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2025-2026学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题
A
From a Dutch beach break to a forest cabin near Paris, there’s no flight or car required on these relaxing journeys.
Van Gogh’s Provence
Take the Eurostar from London, then change to the TGV in Lille to reach Provence easily. Le Moulin d’Aure, a nicely renewed farmhouse near Avignon, offers comfortable rooms with olive tree views, a beautiful garden and a swimming pool. You can rent a bike to visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where Van Gogh created his great work The Starry Night.
Double rooms start from ?75, with breakfast available at an additional ?18 per person.
Beach Fun in Zeeland
Cadzand in Zeeland, the Netherlands, is perfect for beach lovers. It has a wide golden beach, great for water sports like windsurfing, or looking for fossil shark teeth at low tide. The Strandhotel near the beach has an indoor pool, saunas and restaurants. You can get here by train via Brussels, then a 30-minute taxi ride.
Double rooms start from ?212, inclusive of meals.
Family Trip Near Paris
Le Barn sits in Forêt de Rambouillet, a former royal hunting forest with thick oak and pine trees near Paris. It provides various fun family activities: horse riding, yoga, archery and boating on the lake, plus a comfortable spa for adults. Take a train from Paris to Dourdan, then a 15-minute taxi ride.
Double rooms start from about 175. Half-board (breakfast and dinner) is available at a surcharge of ?20 per person per day.
Eco Yoga Trip in Belgium
Indrani Lodge in Wallonia, Belgium, is a peaceful yoga hotel. It offers different kinds of daily yoga classes, a warm indoor pool, and serves fresh healthy food from its own garden. It also holds fun workshops like flower arranging on weekends. Take a train from Brussels to Nivelles, then a 15-minute taxi ride.
Double rooms start from ?163 which covers accommodation, breakfast, and Wi-Fi.
21. Which two destinations provide breakfast in their double room without extra charge
A. Van Gogh’s Provence and Beach Fun in Zeeland.
B. Family Trip Near Paris and Van Gogh’s Provence.
C. Beach Fun in Zeeland and Eco Yoga Trip in Belgium.
D. Family Trip Near Paris and Eco Yoga Trip in Belgium.
22. Which of the following is true according to the text
A. Visitors can take part in free horse riding activities at Le Barn.
B. People can visit Avignon where Van Gogh painted The Starry Night.
C. Visitors can reach Cadzand by taking a bicycle after arriving in Brussels.
D. Indrani Lodge provides fresh food made from ingredients from its own garden.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A science textbook.
B. A travel guide.
C. A news report.
D. A history book.
B
Pedro Soto, a 56-year-old school teacher, had a sore throat, so he went to the doctor, believing he suffered from an infection by some virus. However, after his doctors did a blood test, they found it was type 2 diabetes (糖尿病). Medicine to get it under control was immediately recommended, but Soto was determined to try something different.
Inspired by one of his co-workers whose husband ran the marathon, Soto applied to the TCS Marathon through an application specifically made for teachers. He had to share an article in which he spoke about his illness and was ultimately selected for the team. As he trained and developed a running habit, he received regular blood tests, and three months later, his blood sugar became normal.
The marathon took place last November. Soto wasn’t able to consistently train until the beginning of August, because in June, he was also diagnosed (诊断) with Lyme disease. It was also during this time that Soto’s father passed away. Still, he used his runs as opportunities to release bad feelings and to build his strength back from being sick.
“For me, it is amazing. It is like a block party, but the block party is the whole city,” he says. “During the race, you’re pounding for hours, the same joints, the same bones and muscles. Something’s beginning to feel pain, but the noise of the people out there, the music, the cheers... everything is louder than your pain.”
Another thing that kept him moving forward was his students. Soto shares that his students are a motivating factor for him to recover his health. “If I’m sick and don’t feel good, that is going to affect my instruction in the classroom, my relationship with the students, and eventually the quality of me as a teacher! Teachers get burned out because sometimes they don’t balance their lives. This TCS Marathon was a great opportunity for me to balance my life.”
24. Why did Soto take part in the TCS Marathon
A. It was a way to escape from busy work.
B. It was specially organized for teachers.
C. He desired an alternative to medicine.
D. He hoped to display his physical strength.
25. What happened to Soto before the marathon in November
A. He ran to work through emotions.
B. He stuck to training constantly.
C. His blood sugar got abnormal again.
D. His family members left him one by one.
26. What do we know about Soto’s students
A. They take him as a role model.
B. They play a role in his well-being.
C. They are picky about teachers.
D. They help him maintain a work-life balance.
27. What message does the text deliver
A. Prevention is better than cure.
B. Sports can sometimes work wonders.
C. A teacher’s love is the students’ motivation.
D. Teamwork is fundamental to achieving goals.
C
Imagine being able to use energy from the sun all the time, even when it’s night. That’s the idea that scientists at Caltech (California Institute of Technology) are exploring. They’re working on collecting sunlight in space and sending its energy to Earth.
Caltech’s scientists have created a special tool for this project. They call it MAPLE. MAPLE and two other devices are part of a project that was sent into space in January, 2023. MAPLE’s job is to test the idea of sending energy wirelessly from space to Earth. We’re used to using wires to move electrical energy from one place to another. But sending energy without wires is a lot tougher.
The method used by Caltech’s scientists depends on the way waves act when they meet. Imagine two waves coming together as they travel in the same direction. If the tops of the waves line up, they combine to make a bigger wave. But if the top of one wave lines up with the low point of the other, the waves cancel each other out. The Caltech team has found a way to control the timing of lots of microwaves so that they can combine their power, and focus the energy in one direction. It’s a little like using a magnifying (放大的) glass to focus sunlight into a small, hot point of light.
To prove that the system could work, MAPLE sent energy to two devices just 30 centimeters away in space. This energy was then turned into electricity, which made two small lights light up. Next, MAPLE sent energy all the way down to a lab at Caltech. The scientists were able to detect the energy, proving that it’s possible to send solar energy to Earth from space.
Dr. Hajimiri, one of the project’s leaders, thinks that one day, the system could be extremely useful. He believes that in the future, we’ll be able to send energy to remote regions and areas destroyed by war or natural disaster.
28. What is the challenge in Caltech’s project with MAPLE
A. Wireless energy delivery.
B. Sunlight collection in space.
C. Sending devices into space.
D. Using wires to move electricity.
29. How does the Caltech team focus solar power
A. By using a magnifying glass.
B. By managing the timing of microwaves.
C. By changing the direction of microwaves.
D. By lining up waves in opposite directions.
30. What potential benefit could the system bring in future according to Dr. Hajimiri
A. Warning people of natural disasters.
B. Turning solar energy into electricity.
C. Delivering energy to places in need.
D. Ridding the world of energy shortage.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Use of Solar Energy in Space Exploration.
B. The Challenges of Generating Energy Without Wires.
C. The Development of a New Tool for Collecting Electricity
D. The Possibility of Sending Energy Wirelessly from Space to Earth.
D
We’re all familiar with the trappings of science fiction, many of which generously stretch the possibilities of real science. But science fiction is not a place for outlandish escapism (古怪的逃避现实主义) — it holds an important position in contemporary culture, and its influence can even be seen in the direction of some real scientific and technological advances.
Sometimes, the language of fiction shapes our thinking and approach to scientific investigation. But the connection between science fiction and science facts isn’t always metaphorical. Although not as extraordinary as visiting the Moon, many now-common gadgets (工具) were imagined in science fiction before entering the real world. The classic series Star Trek features several everyday technologies: video calls, automatic sliding doors and flip phones.
And it’s not only generalized visions of the future that find their way into reality: certain gadgets have been specifically designed with the inspiration from fictional tech. In 2016, Nike produced a limited run of self-lacing shoes from 1989’s Back to the Future Part II. This product wasn’t just fun: Nike partnered Michael J. Fox, who played Marty McFly in the Back to the Future series, to raise money for his foundation to fight Parkinson’s.
The influence of particular works of science fiction can even shape scientific investigations. For example, a black hole simulation (仿制) was developed for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, a movie about astronauts traveling to the other end of the galaxy to find a new home, which features Matthew McConaughey playing the leading part. To create the images seen in the film, Nolan asked Paul Franklin, the film’s visual effects supervisor, to work with Interstellar’s Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physics consultant, Kip Thorne. This was no small task for either of them. Thorne provided detailed equations (方程式) while Franklin and his team had to program new software to create the image. The resulting simulation provided new insights into gravitational lensing around black holes. The requirements of science fiction shaped the direction taken by a leading physicist in his own work. So, the influence of onscreen science fiction is not reserved for box-office takings, but can inspire real change in science and society.
32. What does the author say about science fiction in the first two paragraphs
A. It’s a reflection of the real world.
B. It offers an escape from the reality.
C. It makes full use of everyday items.
D. It serves as an inspiration for real scientific research.
33. Why were Nike’s self-lacing shoes developed
A. To promote a new movie release.
B. To raise funds for a charitable cause.
C. To compete with other shoe brands.
D. To test new technology for future products.
34. How did Kip Thorne help with the film Interstellar
A. He contributed to the visual representation of black holes.
B. He conducted measurements of actual black holes.
C. He wrote the fictional storyline for the film.
D. He developed certain software for the film.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Development of Science Fiction
B. The Role of Scientists in Film Production
C. The Impact of Science Fiction on Real Science
D. The Similarities between Science Fiction and Real Science
第二节 七选五
When you learn to play a musical instrument, you get the obvious reward of knowing how to make music and operate your instrument. That in itself is really satisfying and enjoyable, but most musicians will tell you that they’ve picked up a number of important life skills from studying music.
Seeing the big picture
Learning to play an instrument doesn’t happen overnight. ____36____. Finding satisfaction in the process of learning helps musicians to keep their eye on the prize while still enjoying the present moment, including all of the challenges that come along with learning music. This may mean delayed satisfaction, but as you’ll learn through music, it’s well worth the wait.
Perseverance (坚持不懈)
____37____. Whether you’re a guitarist playing through painful fingertips or a singer who just can’t get to that high note, it can be easy to give up. It takes a special skill to stick with something even though you know it will be difficult.
____38____
Music doesn’t always have a clear-cut answer. You may have difficulty interpreting the score (总谱), mastering a technical passage, or finding motivation. You will learn that there are plenty of opportunities to find creative and unique solutions to the issues you’re facing. You may need to ask a teacher or expert, do some research or discuss with a friend. These problem-solving skills will help you when you face difficulties in your life.
Creativity
Playing music is a wonderful way to express yourself creatively. ____39____. It helps shape you into an individual and creative thinker. This creativity is something that will shine out in other areas of your life as well.
Patience
Playing music over and over again to perfect the smallest details is a wonderful way to develop patience. You might want to skip all of the little things in music and play what seems easy. ____40____.
A. Problem solving
B. Thinking on the spot
C. You’ll regularly be practicing how to use your resources
D. Many musicians spend years mastering their instrument
E. The way you approach and interpret your music is unique to you
F. But when you spend time mastering the details, you see the best results
G. Learning an instrument can be discouraging, both physically and mentally
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Helen’s eyes were fixed on the dress she was trying to put on as she stood in front of the mirror. The dress was ____41____, but she could manage. “Where are we going, Dad ” she asked softly, breaking the quiet of the morning. These days, moments like this with her father were ____42____. He was always busy, working day and night to ____43____ the family through hard times.
“We’re going to collect the rent.” Helen’s father said as he walked out and started the car engine. So that was why he had time for Helen today. Before the economy ____44____, when their family’s store had still been successful, her father had ____45____ two houses and rented them as apartments. Helen couldn’t ____46____ where their family would be without that rent. Anyhow, she knew that their life would be much ____47____ if they were to lose that rent.
“But, Dad, why not sell the houses ” Helen suggested. “We could get much cash at once and pay off all our ____48____.” Her father looked at her, tired but gentle. He sighed and shook his head. “Helen, if we sell now, we’ll have a lot of money. But what if we ____49____ it all before the economy gets better And where would our lodgers (租户) that even lack food move ” Helen ____50____, thinking that made sense.
Their family was ____51____ fortunate, compared to the lodgers worried about food or even ____52____. The rent, though low and sometimes hard to get, was what kept them going so that all Helen had to worry about was her small dress. Her father’s decision was becoming understandable because their lodgers needn’t ____53____ to pay for a different apartment or for the ____54____ to help them get there. It dawned on Helen that they had been given such ____55____ during the time for the rent.
41. A.tight B.pretty C.fancy D.expensive
42. A.boring B.rare C.dangerous D.useless
43. A.save B.leave C.support D.change
44. A.expanded B.stabilized C.recovered D.declined
45. A.rented B.donated C.purchased D.emptied
46. A.confirm B.visualize C.recommend D.explain
47. A.tougher B.happier C.richer D.safer
48. A.secrets B.plans C.debts D.ideas
49. A.gave away B.ran out of C.handed over D.made use of
50. A.hesitated B.argued C.nodded D.interrupted
51. A.relatively B.occasionally C.hardly D.temporarily
52. A.travel B.healthcare C.transportation D.shelter
53. A.struggle B.pretend C.consult D.apply
54. A.gardeners B.movers C.operators D.engineers
55. A.blessing B.reputation C.observation D.responsibility
第二节 短文语法填空
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。
“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. ____58____ (praise) as one of the kindest trends, its meaning runs deep. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self”, ____59____ friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend.
This trend’s ____60____ (popular) is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the ____61____ (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 contest, ____62____ (turn) to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope.
This practice is not an excuse to shy away from challenges ____63____ a solid foundation for building greater resilience. It is a simple way ____64____ helps young people keep emotionally stable. To love your old self is to appreciate your own efforts, to allow necessary rest, and to find a sustainable balance.
____65____ (ultimate), this soft, lasting strength helps us gain inner peace and highlights a fundamental truth: sincere concern for others starts with self-compassion.
第三节 单词拼写
66. From the ________ (主观的) point of view, it is difficult for us to learn a foreign language well in a short time.
67. Hearing the meeting declared open, all the ________ (代表) applauded for a long time.
68. Chaplin was not just a genius, but he was among the most ________ (有影响力的) figures in film history.
69. We could try to replace a ________ (消极的) routine with something more positive.
70. To ________ (吸收) stress effectively, however, you must make sure to do something that completely takes your mind off everything else.
71. It’s about countries and people making a joint effort to come together to create a more ________ (和谐的) world.
72. I get ______ (恢复精力) through climbing, spend more time with my dad, and get to meet new friends.
73. As we all know, the newly learnt words will soon be forgotten unless they are _________ (频繁地)used in their daily life.
74. Those vases with beautiful paintings are ________ (精美的；精致的) and hand-made.
pared with his sister, Jerry is even more ________ (敏感的) to, and more easily troubled by, emotional and relationship problems.
76. People often show their ________ (同情) for the homeless animals by taking them home.
77. What started as a peaceful march turned into chaos when a small fire ________ (爆炸) in the crowd.
78. Before the meeting, I had made an ________ (预约) with the doctor for my mother.
79. Our company will announce its ________ (年度的；每年的) income report at the end of December.
80. He felt deeply ________ (内疚的；愧疚的) that he had failed to keep his promise to his closest friend.
第四节 单句语法填空
81. In time, he gained ____81____ (recognize) as one of the greatest artists China has ever known.
82. These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are ____82____ exceptional beauty and quality.
83. ____83____ the Chinese philosopher Laozi wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
84. After six months of trying out new ways of relaxing, I feel much more ____84____ (energy).
85. There is strong and comprehensive evidence ____85____ the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide.
86. Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should ____86____ (take) to restore the river's original beauty.
87. Endurance became ____87____ (stick) in the ice as we approached Antarctica.
88. When we were finally rescued, we felt ____88____ relief and joy that many of us could not hide our tears.
89. With so many different forms of poetry ____89____ ( choose) from, you may eventually want to write poems of your own. Give it a try!
90. Now she ____90____ (look) after by a robot that looked so human, and it was disturbing.
第四部分 写作
书信写作
91. 昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请给校英文报写一篇宣传稿，内容包括：
1. 展览时间、地点;
2. 观展感受;
3. 推荐观展。
注意：1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考答案
阅读理解
21.C 22.D 23.B
24.C 25.A 26.B 27.B
28.A 29.B 30.C 31.D
32.D 33.B 34.A 35.C
七选五
36.D 37.G 38.A 39.E 40.F
完形填空
41.A 42.B 43.C 44.D 45.C
46.B 47.A 48.C 49.B 50.C
51.A 52.D 53.A 54.B 55.A
短文语法填空
56.has become 57.into 58.Praised 59.a 60.popularity
61.endless 62.turning 63.but 64.that/which 65.Ultimately
单词拼写
66.subjective 67.representatives 68.influential 69.negative 70.absorb
71.harmonious 72.refreshed 73.frequently 74.delicate 75.sensitive
76.sympathy 77.exploded 78.appointment 79.annual 80.guilty
单句语法填空
81.recognition 82.of 83.As 84.energetic 85.that
86.be taken 87.stuck 88.such 89.to choose 90.was being looked
书面表达范文
Chinese Painting Exhibition
Yesterday I visited the student Chinese painting exhibition held in our school art hall. The exhibition will last until this Friday and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Walking among the paintings, I was deeply attracted by beautiful mountains, lovely flowers and lively animals drawn by our fellow students. Their works fully show the charm of traditional Chinese art.
I strongly recommend you to come and enjoy the exhibition. It will bring you a special artistic experience.

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