湖南省湘潭市第一中学等校2025-2026学年高二年级下学期期中考考试英语试卷(含答案,无听力音频和文字材料)

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湖南省湘潭市第一中学等校2025-2026学年高二年级下学期期中考考试英语试卷(含答案,无听力音频和文字材料)

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2026年高二年级四校联考考试试卷
英语
选择题部分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话读两遍。
1. How does the woman sound
A. Humorous. B. Optimistic. C. Disappointed.
2. Where are the speakers
A. On a bus. B. In an elevator. C. At the office.
3. What is the man doing
A. Selling a car. B. Driving a car. C. Filling up a car.
4. What does the man think of his mobile phone
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s economical. C. It’s old.
5. When does the conversation take place
A. At dawn. B. At noon. C. At dusk.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What did the man do last weekend
A. He went bungee jumping.
B. He went snowboarding.
C. He went cave diving.
7. Which of the following words best describes the man
A. Hardworking. B. Competitive. C. Adventurous.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why is the man worried about his road test
A. He can’t find his glasses.
B. He has experienced failure once.
C. He is afraid of making mistakes.
9. When will the man go on a business trip
A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Policeman and driver. C. Driving instructor and trainee.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What do we know about the breakdancing competition
A. It’s a team game. B. It’ll last two days. C. It emerged in the 1790s.
12. What time will the finals end
A. At 6:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
13. Why can’t the man watch the live broadcast
A. He will be on a business trip.
B. He has to attend a dance class.
C. He has to prepare for a contest.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How the man pays the bill.
B. How much the room service is.
C. Whether there are mistakes in the bill.
15. What service did the man use
A. The room service. B. The spa service. C. The movie service.
16. How did the woman plan to solve the problem
A. By asking her manager.
B. By changing a room for the man.
C. By checking with other departments.
17. What will the man do first
A. Catch a plane. B. Call a taxi. C. Wait for Ms. Hayes.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What are listeners advised to do in Valencia
A. Drive a car. B. Rent a bike. C. Prepare light clothing.
19. What is a typical feature of Albufera Natural Park
A. A large area. B. A 120-mile cycle path. C. Abundant wildlife.
20. Who is the speaker
A. A tour guide. B. A news reporter. C. A bus driver.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Established in 1999, the Temora Aviation (航空) Museum in Australia has the world’s finest collection of flying historic aircraft. On regular flying days you can see a selection of aircraft displayed at their best in the sky.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Full motion Warbird Simulators(模拟装置)
Warbird Simulators allow you to feel what it was like to pilot exmilitary aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire Mk XI. You need no flying experience because there will be a short introduction before your flight explaining basic flight controls, and instructions will be given during your flight. So, belt up and make a reservation well in advance to secure availability. The minimum age for flying is 10.
Museum tours
The museum's volunteer guides are a dedicated and enthusiastic team and they lead engaging tours, offering indepth information about each aircraft, its historical significance, and the technological advancements it showcases. Selfguided audio (音频的) tours are also available at no extra cost in English, Chinese, German, and Japanese, which you can enjoy onsite or at home via the Canola Trail bining the two concepts you have the most informative and enjoyable experience.
ADMISSION
Non-flying day Aircraft showcase Group
Adult $20 (over 65 years old $15) Child $10 (3–16 years old) Family $50 (2 adults & 2 children) Adult $30 (over 65 years old $25) Child $15 (3–16 years old) Family $75 (2 adults & 2 children) Groups of 20 or more are able to receive a 15% discount on the cost of admission to the Museum
21. What is required for a simulator experience
A. Early booking. B. Parental presence.
C. Flying experience. D. Systematical training.
22. What do we know about the museum tours
A. The guides speak multiple languages.
B. Audio tours can be accessed remotely.
C. The two tour types should go separately.
D. Advances in aircraft are the main focus.
23. How much should a teacher with 22 sixth graders pay to enjoy the flying day
A. $204. B. $240. C. $306. D. $360.
B
Some life lessons can be learned from living on a ranch (牧场). For Albert Wilde, one such lesson is that when a sheep swims in a river, she comes out twice as heavy as when she dry. This observation gave Wilde the idea that adding unused wool — which can hold up to 35% of its weight in water — into his compost pile (堆肥) might keep potted plants damp. Wilde happened upon a 2012 German study that suggested wool was an effective fertilizer (肥料) for tomatoes. He became more interested in waste wool’s potential to be a game changer for a drought-stricken West.
Since then, Wilde has been educating sheep ranchers about a profitable market for their otherwise valueless waste wool. He has also spent time figuring out how to turn waste wool into easily distributable pellets (颗粒). His efforts have inspired other ranchers to pelletize their waste wool, and he sold his $13.98 eight-ounce bags of WoolPellets on Amazon in 2016 and on in 2023.
10 years in, the effort to expand the use of waste wool has yet to hit a critical mass. Large-scale farming operations have been slow to adopt wool as a fertilizer. “Folks in agriculture are usually based in tradition,” says Robert J. Andrews, a Colorado sheep rancher. “What worked before will work again,” he says, “We need a change in legacy producers.”
“We’ve just scratched the surface of wool’s uses,” says Brent Roeder, sheep and wool specialist. He and others say that wool — pelletized, made into mats that encourage soil-stabilizing plants, or even made into pillows that reduce stream bank failure—can help with land restoration, roadside revegetation, and vegetation growth in areas destroyed by wildfire. “All of these things are a big deal, especially as we talk more about climate change,” Wilde says.
24. What was Wilde’s primary focus for waste wool
A. Enhancing compost effectiveness.
B. Restoring dry western farmland.
C. Studying German agricultural methods.
D. Keeping potted plants from drying out.
25. What did Wilde do to make waste wool valuable
A. He taught ranchers how to produce wool pellets.
B. He created a marketable product from waste wool.
C. He replaced chemical fertilizers with wool pellets.
D. He encouraged ranchers to sell wool on his website.
26. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 suggest about waste wool use
A. It has become widely popular.
B. Its market value is decreasing.
C. It is facing strong opposition.
D. Its growth is still limited.
27. What is the potential of waste wool according to experts
A. It will surely double farmers' profits.
B. It will replace all chemical fertilizers.
C. It can help with environmental recovery.
D. It may solve the drought problem completely.
C
A recent study reveals that the “gap” between conversational turns serves as a measure of interpersonal connection: shorter gaps indicate a stronger sense of harmony. This finding emerges from the observation that people naturally respond to each other in about 250 milliseconds, an “honest signal” of attention beyond conscious control. The study found that participants reported greater enjoyment and connection when these gaps were shorter, and this pattern was held within single conversations.
The research involved 66 participants, either with strangers or friends in pair, having 10-minute recorded conversations. Participants later assessed their moment-by-moment connection while watching videos, confirming that connection peaks were in harmony with shorter gaps. Importantly, the feeling of connection depended far more on how quickly one’s partner responded than on one’s own response speed.
Additionally, observers saw shorter conversational gaps as a clear sign of social connection. By manipulating (操纵) gap lengths in audio clips, the study showed that shorter gaps alone were sufficient to make observers judge pairs as more connected.
The study also identified “super-connectors”— individuals who consistently responded faster across different partners, creating feelings of warmth. However, simply trying to speed up responses is not a shortcut available, as true rapid response requires deep understanding and expectation of the other person’s perspective, achieved through active listening and genuine engagement.
In essence, just as we use terms like “close” to describe intimacy (亲密感), the gaps in our conversations also “telescope” interpersonal space. By closing these gaps, we effectively reduce the psychological distance between ourselves and others.
28. What is the main function of the first paragraph
A. To present a study result.
B. To raise a controversial question.
C. To explain a psychological term.
D. To introduce a common phenomenon.
29. How did the researchers collect the data on conversational gaps
A. By training participants to respond faster across partners.
B. By measuring total silence duration in each conversation.
C. By comparing conversations between strangers and friends.
D. By having participants rate connection while watching videos.
30. What does the author stress as the core quality of super-connectors
A. Being capable of improving others' social skills.
B. Deep understanding and sincere engagement with others.
C. Possessing inborn talent for interpersonal communication.
D. Giving instant responses to every conversation partner.
31. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. Intimate relationships depend on frequent communication.
B. Telescopes are useful tools for studying interpersonal space.
C. Physical distance can be measured by conversational speed.
D. Shortening response time helps narrow psychological distance.
D
Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) set an ambitious goal in 2013 — to cut global physical inactivity by 10% by 2025 — the world has gone the other way. Recent data shows a worrying rise in people living inactive lives: nearly one-third of adults and a shocking 81% of teens don’t get enough exercise as recommended. It is clear that the target has not only been missed, the situation is worsening.
For decades, public health messaging has promoted the “exercise as medicine” concept, emphasizing its role in preventing serious diseases. “While scientifically accurate, this approach has proven insufficient in motivating long-term behavioral change,” said Benjamin Rigby, a public health researcher. He further explained, “This narrow focus ignores the emotional reasons that truly drive people to move — whether it’s the joy of play, the warmth of human connection, or the satisfaction of personal achievement.”
Evidence from 123 studies is in line with his perspective, showing that messages highlighting immediate benefits — such as enjoyment, increased energy, and social interaction — prove more effective than health warnings. A great example is the popular game Pokémon GO: it made players walk thousands of extra steps every day. This shows clearly that fun and interest — not fear of getting sick — are better at getting people moving.
As we look toward the next global health target in 2030, experts suggest it’s time to fundamentally rethink our approach. We must stop treating physical activity as a bitter pill and start presenting it as an invitation to joy, human connection, and personal achievement. By speaking to the heart rather than just to health concerns, we may finally inspire more people to embrace active lifestyles.
32. What do we know about the WHO’s 2013 goal
A. It was successfully achieved ahead of schedule.
B. It failed to bring about the desired improvement.
C. It aimed to increase physical activity among teenagers.
D. It failed to fully consider the needs of different age groups.
33. What does Benjamin Rigby think of the “exercise is medicine” approach
A. It is scientifically sound but has limited effects.
B. It successfully addresses people's health concerns.
C. It places too much emphasis on emotional factors.
D. It fails to provide clear guidance for long-term exercise.
34. Why does the author mention Pokémon GO!
A. To stress the role of technology in promoting exercise.
B. To show the popularity of movement-based video games.
C. To prove the advantage of enjoyment over health concerns.
D. To describe the role of digital tools in encouraging exercise.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Finding True Emotion in Motion.
B. Promoting Exercise as Medicine.
C. Engaging Teenagers in Outdoor Activity.
D. Exploring Science behind Physical Activity.
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。
Where the wild things are in the suburbs
I grew up spending summers at my grandparents’ farm. I used to pick wild blackberries, catch blue crabs, and run between the rows of the tall corn plants. I knew what wild garlic looked like; when the figs (无花果) were ready, I ate them. __36__ “They're so sweet, Mom,” they told me.
But instead of teaching my kids about that landscape, I decided to develop a love of the land where they live. Suburbia is not as obviously attractive as tidewater country, but I was determined to practice PB—place-based learning. __37__ I looked it up.
So we went to the abandoned parking lot near the dead mall and looked for dandelion (蒲公英) greens, which make a delicious bitter salad. We dug with sticks on the road for Wegmans grocery store. My ten-year-old found some colourful rocks. They inspired him to start a rock collection. “This is cool, Mom,” he said.
__38__ They inherited (继承) both from early man. So I've been teaching them to search, the way my mother taught me and her mother taught her, all the way back to my ancestors, the old-country mushroom hunters of Alsace.
In the fall, I took my kids to stands of chestnut (栗子) trees and showed them how to get out the good nuts. We came home with full bags, and I made sweet chestnut puree (糊), which we ate with a big spoon, like a homemade chocolate jam. __39__ The beauty of it. That it, rather than supermarkets, sustains them. That they should have appreciation for all the parts of the living soil.
__40__.We simply walk, observe, feel the dirt under our feet, and occasionally bring home something we harvested with our own hands. The kids smiled with pride of place.
A. That’s a thing in education.
B. I’ve taught my kids to do the same.
C. I read in my field guide that they taste like mango.
D. It has been revolutionary to be outside, in the suburbs.
E. I gradually understood how to explore those wild things.
F. I felt that I had taught them some big lesson about the earth.
G. It was natural to use my kids' instincts (本能) to explore and eat from nature.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Having braved a Chicago snowstorm and rush-hour traffic, I dragged my large suitcase through the __41__. There were people, bags, packages, babies, and sour faces.
__42__, three hours. That’s how long my flight was delayed. The only seats near my gate were next to others, and I was in no __43__ for people. I sat on the floor, __44__ my suitcase beside me, folded my arms and __45__ a look of quiet anger.
Nearby, a lady with a shopping bag took a seat next to another from the same store. The first introduced herself, __46__ her hand, opened her bag and rooted through tissue paper. “25% off!” she said, taking out a bowl. “33% off!” said the other, __47__ a plate. They laughed and chattered away. The sound of such insincere company was deeply __48__.
A businessman-looking passenger sat behind them and said something. The ladies erupted in laughter. Soon, a purple-haired young man pulled off his __49__ and started listening in. This happy group had a __50__ conversation going. Must be nice, I allowed. If you like that shallow __51__.
After an hour, my back hurt. I got up and took the seat next to the young man, who was telling a joke. The businessman caught my eye and said, “Don’t I know you from somewhere ” We __52__ travel notes and found no intersections (交集). He invited me in anyway. We exchanged stories: forgotten luggage, epic delays, missed connections. __53__, something warm was taking place: we were stuck but having a great time.
It was three more hours of __54__ before our plane arrived. When it came time to board, we walked slowly behind our fellow travelers. The young man carried the two ladies' bags. We were quiet. One lady broke the silence: “Do you think we should have a __55__ sometime ”
41. A. station B. airport C. market D. hotel
42. A. Eventually B. Luckily C. Consequently D. Additionally
43. A. touch B. doubt C. terms D. mood
44. A. placing B. moving C. throwing D. kicking
45. A. changed B. expected C. caught D. wore
46. A. extended B. washed C. hid D. ant
47. A. cleaning out B. digging out C. giving out D. cutting out
48. A. uplifting B. heartbreaking C. threatening D. annoying
49. A. hat B. coat C. mask D. headphones
50. A. ambitious B. refreshing C. serious D. regular
51. A. opinion B. belief C. friendship D. expression
52. A. compared B. collected C. consulted D. updated
53. A. Similarly B. Predictably C. Interestingly D. Logically
54. A. waiting B. sleeping C. working D. arguing
55. A. lesson B. flight C. reunion D. meeting
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。
The sound of hammers(锤子) striking stone rings out on most Sundays in ancient Xochuaca, a village overnight decades ago by the urban __56__ (expand) of Mexico City. It’s the sound of the stone carvers of Chimalhuacan, who still __57__ (enthusiastic) pursue a craft passed down for generations, even after the local source of stone was exhausted.
While carvers in other areas long ago turned in large numbers __58__ mechanical cutters and polishers, the craftsmen here use only hammers and a variety of carving tools. Many are self-taught, but some learned this traditional skill, __59__ family craft dating back about five generations. Documented stone carvers, __60__ (total) about 600 a decade ago, have now dropped to only around 300. The aging generation of master carvers, __61__ children don’t want to take up the trade, are dying off.
Unlike many craftspeople who want to see their works __62__ (display) in museums, the carvers here work free of charge to create __63__, maintain carvings to decorate the local tombs. Among those __64__ (be) a striking 20-foot stone Christ (基督) figure as well as sculptures of the 12 followers.
Now, carvers buy stone from other states __65__(sustain) their art and tradition. Asked if the trade will survive, carver Mario Olivares recited a poem carved in the church wall, “Your art, your tradition, your culture and the nobility of the people keep the soul of this town alive.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,正在参与国际青少年在线平台 Youth Voices 的讨论。本周话题是 What matters most when choosing a university major 请你结合学校最近一项调查结果,发一个帖子。
内容包括:
1、介绍调查结果;
2、谈谈看法。
注意:
1、词数100左右;
2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
3、首句不计入总词数。
Recently, our school conducted a survey on what influences students’ choice of university major. Here is what we found.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The day before yesterday, my class played a basketball game. As their chemistry teacher and class advisor, I watched as our team, led by Tom, the captain, fought hard. Tom’s quick moves and precise passes inspired his teammates. They battled as one, making every play count. The game was intense, with both teams neck and neck. In the final seconds, Tom made a daring drive to the hoop (篮筐), but the opponent scored a last-minute shot. We lost by just one point.
The next morning, the classroom was filled with a heavy atmosphere. Tom sat quietly, his head down, still weighed down by the loss. The rest of the class mirrored his mood — silent and withdrawn. It was clear that the defeat had dampened their spirits. I knew I had to do something to lift their spirits and remind them to paying more attention to the process.
The first class of the day was chemistry. As I looked at the lesson plan quickly, an idea began to take shape. I quickly prepared the necessary laboratory equipment and walked into the classroom.
“Alright, everyone,” I said, trying to get their attention. “I’m going to conduct an experiment, and I want you to observe it carefully. You’ll need to describe what you see afterward.” The room grew a little quieter as curiosity began to catch on. They turned their attention to me, and I could see a sign of interest in their eyes.
I picked up a piece of magnesium ribbon (镁条) and held it with a holder. When I brought it close to the burner fire, the ribbon started to flash. The whole class watched the experiment in amazement, their eyes wide open, focusing on my operation in awe. The magnesium ribbon burned away, leaving behind a soft white powder.
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。
“What impressed you most in the experiment ” I asked.
With my encouragement, Tom opened up and shared more.
参考答案
听力(1-20)略
阅读理解A-D(21-35)
21.A 22.B 23.C
24.D 25.B 26.D 27.C
28.A 29.D 30.B 31.D
32.B 33.A 34.C 35.A
七选五(36-40)
36.C 37.A 38.G 39.F 40.D
完形填空(41-55)
41.B 42.A 43.D 44.A 45.D
46.A 47.B 48.D 49.D 50.B
51.C 52.A 53.C 54.A 55.C
语法填空(56-65)
56.expansion
57.enthusiastically
58.to
59.a
60.totaling
61.whose
62.displayed
63.the
64.is
65.to sustain
写作
第一节范文
Recently, our school conducted a survey on what influences students’ choice of university major. Here is what we found.
Nearly half of the students pick majors based on personal interest, while about 30% value future employment prospects most. Around 20% follow parents’ suggestions, and only a few choose according to school reputation.
As far as I’m concerned, interest ranks first. Without passion, we can’t stick to study long-term. Meanwhile, future job market is also worth considering to live a stable life. It’s wise to balance interest and practical needs when picking majors.
第二节 读后续写参考范文
“What impressed you most in the experiment ” I asked.
Some students answered the bright flame while others mentioned the white leftover powder. Then I explained the truth: the shiny magnesium disappeared after burning yet turned into new substance. “Just like your basketball match,” I added. Though you lost the game, your efforts and teamwork are valuable gains just as the powder from the burnt metal.”
With my encouragement, Tom opened up and shared more. He admitted he was trapped in the failure and ignored all teammates’ wonderful performance during the match. All classmates cheered up gradually. From then on, they learned to treasure the process rather than merely focus on final results.

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