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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节 阅读理解（单项选择）
A
Four Treasures of the Study
Brushes
The brush, made from animal hair, is the tool bringing life to the paper. From delicate lines to bold brushstrokes, the brush is the medium through which the artist’s emotions and techniques flow onto the paper, creating elegant works of art. The most famous brush, the “Huzhou Brush”, is produced in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Ink
Traditional Chinese ink comes in solid sticks. To produce liquid ink, one grinds(磨)the inkstick against an inkstone with water. The act of grinding symbolizes patience and dedication highly valued in Chinese culture. High-quality ink, originally black but now available in various colors, is most famously produced in Huizhou, Anhui Province.
Paper
Chinese paper, especially the ancient rice paper, made from sandalwood bark and rice straw, absorbs ink smoothly without bleeding. The paper serves as a canvas for not only artistic efforts but also documentation, making it a vital component in the preservation of history and culture. “Xuan Paper”, the best paper for writing, is made in Xuanzhou, Anhui Province.
Inkstones
Inkstones, used for grinding ink, were originally simple pottery tools. Later, they became artistic objects carved from stone that reflect the taste and status of their owners. The choice of inkstone is crucial as it can affect the quality and texture of the ink, further enhancing the artistic expression in calligraphy and painting. The most famous inkstone, “Duan Inkstone”, is produced in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province.
With these treasures, Chinese people created unique styles of calligraphy and painting, establishing a distinctive expression system. Today, they continue to inspire artists worldwide, bridging tradition and modernity.
21. Why is grinding ink considered meaningful in Chinese culture
A．Because it is a difficult process.
B．Because it produces ink in various colors.
C．Because it requires a high-quality inkstone.
D．Because it reflects valued morals in China.
22. What can we learn about the Four Treasures of the Study
A．The brush is made from bark.
B．Ink is only produced in Huizhou.
C．“Xuan Paper” is the best paper for writing.
D．Inkstones were originally carved objects.
23. Which column in a paper might the passage come from
A．Technology. B．Travel. C．Lifestyle. D．Culture.
B
Speeding up and flying over a car while switching hands with a between-the-legs movement to throw the ball home, Chen Dengxing, aged 39 and standing 1.76 meters tall, made history by becoming the first athlete from China to win the dunk (扣篮) contest of the world’s biggest streetball competition in 2025.
Chen showed athletic talent from childhood and trained in high jump and long jump in his school years. After graduating from college, he began working as a bank clerk. But his passion for dunk never died away. So in his spare time, he’d go to a nearby court for dunk practice.
The turning point of his life came in 2011 at an amateur dunk contest, where Cha Tianyi, founder of China’s dunk team told him, “With your bounce and explosiveness, you don’t belong behind a bank counter.” Cha’s encouragement and guidance set him on the path to becoming a professional dunker.
To improve his dunking skills, Chen collected highlight videos of top dunkers from around the world and studied them carefully. From the pace of the approach steps to the power of the takeoff, he analyzed every detail with precision — leaving no movement unexplored. He spent about four hours in training every day — two hours of strength training and two hours of dunk practice. Even when he was out attending other events, he carried a basketball and practiced.
Now Chen has founded a dunk park which has quickly attracted many visitors who are eager to learn from him or simply witness his high-flying skills firsthand. “I will pass on my training methods and competition experience, so that the younger athletes can progress faster. My goal is to make more promising dunkers and help them step onto the international stage,” Chen said.
24. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．Chen’s great achievement.
B．The rules of the dunk contest.
C．Chen’s physical appearance.
D．The history of the dunk contest.
25. What does Chen’s career shift show
A．Risk-taking guarantees success.
B．Opportunities favor prepared mind.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．Natural talent outweighs hard work.
26. Which of the following best describes Chen in his professional training
A．Generous and sincere.
B．Focused and devoted.
C．Determined and brave.
D．Patient and ambitious.
27. Why did Chen set up a dunk park
A．To select coaches.
B．To attract visitors.
C．To support dunkers.
D．To meet followers.
C
A series of wildfires broke out in southern California, killing dozens of people. The clouds of smoke can even be seen from space.
People of many fire-prone(容易起火) areas as well as those far downwind have grown familiar with the thick, orange smoke. Such smoke can contain an unpredictable chemicals linked with heart and lung diseases and even cancer. Here’s what makes wildfire smoke so dangerous.
When organic matter like trees burns, it releases CO2, water, heat and, depending on the available fuel, various chemicals and particles(颗粒). Those tiny particles, which float in the air, can include metals, dust and more. If they’re smaller than 2.5 micrometres in diameter(直径), they can get through our body’s natural defenses when breathed in and go deep into the lungs, causing many health problems. Such particles, called PM2.5, is a common pollutant. It’s also created by motor vehicles and industrial plants. But the type present in wildfire smoke can be much more harmful to the human body.
When a fire breaks out in an urban area, it destroys homes, offices, cars and other facilities. In other words, more stuff is burned. Paints, metals and more can release many kinds of harmful chemicals. A 2023 study found that the quantity of harmful chemicals released during urban wildfires was more than 1,000 times larger than that in fires happening in woodland areas.
What’s worse, over time, the smoke is exposed to sunlight. The radiation(辐射) can cause a set of reactions that usually result in other pollutants. Then, as smoke containing these chemicals travels and settles over other cities, it can mix with even more local pollution. Research also suggests that those chemicals and particles, both possibly harmful, can combine to make their respective health risks even worse.
28. What is the main topic of the text
A．The causes of wildfires.
B．Climate change impact.
C．Preventing urban wildfires.
D．Health risks of wildfire smoke.
29. Why is PM2.5 from wildfire smoke dangerous
A．It enters the lungs.
B．It travels far.
C．It’s larger in size.
D．It’s only from fires.
30. What is a key difference between urban and woodland wildfires
A．Urban fires affect more trees.
B．Urban fires burn less material.
C．Urban fires release more pollutants.
D．Urban fires produce less smoke.
31. What will probably happen when wildfire smoke is exposed to sunlight
A．It changes colour.
B．It forms other pollutants.
C．It quickly disappears.
D．It becomes harmless.
D
Increasing evidence suggests that sitting down too much can put our health at risk. According to the NHS, being inactive is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, and early death. Therefore, the NHS advises people to “move more, sit less”. But how often and for how long should we get up and move
Now, researchers based at Columbia University, New York, have an answer: taking a five-minute walking break every half an hour can offset some of the harmful effects of sitting for long periods. The team had a group of 11 participants sit in ergonomic chairs for an eight-hour stretch, getting up only for bathroom breaks or their scheduled walk on a treadmill. The exercise periods tested were one minute of walking after every 30 minutes of sitting, one minute every 60 minutes, five minutes every 30 minutes, five minutes every 60 minutes, and no walking at all.
While sitting, the participants could use their phones or laptops, or read, and were given regular meals. Their blood pressure and blood sugar were checked regularly throughout the study.
The researchers found that any amount of walking reduced blood pressure by 4-5mmHg compared to sitting all day — a significant reduction, as ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.
Additionally, walking for five minutes every 30 minutes reduced blood sugar spikes (猛增) after meals by more than 50 percent. Walking for one minute every 30 minutes also led to a small reduction in blood sugar spikes. Walking every 60 minutes, whether for one minute or five, had no effect.
“What we know now is that for optimal health, you need to move regularly at work, in addition to a daily exercise routine,” said Diaz. “While that may sound impractical, our findings show that even small amounts of walking spread through the workday can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.”
32. Why is the NHS mentioned in the text
A．To suggest disease prevention methods.
B．To stress the seriousness of inactivity.
C．To compare international health data.
D．To explain its own research findings.
33. What were the participants required to do during the study
A．Stand up according to a fixed schedule.
B．Take breaks freely when needed.
C．Keep moving while sitting.
D．Avoid using phones or computers.
34. Which walking pattern best controlled blood sugar after meals
A．Walking for one minute every 60 minutes.
B．Walking for five minutes every 60 minutes.
C．Walking for one minute every 30 minutes.
D．Walking for five minutes every 30 minutes.
35. What does Diaz’s statement imply
A．Long workouts prevent chronic diseases.
B．Daily exercise forms the basis of good health.
C．Movement during work is vital for health.
D．Prolonged sitting is unavoidably harmful.
第二节 七选五
How to Cheer up Your Friend
The following tips will make your friend cheer up. Try one or more of the suggestions below, and hopefully your friend will be happy again in no time.
___36___. If your friend is angry about a situation at work, help him see the positive side of things. Listen to his problem before reacting (回应). But try to help him by asking questions such as “What things can you do to make the situation better ” or “What’s been happening at work lately that has been good ”
Send him a card or postcard. Not many people get handwritten notes any more. It’s so rare (稀少的), in fact, that it’s certain to put a smile on his face. Drop a note in the mail to him. ___37___.
Build up his self-esteem (自尊). Everyone needs to hear they are smart, strong, and beautiful sometimes. ___38___, as they can help him build confidence and self-esteem. Try to make your praise unique to the person, so he knows you truly mean what you say.
Try out new things together. True happiness is partly about the adventure. It may mean you may need to step outside of what’s comfortable and try something new. ___39___. If you want your friends to be happy, encourage them to try new things with you.
Bring him one of his favorite drinks or foods. ___40___. Maybe he can’t live without an afternoon coffee, or maybe he has a special love for black forest cake. Surprise him by bringing one of them to him when you know he’s having a difficult day.
A．Encourage your friend
B．Help him to see the positive side
C．You know what your friend likes
D．In turn, discover new things you love
E．Don’t be afraid to tell your friend these things
F．Similarly, your happiness will affect your friends
G．If you include one with a funny card, that’s better
第三部分 完形填空
When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2010, I wanted to bring it to my school in a remote village. This became a(n) ___41___ task as the sports teacher was unwilling to initiate anything ___42___ traditional sports like basketball. Despite being an English language teacher before ___43___ my post as deputy principal (副校长), I was ___44___ to start this game at any cost.
40 students aged between 13 and 19 ___45___ to play. I had the support of their parents but I still couldn’t ___46___ the sports teacher to agree. ___47___, I used my position to get the game going.
Heshan Pradeep, an alumnus (校友) and member of the Air Force handball team，volunteered to ___48___ the team.Although handball is an indoor game, we trained outdoors due to limited ___49___. Training started early in the morning before class and ___50___ after school until it was dark. The boys loved the game and were ___51___ about training. After three months of devoted training, we were able to send an under-19s boys’ team to ___52___ with 50 other schools. Our boys played remarkably well and ___53___ the semifinals. The following year, nobody could ___54___ our team from winning the all-island schools handball championship.
The ___55___ sent the whole village into carnival mode. Heshan and I were much honored to have shown the boys that dreams can be fulfilled.
41. A．appealing B．challenging C．confusing D．amusing
42. A．regardless of B．in relation to C．other than D．in terms of
43. A．leaving B．assuming C．offering D．creating
44. A．determined B．resistant C．forbidden D．grateful
45. A．woke up B．grew up C．sped up D．signed up
46. A．allow B．encourage C．convince D．force
47. A．Ultimately B．Occasionally C．Similarly D．Unfortunately
48. A．protect B．contact C．coach D．assess
49. A．prospects B．appliances C．qualifications D．facilities
50. A．ended B．continued C．changed D．functioned
51. A．passionate B．particular C．embarrassed D．objective
52. A．debate B．compete C．associate D．cooperate
53. A．watched B．hosted C．reached D．predicted
54. A．stop B．free C．separate D．excuse
55. A．motivation B．tendency C．innovation D．victory
第四部分 语法填空
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。
Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns since Han Dynasty. And it is customary ___56___ (admire) the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Lantern shows are held throughout the country ___57___ such occasions. Shows are held on snow and ice in Northeast China, ___58___ ice sculptures create a fairytale of light and color.
Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without making mention of a city in Sichuan province, Zigong, often ___59___ (describe) as the City of Lanterns. The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty. Most Chinese lanterns ___60___ (make) with wire structures and fabric coverings. To add to its beauty, Zigong craftsmen also use ___61___ (variety) of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo and even porcelain.
Lantern ___62___ (produce) is now a driving force for the local economy. At annual Zigong Lantern Show, visitors gather in Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as other recreational activities. The clever hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this ___63___ (nation) intangible heritage abroad, ___64___ (present) wonders of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Zigong lanterns are now ___65___ name card for their hometown and motherland.
第五部分 书面表达
第一节 倡议信
66. 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心，水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文，代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议，内容包括：
(1)珍惜水资源的重要性；
(2)如何从日常小事做起。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
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第二节 读后续写
67. 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。词数150左右。
My family always had various animals around. To my great annoyance, I never had one that truly belonged to me. I couldn’t count how many times that I begged them for buying or adopting one for me. My parents, ultimately, compromised and permitted me to keep my own until I was nine years old.
The day that I had longed for finally arrived. So thrilled was I that an increasing sense of excitement stuffed my heart. Knowing my parents brought a fish back home, which I would like to call it Mark, I offered to undertake the responsibility to look after it without hesitation.
Every Saturday, it’s a routine to clean out his bowl. Cleaning which seemed impossible for me to shoulder, turned into something that I was desperate for and enjoyed. I found myself unconsciously turning down invitations from my friends to go somewhere immediately after school, because what I was concerned was to dash home to feed my fish first. Every day he would remind me that I was needed and that I had someone relying on me. Whenever I looked at him and appreciated his swimming freely, my heart was filled with joy and enjoyment.
One day, I came home from school and headed to my room to feed Mark. I found a terrible thing had happened without any sign. I dropped my bag and ran over to the bowl. I held my breath, not daring make a sound. Panic took hold of me. I saw my best friend Mark floating around, lifeless. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, rooted to the spot.
At the very moment, my mom walked into my room.
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After a while, I suddenly realized that Mark hadn’t just left me.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A
21.D 22.C 23.D
B
24.A 25.B 26.B 27.C
C
28.D 29.A 30.C 31.B
D
32.B 33.A 34.D 35.C
七选五
36.B 37.G 38.E 39.D 40.C
二、完形填空
41.B 42.C 43.B 44.A 45.D 46.C 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.B
51.A 52.B 53.C 54.A 55.D
三、语法填空
56. to admire 57. on 58. where 59. described 60. are made
61. varieties 62. production 63. national 64. presenting 65. a
四、书面表达
66 倡议信（参考范文）
Let’s Save Water
Water is vital for all living things. Without water, life cannot exist. However, water resources are limited on the earth. So it’s necessary for us to save water.
We can do small things in daily life. Remember to turn off taps in time and reuse water. Let’s take action to protect water together.
67 读后续写（参考范文）
At the very moment, my mom walked into my room. Seeing me standing there sadly and staring at the fishbowl, she knew what had happened. She comforted me gently and told me that every living thing has its life cycle. Though Mark left us, the happy time we spent together would stay in my memory forever. I cried for a long time and felt extremely sad.
After a while, I suddenly realized that Mark hadn’t just left me. He taught me the true meaning of responsibility. I learned to care for others and cherish every lovely life. From then on, I still loved small animals. Whenever I raise pets, I will take good care of them with all my heart. Mark will always be a special friend in my heart.

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