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2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题）
阅读短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Four Innovative Workshops for Creative Teens
Pottery Sculpture Workshop
Awaken your inner artist by shaping clay into beautiful handmade pieces. Under the guidance of professional ceramicists (陶瓷家), you will learn basic hand-building techniques and glazing methods. All materials, including top-quality clay and tools, are provided. The workshop runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please note that participants must be at least 12 years old. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. No prior experience is required.
Digital Photography & Editing
Master the art of digital photography and post-processing. This workshop covers camera settings, composition, lighting, and how to use professional editing software. Participants are required to bring their own digital cameras. Sessions are held on weekday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi and computer stations are available. The course is limited to 15 students to ensure personalized instruction. It is unavailable during public holidays.
Sustainable Fashion Design
Explore eco-friendly fashion by creating unique garments from recycled materials. Learn to design, cut, and sew your own clothes while promoting environmental awareness. All fabric pieces, threads, and sewing machines are supplied. The workshop meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Participants should bring a notebook and a passion for sustainability. It is designed for ages 14-19 and runs from March to June.
Culinary Arts: Global Street Food
Take a tasty journey around the world without leaving the kitchen. This hands-on workshop teaches you to cook famous street foods from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. All fresh ingredients and cooking tools are provided. Classes are held on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please inform the instructor of any food sensitivities 48 hours in advance. The program is available from July to September.
21. What do the Pottery Sculpture Workshop and Sustainable Fashion Design have in common
A．They offer necessities for free
B．They are held on weekends.
C．They demand previous experience.
D．They charge no participation fees.
22. What enables tailored guidance in the photo workshop
A．Attending a paid course.
B．Limiting the number of students.
C．Providing top-quality tools.
D．Holding sessions on weekdays.
23. In which workshop should you report health conditions ahead of time
A．Pottery Sculpture Workshop.
B．Digital Photography & Editing.
C．Sustainable Fashion Design.
D．Culinary Arts: Global Street Food.
B
If there’s one sound which represents everything there is to fall in love with on safari (观兽旅行), it’s the roar of a lion at nightfall. I heard it one evening in the Qwabi Private Game Reserve, where the Waterberg mountains spill outward like an unfolding story.
We’d just watched a remarkable stand-off: lionesses baring teeth and muscle to a dominant male who’d wandered too close. The roars came first, then a sudden, striking charge. Paws (爪子) flew and their breath hung in the air over the grasslands, before the male eventually turned and dropped to the ground in frustration. It was pure theatre, to which we had front-row seats.
The Waterberg is a place of quiet success. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2001, this 654, 000-hectare region is one of South Africa’s best-kept safari secrets. It’s a region where conservation feels like a lived value. Thanks to collaboration between private reserves, landowners and anti-poaching units, the region has recorded some of the lowest rhino poaching statistics in the country.
Head guide Damien Fourie was extensive in his knowledge and boyishly excited about every sight and sound. After careful tracking, we came across a group of lions resting beneath a thorn tree, their bodies exposed only by the swinging of a tail. And when we spotted a two-week-old white rhino walking unsteadily beside its mother later on the drive, he was as thrilled as we were.
Still, even if you see nothing but sky and silence, the Waterberg delivers. On our final morning, after a night of rain, I skipped the game drive in favor of a coffee on the deck. I watched the steam rise as the morning sun warmed the valley. The end of my time in the bush came with no distant lion roars, no whispering packs, no newborn rhino. Not every safari needs a drumroll ending. Sometimes, a slow, misty morning and a quiet deck tick all the boxes.
24. What did the author witness about the lions
A．Their playful race.
B．Their staged show.
C．Their fierce conflict.
D．Their hunting attempt.
25. What do the underlined words “a lived value” in paragraph 3 mean
A．A key concept.
B．A public image.
C．An ignored idea.
D．An active practice
26. Which of the following best describes Damien
A．Calm and distant.
B．Informed and passionate.
C．Dynamic and creative.
D．Adventurous and visionary.
27. What does the author think of the safari
A．It displayed racial harmony.
B．It had a disappointing ending.
C．It revealed why she loved nature.
D．It satisfied what she could hope for.
C
A new study of e-sports gamers has found that sparkling water could be a better alternative to still water for those aiming to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of desk work.
Gamers often rely on caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee or energy drinks to stay in the zone during long sessions. However, consuming these caffeinated drinks in large quantities poses significant potential health risks, including sleep disruption and increased heart burden. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan thus sought to investigate whether sparkling water could provide a safer and equally effective alternative.
On two separate occasions, 14 casual gamers were asked to play virtual soccer for three hours. In one trial, they drank plain water; and in the other, they consumed sparkling water. Based on comprehensive measurements, including reaction speeds, pupil (瞳孔) size changes (a key indicator of tiredness), physical stress hormones, and self-reported exhaustion levels, the results clearly indicated that sparkling water was superior in sustaining attention levels and minimizing tiredness.
Scientists propose a plausible theory behind this improvement. The carbon dioxide mixed in sparkling water interacts with specific sensory receptors in the mouth known as “transient receptor potential” (TRP) channels. This interaction triggers an increase in mental alertness, thereby enhancing cognitive performance during extended tasks.
Beyond subjective feelings of alertness, players also reported enjoying the sessions more when drinking sparkling water. Furthermore, statistical analysis revealed that players committed fewer in-game errors while under its influence, although their overall offensive and defensive skills remained unchanged.
“These findings demonstrate that sparkling water effectively reduces both subjective and objective signs of cognitive tiredness during extended e-sports performance,” the researchers concluded.
Nevertheless, these results should be considered alongside the study’s funding sources. The research received partial financial support from a soft drink company that manufactures the sparkling water employed in the experiments, and two of the study’s authors work for this company. These financial links introduce potential conflicts of interest that may have biased the results.
28. What does the study focus on
A．A better option for sustained concentration.
B．The effects of caffeine-rich drinks on games.
C．Measures to reduce gaming-related tiredness.
D．The role of TRP channels in mental alertness.
29. How did sparkling water affect gamers’ performance
A．By increasing physical stress levels.
B．By reducing misplay during matches.
C．By improving reaction speed significantly.
D．By enhancing offensive and defensive skills.
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A．The core logic of the improvement.
B．The overall process of the research.
C．The key factors for the improvement.
D．The procedures for collecting experimental data.
31. What’s the best title for the passage
A．The Hidden Dangers of Caffeine Drinks
B．E-sports Gamer’s New Favorite: Sparkling Water
C．A New Study on TRP Channels and Mental Alertness
D．Sparkling Water — A Safer Choice for E-sports Gamers
D
In June 2025, entertainment giants Disney and Universal Studios took legal action against Midjourney, an AI image tool, for breaking copyright laws. The legal case claims Midjourney used thousands of protected characters from Star Wars, superhero films and Pixar films to train its AI without permission. “This is not inspiration; it is mechanical copying,” the complaint states, noting that AI output directly competes with official products.
This case marks a significant increase in AI copyright conflicts. Before, most court cases involved individual artists, but now large companies with large creative works have joined the battle. Disney and Universal seek payment and a court order to remove their protected works from Midjourney’s training data. Experts say the claim could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Notably, this controversy also highlights a key technical challenge: current AI systems struggle to tell the difference between legitimate reference and unauthorized copying. A 2025 study by MIT researchers shows that vision-language models — systems that process both images and text — have serious difficulties understanding negation. For example, when tested with phrases like “a person is running” versus “a person is not running,” these models often fail to recognize the difference.
Lead author Dr. Mert Yuksekgonul explained: “These models treat ‘not’ as unimportant noise, often ignoring it.” This problem affects content regulation. When users ask for images with negative limits — such as “a superhero not wearing a red cape” or “a cartoon mouse not looking like Mickey” — AI often creates exactly what it should avoid. Safety blockers based on negative instructions are thus ineffective.
Midjourney defends itself by comparing AI training to human learning. However, Disney and Universal say this comparison fails: human artists change their influences through creativity, while AI mechanically piece existing elements together.
Legal experts say the case will test “fair use” rules in the AI era. Columbia Law School professor Jane Ginsburg commented: “If the court sees AI training as creative change, it protects the industry. If not allowed use of protected content is seen as breaking the law, many AI models must be completely redesigned.” The trial starts in early 2026 and may take years to conclude. Meanwhile, a class-action lawsuit (集体诉讼) launched by thousands of artists against Midjourney in 2023 continues in California courts.
32. What is the purpose of mentioning the case in Paragraph 1
A．To support traditional filmmaking.
B．To introduce legal progress in AI copyright.
C．To compare different methods of filmmaking.
D．To criticize the quality of AI-generated films.
33. What does “negation” mean in Paragraph 3
A．Expressing a negative meaning.
B．Creating images with negative content.
C．Rejecting what users ask for.
D．Lowering the quality of images.
34. What can we infer from the MIT study
A．AI can easily recognize Disney characters.
B．AI has a better understanding of negation.
C．AI safety protections may fail to work effectively.
D．AI does not need copyright protection.
35. What’s Ginsburg’s attitude to the lawsuit
A．Confident Disney will win.
B．Cautious about its result.
C．Against AI technology.
D．Unconcerned about the case.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
从选项中选出最佳填入横线，两项多余
As cities continue to grow, finding enough space to grow food becomes an increasing challenge. Traditional farming requires large areas of land, which are limited in urban environments. 36 ______ This approach involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers (垂直叠层), often integrated into buildings like high-rises and industrial buildings.
The benefits of vertical farming are numerous. First, it dramatically reduces the distance food needs to travel from farm to table. 37 ______ Such localization guarantees fresher produce while cutting down on transportation-related pollution. Additionally, vertical farms use up to 95% less water than traditional agriculture because water is recycled within the system.
38 ______ Since crops are grown indoors in controlled environments, there is no need for chemical pesticides (杀虫剂). This results in cleaner, healthier food and protects the surrounding ecosystem from harmful runoff.
However, vertical farming also faces significant challenges. The initial cost of setting up a vertical farm is high, requiring investment in specialized lighting, climate control systems, and building modifications (改造). 39 ______ For example, leafy greens and herbs grow well indoors, but it remains difficult to profitably grow crops like wheat or rice.
Despite these challenges, many experts believe vertical farming will play an increasingly important role in our future food system. As technology continues to improve and costs gradually decrease, these urban farms are expected to become more common in cities around the world. 40 ______
A．This method also has environmental advantages.
B．After all, not all crops are suitable for this method.
C．In some cities, residents have started rooftop gardens.
D．Fortunately, an innovative farming method is emerging.
E．Moreover, the range of crops that can be grown is currently limited.
F．Imagine getting your salad from a farm just a few blocks from your home.
G．In this way, we can create more sustainable cities for generations to come.
第二部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，选出最佳选项
We’re all on a never-ending pursuit of good sleep. There are many theories, so it is easy to 41 ______ yourself in a maze (迷宫) of advice and techniques. But one trick I found 42 ______ all my needs: Read for just six minutes before you go to sleep. This 43 ______ trick has both improved my sleep and put an end to my reading slump (下降期).
The University of Sussex once conducted 44 ______ which found reading a book reduced stress levels by 68%, doing better than other activities like going for a walk. Dr David Lewis explained that this is because sustained reading is more than a(n) 45 ______ and offers the chance to be engaged in the authors’ imagination and enter a changed state of consciousness (意识) that 46 ______ the brain.
Six minutes sounds easy, so I’ve 47 ______ it as my pre-sleep routine. The theory has proved itself for me. I read for much longer, 48 ______ reducing the large pile of books on my bedside table. Since I’ve 49 ______ this habit, I feel bad in the morning if I don’t read a few 50 ______ the night before.
With so many of us 51 ______ through a screen before bed out of habit, the best thing about this 52 ______ is that anyone can do six minutes. After fighting off tiredness, the 53 ______ is rediscovering the escapism and inspiration reading gives us. When we hit a reading 54 ______, maybe we don’t always need an exciting book to get back into books. Maybe all we need is a 55 ______.
41. A．show B．hide C．find D．help
42. A．amused B．met C．pressed D．tricked
43. A．simple B．popular C．original D．creative
44. A．sensitivity B．contribution C．response D．research
45. A．requirement B．occupation C．direction D．tension
46. A．purifies B．rebuilds C．guards D．relaxes
47. A．exchanged B．argued C．employed D．discovered
48. A．gradually B．secretly C．safely D．previously
49. A．broken up B．hung up C．taken up D．made up
50. A．choices B．pages C．roles D．joys
51. A．walking B．falling C．scrolling D．cutting
52. A．limitation B．description C．theory D．strategy
53. A．reward B．belief C．action D．ability
54. A．lecture B．roadblock C．location D．cure
55. A．routine B．poster C．combination D．freedom
第三部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式
“Love You, Old Self”— this simple phrase 56 ______ (become) a source of warmth and a popular saying among young people across China in recent years. By posting photos of a homemade meal or a morning coffee with this caption, they transform small, daily acts 57 ______ a shared ritual of self-kindness. Praised as one of the kindest trends, its resonance runs deep. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self”, 58 ______ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend.
This trend’s 59 ______ (popular) is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the 60 ______ (end) cycle of exams and fierce competition for university places and jobs. For instance, a Beijing high school student writes “Love You, Old Self” in her notebook to calm herself after a tough exam. Within this context, 61 ______ (turn) to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope.
Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shy away from challenges 62 ______ a solid foundation for building greater resilience. To “Love You, Old Self” is to acknowledge one’s own efforts, to permit necessary rest, and thus 63 ______ (find) a sustainable balance. It is a low-cost but powerful tool for emotional stability. And young people have realized 64 ______ they truly need is internal self-compassion rather than external validation.
Ultimately, this gentle, steady power fosters inner peace and affirms a profound truth 65 ______ genuine care for others begins with compassion for oneself.
第四部分 书面表达（满分30分）
第一节 倡议信（15分）
66. 假设你是英语文学社的成员。为了鼓励全校同学多读书,文学社计划发起一项 “书香校园”读书活动。请你用英语写一封倡议书，内容包括：
1. 读书的意义；
2. 具体措施；
3. 发出号召。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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________________________________________________________________
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The English Literature Club
第二节 读后续写（15分）
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。
I excelled at writing and had long been the top writer in my class. But then, Jim transferred to our school. He always seemed lost in his own world, leaving other students unsure how to approach him. It was obvious that he felt like an outsider, and I paid little attention to him at first—until the day everything changed.
It was a typical writing class until our teacher assigned a creative essay. I threw myself into the task, as confident as ever. When it came time to share our works, I listened politely to my classmates’ readings, but my mind was already wandering to the praise I was certain would come my way. Then Jim’s turn arrived. He stood up, his voice soft yet steady, and began to read. His words vividly painted a picture of an old, forgotten library—where time stood still and the pages of ancient books whispered tales of long-lost worlds.
When he finished, the classroom fell completely silent. Moments later, thunderous applause echoed through the room. Our teacher’s eyes sparkled with delight. “Jim,” she said warmly, “you have a rare gift. With such talent, you’re bound to win the upcoming writing competition.”
Her words hung in the air like a challenge. I had always been the star of our class’s literary circle, but now a new light had emerged—one that threatened to outshine mine. That evening, I poured my heart out to my father. After listening quietly, he sighed softly and said, “Jealousy is a thief that steals our joy. It’s easy to see Jim as a rival, but perhaps he’s just a fellow traveler on the same journey. Instead of pushing him away, why not reach out You might find that his light doesn’t dim yours—it only makes the world brighter.” At that moment, a sudden realization dawned on me.
Paragraph 1:The next morning, I made up my mind to talk to Jim.
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Paragraph 2: As the writing competition drew near, Jim and I became unexpected partners.
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一、阅读理解
21-23 ABD
24-27 CDBD
28-31 ABAD
32-35 BACB
七选五 36-40 DFAEG
二、完形填空
41-45 BBADB
46-50 DCACB
51-55 CDABA
三、语法填空
56. has become
57. into
58. a
59. popularity
60. endless
61. turning
62. but
63. find
64. what
65. that
四、书面表达范文
66 倡议信范文
Dear fellow students,
Reading opens a door to a wider world, shapes our character and improves our writing skills. To build a campus full of books, our club launches a reading activity.
We plan to set up book-sharing corners in each classroom and hold weekly reading sharing meetings. You can also exchange books with classmates.
Let’s take up reading and enjoy the pleasure of books!
The English Literature Club
67 读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:The next morning, I made up my mind to talk to Jim. I walked up to him after class and expressed my admiration for his wonderful essay sincerely. Surprised and pleased, Jim smiled and shared his love for old books and writing with me. We chatted a lot about stories and writing skills, and the distance between us disappeared completely.
Paragraph 2: As the writing competition drew near, Jim and I became unexpected partners. We exchanged drafts, pointed out weak points for each other and offered useful advice. We learned strengths from one another instead of competing. Though neither of us took the first prize, we both made great progress and gained a precious friendship. I finally understood that mutual encouragement makes us better rather than envy.

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