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2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级英语学科期中考试试题
第一部分 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Beaches tend to be a warm-weather affair, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less beautiful in winter. Ready to find your perfect winter beach vacation spot Here’s where Americans love heading when the temperatures drop.
San Clemente, CA
San Clemente is a winter bird hideaway thanks to its views, trails, and marine life. Winter is the prime time to spot migrating gray whales. It’s also a great time to avoid the high summer heat while exploring trails along the dramatic cliffs and wandering down the one-mile beach. RVers(房车露营爱好者) and campers are also welcome, as San Clemente has a highly rated campground right on the beach.
The Golden Isles, GA
Along with those moody beach days, visitors to the Golden Isles can also soak up unique celebrations and festivals during the cooler months. That includes a two-month-long treasure hunt on Jekyll Island, along with the Holly Jolly Jekyll light parade and the Brunswick Christmas Parade. If you like to travel with Fido, head to the Golden Isles—during fall and winter, dogs are allowed back on the beaches!
Key West, FL
Located right on the border with the tropics, Key West doesn’t necessarily slow down for winter. Still, you can find sunshine adventures across the Keys, from Higgs Beach to Bahia Honda State Park. While the water is definitely cooler, you can still dive underwater into a breathtaking coral(珊瑚)paradise and swim to play with the fish throughout the coldest winter months in many parts of the Keys.
Perdido Key, FL
Perdido Key is an unspoiled island that's often labeled a hidden jewel on the Gulf Coast. It’s a protected island where you can spot sea turtles, shorebirds, and the Perdido Key beach mouse. If you want a more outdoorsy experience, you can take tours of Perdido Key State Park and even camp at the Perdido Key RV Resort & Marina.
1.What can visitors probably do in San Clemente, CA
A. Join a one-mile treasure hunt.
B. go snorkeling in cool water.
C. Watch gray whales’ migration.
D. Camp at a marine-themed resort.
2.Which one is most suitable for divers
A. Key West, FL.
B. The Golden Isles, GA.
C. San Clemente, CA.
D. Perdido Key, FL.
3.Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A travel magazine
B. A science report
C. A history book
D. A medical journal
B
In the summer of 2019, I accompanied my 75-year-old partner Alex to a memory disorders clinic. After failing a series of mental tests, Alex was diagnosed with dementia(痴呆). The nurse advised Alex to sort out his finances and told me, “You’ll simply have to do more.”
Indeed, my life became filled with endless care tasks—zipping Alex's jacket, helping him shower, and making all decisions for him. When I tried to search a Medicaid program for help, trouble kept coming to me. One program offered only one day of assistance per week. The other, which offered three days of help, insisted that Alex could never be outside alone, a condition that I refused to accept. I can’t decide which one to pick.
I emailed my physician friend Rachel for advice, and her response was this: “It sounds like you're living in the land of bad choices.” Reading it, I felt as if my brain had been rearranged, to allow me to see the situation in a different way. Instead of chasing the “best” option, I only needed to pick the “least bad” one, which made decision-making easier.
I picked the three-day care program. But Alex soon fell seriously ill and couldn’t care for himself, he was sent to a recovery facility an hour away --this farther one with trained staff was the better bad choice. A COVID outbreak followed, infecting Alex; the facility couldn’t treat him, and I had only 15 minutes to decide whether to send him to the hospital. I chose quickly. I was with him when he died there the next afternoon.
Three years later, when talking to those caring for dementia patients, I never tell them to “do more”. Instead, I pass on Rachel’s words. This change in the way we think, though simple, is truly helpful for anyone stuck in the land of bad choices.
4.What would happen to the author after Alex was diagnosed with dementia
A. More mental tests would be needed.
B. Alex would need full attention.
C. Further treatment would be refused to offer.
D. Medicaid program should be sought.
5.What do we know about the Medicaid programs
A. They had trained staff.
B. They had strict requirements.
C. They were not fully satisfying.
D. They provided sufficient help.
6.How did the author probably feel after reading Rachel’s email
A. Stressed.
B. Relieved.
C. Confused.
D. Delighted.
7.What can we learn from this passage
A. Many hands make the work easier.
B. The least bad may be the best.
C. Bad things always bring some good.
D. One problem leads to another bad one.
C
As consumers rarely buy items alone but shop in sets or groups, either to save on delivery costs and time, to reach minimum purchase quantities for a discount, or simply due to habit, keeping products in the shopping basket, whether it is online or physical, before checking out is the common practice. Still, the existing recommendation systems have only considered product choices at the item level and baskets level by integrating purchase patterns and history with users’ step-by-step behaviour across transactions (交易).
“One critical factor that is often ignored is the price,” says Francisco Cisternas, Senior Lecturer of Marketing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School. “Price is a key factor in consumer decision-making and it varies across consumers and product categories, so integrating price into recommendation systems is challenging due to its intricacy.”
It was because of its complexity that Dr. Cisternas and his co-authors introduced a novel approach that integrates price sensitivity, called the basket-augmented dynamic heterogeneous hypergraph (BDHH). “We aimed to address this gap by integrating price sensitivity and enhancing the connections among users, items and baskets to better match recommendations with real-world shopping behaviour,” he says. Importantly, the model doesn’t just treat each connection equally, but also factors in pricing data. By doing so, the model can accurately understand how sensitive different shoppers are to cost, as well as how this informs what they’re likely to buy.
The team tested their model across a range of datasets and compared it to existing recommendation systems. In nearly all cases, BDHH outperformed traditional models, especially in situations where price sensitivity played a major role. That means it was not only better at predicting what someone might buy next, but also when it comes to understanding why they might buy it.
In practical terms, the system can understand that a particular user often buys a particular cereal (燕麦) when it’s on sale. This ability to recognize deeper purchasing patterns enables smarter basket predictions that matches individual budgets and tastes, which could then translate into an enhanced shopping experience for users.
8. What do consumers usually do before checking out
A. Store selected goods.
B. Compare goods prices.
C. Ask for low delivery fees.
D. Refer to discount policies.
9. What does the underlined word “intricacy” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Availability.
B. Complexity.
C. Management.
D. Judgement.
10. What makes BDHH differ from traditional models
A. It values users’ shopping moods.
B. It offers practical pricing advice.
C. It faster adapts to price changes.
D. It better knows causes of buying.
11. What does the example of cereal show about BDHH
A. It cuts spending on groceries.
B. It shows users’ real thoughts.
C. It grasps users’ shopping rules.
D. It boosts users’ love for cereal.
D
An experiment in Botswana suggests that painting eyes on the rear ends (臀部) of cows may help protect them from large animals like lions. Protecting cows could also in turn protect the lions from farmers.
Large predators(食肉动物) like lions are under pressure. Much of the land they used to live in has been taken over by humans. Many are even hunted. One serious threat to large predators comes from farmers, who often shoot or poison them after losing farm animals to their attacks. This has long been a problem in the Okavango Delta.
The Okavango Delta is an area where the Okavango River empties out. With its waters spreading out over thousands of square miles, the area is an important location for various wildlife. In the area, there are many small farms, with between 6 and 100 cows. Lions are the biggest threat to cows in the area.
Scientists from the University of New South Wales wondered if painting pictures of eyes on the cows’ rear ends might protect them. Working with over 2,000 cows in the Okavango area, the scientists tested their ideas in a four-year study. The researchers separated the cows into three groups. They painted large eyes on the rear ends of one group of cows. The second group got simple Xs. The final group got nothing. The eyes worked well. Of the 683 cows with eyes painted on them, none were killed in the four-year period. Fifteen of the 835 cows with nothing on their backsides were killed. The scientists were surprised to learn even Xs seemed to give the cows protection. Only 4 of the 543 cows with Xs were killed.
Though the results show a simple way to protect cows from lions, the scientists pointed out that the method may have weaknesses. The researchers aren’t sure the fake(假的) eyes would work so well if all of the cows had them. Also, over time, predators might learn to ignore fake eyes. Still, for now, it seems like a cheap way to protect cows in the area.
12. What is the biggest possible benefit of protecting cows
A. Improving farmers’ life quality.
B. Controlling the number of predators.
C. Balancing the local ecosystem.
D. Saving lions from environmental pollution.
13. Why is the Okavango Delta described in detail
A. To draw attention to cows’ safety.
B. To introduce possible threats to cows.
C. To show the problem of the location.
D. To give the reason for choosing this place.
14. What finding came as a surprise to the scientists
A. Xs could protect cows from lions too.
B. Many of the cows with Xs were killed.
C. Cows’ eyes could scare lions away.
D. Some cows with nothing on backsides were killed.
15. Which might be the best title for the text
A. Cows can be protected from lions
B. Fake eyes protect cows from lions
C. Fake eyes are used to protect animals
D. Animals are closely related to each other
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。
You’ve likely heard that you should live life to the fullest, but how can you achieve this __16__ We talked to psychology experts and life coaches to write down the best things you can do to start living your life to the fullest today.
Embrace where you are in life’s journey.
If you want to live life to the fullest, start by loving yourself for exactly who you are. __17__ Every stage of life comes with its own unique excitement and adventure. It’s just accepting what happened rather than potentially judging it.
__18__
Your comfort zone is just the routine parts of your daily life that are familiar to you. Your comfort zone brings feelings of safety, but it also keeps you from growing and changing. Over time, your comfort zone can feel more like it’s restricting you and holding you back. That’s why it’s important to shake things up now and again.
Keep your focus on the present.
When it comes to living your life to the fullest, the present is where it’s at. Really! __19__ It is also the moment that you can actively be in. And it’s gone as soon as you think about it, which is why staying in the moment is really all about turning off all of those thoughts, most of which aren’t really helping you anyway.
Find a job that you love.
The whole idea that you should “do what you love” is unrealistic and can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on you. Instead, focus on what you feel about your work experience — does work cause you discomfort every day Is there someone unfriendly you work with __20__
A. Step out of your comfort zone.
B. Stay in safe daily routines often.
C. This means the first step is acceptance.
D. Remember that this is about what works for you.
E. What you should do is whatever fulfills and enriches you.
F. Use these questions to start to attach true values to your work.
G. The current moment is the only moment you have real controls.
第二部分 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。
“What’s wrong ” Ma asked. Busying herself in the kitchen, Ma __21__ that instead of spending the afternoon outside like I usually did, I was wandering around the house looking __22__. I had just passed the fifth grade, and summer vacation had just begun.
I had talked my brother into starting an investigation（侦查）__23__ with me. We called ourselves “The Two Investigators”, but the only __24__ was, we had no cases to solve. I explained this to my mother and then asked, “Would you like to hire us for a case ”
“Hum, let me think about it,” she said. I knew what adults really meant by “I’ll think about it”—it’s just a polite “no”. A little __25__, I left.
A few minutes later I heard my name being called so I headed back to the __26__.
“I almost forgot,” she began. “This morning when I got back from town, I looked in my purse and all my change was __27__. Then I remembered that after I parked the car, I had __28__ when I was walking from the garage to the house and dropped my purse. I looked but couldn’t find where.”
“A good investigator could __29__ my footsteps and possibly find what I lost,” she said. I __30__ went to the stairs and called up to my brother, “Brian, we have a job!” and out the door we went. This was no easy __31__. Back then, even though we did our lawn (草坪), the grass in the countryside grew __32__ and wild.
It took us most of the afternoon, but we __33__ a whole handful of change. Our payment was 10% of what we found. It was a perfect first case for our company.
What I never __34__ until years later was that when I left the kitchen the first time, Ma had taken a handful of coins out of her purse, walked to the door, and dropped them into the yard __35__.
21. A. noticed B. expected C. demanded D. recalled
22. A. curious B. bored C. pleased D. ambitious
23. A. competition B. discussion C. business D. lesson
24. A. difference B. hope C. chance D. problem
25. A. upset B. nervous C. ashamed D. interested
26. A. target B. scene C. neighborhood D. kitchen
27. A. messy B. stolen C. gone D. safe
28. A. stopped B. tripped C. checked D. moved
29. A. remove B. follow C. collect D. compare
30. A. immediately B. carefully C. suddenly D. secretly
31. A. test B. answer C. task D. trick
32. A. soft B. fresh C. thick D. dry
33. A. gave away B. came up with C. set aside D. took charge of
34. A. realized B. admitted C. believed D. explained
35. A. by chance B. at will C. in person D. on purpose
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。
A new snack called “milk skin tanghulu” __36__ (sweep) across China currently, becoming a major internet sensation. This creative treat combines traditional tanghulu with rich Inner Mongolian milk skin __37__ is drawing huge crowds of young people. For many, traditional tanghulu is a sweet taste of childhood. The new version adds a thick slice of creamy milk skin, creating a __38__ (delight) balance of sweet, sour, and milky flavors. The snack shot to fame through catchy short videos on platforms like Douyin. Its photogenic looks made it a popular subject for posts, fueling its online hype.
However, its __39__ (popular) has sparked debate. A single stick often costs between 20 to 30 yuan, reaching up to 98 yuan in cities like Shanghai. Health experts also warn that overconsumption could lead to issues like skin glycation (糖化). __40__ the concerns, milk skin tanghulu perfectly shows __41__ traditional foods can be reinvented for a new generation. It’s more than just a snack; it’s a reflection of modern Chinese youth culture. In fact, this isn’t the first time for traditional snacks __42__ (gain) preference online. In recent years, many old treats __43__ (bring) back to life with creative twists to attract young consumers.
Young people, who grow up in a digital age, often share eye-catching foods on social media, turning them into viral trends. Interestingly, __44__ unique snack’s success also highlights a growing desire among young people to reconnect with their cultural roots while __45__ (inspire) with creative energy.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请根据句子的上下文关联，按照括号内的提示词，写出相应的英文单词。
46. A parent’s behavior plays an ______ (influence) role in shaping a child's habits.
47. Setting a ______(现实的) goal is more important than having unrealistic dreams.
48. We cannot ______ (rely) on the weather forecast due to the storm.
49. Please ______(删除) the unnecessary files on your phone to free up space.
50. This ecosystem is only ______(sustain) when human activities do not exceed its carrying capacity.
51. The government’s new ______(政策) aims to reduce carbon emissions.
52. Despite many setbacks, she ______(persevere) in pursuing her dream.
53. The crew was forced to ______(舍弃) the ship when it began to sink.
54. These glassware are very ______(delicate), so please handle with care.
55. The engineer's final ______(calculate) confirmed that the bridge could withstand the heavy load.
第二节 写作（满分40分）
I. 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是高二学生李华。你校英文报正在举办主题为“Growth through Challenges”的征文活动。请你结合自身经历或所学所见，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 描述曾面临的一个具体的“挑战”
2. 说明你是如何应对的
3. 分享你的收获与感悟。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80-100左右；
2. 请根据提示要点作答，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
II. 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词应为150左右。
Dede finished the fourth grade feeling really proud of herself. She was super excited, looking forward to starting fifth grade and all the cool things that would happen.
During the long summer break, Dede couldn’t wait for school to start again. She spent her days reading fun books, working hard on math problems, and thinking about what her new classroom would be like. When the first day of fifth grade finally came, she woke up really early, put on her favorite dress with checks, and almost ran to school, smiling from ear to ear.
In her new class, Dede quickly made some great friends. The teachers were really nice and made every class interesting. Dede especially loved English class. They read amazing stories and got to write their own little stories too. As each day passed, she felt like she was getting smarter and better at talking to people. She was proud of how confident she was becoming.
As the school year went on, Dede’s hard work paid off. She was chosen to be on the school’s science fair team. She was so happy! She worked really hard with her team on their project. They wanted to see how different kinds of soil affected how plants grew. They spent a lot of afternoons in the school’s greenhouse. They watched the plants carefully, writing down everything they saw. They put labels on each plant, measured how tall the sprouts got every day.
But, just a week before the science fair, something bad happened. Dede accidentally knocked over a tray full of the plants they had taken such good care of. The soil went everywhere, and a lot of the young plants got really damaged. She felt so bad. She thought all their hard work was for nothing. At first, her team members looked really disappointed, but to her surprise, they didn’t get mad at her. They came over her and said nice things to make her feel better.
注意: (1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Right away, they started working to save what they could.
On the day of the science fair, their project was still really good.
参考答案
阅读A-D
1.C 2.A 3.A
4.B 5.C 6.B 7.B
8.A 9.B 10.D 11.C
12.C 13.D 14.A 15.B
七选五
16.D 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.F
完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.C 24.D 25.A
26.D 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.A
31.C 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.D
语法填空
36.is sweeping
37.which/that
38.delightful
39.popularity
40.Despite
41.how
42.to gain
43.have been brought
44.the
45.inspired
单词拼写
46.influential
47.realistic
48.rely
49.delete
50.sustainable
51.policy/policies
52.persevered/perseveres
53.abandon
54.delicate
55.calculation
应用文范文
Growth through Challenges
In my high school life, overcoming my fear of public speaking stands out as my biggest challenge. I used to freeze and stutter whenever asked to speak before classmates.
To change this, I took every chance to practice. I read articles aloud every morning and volunteered for small class speeches repeatedly. Gradually I calmed down and expressed myself smoothly.
From this experience, I learn challenges push us out of comfort zones and help us grow into a better version of ourselves.
读后续写范文
Right away, they started working to save what they could. They carefully collected undamaged seedlings and repotted them into new soil. Some broken plants were beyond repair, so they made detailed notes to explain the accident in their report. Encouraged by teammates’ kindness, Dede regained confidence and spared no effort to finish the remaining experiment with the whole group.
On the day of the science fair, their project was still really good. Their clear records and honest explanation of the unexpected accident won high praise from judges. Though they didn’t get the top prize, Dede gained precious friendship and realized teamwork and positive attitude are far more valuable than awards.

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