risks. C. For Martha’s needs.
13. How can the man be described
A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave.
听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview.
15. Where did Liz get her ideas for songs
A. From her own stories. B. From others’ real life. C. From her imagination.
16. What can be a challenge to Liz’s book
A. Being different from other books.
B. Taking time from songwriting.
C. Sharing her personal experiences.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the speech
A. To explain community service.
B. To call on students to volunteer.
C. To show a community activity.
18. What do students need to do in the “One on One” program
A. Help less academic children.
B. Attend a professor’s lessons.
C. Give suggestions for activities.
19. What can Professor Smith do for the tutors
A. Choose appropriate majors.
B. Offer guidance on subjects.
C. Give instruction in teaching.
20. How long do Professor Smith’s office hours last
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 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
DREAMING OF A NEW OFFICE
Are you undisturbed by the chill of the Antarctic winds Can you adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet (抽水马桶) or running water Ready to take on the challenges of living and working in one of the most remote corners of the Earth The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust invites passionate individuals to join our team at Base A on Goudier Island, Antarctica.
As a member of our elite team, you’ll manage a museum, post office, and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts. You will live and work at Base A at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football pitch. Imagine waking to breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by curious penguins and the vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This is not just a job — it’s an expedition, a chance to make history while living among the impressive beauty of Antarctica.
Applicants must possess resilience, physical fitness, and environmental awareness. Training will begin in August, ahead of the working period from late October or November until March, 2025. Interviews and selection events will be conducted to ensure the best fit for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join us in our mission to preserve Antarctica’s rich heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Apply by 25 April at jobs@ukaht.org and become part of an adventure that will leave you forever changed.
1. What’s the challenge of the advertised positions
A. Extreme heat. B. Total darkness.
C. Tough working conditions. D. Drinking water shortage.
2. What might be the duty of those selected
A. Counting penguins. B. Maintaining a football field.
C. Opening a gift shop. D. Appreciating the scenery.
3. How long will a successful applicant work there
A. 5 months or so. B. Less than 3 months.
C. About 13 weeks. D. Around 7 months.
B
Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said.
Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. She would later remark with characteristic dark humor that the accident “took my virginity (贞洁)”. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality.
Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’.
Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself.
4. What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure
A. Her personal paintings. B. Her art and life story.
C. Her traditional dresses. D. Her pain and struggle.
5. Why did Kahlo reject the Surrealist label
A. Because her art was based on her real life.
B. Because she preferred to be called a folk artist.
C. Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams.
D. Because her work was too universal for the label.
6. What does Andre Breton imply by describing Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3
A. Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B. Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons.
C. Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. D. Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs.
7. Which of the following best describes Kahlo
A. Tough and creative. B. Humorous and easy-going.
C. Dynamic and generous. D. Optimistic and self-centered.
C
In 1915, three weeks after explorer Ernest Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon their craft, the Endurance, the ship sank off Antarctica’s icy coast. For over a century, the disaster was widely attributed to the consistent pressure of floating pack ice. However, a recent study challenges this long-held belief, suggesting the ship’s own structural weaknesses were the primary cause.
“Even basic structural analysis reveals the Endurance was poorly designed to withstand the compressive (压缩的) forces of the Antarctic pack ice that ultimately destroyed it,” explains study author Jukka Tuhkuri. Notably, Shackleton may have been aware of these flaws before setting sail on his ambitious expedition. The 2022 discovery of the ship’s sunken remains sparked Tuhkuri’s research; after carefully examining high-resolution images of the remains, he reached a clear conclusion: “It wasn’t the ice alone — it was the ship’s inadequate construction.”
Compared to other polar ships of the era, the Endurance had critical shortcomings: weaker deck beams (横梁) and frames, an overly long machine room that badly damaged the hull’s (船体) structural safety, and a clear lack of supporting diagonal beams to spread pressure. These issues were confirmed by crew member Reginald James and the ship’s captain, Frank Worsley, in their firsthand accounts.
Tuhkuri notes that Shackleton himself hinted at the problem in a letter to his wife early on, admitting, “This ship is not as structurally sound as the Nimrod... I’d trade her for the old Nimrod in an instant, save for her comfort.” Originally built to carry tourists in the Greenland Sea, the Endurance was never intended for the harsh conditions of Antarctic expeditions, where ships often become trapped in ice.
Could the failure have been prevented if Shackleton chose a better ship Was he aware of the risk he was taking Tuhkuri avoids assigning blame, acknowledging potential financial or time limitations Shackleton faced. “We may never fully understand the exact reasoning behind his choices,” he says, “but these findings add crucial depth to one of history’s most famous polar stories.”
8. What was the traditional view on the main cause of the Endurance’s sinking
A. Weak ship structure. B. Pack ice pressure.
C. Shackleton’s poor leadership. D. Severe weather conditions.
9. Which is a design flaw of the Endurance
A. Small capacity. B. Unqualified material.
C. Weak key parts. D. Wrong room use.
10. Why does the author mention Shackleton’s letter to his wife
A. To show the comfort of the Endurance.
B. To prove Shackleton’s care for his family.
C. To confirm the Nimrod’s poor performance.
D. To support Tuhkuri’s view on the ship’s weakness.
11. What can be inferred from Tuhkuri’s words about Shackleton’s choice
A. Financial issues were the key factor.
B. Shackleton should be responsible for the failure.
C. Shackleton intentionally ignored the ship’s risks.
D. The exact cause of his decision remains unproven.
D
For decades, horror enthusiasts have been broadly perceived as cold, unfeeling individuals who get pleasure from witnessing suffering. Critics and even some academics have labeled them as adrenaline (肾上腺素) addicts lacking empathy, suggesting that their interest in films like Saw stems from psychological deficiency. However, recent research challenges these long-held assumptions, proposing a more detailed and complex understanding of why people are drawn to horror.
The claim that horror fans must lack empathy has been supported by some early studies. Yet, a closer examination reveals methodological flaws: mixing up the enjoyment of cruelty with a general interest in horror narratives. When such flawed studies are ruled out, the supposed link between low empathy and horror enjoyment disappears. And, recently, more reliable research confirms that horror fans show no less empathy or compassion than others; on some measures, they even score higher.
Another popular theory suggests that horror fans are simply chasing an adrenaline rush. While this may be true for some enthusiasts, newer studies unfold a more complex picture. Researchers have identified different types of fans: some are indeed “adrenaline junkies”, but others, termed “white knucklers”, use horror to confront and overcome personal fears. A third group, “dark copers”, finds an emotional release in fictional horror, using it to process real-life difficulties.
Beyond these motivations, a key personality trait driving horror fandom is “morbid curiosity”—a natural desire to learn about threatening or death-related subjects. This curiosity may be beneficial. Studies indicate that individuals with higher morbid curiosity are often better prepared for real-life crises and show greater resilience during stressful times. Horror fans, it seems, may be practising emotional regulation when they play with their fears through scary entertainment.
The evidence paints a picture of horror fans being empathetic, curious and psychologically sophisticated. horror is a testament to human adaptability and our remarkable capacity to find meaning, connection and even growth in the face of our deepest fears. Recognising this not only helps us understand horror fans more accurately, but also illuminates something profound about human nature itself.
12. What does the underlined word “deficiency” mean in paragraph 1
A. Weakness. B. Strength. C. Curiosity. D. Misunderstanding.
13. What led to the results of early studies
A. The limited sample size of participants. B. The confusion of vital key concepts.
C. The ignorance of horror-cruelty connections. D. The adoption of outdated methodology.
14. What can we infer about people with higher morbid curiosity
A. They may lack emotional regulation skills. B. They may be more adaptable to challenges.
C. They may become more sensitive to adversity. D. They may be more exposed to real-life crises.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Dismissing Myths: The Truth about horror Fans B. horror Films: Impact on Audience Empathy
C. horror enthusiasts: Living Proof of Empathy Loss D. Morbid Curiosity: The Ultimate Goal of horror
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。
Science fiction, or sci-fi, with more themes related to environmental issues, overpopulation, and technological growth, has explosively (爆发地) grown in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. ____16____
Some Chinese Sci-Fi History
____17____Few works were translated. And the Western world had little to no taste for it.
The history of Chinese sci-fi is extensive, but the modern genre first took root during the 1900s. Authors such as Lu Xun promoted sci-fi’s early development in China and translated multiple Western stories like Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon. Following the 1970s, China began its own golden age of science fiction. Movies, clubs, magazines, societies and communities formed around this genre and became increasingly popular among Chinese readers. ____18____
Its Entry into the West
Chinese sci-fi has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, who translated The Three-Body Problem, the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel to be translated into English. ____19____Chinese sci-fi’s introduction into the West began with this novel, and it couldn’t have been given a better international debut (亮相). Liu has become a go-to source for Chinese authors seeking international audiences.
What Makes Chinese Sci-Fi Distinctive (独特的)
The subgenre is unique for using a number of cultural and traditional objects, words, places and beliefs. ____20____The stories are also different because many modern Chinese sci-fi authors were heavily affected by the events of the 20th century. Their perspectives (思维方式) and ideas on morals, ethics ( 伦理), government, politics, science and anything in between come from standpoints previously unknown to Western readers.
A. Published in 2014, it proved to be a huge success.
B. He is a writer, translator and computer scientist.
C. Before the 2000s, Chinese sci-fi was lesser-known.
D. Chinese sci-fi also made its way to take the West by storm.
E. Similar to Western sci-fi, it has experienced the ups and downs.
F. This laid the foundation for its eventual introduction to Western readers.
G. This makes Chinese sci-fi a cultural and historical analysis of China.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15个小题;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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California. The run on Oct. 15, 2023, was the 47-year-old’s seventh such event, and he couldn’t wait to ____21____ at the finish line with his teenage son. Pham took another step or two, and that was the last thing he ____22____.
He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay motionless as runners ____23____ him. He had no pulse, nor was he breathing. Three blocked arteries (动脉) led to a heart attack. He was ____24____ dead. Without help, he’d be officially dead. Pham’s only chance of ____25____ was if someone, say, a cardiologist, happened to pass by.
Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby ____26____. Dr. Chiu immediately ____27____ what was happening. He ran to Pham’s side and began chest compressions. Then he asked a(n) ____28____ to take over compressions while he called the hospital to ____29____ an operation room at once.
Minutes later, an ambulance arrived and ____30____ Pham to the hospital. The surgery was a success. Pham was alive and well enough to return to the route to ____31____ where he had left off.
This miracle resulted from ____32____ timing. Pham likely wouldn’t have had that opportunity if ____33____ hadn’t stepped in. After brunch, Dr. Chiu’s friend had asked him to ____34____ a little longer to enjoy the ocean view. If he had left earlier, he would have missed saving Pham.
“I can’t believe the first person to help was a heart surgeon,” Pham said. “What are the ____35____ ”
21. A. abandon B. celebrate C. resolve D. travel
22. A. remembered B. forgot C. missed D. ignored
23. A. followed B. stopped C. skirted D. helped
24. A. seriously B. clinically C. thoroughly D. frequently
25. A. approval B. disposal C. removal D. survival
26. A. restaurant B. hospital C. hotel D. shop
27. A. seized B. assigned C. recognized D. uttered
28. A. nurse B. waiter C. upholder D. bystander
29. A. preserve B. prepare C. preview D. prepay
30. A. set B. submitted C. sped D. strung
31. A. pick up B. take off C. carry out D. check out
32. A. perfect B. absurd C. complicated D. bitter
33. A. amateurs B. belongings C. fantasies D. destinies
34. A. persist B. run C. practise D. linger
35. A. goods B. basics C. odds D. facts
写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
36. 假定你是李华，学校英语社团正在举办“Art in Life”主题征文活动，请你写一篇短文推荐对你影响深远的一幅画或一首诗。
内容包括：
1.推荐的作品
2.推荐的原因
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
37. 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。
On a scorching summer afternoon, the Johnson family gathered at the old farmhouse for Grandma’s birthday celebration. Tommy and his younger sister Lily, played hide-and-seek and chased each other around an old oak tree in the front yard, its gnarled (多节的) roots creating perfect hiding spots while its massive branches providing shade in this hot weather. The yard smelled of fresh grass and the roses, carefully tended by Grandma, emitted a faint fragrance.
Near dusk, the sky, previously brilliant blue, began to darken ominously (不祥的). Inside, the whole family chatted happily over dinner while sharing Grandma Johnson’s delicious apple pies as well as her tales of resilience (恢复力) in the face of adversity (逆境), the air filled with laughter. But as the first rumbles of thunder echoed in the distance, a silence fell over the room.
Suddenly a deafening thunderclap shook the very foundations of the house. Soon rain began to pour down in torrents, as if the heavens themselves had opened up, and the power went out with a lightning, throwing the room into darkness. “This is no ordinary storm,” Grandpa muttered in a low and solemn(严肃的) tone, staring out of the window.
With the night approaching, the storm showed no mercy. The wind roared with such intensity that the family could feel the house shaking under the attack. Tommy’s younger sister, Lily, held on to her stuffed bunny to her chest, her eyes wide with fear as she buried her face in her mother’s shoulder. Her mother wrapped her arms around Lily, rocking her gently back and forth in an attempt to comfort her. The wind howling like a wounded beast outside, Grandma took Tommy’s trembling hand in hers, her voice steady and reassuring as she spoke. “Remember, dear, storms don’t last forever.” Her words became a lifeline for the frightened children.
Then, a thunderous crash echoed through the backyard. “The old oak tree!” Tommy gasped. Grandpa sprang to his feet, determined to assess the damage despite the raging weather. Grandma grabbed his arm, her grip firm.“Wait, let me come with you. We’ll face it together.”
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。
Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them.
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The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day.
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