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2025—2026学年度第二学期期中试题
高二年级英语学科
时间：90分钟　2026.4
本试卷共5页，100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
From the time he learned to walk, Imran Nuri heard from his parents time and time again, “You must strive to be the best at everything.” And Nuri followed their advice and graduated with honors from Ohio State University, then moved to Chicago, where he __1__ an ideal job as a national marketing director for a company. But with each passing month, Nuri realized that his parents’ advice, while __2__, wasn’t necessarily suitable for him.
By the time he was 24 years old, Nuri faced the kind of life crisis __3__ found in people twice his age. Focusing on money,__4__ and power was leaving him unfulfilled. In a bold __5__, he quit his job and decided to drive to every state in the Lower 48 on a 100-day trip to find 1,000 strangers and ask them to share one thing they wish they’d known when they were younger. He had no interest in hitting specific cities, national parks or monuments. His goal was simple: Go where he could find people in settings where they might talk.
Over the next few months, Nuri __6__ people of all ages and races. Some kept walking. Others said they had no time or weren’t interested. But many were happy to __7__.
The weeks had turned into months, and now he was traveling with the __8__ of the 1,300 people he’d talked to on his 15,000-mile trip. What they taught him was that life isn’t to be talked about, but to be __9__ in all its messy beauty.
Today, Nuri is back in Chicago, employed as a senior marketing director for a new company. He’s not the man he once was. He seeks answers to questions, which leads to more questions and more answers, a __10__ that provides not certainty, but meaning.
1.A. investigated B. landed C. rejected D. completed
2.A. well-known B. well-received C. well-prepared D. well-intentioned
3.A. typically B. eventually C. definitely D. recently
4.A. premises B. occupations C. titles D. breakthroughs
5.A. move B. innovation C. imagination D prediction
6.A approached B. signaled C. studied D. motivated
7.A. show up B. stand out C. cheer up D. open up
8.A. expectations B. connections C. affections D. spirits
9.A. regretted B. defined C. lived D. assessed
10.A. moment B. cycle C. system D. goal
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读短文并填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
In 2013, a lot of people were shocked by a news photo of a dead polar bear. According to the scientists who found its dead body, all __11__ remained of the polar bear was “skin and bones”. Experts claimed that low sea-ice levels caused by climate change __12__(mean) the bear could not hunt seals as before, so it had to travel greater distances in order to find food. This __13__(alarm) case showed how the increase in temperature had an impact on Earth’s ecology.
B
Andi Gschwandtl, from Austria, has been promoting outdoor sports in China for over two decades. The Shenyang International Pump Track (泵道) Park, __14__(recognize) by Guinness as the world’s largest, is one of his proudest achievements. Not only is it a place for fun, it also serves as a training ground for athletes. For Gschwandtl, pump tracks are more than just sports facilities. He believes pump tracks are changing __15__ young people engage with sports. “Parents now encourage kids __16__(go) outside and try new things,” he said.
C
Jordan Martin, has stayed in Hunan province for more than a decade. After earning his master’s and doctorate in philosophy at Yuelu Academy, the 38-year-old joined its faculty and __17__(gain) great popularity since then. Now he specializes in teaching and researching Chinese philosophy, centering his attention __18__ reinterpreting pre-Qin thought for the modern world. At first, his motivation was practical. “I wanted to __19__(true) master Chinese and realized I needed to immerse myself in the language,” he said. But now, beyond the classroom, Martin considers __20__(be) a cultural ambassador, since he always introduces Yuelu Academy’s thousand-year history, hoping to plant a seed of curiosity in his colleagues.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，28分）
第一节（共14小题：每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
International Sustainable Design Awards 2025
Call for Entries
About
The Hong Kong Arts and Sustainable Design Association (HKASD) is pleased to announce the International Sustainable Design Awards 2025 (ISDA 2025). This year, the programme, started on 30 May 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT= Greenwich Mean Time), will unite over a thousand designers from different countries and regions and be supported by 50+ international organisations and partners, including design institutions and sustainability advocates. The awards will host a ceremony and global winners’ showcase, celebrating elite designers of diverse nationalities, genders and ages, while highlighting their role in contributing to a more sustainable future. A Tour of Award-winning Works Exhibition is planned to be released on 31 July in some Asian countries. By fostering fairness, inclusivity and innovation, ISDA 2025 aims to encourage responsible and future-focused designs that shape a sustainable planet and thriving communities.
Qualification
ISDA 2025 welcomes submissions from individuals, teams, and organisations with no restriction on the number of entries across four key areas: Architectural & Interior Design, Brand Design, Digital Design, and Visual Communication Design. Submissions may include completed works (or works in progress for Conceptual Design only) that have been created within the last ten years up to the official call for entries deadline.
Deadline
All submissions must be completed on or before 30 June 2025 by 11:59 PM (HKT, GMT+8). Late submissions will NOT be considered.
Important Guidelines
- All entries must be submitted online through the official ISDA 2025 submission platform https://judgeify.me/ISDA2025. Entrants must complete all required fields in the submission form and provide accurate information. Incomplete submissions will NOT be considered.
- Entrants must ensure that all files comply with the platform’s specified file formats (PDF, JPEG, or other formats indicated on the submission platform), size limitations and technical requirements.
- All entry materials must be submitted in English.
- Submissions must NOT display any entrant’s name, logo, or identifying information.
21. What is the final deadline for submitting entries to ISDA 2025
A．30 May 2025,11:59 PM (GMT).
B 30 June 2025, 11:59 PM (HKT).
C．31 July 2025, 11:59 PM (HKT).
D．31 August 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT).
22. Which of the following submissions is qualified for the ISDA 2025
A．Reusable food packaging with the company’s logo.
B．A sustainable building completed by an architect in 2010.
C．A new recyclable clothing collection submitted in French.
D．An unfinished conceptual design project from a student team.
23. What is the main purpose of the ISDA 2025
A．To promote forward-thinking sustainable designs.
B．To showcase works from designers around the world.
C．To support young designers with international funding.
D．To bring together designers from different countries and regions.
B
This little South American Magellanic penguin swims 5,000 miles, to a beach in Brazil, every year in order to be reunited with the man who saved its life. It sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but it’s true!
71-year-old retired brick worker Joao, who lives in an island village just outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, found the small Magellanic penguin lying on rocks at his local beach in 2011. The penguin was covered in oil and running out of time fast. Joao rescued the penguin, naming it Din, cleaned the oil off its feathers and fed him a daily diet of fish to rebuild its strength. After a week of recovery, Joao attempted to release the penguin back into the wild. However, Din had already formed a family bond with his rescuer and wouldn’t leave,
“He stayed with me for 11 months and then, just after he changed his coat with new feathers, he disappeared,” Joao recalls. “I love the penguin like it’s my own child and I believe the penguin loves me,” Joao told Globo TV. “No one else is allowed to touch him. He pecks (啄) them if they do. He lies on my lap, lets me give him showers, and allows me to feed him.”
Professor Krajewski, a biologist who interviewed the fisherman for Globo TV, told The Independent: “I have never seen anything like this before. I think the penguin believes Joao is part of his family and probably a penguin as well.”
However, environmentalists warn that, while hundreds of the Magellanic species are known to naturally migrate (迁徙) thousands of miles north in search of food, there has been a worrying rise in the phenomenon of oceanic creatures washing up on Brazil’s beaches. Professor David Zee from Rio de Janeiro’s State University, said the increase is due in part to global climatic changes. Professor Zee added that sea animals face increased danger from leaked tanker oil.
Luckily, the ending for Joao and Din has been a happy one, even though it is illegal in Brazil to keep wild animals as pets. Professor Krajewski said: “Professionals who work with animals try to avoid relationships like this occurring so they are able to reintroduce the animal into the wild. But in this single case the authorities allowed Din to stay with Joao because of his kindness.”
24. Every year Din swims a long distance to a beach in Brazil to ______.
A. avoid being killed B meet his rescuer
C. escape from ocean currents D. find much more fish
25. What can we learn about Joao from the passage
A. He is not allowed to keep the penguin as a pet by the authorities.
B. He overprotects the penguin by keeping him away from others.
C. His contact with the penguin is encouraged by professionals.
D. His kindness wins the penguin’s trust.
26. The story in the passage mainly shows ______.
A. the environmental impact on wildlife
B. the love between humans and wildlife
C. the tendency of wildlife to bond with humans
D. the protection of threatened wildlife by mankind
C
Hardly a day goes by without a company telling us in its beautifully crafted advertising how much it contributes to the environment on our behalf. Flowers grow out of power-station chimneys; SUVs are presented in natural habitats; oil companies use sunny, friendly logos and promise cleaner technologies-although, in fact, they fail to make enough investment in renewable or alternative energy sources. Statistics are made up, and the tiniest ecological improvements are overstated in multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns, while in the meantime the greedy side of the business continues.
This is known as greenwashing, which means “making things that are not green look green”. The phenomenon has long existed since the first Earth Day in 1970, when companies spent $300 million advertising themselves as green companies—many times more than the money they actually spent on research into pollution reduction itself. And the trend continued over the following decades when some of the planet’s worst polluters tried to pass themselves off as eco-friendly. As the public’s environmental awareness grew, so too did the experience of corporate public relations strategies, and advertisers found ever-more-creative ways to use a green curtain to hide dark motives.
Of course, some businesses are genuinely committed to making the world a better, greener place. But when a company spends more time and money claiming to be “green” than actually adopting business practices that minimize environmental impact, it is clear that, for them, environmentalism is little more than a convenient slogan(口号). Their message is “buy our products and you will end global warming, improve air quality and save the oceans”. At best, such greenwashing pushes the fact to its limits; at worst, it helps conceal deception.
And what about today’s consumers Few of them are truly well-equipped to make informed decisions about what is true. Greenwashing is only possible because consumers often believe what they are being told - why else would companies do it More information and greater awareness are essential. Analysing the tricks used by advertisers should be part of every school curriculum. Non-governmental organisations can spread the word. Consumer groups can punish the greenwashing companies. But it is not enough. Legally enforceable systems must be put in place.
So what is already being done about planned attempts to pull the wool over consumers’ eyes In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission is taking action against misleading advertising claims. France has published Green Claims Guidance, stressing that “an advertisement must avoid conveying a message contrary to the accepted principles of sustainable development”. All of these surely are the heart of the matter: the true impact of advertising is the promotion of unsustainable lifestyles. And therein lies the real danger to our planet, a danger which cannot be ignored any longer.
27. What can we learn about greenwashing
A．It is an ecological concept.
B．It is a marketing technique.
C．It is an awareness campaign.
D．It is an advertising innovation.
28. What does the underlined phrase “conceal deception” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Hide the truth.
B．Raise the risk.
C．Expose the weakness.
D．Break the limit.
29. What can be inferred about most consumers
A．They are lacking in legal knowledge.
B．They tend to make sensible decisions.
C．They may question consumer groups.
D．They have encouraged greenwashing.
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Actions to fight false advertising.
B．Ways to protect customers’ interest.
C．Attempts to solve environmental problems.
D．Proposals to ensure sustainable development.
D
Americans clearly love their museums. One of the most famous, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (“the Met”), saw a record 6.5 million visitors in 2015. But record attendance doesn’t necessarily translate into record revenue (收入). Last month, the Met said it was trying to erase a US$10 million budget deficit (赤字). Meanwhile, one of its rivals, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), was abundant in cash, but only about three million people stopped by in 2015. Why do some museums flourish while others flounder My research leads me to believe there are three reasons: fashion, billionaires and demographics.
First, underlying the Met’s financial challenges is the problem with the acquisitions policy. Recent directors of the Met did not add much to the museum’s modern collection. The argument was that museums such as the MoMA were already providing such works in their collections and that the acquisition of contemporary art by living artists was problematic and risky. However, given the fact that museum-goers increasingly favor contemporary art, the revenue of the Met will likely fall if it isn’t able to keep up with the tastes of the customers. And by the time it might recognize this, it’s already too late to do much about it because the costs to acquire the in-demand art is sky-high. This leads to a second critical issue—the changing distribution of income and its effects on museum finance and operation.
We are living in a boom period for contemporary art. The number of auctions(拍卖) and art fairs has grown enormously to accommodate this growing market. In a world with about 1,800 billionaires, it only takes a relative few to drive high-end art prices to astronomical levels. Works by the German artist Gerhard Richter have generated $1.2 billion in sales in recent years. The soaring prices mean museums simply can’t keep up and must usually depend on donations to assemble the best works, or they’re priced out. Moreover, billionaires themselves are increasingly setting up their own private museums, further distancing the ability of public museums to get the good stuff.
A third interrelated problem is that demographic issues have put pressure on the revenue side. Unemployment, early retirements and the aging of the population in the US have contributed to increased attendance at museums. You might think it’s a good thing, but more traffic means higher costs, and when those additional visitors don’t result in more revenue, profitability goes down. This is because of the longstanding movement toward making museums “free” by having individuals, government or businesses “sponsor” the cost. But when that support gets reduced by budget costs or another reason, museums must either cover the cost themselves or lose patrons by suddenly charging fees. There is evidence that attendance rises when economic growth slows, but that’s also when those “sponsors” are more likely to begin to disappear.
Museums will certainly continue to exist and provide us with invaluable insights into our culture. But they must exist under economic principles, and it’d be wise for their administrators to consider the economics in their calculations.
31.According to the author, ______.
A. the Met failed to respond to the artistic tastes of modern visitors
B. MoMA saw a rise in donation due to its increased attendance
C. the Met considered works of the living artists as questionable
D. MoMA added to its modern collection despite the budget deficit
32. What can we infer from the passage
A. Billionaires control art auctions to price out public museums.
B. The boom of modern art will lead visitors to private museums.
C. The increase in visitors can hurt the profitability of museums.
D. Economic slowdowns result in a weakened interest in museums.
33. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of museums in the US
A. Pessimistic.
B. Doubtful.
C. Cautious.
D. Uncertain.
34. Which is the best title of the passage
A. How can Museums Boost Revenues
B. Should Museums Charge Entrance Fees
C. Will Museums Survive in a Fast-changing World
D. What Causes the Financial Challenges of Museums
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Conflict Avoidance Doesn’t Do You Any Favors
Imagine this scenario: You’ve working hard on a presentation for several weeks, but a co-worker jumps in and takes all the credit for your work. Instead of rightly speaking up, you choose to silently step back. __35__. Aside from our work life, avoiding conflict can manifest in our romantic relationships, friendships, and even family dynamics.
Many of these tendencies can be traced back to growing up in an environment that was dismissive (鄙视的) or hypercritical. People who respond to conflict this way often expect negative outcomes and find it difficult to trust the other person’s reaction. __36__
However, disagreeing with someone doesn’t necessarily mean “fighting”. It’s not about blaming the other person or proving who’s right and wrong in a given situation. Conflict resolution is about standing up for yourself and communicating when you feel angry or frustrated.
Before confronting someone, try examining your feelings. __37__ You can try the following affirmations: “It’s OK to feel however I’m feeling at this moment — my emotions are valid.”“ I am worthy and deserving of being heard.”
Drawing upon your sensory toolbox also helps, If you’re a visual person, you can relieve stress by closing your eyes and imagining soothing images. Similarly, if you’re more comforted by smells, keeping an essential oil on hand is a good choice.
One last step before confronting someone is having a plan. Clearly define what you’d like to resolve. Then, write down canned, factual responses to use when needed, like.“I worked late for the past two weeks while my co-worker didn’t turn in their share of the research.” __38__ You’ll feel confident when addressing them.
__39__ While it’s OK to never confront others, being able to resolve issues effectively means accepting it as a healthy part of communicating with others. Remember, disagreeing provides deeper understanding and makes it easier to connect with our friends, partners, and co-workers.
A．Practise the key points you’d like to get across.
B．Different cultures have diverse ways of handling conflicts.
C．Conflict is a normal part of our personal and professional lives.
D．In other words expressing your opinion firmly can seem pretty scary.
E．Rather than allow conflicts to run wild in your head, try a firmer approach.
F．Being conflict avoidant means withdrawing from possible disagreements at all costs.
G．Instead of holding back emotions, try looking at them through the lens of self-compassion.
第三部分 书面表达（共三节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40题2分，第41题2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Growing up, I idealised independence. I always wanted my own efforts to be enough. When I decided to pursue a postgraduate degree, I wanted to develop a novel research programme and quickly establish myself as an independent scientist. But I was unrealistically optimistic about what I could achieve.
As I began designing experiments, my committee members warned me about the challenges I would face. But my need for independence drove me to push forward with my research plan. As a result, the first four years of my postgraduate career were defined by a series of failures.
During my second year, I failed my comprehensive exam because my proposal was unclear. During my third year, I discovered that after treating thousands of seeds, I obtained just one plant I could use for experiments. By my fourth year, my desperation to succeed overshadowed my desire for independence.
My adviser and I devised(想出) a somewhat unusual solution: I would spend three months in a collaborating(合作的) lab to obtain specialised training. I worked extensively with other students, constantly asked questions, and helped with ongoing projects to learn everything I could. Finally, I conducted an elegant experiment that would not have been possible without the help of the members in the lab.
My adviser saw this experience as a groundbreaking success, emphasising the collaborating skills I acquired. A few months later, when I repeated the experiment in my home lab, I produced more publishable data. By learning when to ask for help, I eventually found myself on the way to becoming an independent scientist.
40. In the beginning, what drove the author to push forward with the research plan
____________________________________________________________________
41. What was the solution by the adviser and the author after those repeated failures
____________________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> The adviser considered the author’s experience in the lab a groundbreaking success because publishable data had been produced.
____________________________________________________________________
43. From this story, what can you learn about “independence” (In about 40 words)
____________________________________________________________________
第二节（共5小题；每空1分，共5分）
根据中文意思完成句子，请在答题卡指定区域作答。
44. 上周听了讲座之后，他下定决心调整自己的生活方式。
After listening to the lecture last week, he ________________________.
45. 这幅画能捕捉大自然的真实画面，并且看起来清新且充满生机。
The painting can ________________________ and looks fresh and full of life.
46. 我们可以通过使用节能车辆以及用更清洁的能源替代煤炭来减少碳足迹。
We can reduce carbon footprint by ________________________________.
47. 中国采取了恰当的行动与措施来应对气候问题，旨在促进人与自然之间的和谐关系。
China took appropriate actions and measures to address climate issue,________________________.
48. 他对探索未知的想法充满热情，并决定申请加入这支探险队。
He ________________________________ and decided to apply to join the expedition.
第三节：写作（15分）
假设你是红星中学学生李华，你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以“Art Meets Tech”为主题的校园科技艺术节，为此发来邮件，就活动内容询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1. 提出的建议；
2. 建议的理由。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、完形填空（1-10）
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.A
6.A 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.B
二、语法填空（11-20）
11.that
12.meant
13.alarming
14.recognized
15.how
16.to go
17.has gained
18.on
19.truly
20.being
三、阅读理解A-D（21-34）
21.B 22.D 23.A
24.B 25.D 26.B
27.B 28.A 29.D 30.A
31.A 32.C 33.C 34.D
四、七选五（35-39）
35.F 36.D 37.G 38.A 39.C
第三部分 书面表达
第一节 简答
40. His need for independence.
41. The author would spend three months in a collaborating lab to get specialized training.
42. 错误部分：because publishable data had been produced
Reason: The adviser thought it groundbreaking mainly for the author’s acquired collaborating skills instead of publishable data.
43. True independence doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Knowing when to seek help and cooperate with others helps us achieve goals and grow into independent people.
第二节 完成句子
44.made up his mind to adjust his lifestyle
45.capture the true image of nature
46.using energy-saving vehicles and replacing coal with cleaner energy
47.aiming to promote harmony between humans and nature
48.was enthusiastic about the idea of exploring the unknown
第三节 作文范文
Dear Jim,
I’m glad you’re holding the Art Meets Tech festival and here are my suggestions.
First, hold an AI painting competition. AI creates unique artwork, letting students feel the combination of art and technology directly. Besides, prepare a VR exhibition of famous paintings. Visitors can “step into” masterpieces, greatly enriching their experience.
These activities are easy to organize and popular among teenagers.
Wish your festival a big success!
Yours,
Li Hua

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