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2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级周测（四）
英语试题
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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 Privately Funded Scholarships in the University of Houston
Each year, a number of foundations, corporations and individuals provide funding for scholarships. Some of these privately funded scholarships are designed to support students in a particular discipline or from a specific geographic region; others are open to students of any major or background.
Meal Plan Scholarship
The Meal Plan Scholarship, which provides one meal plan per term, is offered by Dining Services to admitted undergraduate students to support their access to education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need upon initial registration. The scholarship is renewable for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, agree to report their grades to donors, and remain in good standing as a student.
Bangladesh America Literary, Art and Cultural Association Scholarship
The BALACA Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in Bangladeshi history, art, culture or literature. Students must submit an essay expressing their interest, complete the Application for Student Aid (ASA) and be enrolled full-time. The scholarship is nonrenewable. Applicants must reapply.
Alonzo Cantu Scholarship
The Alonzo Cantu Scholarship is for freshmen who graduated from any high school in Hidalgo County, Texas. Scholarship applicants must exhibit leadership skills, which is the first criterion. Students should also rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and keep a 2.75 GPA to be qualified to renew the award. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Alief Achievement Scholarship
The Alief Achievement Scholarship is open to Alief Independent School District High School seniors who will attend the University of Houston Main Campus. To apply, applicants must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a 500-word narrative outlining how this scholarship will enable them to meet their goals.
21. Which scholarship is intended for high school students
A. Meal Plan Scholarship. B. BALACA Scholarship.
C. Alonzo Cantu Scholarship. D. Alief Achievement Scholarship.
22. Which of the following does Alonzo Cantu Scholarship prioritize
A. Leadership skills. B. Interest in Asian culture.
C. Residency status. D. Awards and honors.
23. What is included in the scholarship renewal policy according to the text
A. Financial situation. B. Academic performance.
C. Volunteer services. D. Recommendation letters.
B
Beijing-based British artist Colin Chinnery has spent years collecting and preserving sounds including pigeon whistles (哨声), jingling camel bells, and the cries of street sellers in Beijing hutong. These century-old soundscapes carry a generation’s memories. In 2005, while having tea with several foreign musicians, Chinnery noticed a distinctive sound produced by whistles tied to flying pigeons. From this experience, Chinnery’s career as a sound artist took off.
After recording the pigeon whistles, Chinnery felt he should capture the sounds that were slowly disappearing. His work gradually became a documentation of Beijing’s culture. “Most of the traditional culture in the West exists in museums, and the traditional culture that still exists is mostly practiced in concerts or in performances, whereas in Beijing, one can still experience the traditional culture practiced in everyday life,” Chinnery said.
In 2023, Chinnery took his recordings to the Sound Art Museum. The sounds showcased in the museum are a witness to history, representing a valuable cultural heritage. After recording various sounds, Chinnery usually transforms them into lossless formats such as WAV and FLAC and then marks information for each sound, namely time, location, and the story behind it. All the sounds are original recordings without any artificial sound effect. When visitors walk into the museum, the spatial sound field creates a surrounding atmosphere through multi-channel audio, providing the opportunity to get fully involved in surround sound. They can also activate certain sound pieces by pressing buttons, touching screens or simply walking through specific areas. For young people, these sounds are fresh, helping them get close to the city’s forgotten culture.
“These sounds serve as the background noise of our society, so we often overlook them,” Chinnery explained. “However, when we put them in an exhibition setting, people suddenly realize that they hold great significance. They are part of culture, history, and urban transformation, which can help us understand how things and times are changing.” His life and career are now closely bonded with the sounds of Beijing.
24. What is introduced about Chinnery in paragraph 1
A. The origin of his beloved cause.
B. His childhood memories of Beijing.
C. The way to record different sounds.
D. His inspiration to learn Chinese culture.
25. What makes traditional culture in Beijing special according to Chinnery
A. It represents urban transformation.
B. It is well preserved in local museums.
C. It is still alive in people’s everyday life.
D. It boasts a longer history than the West.
26. How can visitors appreciate sound recordings in the museum
A. By exploring the sound recording process.
B. By reading the information on exhibit labels.
C. By employing new sound editing techniques.
D. By engaging in some interactive experiences.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Trace Culture: City Sounds Live On
B. Beijing hutong: A Culture-loaded Place
C. City Sounds Never Die, They Just Fade
D. A Soundscaper That Refines Artificial Sounds
C
Sint-Paulus, a primary school in Kortrijk, Belgium, won the 2023 New European Bauhaus Award with its “Climate Playground” project. A climate adaptive playground goes for smart rainwater handling, offers greenery, softens school ground, and creates opportunities to discover climate issues. This connection to nature has made school a lot more fun.
What has changed underground is an important part of the climate playground design. A rainwater collection system with a capacity of 150,000 litres has been installed (安装) and rainwater is stored and reused. What cannot be stored flows away into the planting, making the school highly effective at absorbing water.
Green spaces account for at least 60 percent although some of the area remains hard-surfaced for ball games on rainy days. Trees and bushes form the green areas with a colourful background of flowers. These green spaces act as outright invitations to play and provide space for natural-looking play facilities. Children run on the courses, enjoy challenging tasks, and play games like hide-and-seek, which greatly enriches their outdoor life.
The climate playground also offers teachers extra instructional opportunities. They no longer have to visit parks to teach about blossoms and autumn colouring as the playground offers constant, varied learning experiences. Teachers often organize projects such as Bird-counting Day, where children feed birds and identify different species. There is also a popular vegetable garden, where children actively grow plants and healthy food. In a separate area, there is a chicken house managed by sixth-graders. Teachers use it to make math lessons extra engaging. Children weigh the feed and put it into statistics against the number of eggs they collect.
In recent years, Sint-Paulus’ practice has led to the establishment of BLES — a network of experts in outdoor play and learning. It supports dozens of schools in greening and softening their grounds. In the long run, such playgrounds are expected to become the norm, as there is no better place for children to learn about the environment than a climate playground.
28. What can we learn about the Climate Playground project from paragraph 1
A. It purifies rainwater for daily use.
B. It promotes students’ physical health.
C. It is intended to compete for an award.
D. It puts climate discovery in a natural setting.
29. Why does some of the area of the ground remain hard-surfaced
A. To ensure easy maintenance.
B. To enrich students’ outdoor life.
C. To provide space for facilities.
D. To fit different weather conditions.
30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Creative teaching methods.
B. Educational value of the playground.
C. Physical activity schedules.
D. Practical tips on vegetable gardening.
31. Which of the following agrees with the educational philosophy of Sint-Paulus
A. True education starts outside campus.
B. School can serve as an extension of nature.
C. A child’s growth should be a journey, not a race.
D. Playground design balances study and entertainment.
D
Despite medical progress, treating bone breaks with many small pieces remains a big challenge. It is time-consuming and often leads to poor healing, greatly affecting patients’ quality of life. For over 40 years, Professor Fan Shunwu dreamed of a bone-gluing material and passed the task to post-90s doctor Lin Xianfeng. His inspiration came during a visit to his hometown, where the ancient Luoyang Bridge has stood firm for centuries despite the wearing effect of seawater.
The secret lies in oysters raised under the bridge by ancient craftsmen. These shellfish produce adhesive (粘合的) threads and natural glue to attach tightly to granite piers (花岗岩桥墩). Their calcium-rich shells pile up layer by layer, filling gaps between stones and forming a strong barrier that defends the bridge against seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, the craftsmen use the power of nature, which reflects the wisdom of learning from nature.
Drawing on this bionic principle, the team overcame key technical difficulties. After years of testing, they created “Bone 02” with three core breakthroughs: strong, instant adhesion in blood-rich environments, easy application, and gradual biodegradability.
In over 150 clinical cases, it proved safe and effective. A young worker once suffered a terrible break in his wrist. The traditional treatment would require a large cut to implant a plate and some screws (螺丝) — risky and requiring a second operation for removal. With “Bone 02”, doctors made a 2-3 cm small cut, injected the adhesive, and fixed the bone in just 3 minutes. A three-month follow-up confirmed full healing — no complications and complete wrist function recovery.
From laboratories to operating rooms, scientists continually push the boundaries of life and health. This original Chinese achievement, born from multidisciplinary cooperation, marks a major breakthrough. It applies to most bone breaks and holds broad prospects, contributing Chinese wisdom to global health.
32. What inspired Lin Xianfeng to develop the new adhesive
A. The natural ability of the shellfish.
B. The durable quality of granite.
C. The clever design of Luoyang Bridge.
D. The previous findings in medicine.
33. Which of the following is a feature of “Bone 02”
A. Natural absorption.
B. Gentle muscle healing.
C. Increasing blood flow.
D. Wound-free treatment.
34. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “complications” in paragraph 4
A. Complex techniques.
B. Severe breaks.
C. Secondary problems.
D. Positive changes.
35. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To explain the wisdom of ancient craftspeople.
B. To introduce a bionic medical invention from China.
C. To compare traditional and modern bone treatments.
D. To stress the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation.
第二节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15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。
Beyond the Shelves
Many people may be familiar with college librarians’ job. They help students locate books or develop research topics. __36__ Timothy Simmons, a first-year experience librarian at USC, is a perfect example of this.
Simmons hosted various events to connect with students, including games, tours, and field trips. He also set up information tables during new student orientation, Family Weekend, and other busy campus events — taking up tasks outside his usual routine. Notably, he chairs the library’s Outreach Committee. __37__
Last semester, Simmons noticed the blank walls on the fifth floor, so he reached out to Jess Peri, a photography instructor and committee member, to discuss the possibility of a photo gallery for the space. The talk finally turned into an art project. __38__ They were assigned to capture all aspects of the library, from rare items like medieval music scores, to staged Hogwarts-style photos.
__39__ Many readers were equally attracted to the photos on the walls as well as books on shelves. Under Simmons’ influence, students’ volunteer work has since become a regular effort for the library. For Simmons, the goal is simple: to make sure every student knows the library is here to help them. __40__ Simmons recalls, “At this past summer orientation, a student walked right up to my table and said, ‘I know I need to talk to you.’ That felt great — knowing students acknowledge that I’m always here for them.”
A. In fact, he has got some confirmation.
B. Many library regulars jumped into action.
C. They also help check out and return books.
D. The collaboration turned out to be a great success.
E. Some librarians, however, may take this job further.
F. It engages students with the library in innovative ways.
G. Nowadays, many young people don’t frequent the library any more.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30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。
Early in my teaching career, a mother came to my office, upset about her daughter’s first B in math. “I don’t know how she’ll __41__ it,” she said, “the grade feels just like a black mark on her otherwise __42__ school report.” I tried hard to explain that it was okay to earn a B in a challenging course, and that her daughter might __43__ from the experience of not being perfect. She looked at me as if I had lost my mind.
In a world full of anxiety, parenting has become much more __44__. Many parents try every means to protect their kids from any __45__. They hurry to offer __46__ answers when kids struggle with homework, and even __47__ emails to complain of unfairness when their kids break school rules and bear the __48__.
But each intervention sends a __49__ to the child: You can’t manage this. When they encounter larger __50__ — a college rejection, a relationship __51__ — they might lack the capability to deal with them.
I once experienced this with my daughter. When she was in high school, I was sad to see her regularly lose sleep over essays, repeatedly balling up what she had written, weeping and __52__ herself. I found myself wanting to intervene — to either ask the teacher for a(n) __53__ or help with the writing. But I __54__ the urge. Later in her college, she told me her writing became much easier because that tough struggle had taught her to improve by herself.
It’s clear that over-sheltering kids from hurdles isn’t wise. Letting them overcome difficulties on their own builds real confidence in their ability to recover and __55__ back stronger.
41. A. handle B. remember C. correct D. deserve
42. A. ordinary B. blank C. spotless D. terrible
43. A. suffer B. benefit C. judge D. hide
44. A. accurate B. efficient C. flexible D. intensive
45. A. distraction B. failure C. adventure D. hesitation
46. A. ready B. brief C. confusing D. extra
47. A. pick out B. put off C. fire off D. look through
48. A. fruits B. consequences C. facts D. inconveniences
49. A. message B. gift C. model D. clue
50. A. opportunities B. disappointments C. achievements D. decisions
51. A. lift-up B. make-up C. break-up D. back-up
52. A. warning B. cheating C. comforting D. denying
53. A. apology B. cooperation C. explanation D. extension
54. A. resisted B. ignored C. felt D. satisfied
55. A. draw B. stand C. hold D. bounce
第二节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20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。
Good things never come easy — an 18-year-old Chinese-American Audrey Lo is a case in point. Audrey Lo’s journey as an entrepreneur (创业者) began at thirteen, when she launched an e-sports community, out of __56__ she made a great fortune, but as life took new turns, her first business slowly drew to __57__ close. She didn’t give up, though, and at the age of 16, she made a comeback __58__ a founder of a startup that coached people in writing. Those early days were tough. For weeks on end, she survived on just three to four hours of sleep, and made countless __59__ (frustrate) sales calls. It was not until ninety days later that the company finally turned a profit, a hard-won victory that would fuel her next, most meaningful business.
During a visit to her grandpa, she saw him struggling with loneliness and __60__ (fear) for him. It was then that something clicked. __61__ (short) afterwards, Sam, her AI elderly care robot, was born, and it didn’t take long for the world __62__ (take) notice: Its website crashed overnight, __63__ (flood) with eager bookings from families and nursing homes alike.
Audrey, now a university student, beautifully practices “tech for good” through her invention, Sam, which can record each __64__ (prefer) of the elderly, combining compassion and technology. Perhaps this is __65__ the next generation of entrepreneurs looks like: young, daring, persistent, and caring.
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，你的外教Mr. Smith上周布置了“调查本地景区英文标识规范性”的项目式学习任务。作为小组长，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 汇报调查结果和面临的问题；
2. 请求专业指导。
注意：(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节(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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya, who loved herbs, made flower-scented candles using recycled jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan (借款). We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at 6, bracelets at 4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while chaos erupted around us. A booth（摊位）named “Game On!” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.
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。
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us.” I declared.
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly.
参考答案
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节（21–35）
21.D 22.A 23.B
24.A 25.C 26.D 27.A
28.D 29.D 30.B 31.B
32.A 33.A 34.C 35.B
第二节 七选五（36–40）
36.E 37.F 38.B 39.D 40.A
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（41–55）
41.A 42.C 43.B 44.D 45.B
46.A 47.C 48.B 49.A 50.B
51.C 52.D 53.D 54.A 55.D
第二节 语法填空（56–65）
56.which
57.a
58.as
59.frustrating
60.feared
61.Shortly
62.to take
63.flooded
64.preference
65.what
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文范文（邮件）
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m writing to report our survey on English signs of local scenic spots.
We found many problems: spelling mistakes, improper translation and inconsistent expressions on public signs, which confuses tourists a lot. Lacking professional translation knowledge, our group can’t correct these errors properly.
Could you spare some time to offer us relevant professional guidance We’d appreciate your help greatly.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写参考范文
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us.” I declared. Gathering courage, we left our booth and walked around the gym to introduce our handicrafts personally. We showed students the lovely candles, delicate bracelets and colorful keychains patiently, telling them all products were handmade with recycled materials. Gradually more people stopped to have a look and started buying our goods. Our sales picked up quickly.
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly. To our great delight, the total money was far more than the $300 needed to pay off the loan. We hugged each other cheerfully. This unforgettable experience taught us that taking active action instead of waiting passively is the key to success.

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