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高二下学期期中考试试题英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Getting Along with Grizzlies (灰熊)
Almost three-quarters of all young females that grow up in the Elk Valley die young. In fact, after tracking 70 bears between 2016 and 2022, experts found survival rates for young grizzlies in the Elk Valley are the lowest recorded in North America.
Causes of grizzly deaths
Deaths of the 15 tracked bears during that period:
Conflict with Humans: 46.6%
Vehicle Crashes: 40%
Natural Causes: 6.7%
Unknown Causes: 6.7%
Challenges to human-bear coexistence in the Elk Valley
The chance of young grizzly survival in the Elk Valley is the lowest in North America, but adult bears survive well once they learn to travel through the area safely. But these bears are young and tend to cause conflicts.
The Elk Valley has the highest rates of human-bear conflict in the province and about1/3 of all human-caused bear deaths in provincial databases. Only 1 in 3 road and railway crashes with grizzly bears occur here.
Measures taken
Since April 2024, the government has taken effort to help humans and bears share the landscape. One of the most effective tools is electric fencing, which reduces damage to infrastructure (基础设施) by 80%-100%. It keeps bears away from attractants like garbage, which reduces conflicts. These simple, low-cost measures are saving lives — on both sides. As someone puts it, “Coexistence is a two-way street. If we want bears to survive, we have to be willing to change, too.”
1. How many tracked grizzlies died due to human-related causes
A．40%.B．46.6%.C．86.6%.D．93.3%.
2. Why is the number of grizzlies stable in the Elk Valley
A．Their death rate decreases.B．Some learn to travel safely.
C．Their survival gets protected.D．Some move in from nearby.
3. What is the main function of electric fencing
A．Saving humans from bears.B．Preventing conflict and loss.
C．Letting bears trust humans.D．Cutting the bear control cost.
B
As Wang Xueru packed her bag, sharp cramps twisting (绞痛) her stomach, a student silently approached. The girl placed a folded note and a warm heat patch into her hand. Wang unfolded the paper: “If the sky is cloudy, I will be your sunshine.”
In that instant, the plain classroom walls of Mengla No. 1 High School in rural Yunnan seemed to glow. The stomach pain and daily weariness didn’t vanish completely, but something warmer — a pure shared kindness between them — rose to ease her discomfort. This quiet and touching moment perfectly defined Wang’s meaningful year as a volunteer teacher there.
Wang, 22, graduated from Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics with Chinese literature and international economies degrees. Her true passion was service. Guided by her. Motto “When poor, cultivate yourself; when successful, help the world,” she led campus volunteer groups and launched online literacy projects. Applying for the competitive “Go West” Program (21 chosen yearly from 50 applicants) , her experience helped her earn a spot.
Far from her coastal hometown Quanzhou, Wang teaches in mountainous Mengla County. Her classroom holds not just textbooks and knowledge, but deep trust with students. The student’s note was more than physical comfort; it reflected the sincere connection built through daily interactions.
“People may think rural teaching is just giving lessons,” Wang said. “But it’s more — it’s showing up even in hardship, caring about their struggles and letting them see your efforts. That note It was sunshine I gave first, now returned.”
Wang knows her role transcends (超越) academics. In Mengla, she cultivates hope in students’ hearts — one warm patch, one quiet sunny word at a time. This mutual warmth and trust light their paths, making her volunteer journey truly precious and meaningful.
4. Which word can best describe Wang’s volunteering experience
A．Fruitful.B．Stressful.C．Challenging.D．Competitive.
5. What made Wang qualified for the “Go West” Program
A．She came from a coastal developed city.
B．She graduated from a famous university.
C．She was good at Chinese and economics.
D．She had rich volunteer service experience.
6. What does Wang discover about rural teaching
A．It only requires giving lessons.
B．It is less challenging than city teaching.
C．It focuses on academic performance only.
D．It needs mutual understanding and sincerity.
7. How does Wang’s work influence the rural students
A．It cultivates hope in their hearts.
B．It improves their physical health.
C．It makes them forget life’s hardships.
D．It helps them get into top universities.
C
Research indicates that Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese exercise that combines slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may provide long-term relief from Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t, the researchers say.
Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease characterized by slowness of movement, tremors (颤抖), and stiff and inflexible muscles. It is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, with the number of those affected projected to reach nearly 5 million by 2030 in China alone. In the UK 2 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour. So far, there has been no cure for Parkinson’s.
Previously published research suggests that Tai Chi eases Parkinson’s symptoms in the short term, but whether this improvement can be maintained over the long term isn’t known.
The new study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not.
The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms, movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.
However, this is an observational study, which can’t establish cause and effect. And the researchers acknowledge that the number of study participants was relatively small.
Prof Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study” but said there were limitations in its design, and more trials were needed.
Prof K Ray Chaudhuri, professor of movement disorders and neurology at King’s College London, said, “It is too early to claim any neuroprotection based on this study, although the positive effects on aspects of motor and non-motor functions are impressive.”
8. What do we know about Parkinson’s
A．It’s severe but curable now.
B．It may lead to a low-quality life.
C．It’s more common in China than in the UK.
D．It’s the fastest-growing disease in the world.
9. What is the new study different from the previous one
A．It covers more aspects of the disease.
B．It collects data from more study participants.
C．It focuses on the long-term effect of Tai Chi on Parkinson’s.
D．It first proves the positive effect Tai Chi has on Parkinson’s.
10. What can be inferred from paragraphs 5 and 6
A．The results of the study are not clear.
B．The researchers are unaware of the problems of the study.
C．The methods that the researchers use in the study are inappropriate.
D．The study gives hope to Parkinson’s patients though with its limitations.
11. What is Prof K Ray Chaudhuri’s attitude towards the conclusion of the new study
A．Disapproving. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Objective.
D
Biologists estimate that as many as 2 million lesser prairie chickens — a kind of bird living on stretching grasslands — once lent red to the often gray landscape of the midwestern and southwestern United States. But just some 22,000 birds remain today, occupying about 16% of the species’ historic range.
The crash was a major reason the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) decided to formally list the bird as threatened. “The lesser prairie chicken is in a desperate situation,” said USFWS Director Daniel Ashe. Some environmentalists, however, were disappointed. They had pushed the agency to designate the bird as “endangered”, a status that gives federal officials greater regulatory power to crack down on threats. But Ashe and others argued that the “threatened” tag gave the federal government flexibility to try out new, potentially less confrontational conservations approaches. In particular, they called for forging closer collaborations with western state governments, which are often uneasy with federal action and with the private landowners who control an estimated 95% of the prairie chicken’s habitat.
Under the plan, for example, the agency said it would not prosecute landowner or businesses that unintentionally kill, harm, or disturb the bird, as long as they had signed a range—wide management plan to restore prairie chicken habitat. Negotiated by USFWS and the states, the plan requires individuals and businesses that damage habitat as part of their operations to pay into a fund to replace every acre destroyed with 2 new acres of suitable habitat. The fund will also be used to compensate landowners who set aside habitat, USFWS also set an interim goal of restoring prairie chicken populations to an annual average of 67,000 birds over the next 10 years. And it gives the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), a coalition of state agencies, the job of monitoring progress. Overall, the idea is to let “states” remain in the driver’s seat for managing the species,” Ashe said.
12. What is the major reason for listing the lesser prairie as threatened
A．Its drastically decreased population.
B．The underestimate of the grassland acreage.
C．A desperate appeal from some biologists.
D．The insistence of private landowners.
13. Why did the “threatened” tag disappointed some environmentalists
A．It was a give-in to governmental pressure.
B．It would involve fewer agencies in action.
C．It granted less federal regulatory power.
D．The disagreement between generations.
14. What can be learned from Paragraph3
A．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they agree to pay a sum for compensation
B．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they volunteer to set up an equally big habitat.
C．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they support the WAFWA monitoring job.
D．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they raise funds for USFWS operations.
15. According to Ashe, which is the leading role in managing the species
A．The federal government. B．The wildlife agencies. C．The landowners. D．The states.
七选五
The human brain is the command centre for the nervous system and enables thoughts, memory, movement, and emotions.
____16____ As the population ages, the challenges for the preservation of brain health increase. It is therefore vital for seniors to understand how to protect it.
Exercise regularly. Regular physical exercise tends to help fight against the natural reduction in brain connections that occur during aging. Multiple studies show that physically active people are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lower risk of developing brain disease. ____17____
Have a “right” nap. Having a nap after lunch can be good for your brain and many seniors have developed such a good habit for long. ____18____ While a 30-min to 90-min nap has brain benefits, anything longer than an hour and a half may create problems with cognition, the ability to think and form memories.
____19____ Your brain is similar to a muscle - you need to use it or lose it. There are many things that you can do to keep your brain in shape, such as doing crossword puzzles, reading, or playing cards. You can also learn something new such as musical instruments, drawing, or even digital bine different types of activities to increase the effectiveness.
Eat a Mediterranean diet. Studies show people who closely follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to have brain disease than people who don’t follow the diet. ____20____ However, we at least know that omega fatty acids found in olive oil and other healthy fats are vital for your cells to function correctly.
A．Stay mentally active.
B．Explore new interests if possible.
C．But keep in mind that the length matters.
D．Your diet plays a large role in your brain health.
E．The benefits result from increased blood circulation.
F．Maintaining a healthy brain is the primary goal in pursuing health.
G．Further research is needed to decide which parts of the diet help brain the most.
二、完形填空
By the time Dom was 10 years old, he’d broken and repaired his bicycle many times. He thought it ___21___ to upgrade to something tougher, so he went to his mom with a big ___22___, “I wanted a really nice mountain bike.” His mom said no, but offered to help. Dom decided to earn money by ___23___ bikes. His mom created a page online — Dom Fixes Bikes — to spread about his ___24___.
He was ___25___ able to purchase his dream bike. He also had enough money left over to ___26___ six other kids with brand-new bikes for Christmas. After that, “I just ___27___ to do it,” says Dom, now 15.
At first, he worked outside the home. When more ___28___ was needed, he rented a one-car garage. There was no electricity, no air conditioning and no heating. However, Dom’s resolution wasn’t ___29___. Last year, he celebrated the grand opening of his first storefront.
During the holiday season, he ___30___ 121 bikes, exceeding his goal of 100 a year. The process is ___31___: Everyone who applies for a bike will get one for free. That’s how 5-year-old Ilarri, a newcomer, got a bike, shortly after his school made an ___32___. Dom also reached out to students with special needs and donated ___33___ bikes, bringing mobility and independence to their lives.
“He is an excellent example of how young people are ambitious and ___34___ to the social issues of our time,” said Pennsylvania State representative Melissa Shusterman. “His generosity gave us hope for the future.” For Dom, the project remains pure. “My bike represents ___35___, taking me anywhere I want to go. I just want to share it with others.”
21. A．stood out B．worked out C．made sure D．made sense
22. A．replacement B．request C．presentation D．step
23. A．advertising B．renting C．repairing D．exchanging
24. A．services B．kindness C．procedures D．hardship
25. A．suddenly B．naturally C．apparently D．eventually
26. A．surprise B．attract C．employ D．challenge
27. A．failed B．continued C．attempted D．agreed
28. A．security B．donation C．inspection D．space
29. A．shaken B．perceived C．valued D．approved
30. A．took up B．put together C．gave away D．turned over
31. A．flexible B．scientific C．suitable D．simple
32. A．invitation B．application C．instruction D．arrangement
33. A．adaptive B．expensive C．stylish D．classic
34. A．accustomed B．opposed C．connected D．limited
35. A．achievements B．freedom C．charity D．contributions
三、短文填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或用括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个单词）或根据首字母和中文提示填写单词的正确形式。
A smart home is one that ___36___ (integrate) computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become___37___ (自动的). For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn ___38___ (switch) on and off, making your home more energy-efficient. The smart home could also m___39___ (监控) itself to make sure that everything is working ___40___ it should, and send you warnings ___41___ there is a problem. Such smart homes could even ___42___ (programm) to detect your health problems, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to ___43___ (live) smarter lives.
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new ___44___ (innovate) are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years ___45___ most new homes begin to use this new technology.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你班的交换生Peter打算邀请其他班的交换生一起聚餐，他写信向你询问合适的餐厅。请给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）你的推荐；
（2）说明理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右：
（2）可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, with golden sunlight coming through the green leaves of the trees in the park, casting light and dark shadows on the winding path. A gentle breeze carried the sweet smell of open roses from a nearby flower bed, making the air feel fresh and pleasant. Children’s laughter could be heard in the distance as they ran after each other around the playground, and an old man sat on a wooden bench, feeding pigeons with a bag of breadcrumbs (面包屑).
Lily was walking along the path, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, when something caught her eye. Under a tall oak tree at the edge of the park, there was a small dog lying up on the grass. It was a dirty little thing, with matted (乱蓬蓬的) fur that was a mix of brown and white. Its bones were clearly visible beneath its thin coat, and its eyes looked dull and tired, as if it hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in days. Lily’s heart went out to the poor creature. She slowed down and approached it cautiously, not wanting to scare it.
As she got closer, she could see that the dog was trembling slightly, even though the afternoon was warm. It lifted its head weakly when it heard her footsteps, but didn’t have the energy to stand up. Lily knelt down beside it and softly said, “Hey, little guy, are you okay ” The dog just looked at her with a sad expression, as if asking for help.
Lily felt a strong feeling of compassion. She couldn’t just leave the poor dog there to suffer. She thought about the snacks she had in her bag, but they were all human food that probably wasn’t good for the dog. So she made up her mind to go and buy some proper dog food.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She stood up and looked around.
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The dog hesitated for a moment, and then slowly stood up on its weak legs.
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一、阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.B
4.A 5.D 6.D 7.A
8.B 9.C 10.D 11.D
12.A 13.C 14.A 15.D
16.F 17.E 18.C 19.A 20.G
二、完形填空
21.D 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.A 27.B 28.D 29.A 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.B
三、短文填空
36.integrates 37.automatic 38.switches 39.monitor 40.as 41.if/when 42.be programmed 43.living 44.innovations 45.before
四、书信写作范文
Dear Peter,
Knowing that you are looking for a suitable restaurant for your dinner gathering, I’m writing to give you a recommendation.
I highly recommend a Chinese restaurant near our school. Firstly, it serves various delicious traditional Chinese dishes, which you and your foreign friends can experience local food culture. Besides, it offers quiet and comfortable environment for communication. Moreover, the price is reasonable and the service is thoughtful.
I hope my recommendation will be helpful to you. Wish you a pleasant gathering!
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Paragraph 1
She stood up and looked around. Spotting a small pet shop not far from the park gate, she hurried there immediately. She bought a bag of nutritious dog food and a bottle of clean water without hesitation. Soon she returned to the oak tree. Gently and slowly, she poured the food into a clean leaf plate and placed it in front of the weak dog. Then she stepped back a little, fearing to frighten the poor creature. She waited patiently, smiling softly to encourage it to eat.
Paragraph 2
The dog hesitated for a moment, and then slowly stood up on its weak legs. It lowered its head carefully and began to eat the food bit by bit. After eating and drinking enough, it looked much better and wagged its tail gently at Lily to show gratitude. Lily was relieved and stroked its soft fur tenderly. Moved by its cuteness and helplessness, she decided to take it home. From then on, the little dog had a warm home and lived a happy life with Lily’s company.

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