资源简介

2025-2026学年高二下学期第二次阶段性测试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
CareBox: Volunteer Credits for an Age-Friendly Community
To make daily life easier for older residents while encouraging community service, the city has introduced CareBox, a volunteer-support program that connects local helpers with 65+ seniors with limited mobility, hearing difficulties or visual impairment, providing them with extra assistance in everyday life.
Who Can Participate
The program is open to:
Adults aged 18 and above who wish to volunteer;
Students aged 16-17 if they register with school or parent approval.
How to Join
After completing identity confirmation, volunteers can register through the official CareBox app, a 24-hour hotline, or local service desks. No former experience is needed.
Services Provided
CareBox focuses on practical help that improves seniors’ daily lives. Volunteers may visit elderly residents for conversation, reading or companionship. Others assist with errands (差事) such as grocery shopping or medicine pick-ups. In addition, volunteers guide seniors in using smartphones, video calls or health apps, helping them stay connected in a digital world.
Credit System
Each completed volunteer task earns service credits. Details are given below:
The type and length of the service The Number of Credits
30-minute chats 11 credits
Meal delivery 12 credits
Grocery errand 15 credits
Digital support session 17 credits
Clinic trip assistance 18 credits
These credits, which appear in the app or on CareBox machines, can be saved, donated to community projects or exchanged for transport passes and cultural activities. CareBox machines are located in libraries, community centers and selected supermarkets.
1. What is the main purpose of the CareBox program
A．To offer extra support for volunteers.
B．To pair volunteers with needy seniors.
C．To provide medical care for the elderly.
D．To bridge the digital divide among seniors.
2. What should volunteers do to join the program
A．Fill out an online form.
B．Have prior experience.
C．Get their identity checked.
D．Download the official app.
3. What earns the most credits in the CareBox program
A．Walking a senior to see a doctor.
B．Picking up groceries for a senior.
C．Chatting with a senior for half an hour.
D．Assisting a senior with a phone app.
B
My mother, who isn’t good at driving and using technology, plans to drive for Uber, an online platform that provides car-pooling service.
One day on her way home from grocery shopping, she turned on the app, which matched her quickly with a passenger named Matthew. As she made her way toward him, panic seized her. The silent navigation. The distracting screen. The swipe/tap confusion. It was just too much. Naturally, she turned off her phone. She did not cancel the ride and nor did she contact him to explain. She rotated her car 180 degrees and raced toward home.
A few minutes later, Mom turned on her phone to check her text messages. She had several missed calls from Matthew, who had been watching her on his screen and had seen her drive in the opposite direction for the past five minutes.
Matthew called again. She hesitated, and then picked up the phone. “Why are you driving in the opposite direction ” he asked. “Listen,” she pleaded. “This is my first time with Uber, and I don’t know how to use it.”
Then Mom found the destination and Matthew got in the car. Matthew was a handsome man in his early thirties with a kind face. Mom told Matthew he would need to manage the technology if he wanted to arrive on time.
“So, start the trip,” she barked and tossed her phone to Matthew. He obliged. They laughed, talked and eventually arrived at Yorkdale — although at the wrong entrance.
“I’m sorry,” she says. “It’s okay,” laughed Matthew. “Everyone is a beginner at some point.” He ended the trip, returned her phone, and started to climb out of the car.
“Matthew,” she called from her window, “you’d better not rate me one star.” “I’m rating you five right now!” he said, and he really did.
Matthew disappeared into the mall, smiling. She smiled, too, proud that her first ride was such a success.
4. Why did the author’s mother turn off her phone
A．She couldn’t get in touch with Matthew.
B．She had difficulty in finding Matthew.
C．She didn’t know how to use the app.
D．She had something urgent to deal with.
5. How did Matthew probably feel when he phoned the author’s mother
A．Calm and relaxed.
B．Surprised and anxious.
C．Curious but hopeful.
D．Confused but satisfied.
6. What can we learn about their trip
A．It was very smooth.
B．They had a great time.
C．It took shorter time than usual.
D．They didn’t get along well.
7. Which of the following words can best describe Matthew
A．Smart and humorous.
B．Careful and responsible.
C．Considerate and generous.
D．Helpful and understanding.
C
You enter the kitchen to grab something off the counter, only to find halfway there that the thought has suddenly disappeared. Backtracking to the living room brings it rushing back. Your brain isn’t broken. In fact, you’ve just experienced what psychologists call the doorway effect, a common and well-documented cognitive hiccup (认知偏差).
Gabriel Radvansky, a psychology professor at the University of Notre Dame, who has spent years investigating how physical movement affects memory, uncovers the underlying mechanism: the brain organizes experience into separate episodes called event models. Each room, each distinct context represents a separate episode with doorways serving as “event boundaries” that signal transitions between episodes. When you cross a doorway, the brain files the previous episode of activity away and begins building a new one. As a result, the intention you formed in the original room becomes buried under newly activated contextual information.
In controlled experiments, Radvansky found that participants were two to three times more likely to forget their intended task after crossing a doorway than after travelling the same distance within a single room. “Recalling the decision or activity made in a different room is difficult because it has been filed and covered up,” he explained. “Retracing your steps works because it reinstates the original episode and brings back the buried intention to the surface.”
Jeffrey Zacks, a psychologist at Washington University has described the significance of Radvansky’s work precisely. Scientists once believed time was the primary factor in memory access and later research showed it was the amount of new information arriving over time, he noted. The doorway studies added a third dimension, the structure of experience itself, adjusting access to the immediately relevant memories accordingly.
For everyday purposes, forming a clear, specific intention before crossing a doorway rather than relying on surrounding memory, reduces the chance of losing it at the boundary. Writing it down achieves the same effect as it moves the intention into an external record that location-updating process can’t touch. And recognize that walking into a room and forgetting why, which becomes more frequent under stress, tiredness or high cognitive load, is a normal feature of how your brain manages episodic transitions, a trade-off between efficiency and immediate access, not a malfunction.
8. What do we know about event models from the passage
A．They cause memory disorder.
B．They mix different life experiences.
C．They are erased by doorways.
D．They are linked to specific contexts.
9. What does the underlined word “reinstates” mean in Paragraph 3
A．Restores.
B．Replaces.
C．Reconstructs.
D．Restricts.
10. What is the significance of Radvansky’s studies according to Zacks
A．Confirming the role of information.
B．Offering new memory perspectives.
C．Revolutionizing memory loss research.
D．Correcting traditional memory views.
11. What is recommended to prevent the doorway effect
A．Avoiding the event boundaries.
B．Reducing the multitask chances.
C．Externalizing the specific intention.
D．Embracing the declining memory.
D
It’s Sunday evening, and you’re reviewing another week of progress on five different goals without truly moving the needle on any. You worked out twice, read 20 pages of that business book, spent quality time with family, and kept up with your meditation practice. You’re doing everything right according to the productivity experts. So why does meaningful change feel so difficult to achieve
The accepted wisdom tells us progress comes from small, consistent changes that compound over time. Consistency has its place. But there’s another dimension to transformation we rarely discuss: the catalytic (催化的) power of intense productivity bursts. It’s this more intense, temporary mode of obsession that is key.
Productivity experts often advocate sustainable habits and warn against the dangers of going too hard. But neuroscience reveals something fascinating: Our brains respond strongly to intensity.
Our brains are highly malleable; they change, sometimes in dramatic ways, to reflect new acquisition of skills and knowledge. Researchers studied London taxi drivers preparing for a test that involved memorizing 25,000 streets. When they examined the brains of these taxi drivers before and after this intensive study period, they discovered something remarkable: The posterior hippocampus, crucial for spatial navigation, physically enlarges.
This finding points to a broader principle in human neuroscience: Transformation often requires crossing intensity levels that moderate effort simply can’t reach. At the level of the brain, intense learning looks very different than the slow, consistent gains we’re more familiar with. Research finds that during periods of intense focus, the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮层), largely responsible for self-monitoring, tends to quiet down, mirroring what is often seen in “flow states,” where the boundaries between self and task dissolve.
Most of us live in maintenance mode. We do enough not to lose ground but rarely enough to truly advance. Maybe it’s time we stopped feeling guilty about our occasional obsessions and started seeing them for what they are: the catalysts that make our steady progress meaningful.
12. What does the scene presented in paragraph 1 indicate
A．Unrealistic goals can lead to failure.
B．Constant failures may cause frustration.
C．Multitasking can not enhance productivity.
D．Sustained effort may not yield real progress.
13. What does the underlined word “malleable” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Analytical.
B．Adaptable.
C．Delicate.
D．Repairable.
14. What happens during “flow states”
A．You let down your guard.
B．You exercise more self-regulation.
C．You feel at one with the task.
D．You experience a state of confusion.
15. What is a suitable title for the text
A．Why Intense Focus Beats Steady Habits
B．The Key to Transformation: Consistency
C．How Changing Your Habits Leads to Growth
D．Maintenance Mode: A Common Productivity Trap
七选五
Street names help us figure out where we are. This can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Some names, like 125th Street, are just descriptions. But often, streets are named after people, which places us in a historical or political context too.
Not far from where my brother lives in north London is a street called Kitchener Road. Just behind the lamp post was an old sign, made of thick iron, bearing the name. ___16___ That sign seems to say this person was and still is deserving of recognition. But Kitchener Road reminded me of Britain’s history of colonial (殖民地的) rule, as the Kitchener (1850-1916) was a cruel British military officer across Asia and Africa.
Saying street names are markers of history attracts two types of criticism. One is that it’s nothing more than a storm in a teacup. Street names don’t really matter. ___17___ But honoring people responsible for killing through street names preserves a celebratory view of that past and normalises it in daily life. So what should we do
___18___ Another option is the Amsterdam approach. There, a street honoring anti-apartheid (反种族隔离) leader Albert Luthuli has a sign noting: “Formerly: Louis Botha street,” named after a prime minister of colonial South Africa.
Where such names remain, people are creating walking tours to provide full context. In Glasgow, a tour was organized to make people know about the city’s role in the enslavement of people. ___19___ It builds thoughtful ways forward locally.
Walking away from Kitchener Road, I thought of a different Kitchener: the legendary Trinidadian calypso musician. Upon arriving in England, he sang London is the Place for Me. If Kitchener Road must keep its name, I’d prefer to imagine they honor the “King of Calypso,” not the colonial butcher. ___20___
A．Residents rarely notice the street names.
B．My view is that such streets be renamed.
C．Perhaps we should consider the evidence.
D．Perhaps that is a take-back we can all adopt.
E．Another, changing these names erases history.
F．This kind of practice is creative response to damaging histories.
G．To name a street after a person is a way of honoring their achievements.
二、完形填空
Dr. James Leong is an eye doctor in Wellington. For years, his demanding schedule was a constant ___21___ — caught in a tug-of-war between his patients and a mountain of paperwork. Every day was a ___22___. He’d see up to 50 patients, then spend his evenings and weekends buried under medical notes and reports. “The exhausting routine ___23___ me of family time. When my daughter asked why I missed her school play again, I showed her the ___24___ pile of charts in my trunk.” Dr. Leong said.
Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any ___25___, a new technology entered the picture — a digital assistant called an AI scribe. This “co-pilot” listens to doctor-patient ___26___, instantly transcribes (记录) notes, drafts reports, and organizes documentation.
Now Dr. Leong is no longer ___27___ to a keyboard, free to do what he does best: ___28___ with his patients. “It ___29___ my human intelligence for where it matters most,” he says. The ___30___ is transformative. Dr. Leong can see a patient and have a follow-up letter ___31___ by the time they reach reception. Over the last three months alone, the new tech has ___32___ over 250,000 specialist consultations in New Zealand and Australia.
This is more than just a story about ___33___; it’s a solution that gives doctors back their time and passion for ___34___. For Dr. Leong, it’s finally possible to be both a dedicated physician and a present ___35___.
21. A．choice　B．change　C．reminder　D．battle
22. A．risk　B．rush　C．blessing　D．experiment
23. A．relieved　B．robbed　C．warned　D．informed
24. A．neat　B．dusty　C．towering　D．hidden
25. A．worse　B．clearer　C．fancier　D．easier
26. A．conversations　B．arguments　C．stories　D．secrets
27. A．drawn　B．exposed　C．addicted　D．chained
28. A．consult　B．negotiate　C．connect　D．sympathize
29. A．shows off　B．tries out　C．frees up　D．relies on
30. A．theory　B．difference　C．recovery　D．decision
31. A．ready　B．open　C．read　D．discussed
32. A．selected　B．recorded　C．predicted　D．supported
33. A．belief　B．schedule　C．kindness　D．technology
34. A．paperwork　B．medicine　C．management　D．education
35. A．friend　B．expert　C．parent　D．innovator
三、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。
Before sunrise, Beijing parks look ordinary in winter — bare trees, empty benches, a few early risers. But then, a melody begins, ___36___ (float) through the air, and suddenly the space is transformed. People gather, strangers become neighbors, ___37___ art fills the public space with possibility.
Sun Chubo, a young bamboo flute (长笛) professional from the China National Opera and Dance Drama, has moved the stage from the theater to the masses. The countless ___38___ (like) both offline and online prove that this is ___39___ means for art to burst forth with vigorous and dynamic vitality.
“In outdoor performances, I can see everyone’s expressions up close. It is much easier to intuitively (直觉地) sense whether the audience enjoys the piece I am playing and ___40___ (feel) their emotions directly,” Sun told the Global Times.
When artists move into public spaces to create and perform, art steps out from the closed environment of theaters into the more open settings of public life, making itself truly seen, ___41___ (hear), and participated in. Meanwhile, authentic audience feedback and the ___42___ (interact) atmosphere of live events often inspire artists, pushing them to reconsider ___43___ they express themselves through their work.
From the depths of a bamboo forest to city squares, the venue may change, but the connection between art and the public ___44___ (remain) constant. When performers enter more public spaces and residents pause ___45___ art, this “mutual journey” in the city’s public spaces gives art its truest warmth.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校成功举办了一场课桌舞比赛。你的外国笔友Tom对此十分感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1．比赛基本概况；2．现场精彩场面；3．你的个人感受。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3．开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How is everything going
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
五、读后续写
47. 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。
Jack looked out of the car window when he and his mom passed their old neighborhood. His fingers tapped nervously on his backpack as his mom told him the moving company had found some lost boxes from their recent move, and she could get them that afternoon.
A feeling of hope rose in Jack’s heart. He asked quietly if Big Dog might be in the boxes. Grandpa had bought the treasured toy dog for him at the fair three years before. Though now eight years old, Jack still needed his old friend back on the shelf above his bed, which had been empty since they moved.
His mom said she wasn’t sure. Her voice trembled as she added that the photo albums were confirmed lost by the company — all those precious pictures of festive occasions, birthday celebrations, and family gatherings were gone. Jack recognized that voice, the one that she used when trying to be strong. He knew what the albums meant to her. She promised to check the boxes carefully before picking him up, giving his shoulder a comforting pat (轻拍)。
All day at school, Jack found it hard to sit still, his eyes constantly darting (瞟) to the clock. During math class, he missed Big Dog’s lovely eyes. At lunch, he recalled Grandma’s warm hug and bright smile from those lost photos. On the playground, his mind wandered back to the joy of their whole family together-laughing and running along the beach under a clear blue sky.
As the art class bell finally rang, Mr. Light announced, “Today you are free to draw anything you wish.” Jack stared at the blank paper, memories rushing back. The sad face of his mom popped up and then an idea came to him — maybe he could find a new way to save those memories.
He knew what he could draw.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
After school, Jack rushed to his mom, with the drawing in his hand.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
阅读理解1-15
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.B 14.C 15.A
七选五16-20
16.G 17.E 18.B 19.F 20.D
完形填空21-35
21.D 22.B 23.B 24.C 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.B 31.A 32.B 33.D 34.B 35.C
语法填空
36.floating 37.where 38.likes 39.a 40.feel 41.heard 42.interactive 43.how 44.remains 45.for
书面表达范文
46.邮件范文
Dear Tom,
How is everything going
I’m writing to tell you about our Deskside Dance Competition held last Friday. Every class took part and we danced to lively music beside our desks.
All teams designed unique moves and wore matching costumes. The cheers and applause filled the whole hall. Our class won first prize.
This activity not only relaxed us from heavy study but also strengthened class unity. It was really unforgettable.
Yours,
Li Hua
47.读后续写范文
He knew what he could draw. He picked up colored pencils and began to sketch every warm memory. He drew Big Dog sitting on his bed, Grandma’s smiling face, and the whole family playing on the beach. He also painted his mother holding the lost photo albums, looking a little sad. He mixed soft warm colors to hold all the precious moments that had vanished with the missing boxes. Time flew fast and he finished a vivid painting full of love before class ended.
After school, Jack rushed to his mom, with the drawing in his hand. Seeing the picture full of their lost memories, Mom’s eyes were filled with tears. Just at that moment, she took out Big Dog from her bag, which she had found in the lost boxes. Holding both the toy dog and the painting, Mom told Jack that memories would never disappear as long as they kept them deep in heart. Jack smiled, knowing love could always keep all warm moments alive.

展开更多......

收起↑