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高二下期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解
第一节 阅读理解（单项选择）
A
The EV Revolution’s Next Challenge: Rethinking How We Charge
As nations push for electric vehicle (EV) adoption to cut transport emissions, a new concern is emerging: the biggest challenge is no longer the cars themselves, but the infrastructure (基础设施) needed to power them.
“Gas Station” Model
Current charging infrastructure often mirrors the traditional petrol station model, focusing on high-powered, rapid-charging points. However, this approach presents several issues:
· Grid (电网) Pressure: Concentrated high-power demand can overwhelm local electricity networks.
· High Cost: Installing and maintaining rapid chargers is expensive.
· Access Inequality: It fails to serve about 30% of urban residents without access to private parking.
“Opportunity Charging” Model
It is a promising alternative. The more sustainable model involves using a distributed network of slower, lower-power chargers at destinations where people already park for hours at a time.
· Locations: Supermarkets, cinemas, workplaces, and residential streets.
· Benefits: Uses existing spare time, reduces grid pressure, and lowers installation costs.
A study by the Urban Mobility Institute found this model could increase EV adoption in cities by up to 40% by making ownership accessible to those without garages.
Expert Insight
“The goal isn’t to make charging as fast as refueling,” says Prof. Tim Litvin, an energy infrastructure specialist. “The real innovation is in making charging effortless with smart, convenient infrastructure fading into daily life, not just in building larger batteries.”
1. What is a major disadvantage of the current rapid-charging model
A．It overloads local grids.
B．It charges EVs too slowly.
C．It needs no maintenance.
D．It works only in rural areas.
2. What’s the underlying logic of opportunity charging
A．Making batteries cheaper.
B．Selling more rapid chargers.
C．Building bigger parking lots.
D．Charging while parked anyway.
3. What does Prof. Litvin expect about the real innovation
A．Doubling the EV battery size.
B．Beating the speed of refueling.
C．Integrating charging into daily life.
D．Covering cities with giant stations.
B
At seven, Suzanne Heywood and her brother Jonathan were taken out of school by their parents for a planned three-year round-the-world voyage. The UK family aimed to follow Captain Cook’s final global trip, but the journey lasted 10 years — far longer than promised.
Suzanne’s parents called it a “privilege” and the “trip of a lifetime,” yet she later compared it to “being locked up in prison.” Now 55, she has shared her story on TikTok and in her autobiography Wavewalker. She recalled her father once saying, “We would be back in three years’ time, and that my dog would be waiting for me, and my friends and school and everything would go back to normal.” But in reality, nearly a decade passed before their return, with her trapped on the boat, unable to attend school or make friends.
The voyage was “incredibly dangerous,” despite her father’s promise of safety. During a trip from South Africa to Australia, a huge storm hit. A big wave crashed through the boat, throwing seven-year-old Suzanne across the deck (甲板) and breaking her skull and nose. Three days later, they found a small Indian Ocean island, where she had multiple head surgeries without anaesthetic (麻醉药).
To cope with her “very strange” childhood, Suzanne decided to educate herself, which was the only lifeline back to ordinary days. In 1969, with no remote learning, she joined an Australian correspondence school at 13, studying in the boat’s small cabin despite missing much schoolwork. At 16, she and her 15-year-old brother were sent to a New Zealand school while their parents kept sailing.
Later, Suzanne got into Oxford University. She saved money from farm work to buy a one-way ticket back to the UK. After her husband’s death in 2018, she shared her story; her book became a bestseller, and she still deals with her childhood trauma (创伤). Her tale has touched millions, with fans praising her bravery and finding inspiration in her life.
4. Why did Suzanne Heywood and her brother leave school
A．To write a book about Captain Cook.
B．To go on a voyage with their parents.
C．To assist in captaining the family boat.
D．To study at a sea-training school abroad.
5. What is Wavewalker most likely to be about
A．A tale of Captain Cook’s voyage route.
B．An introduction to the study in Oxford.
C．A return from deadly seas to normal life.
D．An account of her happy life with friends.
6. How did Suzanne start to get her life back on track
A．By working on a farm.
B．By persuading her parents.
C．By sharing her story online.
D．By joining a part-time school.
7. Which saying best matches Suzanne’s experience
A．Broken sails still reach shore.
B．Time and tide wait for no man.
C．A merry heart goes all the way.
D．The early bird catches the worm.
C
In an age where we are more connected than ever through digital devices, a strange paradox (悖论) has emerged: we are increasingly disconnected from the immediate world around us. Urban sociologists note a decline in unplanned social interactions in public spaces like parks, plazas, and even on public transport. People are often glued to their screens, unaware of their surroundings or the people around them.
This shift worries thinkers like Sherry Turkle, a renowned psychologist from MIT. In her book Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, she argues that our addiction to phones is costing us the deep, empathetic connections that come from face-to-face conversation. This isn’t just a personal loss; it has societal implications. Public spaces are the stages where community life unfolds, and when we draw back from them, the very bond of society weakens.
Some cities are consciously fighting this trend. Urban planners are now designing “talk-friendly” spaces — benches that face each other, pedestrian zones free from traffic noise, and public parks with free Wi-Fi to attract people, but also with features that encourage them to look up and engage. The goal is not to avoid technology, but to rebalance its role in our lives.
The challenge is vast, with decades of technological advancement designed to capture our attention. However, the solution begins with awareness. As Turkle suggests, it’s about making conscious choices to create device-free zones and times, to be present in the moment. It’s time to look up from our screens and rediscover the value of the unfiltered world and the people who share it with us.
So silence your screen for a moment. Lift your eyes. Every shared smile or quick hello rethreads the neighborhood, recharging the human battery that no algorithm (算法) can replace.
8. What phenomenon does the author point out first
A．Public spaces are becoming overcrowded.
B．Digital devices often have technical issues.
C．Social media platforms are losing popularity.
D．People are less involved in their surroundings.
9. What suffers most from our addiction to screen according to Turkle
A．Online privacy.
B．Physical health.
C．Interpersonal bonds.
D．Individual productivity.
10. Why did urban planners create the “talk-friendly” spaces
A．To encourage in-person communication.
B．To focus on beauty rather than practicality.
C．To replace social media with real interaction.
D．To attract people with advanced technology.
11. What does the underlined word “unfiltered” mean in paragraph 4
A．Pure.
B．Real.
C．Perfect.
D．Simple.
第二节 七选五
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Respectful and Kind to Animals
When your family is preparing to welcome a new pet, it’s essential to establish clear guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of both children and animals. Here are some practical ways to help children build empathy and learn to care for animals responsibly.
____12____ This teaches respect for the animal’s comfort zone.
It’s also helpful to set clear and consistent rules. Children may not know exactly how to behave around animals. ____13____ Explain that animals are not toys — pulling their tails, climbing on them, or disturbing them while they eat or sleep is unacceptable. Such guidelines help prevent misunderstandings and potential harm.
Another key lesson is showing understanding and respect. Just like people, animals have moods and personal space. Teach your child to recognize when an animal wants to be left alone — such as when it moves away, hides, or makes an unhappy sound. ____14____ This not only protects the child but also helps the animal feel respected.
____15____. For example, if you find an insect indoors, you might calmly capture and release it outside instead of killing it. Use respectful language when referring to animals — avoid calling them “it,” and choose “he,” “she,” or “they” instead. What’s more, reading books that promote kindness toward animals is a simple but powerful tool.
Remember that building a positive relationship between children and animals takes time and patience. ____16____ Through consistent modeling and gentle guidance, children can grow into compassionate (有同情心的) and respectful individuals.
A．In this way, children will play with animals at will.
B．Sympathy can also be developed through daily habits.
C．Kids will develop a scientific way of looking at all living things.
D．It is better to show them what to do instead of simply saying “don’t.”
E．This knowledge is useful for interacting with both animals and people.
F．Over time, these small lessons contribute to a lifelong respect for animals.
G．When encountering a nervous animal, ask kids to observe quietly rather than chase it.
二、完形填空
In the fall of 1993, high school senior Jed Mottley seemed to have it all: a star wide receiver on the school football team, a multi-sport athlete, and a friendly, outgoing personality. But beneath his ___17___ smile, the Scottsdale teen hid a painful secret — he was the “poor kid” among peers with wealthy parents, embarrassed by his family’s constant financial ___18___.
Brought up by a single mother who worked ___19___ at jobs like a personal assistant and fast-food worker, Jed dreamed of ___20___ the ultimate symbol of athletic achievement: a Chaparral High School letterman jacket. He even ___21___ it himself — bright red and gold with his name proudly displayed. But when the $300 jacket was ready, his mother couldn’t ___22___ it. Month after month, the pickup was ___23___ until graduation passed and Jed never saw his jacket again.
Fast forward to November 2021: Jed, now a full-time bassist in a Los Angeles band, received a call from his brother Josh. While browsing a second-hand store three hours from their hometown, Josh ___24___ a brand-new red letterman jacket. The name “Jed” and year “1994” stopped him in his tracks. He bought it for $25 and sent a photo to his brother.
Jed was overcome with emotion — “That’s my jacket!” he ___25___. Within a week, he returned to Arizona and tried it on for the first time. It fit perfectly, still ___26___ the original tag (标签). Wearing it to his 30th high school reunion, Jed finally opened up about his past ___27___. Teammates apologized, saying they would have helped if they’d known.
The jacket’s 30-year journey remains a mystery, but its return felt like a ___28___. It reconnected the brothers, made them feel the ___29___ of their late mom, and inspired Jed to write a song titled “Mother’s Intention,” which he ___30___ wearing the jacket. For Jed, this long-lost ___31___ isn’t just cloth and thread — it’s a symbol of healing, family, and a mother’s enduring love.
17. A．familiar B．temporary C．confident D．stressful
18. A．struggles B．purposes C．pursuits D．decisions
19. A．cautiously B．dependently C．carelessly D．tirelessly
20. A．owning B．studying C．renewing D．selling
21. A．identified B．designed C．requested D．awarded
22. A．afford B．allow C．refuse D．replace
23. A．planned B．delayed C．canceled D．collected
24. A．exchanged B．tried C．spotted D．returned
25. A．suggested B．imagined C．predicted D．shouted
26. A．bearing B．hiding C．featuring D．lifting
27. A．cheer B．shame C．effort D．hope
28. A．service B．challenge C．miracle D．regret
29. A．lesson B．presence C．strictness D．shyness
30. A．kept B．practiced C．described D．performed
31. A．reward B．ambition C．concern D．treasure
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Also ___32___ (know) as Tu Fu, Du Fu is considered with Li Bai to be one of China’s greatest poets of the Tang dynasty. Du Fu was born to a minor scholar-official in Henan Province. ___33___ he studied for the civil service exam to become a civil servant like his father, Du Fu failed to pass and spent many years ___34___ (travel). His early poems threaded together incidents from his travels and first-hand ___35___ (account) of the hardships he endured; he also wrote poems to or about Li Bai.
The An Lushan Rebellion of 755, which lasted for nearly eight years, enormously ___36___ (destroy) Chinese society. In these troubled years, Du Fu led ___37___ miserable life, writing poetry about the events he witnessed and endured—famine, political unrest, and ___38___ (person) tragedy. He eventually moved to Sichuan, ___39___ he lived in a cottage and wrote many poems describing his ___40___ (relative) happy life. During his last years, he moved from place to place again, including a two-year period at Kuizhou, where he won the support of the governor of the region and wrote many poems ___41___ his productive, late style. Du Fu and his family began their travel again in 768. He died in Hunan Province and was survived by his wife and two remaining sons.
四、单词拼写
根据汉语提示写出单词
42. Faced with repeated failures and doubts from others, he chose not to ______ (放弃) his ambitious plan but stick it out with perseverance.
43. Many people expressed sincere ______ (同情) for the villagers who lost their homes in the sudden flood.
44. The old man recalled his ______ (充满辛酸的) early years with a faint sigh, yet he never showed hatred toward life.
45. The author’s ______ (情绪) in the poem shifts from sorrow to hope, reflecting his complex attitude toward life changes.
46. The rules of the international conference are so ______ (复杂的) that even experienced diplomats need to study them carefully.
五、单句语法填空
用所给词的适当形式填空
47. Many students had been preparing carefully for the important speech contest; ______ , the sudden power failure made it impossible for the contest to be held as scheduled. (fortunate)
48. With the plan carefully ______ and all details checked, the team was ready to carry it out immediately. (polish)
49. The seeds that ______ in spring by the farmers usually bring in a good harvest in autumn. (sow)
50. Feeling ______ of lying to his parents, the boy made up his mind to tell them the truth and make an apology. (guilt)
51. The school offers ______ optional courses on science and culture, which are popular among students who want to improve their comprehensive abilities. (week)
六、书信写作
52. 假定你是李华，你校将举办“科幻与创新”英语征文活动。请你写一封倡议书，号召学生积极投稿，内容包括：
1.活动目的：激发科学兴趣，鼓励创新；
2.征文内容：科幻畅想、科技改变生活；
3.投稿时间及方式。
要求：100 词左右，可适当添加细节。
Dear schoolmates,
Our school will hold an English essay activity themed “Science Fiction and Innovation”.
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Yours,
Li Hua
七、读后续写
53. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。词数150左右。
The Imperfect Bowl
Ben stared at the clay (黏土) on the spinning wheel. His art teacher, Ms. Lena, had shown the class how to make a perfect bowl. “Find the center, be gentle with your hands,” she had advised. But Ben’s hands felt awkward, and the wheel seemed to have a mind of its own. For three class periods, he had tried and failed. His earlier creations sat on the shelf — a row of uneven, crooked (歪斜) shapes that were now hard and dry. They were a constant reminder of his struggle, and frustration grew within him. All he wanted was to create something beautiful and perfect, just like the model Ms. Lena had placed at the front of the room.
This was his last opportunity during this project. Taking a deep breath, he wet his hands and tried once more. He pressed down firmly, his entire attention being focused on the cool, wet clay. To his surprise, it felt different this time. The clay seemed to respond to his touch, rising steadily and smoothly. A wave of excitement passed through him as a tall, well-shaped bowl began to take form. He was finally close to success!
However, in a moment of distraction, his thumb slipped and pressed too hard into the soft wall of the bowl, creating a deep, obvious dent (凹痕). Ben’s heart immediately felt heavy. Disappointment, sharp and bitter, washed over him. It was ruined, again. He had a strong urge to destroy the clay and start over, but the class bell was about to ring. Time had run out.
He stared at the damaged bowl, feeling utterly defeated. Ms. Lena appeared beside him, whispering, “Let the clay tell you where it wants to go — Flaws (瑕疵) aren’t always mistakes; they can simply be the first lines of a story.” Her words steadied his fingers. He picked up a carving tool and began to work on a new design.
As Ben finished his work, a mix of uncertainty and pride filled his heart.
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Ms. Lena then invited the class to gather around the display shelf.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
第一节 单选
1-3: ADC
4-7: BCDA
8-11: DCAB
第二节 七选五
12-16: GDGBF
二、完形填空
17-21: CADAC 22-26: ABCCD 27-31: BCBDD
三、语法填空
32. known
33. Although/Though/While
34. travelling/traveling
35. accounts
36. destroyed
37. a
38. personal
39. where
40. relatively
41. in
四、单词拼写
42. abandon
43. sympathy
44. bitter
45. emotion/mood
plex/complicated
五、单句语法填空
47. unfortunately
48. polished
49. are sown
50. guilty
51. weekly
六、书信写作 参考范文
Dear schoolmates,
Our school will hold an English essay activity themed “Science Fiction and Innovation”. It aims to arouse our interest in science and inspire our creativity.
You can write about your sci-fi imaginations or how technology changes our daily life. It’s a great chance to show your ideas and writing skills. Please send your essays to the school English club before next Friday.
Don’t miss this wonderful activity. Looking forward to your excellent works!
Yours,
Li Hua
七、读后续写 参考范文
As Ben finished his work, a mix of uncertainty and pride filled his heart. He turned the bowl around and looked carefully. He carved beautiful patterns around the dent, turning the flaw into a unique decoration. Though it was not a perfect bowl as he had expected, it looked special and artistic. He wondered whether his teacher and classmates would like this special work.
Ms. Lena then invited the class to gather around the display shelf. Everyone was attracted by Ben’s bowl at once. They praised its creative design. Ms. Lena smiled and told the class that imperfections could also bring beauty. Ben realized that we should learn to accept imperfections and make the best of them in life.

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