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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Ancient Cities to Visit in Italy
With the holding of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, it is the perfect timing to explore some of Italy’s ancient cities.
● Matera — Prehistoric Cave City
Matera, known as “the oldest city in Italy”, features its stunning landscape, ancient cave dwellings, and rich history. Its unique cave systems are like beehives scattered on steep slopes, where houses, churches and even the entire neighborhood are carved into rocks. These man-made caves were originally used for food storage and later turned into people’s homes, forming an amazing inhabited cave city.
● Naples — Ancient City Beneath the Modern Streets
Naples is famous not only for its rich history and culture but also for the fascinating ancient heritage that lies beneath its modern streets. It had been a vital center of Latin cities before becoming part of the Roman Empire. You can walk through a well-preserved Roman theater, and then sip coffee in a busy square above it, making Naples one of the most authentic urban time capsules in Italy.
● Agrigento — City of Temples
Agrigento was once one of the wealthiest Greek colonies in Sicily. Today, its Valley of the Temples is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a must-see for travelers curious about ancient wonders. In the Valley, you can visit the Temple of Poseidon, one of several massive structures built for the gods. The Valley reveals the profound connection between the city and both Greek myths and religious traditions.
● Rome — Legendary Urban Life since 753 BC
The list of the ancient cities in Italy would be incomplete without Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire and a place of nearly unmatched influence. Though not the absolute oldest, Rome’s role in shaping Europe and its continuous habitation across centuries makes it legendary. You can learn more about ancient Roman culture while visiting the Theatre of Pompey, the Colosseum and the museums.
1. What is special about Matera
A．It features cave dwellings.
B．It has beehives on steep slopes.
C．It is a wonderful place to store food.
D．It owns some natural cave systems.
2. Why is Naples called “an urban time capsule”
A．It was a wealthy Greek colony.
B．It has the longest history in Italy.
C．It is famous for its temples of gods.
D．It mixes ancient heritage with modern life.
3. What do Agrigento and Rome have in common
A．Both are located near Sicily.
B．Both are windows to ancient cultures.
C．Both played a key role in the Roman Empire.
D．Both are not on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
B
What would life be like without commas (逗号) It would be quite confusing. Take this simple sentence as an example: Let’s eat Dad! Without a comma, Dad becomes the food. Add comma, and Dad becomes a partner at dinner: Let’s eat, Dad! The comma enables people to have a better understanding of the sentence.
Here’s another example: Tom said Sarah stole the cake. Here, Sarah is the thief. But add a pair of commas, and Tom becomes the thief: Tom, said Sarah, stole the cake.
The examples above clearly show that people cannot do without commas in writing. Yet, the comma came from oral speeches. Long ago, most people could not read. They listened to the news or stories told by the people who gave speeches. The comma began as something to mark the resting place in a sentence. When reading, the speakers knew where to stop and take a breath.
In writing, commas are like shining red lights on the road. They require that you wait a moment before continuing. And don’t add a comma when you feel like it. There are rules that people shall not break. Learn them, and you won’t be eating anyone or making wrong changes.
4. Without commas, life would be ________.
A．frightening
B．puzzling
C．relaxing
D．interesting
5. The author uses two examples in the passage to________.
A．tell jokes to readers
B．show the importance of using commas
C．tell stories to readers
D．show the difficulty of using commas
6. According to the last paragraph, we use commas by following________.
A．our feelings
B．our speeches
C．certain rules
D．some facts
7. What is the best title for the passage
A．Commas Make Sentences Clear.
B．Commas Make English Interesting.
C．Commas Make Writing Easy.
D．Commas Make Speeches Surprising.
C
Li Ziqi is back! After more than three years’ break, one of China’s most beloved influencers, who had been celebrated worldwide for her description of rural Chinese life through videos, returned on Nov 12.
Li marked her comeback with two new videos. One details how she transformed a shed into a woodland coatroom while the other demonstrates the process of making wardrobe doors using the intangible cultural heritage of Chinese lacquer-ware (漆器) techniques. These videos quickly went viral on social media. By Nov 22, her lacquer-ware video had 140 million views on Sina Weibo.
Fans from around the globe expressed their excitement. “Three years! It’s been three years since you last updated! Do you know how I’ve survived these three years You’re finally back! I’m so excited!” commented one Weibo user.
For Li, the past three years were an opportunity to delve deeply into Chinese traditional arts. “I traveled to more than 20 provinces, visiting over 100 intangible cultural heritage inheritors,” Li told Xinhua. She spoke with craftsmen, studied their skills and explored folk culture, learning about the stories, historical context and materials behind these crafts, all to share them with the world through her videos.
Although many vloggers have attempted to copy Li’s style during her absence, none have reached her level of popularity.
One key reason is the high quality of her videos. “Her videos show not only the production process of traditional Chinese cuisine and handicrafts but also the wisdom from nature and history,” praised Rednet. “She would spend several months making a single video. Her pursuit of perfection is difficult for many vloggers to copy.”
Moreover, fans admire the slow-paced rhythm of her content. “She is willing to slow down and focus on only one thing, which is healing in today’s noisy and fast-paced world,” noted one follower.
“People’s love for Li’s videos reflects modern individuals’ beautiful imagination of rural life and their longing for easiness,” commented Southern Weekly. “This shared value goes beyond time and circumstances.”
8. How did Li Ziqi officially return after her three-year break
A．By holding a press conference on Nov.
B．By going viral on social media.
C．By collaborating with other influencers.
D．By releasing two new visual works.
9. Which can best replace the phrase “delve deeply into” underlined in paragraph 4
A．Explore thoroughly.
B．Get away from.
C．Show interest in.
D．Talk about deeply.
10. What makes Li Ziqi’s videos stand out from those of other vloggers
A．The editing style of her videos.
B．The quality and depth of her content.
C．The speed of her producing videos.
D．Her wisdom from nature and history.
11. What do Li Ziqi’s videos mean to her viewers, according to Southern Weekly
A．A love for Chinese handicrafts.
B．A good knowledge of history.
C．A desire for a back-to-basics life.
D．An escape from modern technology.
D
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been extremely conscious of myself — how others perceive and judge me. If you’ve ever taken a psychology class, the term “spotlight effect” may ring a bell. I lived under the imagined spotlight for years, constantly worried about my perceived intellect and looks.
If I made a wrong comment in class, I would think about the moment for days. A single spot on my face would make me want to lock myself home and never face humanity again. Growing up with social media increased the pressure to be perfect. I’ve spent embarrassing amounts of screen time on Instagram, zooming into each of my posts to see if I looked cool, fun or pretty enough.
My anxious thoughts took over my life. As I entered college, countless times I passed by an ad detailing an exciting event or job. However, I would grab these flyers only to let them gather dust. The lack of initiative was not due to laziness but fear of scrutiny. Without a familiar face, club meetings felt like an opportunity ripe for embarrassment. I knew I’d be placing myself among strangers, directly under their gaze.
I came to realize the extent to which my unfounded fear of judgment burdened me. If I’m reluctant to try new things, how can I experience my surroundings to their fullest The spotlight effect is also a narrowing effect, limiting the vision you have of your possibilities because of social pressures.
A close friend once told me how he stepped out — he simply decided not to care about what others thought of him. His decision to live for himself confused me. I couldn’t imagine a world where I wasn’t constantly changing myself to meet others’ expectations or tirelessly trying to satisfy someone else in every relationship.
But eventually I took his advice — I vowed to live in a carefree way without fear of others’ attention. I allowed myself to work out at the gym during peak time, go to professors’ office hours and joined new clubs. Rest assured, I still fought with social pressures, asking myself, “What if they notice when I mix up my words while talking ” To all those who may sympathize with that thought, I’ll ask you this: when have you ever torn someone to pieces over a simple pronunciation mistake So I adopted a new motto for myself — no one truly cares.
And the world didn’t explode and I’ve never once regretted being outside my comfort zone. I found myself applying for internships, making new friends and feeling less restrained by the self-imposed boundaries and more appreciative for my potential and abilities.
I still hesitate before speaking up, have to give myself a pep talk before a group conversation. Changing your mindset and habits is probably one of the hardest cycles to break. But as the new year begins, I promise you all that it is never that deep. Just remember: ________.
12. According to the passage, the term “spotlight effect” can be best defined as ________.
A．the tendency to judge others based on their intelligence and appearance
B．the pressure to present a perfect self-image to capture public attention
C．the limitation to one’s potential and abilities caused by fear of judgment
D．the feeling that one is constantly being noticed and evaluated by others
13. The highlighted word “scrutiny” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A．sharp criticism
B．great uncertainty
C．careful examination
D．deep shame
14. What can we learn about the author from the passage
A．She used to prioritize others’ needs and expectations in her relationships.
B．She believed that social media was the major cause of her social anxiety.
C．She has successfully overcome her anxiety caused by social pressures.
D．She thought she should have stepped outside her comfort zone earlier.
15. What piece of advice is the author most likely to offer to readers at the end of the passage
A．Seek friends’ help when you suffer from self-doubt.
B．Stop being too self-conscious and live for yourself.
C．Be brave to tap your potential and try new things.
D．Seize the day and make your life more meaningful.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
Ways to Manage Everyday Stress
Life can be stressful at times. 16. ________ But you can make it a goal to keep everyday stress at low levels. If you want to get better at managing everyday stress, here are things that can help you:
Balance work and play.
Make time to work on your tasks and goals. But be sure to make time for things you enjoy, too. Even if it’s only a few minutes, daily time to relax and recharge lowers your stress.
Plan your day.
Use a calendar or planning app to keep track of your daily schedule. Fill in your class times, tests, and when assignments are due. Add your activities. 17. ________
Stick to your plan.
Of course, planning is no good if you don’t do what you plan. 18. ________ Check off what you’ve done. Get ready for what’s coming up. This lowers daily schoolwork stress.
Ask for help when you need it.
19. ________ Keeping on top of it all isn’t always easy. If you need help preparing for tests, planning projects, or getting things done, ask a teacher, parent, tutor, or mentor to coach you.
Deal with problems as they come up.
Don’t ignore everyday problems — but don’t stress out about them either. 20. ________ If you’re not sure what to do, ask for help and advice from others.
A．You can’t avoid stress.
B．It can motivate you toward your goals.
C．Instead, figure out how to handle them.
D．Having a plan and a daily routine lowers stress.
E．Make it a routine to look at your planner every day.
F．At times, a small surge of stress can be a positive thing.
G．Schoolwork, grades, and tests are a big source of stress for many people.
第二部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（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。
There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world. But only a few of them are very 21 . English is one of these. Many people use it, not only in England and the US, but also in other parts of the world. About 200,000,000 people speak it as their own language. It is difficult to say how many people are learning it as a(n) 22 language. Millions of people are 23 to do so.
Is it easy or difficult to learn English Different people may have different 24 . Have you ever 25 the ads of this kind in the newspapers or magazines
“Learn English in six weeks, or your 26 back...” “Easy and funny Our records and tapes help you master your English in a month. From the first day your 27 will be excellent. Just send...” Of course, it never 28 quite like this.
The only language that seems easy to learn is the mother tongue. We should 29 that we all learned our own language well when we were 30 . If we could learn English in the same way, it would not seem so difficult. 31 what a small child does. He listens to what people say. He tries what he hears. When he is using the language, talking in it, and 32 in it all the time, just imagine how much practice that gets!
So it is 33 to say that learning English is an easy thing because it depends upon a lot of practice. And practice needs great effort and 34 much time. Good teachers, tapes, books, and dictionaries will 35 . But they cannot do the student’s work for him.
21. A．difficult B．important C．necessary D．easy
22. A．native B．foreign C．useful D．own
23. A．learning B．enjoying C．trying D．studying
24. A．questions B．problems C．ideas D．answers
25. A．heard B．watched C．noticed D．known
26. A．knowledge B．time C．money D．English
27. A．experience B．action C．habit D．pronunciation
28. A．happened B．looked C．seemed D．felt
29. A．appreciate B．remember C．search D．think
30. A．students B．children C．babies D．grown-ups
31. A．Decide on B．Catch on C．Look through D．Think of
32. A．using B．thinking C．trying D．practicing
33. A．hard B．easy C．funny D．silly
34. A．uses B．takes C．gets D．costs
35. A．do B．work C．help D．master
第二节 语法填空（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 Secret Life of Red Pandas
Red pandas are cute, tree-living animals from the Himalayas. They are named “firefoxes” for their red fur. Although they share the name 36. ________ giant pandas, they are not close relatives.
They are good at living in high mountain forests. Their long tails help them stay balanced. They have sharp claws 37. ________ (make) it easy to hold tree branches. Red pandas stay in trees most of the time, 38. ________ they are safe from dangerous animals.
Most of their food 39. ________ (be) bamboo leaves and shoots. They need to eat a lot every day to stay strong. They have 40. ________ special “false thumb” to hold bamboo easily. 41. ________ (live) in cold mountains, they also eat fruit, insects and eggs for energy. Red pandas usually live alone. 42. ________ is hard for them to find enough food in winter. Many 43. ________ (scientist) are trying their best to protect them.
The baby red pandas stay with their mother 44. ________ they are about 18 months old. They learn how to live in the wild. Sadly, red pandas are in danger. Their 45. ________ (reduce) in numbers puts them at risk of dying out. So it’s important to protect them.
第三部分 写作（满分35分）
第一节 邀请信（满分15分）
假定你是李华，最近你校将为国际交换生举办“品中华传统美食”（Taste Traditional Chinese Cuisine）的活动。请给你校国际交换生Michael写一封电子邮件，告知此事并邀请他参加。内容包括：
1．活动时间和地点；
2．活动内容；
3．邀请他参加的原因。
注意：
1．词数 100 左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2．信的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Michael,
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分20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。
“Ka-boom!” Thunder resounded after lightning flashed across the sky. The rain poured down. I had to brave through the storm on the way home from school. I sighed. It just had to rain on the day I forgot to bring my umbrella. Thankfully, there was a taxi stand right ahead, where I could seek some shelter even for a brief moment. Before I could set off on the last part of my journey, I saw a familiar face approaching me with an umbrella. It was my brother coming to my rescue!
Holding the umbrella, we walked home, talking and laughing. Arriving home, we took off our shoes. Then I noticed my brother’s shoes were all wet, with water in them. These shoes were his favorite. He loved playing football very much. These shoes were especially suitable for playing football, so he wore them almost every day. Now they were worn out. I asked him, “Why don’t you ask parents to buy a new pair for you ”
He said, “I don’t want to be a burden, so I haven’t mentioned it to anyone. Although these shoes are a bit old, I can put up with them. Please, my dear sister, don’t tell parents about it.” “You’re so nice. I won’t tell them. Let me dry your shoes first. Later I’ll make you some cookies. You can go to your room to do your homework.”
My heart ached for him, I knew how much he loved playing soccer and how important it was for him to have proper shoes to run and kick the ball. I remembered the kindness he had always shown me, and I knew I had to do something for him. As I promised, I didn’t mention it to my parents, but I knew what I would do next.
Paragraph 1: I secretly started to save up my pocket money and try to earn more.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: On the day of his birthday, I handed him a box decorated beautifully.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
1-3 ADB
4-7 BBCA
8-11 DABC
12-15 DCAB
第二节 七选五
16-20 ADEGC
第二部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
21-25 BBCCC
26-30 CDABB
31-35 DBDBC
第二节 语法填空
36. with
37. making
38. where/so
39. is
40. a
41. Living
42. It
43. scientists
44. until/till
45. reduction
第三部分 写作
第一节 邀请信 参考范文
Dear Michael,
Our school will hold an activity called Taste Traditional Chinese Cuisine for international exchange students this Sunday morning in the school dining hall. I’m writing to invite you to join us.
During the activity, we will learn to cook typical Chinese dishes and taste various local snacks. We can also listen to stories behind different foods. I think you will love it, for it is a great chance to experience Chinese culture.
Hope you can come and have a wonderful time with us.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 参考范文
I secretly started to save up my pocket money and try to earn more. I stopped buying my favorite snacks and put all my daily allowance into a piggy bank. Besides, I helped neighbors do some housework in my spare time to get extra money. Every day I counted the savings carefully, eager to buy a new pair of football shoes for my brother. Weeks passed, and I finally had enough money.
On the day of his birthday, I handed him a box decorated beautifully. Feeling confused, he opened it and saw a brand-new pair of football shoes. He stared at the shoes in surprise and then looked at me warmly. I told him everything. Moved deeply, he gave me a big hug. He said it was the best birthday gift he had ever received. At that moment, we both felt the warmth of love between siblings.

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