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2025-2026学年高二第二学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解
A
When we talk about generations, one generation stands out more than any else, Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha. They are kids who were born from 2010 onwards and the total number of them had been 2.2 billion by 2025. Unlike their parents Gen Y, Gen Alpha are the first generation growing up in the environment where iPads, AI and online classrooms are completely normal. Here are the data about them.
ASPECT GEN ALPHA OVERVIEW
Tech Usage 65% use tablets/smartphones daily; 50% use voice assistants
Education 70% adopt a blended (融合的) method of online and offline learning
Social Media 40% of kids aged 8 to 11 have a social media presence
Entertainment 70% of screen time is on social media platforms
While Gen Alpha are still young, they are pushing their parents to try new things. A report released by public relations firm DKC in July, 2025 said parents were having new experiences thanks to the influence of their Gen Alpha kids. For example, 40% of the parents surveyed said they had signed up for a subscription service at their kid’s suggestion.
So, when we look at Gen Alpha, it is pretty clear that they are not just a typical group of kids growing up; they are literally the future of our world. They are the most digital and possibly the most powerful generation we have ever seen. Gen Alpha will surely change education, technology, business and culture itself. While it is still early days, one thing worth anticipating is that instead of just adapting to the world they inherit (继承), they will be more and more influential in shaping the future of the world.
21. What is the percentage of Gen Alpha who study in a mixed way according to the table
A. 40%.
B. 50%.
C. 65%.
D. 70%.
22. In which aspect do Gen Alpha impact on their parents most according to the chart
A. Trying foods.
B. Buying items during drops.
C. Watching sports.
D. Choosing holiday destinations.
23. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To display characteristics of a new generation.
B. To describe an economic trend of consumption.
C. To clarify the gap between Gen Alpha and Gen Y.
D. To introduce a technology-related education system.
B
Every time I walk into the library and pick out yet another great book, I cannot help but remember how it all started. When I was little, I loved books mostly because of their beautiful illustrations, like animals, children, landscapes, and so on. All this changed when my aunt Kate moved in with us.
Previously, my mom would pick a book and explain all the illustrations in it. My aunt on the other hand would passionately read the story to me, which ignited (点燃) my love of books and language.
Even when I was old enough to read by myself, she still kept track of what I read and sometimes made a few suggestions. When I was eight and thought it was time for me to read my first thousand-page novel, all she did was smile. The fact was that from the time my aunt first satisfied my thirst for a well-written book, I started a journey to explore the beauty of language.
However, unknown to me then was the fact that my interest in her reading helped her realize her dream of being a children’s book writer. Now she has over a dozen children’s books under her authorship.
I have changed my career choice a few times in the course of my life — a novelist, journalist, and script (剧本) writer. It does not matter what I end up doing, but my love for language will have to be reflected in my career path.
My aunt used to tell me, “Language is like a tree. While its roots dig for the goodness, it is the leaves that are bathed in it.” I have decided to keep digging and I am sure the goodness will be reflected in my life.
24. What can we learn about the author’s earliest reading experience
A. He liked the colorful covers of books.
B. He preferred to read with great passion.
C. He enjoyed telling stories to his parents.
D. He loved the pretty pictures in the books.
25. What inspired the author to explore the beauty of language
A. His aunt’s career dream.
B. His aunt’s writing thirst.
C. His aunt’s patient guidance.
D. His aunt’s passionate voice.
26. How did the author help his aunt achieve her goal
A. By sharing his stories.
B. By making comments.
C. By being her audience.
D. By offering suggestions.
27. What can be inferred about the author from the last paragraph
A. He will stick to seeking the truth of life.
B. He will go on pursuing the art of language.
C. He will keep reflecting on his career choices.
D. He will continue to spread children’s goodness.
C
When something breaks today, many people simply replace it. A weak phone battery, a leaking coffee maker, or a silent radio often ends up in the trash long before its useful life is over. Yet across many communities, a different habit is returning.
At events known as Repair Cafes, people bring broken items to volunteers who help them find the problem and try to fix it. The idea originated in Amsterdam about 15 years ago and has since spread widely. Surveys conducted by the Open Repair Alliance show more than 200,000 repair attempts have been recorded by over 1,100 groups in dozens of countries. The organization also estimates that more than 4,000 repair communities may now be active around the world.
A typical repair event is simple. People arrive with lamps, laptops, toys, clothes, vacuum cleaners, or kitchen tools. Instead of paying for an official service, they sit down with volunteers and work through the problem together. Sometimes the repair succeeds quickly. Sometimes it does not. Even then, the process still matters. Owners learn how products are designed, why they fail, and what makes some items easier to repair than others. For that reason, Repair Cafes show that practical knowledge can be shared and that many products are more repairable than people assume.
At the same time, the experience of community repair has exposed a deeper problem in manufacturing. In modern consumer culture, products often seem opaque to ordinary users, as if they were sealed boxes not meant to be opened. In 16% of all recorded cases, a repair cannot be completed because the product cannot be opened, and in another 12% of cases, the information needed to complete the repair is missing.
In this sense, community repair does more than save objects. It also provides evidence about how products are made and what should change. In an age of fast consumption, these events remind us that value does not disappear the moment something stops working.
28. Why does the author include many figures in paragraph 2
A. To stress the problem of broken items.
B. To show the rapid growth of Repair Cafes.
C. To compare the costs of different repairs.
D. To highlight the impact of throwaway culture.
29. What makes a community repair event special
A. It is more demanding than official service.
B. It depends on volunteers to fix the items.
C. It follows strict professional guidelines.
D. It turns repair into a learning experience.
30. What does the underlined word “opaque” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Unclear.
B. Familiar.
C. Accessible.
D. Reliable.
31. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. Amsterdam: The Birthplace of Modern Repair
B. The Rise of Repair Cafes: More than Just Fixing
C. Why Community Services Need More Volunteers
D. How to Save Money in an Age of Fast Consumption
D
A common element found in table salt may hold the key to powering the next wave of electric vehicles (EVs).
Most EVs in the world today are powered by lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries, which perform differently in cold and warm weather. In low temperatures, most lithium-ion batteries would deliver only a very small fraction of their original capacity unless the pack has an active heating system. Batteries store and release energy by moving charged particles (粒子) between electrodes, the two ends of a battery, through an electrolyte, a substance that allows electricity to move; cold temperatures make those processes inactive.
To address the issue, a leading battery producer says its sodium-ion (钠离子) pack can keep charging and delivering power far below freezing. As the name implies, sodium-ion batteries replace lithium with sodium, an element found widely in salts. Although sodium ions are larger, they form weaker bonds with the liquid electrolyte than lithium does. This allows them to move much more easily than lithium ions, even when the cold thickens the electrolyte.
Consequently, while cold weather slows all ions down, sodium-based systems are less affected, preserving more power and capacity in winter. Laboratory data suggest that at -30℃, this battery can deliver nearly three times the discharge power of equivalent lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the cheap, standard-range batteries that dominate the EV market. It can charge to 90 percent full when the temperature drops to -40℃ and achieves “stable power delivery” at -50℃ in test conditions.
Still, the young supply chain means manufacturing these batteries is currently about 30 percent more expensive, realistically pushing mass production toward the end of this decade. “We should be looking into lowering the cost while maintaining their strong performance at low temperatures,” says Phate Zhang, an EV news founder.
32. What do we know about lithium-ion EVs
A. They need much higher maintenance fees.
B. Their power system can be unstable sometimes.
C. Their power output might be affected by the cold.
D. They lose capacity in extreme weather conditions.
33. Why do sodium-ion batteries work better in cold weather
A. They move much faster than lithium ones.
B. They are larger and more active in the electrolyte.
C. Their electrolyte stays less affected by low temperatures.
D. They interact more weakly with the electrolyte than lithium ions do.
34. How does the author show the superiority of sodium-ion batteries
A. By quoting experts.
B. By analyzing causes.
C. By describing a process.
D. By making comparisons.
35. What is Phate Zhang’s suggestion about
A. Possible direction for future study.
B. Choice of new research methods.
C. Need to involve more researchers.
D. Potential application of the finding.
第二节 七选五
I used to love my nonstick pans, marveling at the ease of cleanup, until I learned that the plastic lining may release toxins (毒素) when heated. Thus began my campaign to rid my life of plastics. ____36____ But I still had no clear idea what kinds of plastic were truly dangerous. I wanted to know my enemy.
To be fair, plastics are amazing. Light, waterproof and stretchy, plastics have made modern life safer and cheaper. ____37____ Eighteen minutes after waking up, I admitted defeat. I couldn’t turn on the light. Nor could I brush my teeth. No underwear or socks — if something stretches, it’s thanks to plastic.
____38____ Even the human body itself is part plastic. Curious to know how plastic I am, I got tested. The results showed 2.06 nanograms of PFAS in every milliliter of my blood — an “intermediate” level associated with a potential risk of adverse health effects.
I then consulted Tracey Woodruff of UC San Francisco. People should just do what they can, she said. In the kitchen, opt for glass containers. Elsewhere in the home, replace microfiber towels with cotton ones. Another point Woodruff made stuck in my head. ____39____
So I turned my attention to my kids. Sheets and blankets matter because we breathe so close to the fibers for so many hours. ____40____ What worried me was my children growing up in a world where all the objects around them seem bound to hurt them. Throwing the pans out seemed, for now, like the least I could do. And the most I could do, too.
A. I threw out obvious offenders.
B. We depend heavily on plastics.
C. I wanted to make life safer for my children.
D. I replaced my sons’ with natural alternatives.
E. Children are among those most at risk from plastics.
F. One day, I decided to see how long I could go without using plastic.
G. Plastic is not just everywhere in our homes, but everywhere, period.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入下划线空白处的最佳选项。
From popular tracks to remote valleys, weary hikers can always find a hut (小屋) to rest in New Zealand’s countryside. But the hut network is too vast for the government to ____41____, so ordinary people are stepping in.
Among them is Suzie Bell, who began hiking in 2010 and was ____42____ by the huts at first sight. “I was just blown away when I ____43____ a hut in the middle of nowhere. I ____44____ in it for next to nothing,” Bell recalled. She later learned there are around 950 huts across the country, most of which are ____45____ only on foot. Hikers are welcome to use most of them ____46____.
Bell wanted to give something back and ____47____ the Love Our Huts campaign. The ____48____ was started by an outdoor recreation advocacy group in 2024, and more than 300 people have signed up for it. “We really ____49____ our huts. They’re part of our cultural heritage,” said Bell.
Sustaining the hut network is ____50____ due to its size and remoteness. Each summer, Bell and her husband ____51____ for five hours into the hills to wipe down beds, clean windows and pull out weeds. They are delighted to offer their ____52____ to keep their much-loved huts safe and clean.
So far this summer, more than 500 huts have been tidied up by ____53____. What they do ____54____ the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga, where, as caretakers of the environment, we must ____55____ it for future generations.
41. A．present B．evaluate C．arrange D．maintain
42. A．inspired B．amazed C．shocked D．confused
43. A．took over B．picked out C．came across D．searched for
44. A．stayed B．waited C．survived D．exercised
45. A．admirable B．suitable C．accessible D．comfortable
46. A．in vain B．in advance C．for free D．for good
47. A．started B．joined C．accepted D．reported
48. A．initiative B．assignment C．experiment D．discussion
49. A．miss B．value C．clean D．decorate
50. A．practical B．unnecessary C．demanding D．impossible
51. A．train B．drive C．camp D．hike
52. A．labour B．knowledge C．opportunity D．patience
53. A．locals B．neighbours C．tourists D．volunteers
54. A．reflects B．ignores C．tests D．contradicts
55. A．change B．protect C．design D．monitor
第二节 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。
Mark Rowswell, known as Dashan, is perhaps the most familiar foreign face in China. For over three decades he ____56____ (serve) as a beloved bridge between East and West.
In Dashan’s latest documentary, The Untethered Boat, he takes viewers on ____57____ personal journey through Chinese history. Pursuing the footsteps of Su Shi, one of the famous Song Dynasty poets. Dashan explores more than ten Chinese provinces. The title, ____58____ (draw) from Su Shi’s poem, reflects a man ____59____ life was constantly on the move due to some issues. The documentary contains three episodes, The Sailing Boat, The Lost Boat and The Returning Boat, ____60____ (show) different times of Su Shi’s life.
Dashan shared his deep ____61____ (connect) to the poet at the first show, “Having loved Su Shi’s poetry for 35 years, I found walking the path Su Shi walked ____62____ (extreme) meaningful. What moved me most was how Su Shi kept going when life was hard.’’ He hopes the documentary can be a bridge, enabling more foreign friends ____63____ (discover) strength in Su Shi’s spirit.
The film crew spent two years filming at some typical ____64____ (bining AI-generated imagery with orchestral music, the documentary presents Su Shi not merely ____65____ a historical figure but a guide for people today.
第四部分 写作
第一节 报道
66. 假定你是李华，上周末你校组织学生开展“走进社区，践行劳动”社会实践活动。请你为校报英语栏目写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Meaningful Social Labor Practice
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第二节 读后续写
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。
It was the month of August. All the students were studying hard for their monthly tests and Yasmin was one of them. She was a nine-year-old, intelligent girl, who always scored high marks in tests and exams. But she was a little weak in history, and because of that, she often got the second position in exams.
Finally, the tests started. Each day, Yasmin sat next to Misbah, her best friend, and nervously filled the answer sheets. The last test was history, so the weekend before it, Yasmin reviewed all the major contents but was not confident about her preparation. “I still feel as if I am not ready for the history test tomorrow. I am very weak in it,” she told Ali, her elder brother.
“Oh, come on! You always say that and you still pass!” Ali said. The next day, during the assembly (集会), Yasmin learned that their history teacher, Miss Khadija, was absent, so another teacher, Miss Aisha, was assigned to their class. The whole class complained when they heard that Miss Aisha would be invigilating (监考), as she was infamous for being very strict and never giving even a minute of extra time.
Yasmin attempted all the questions, except one multiple-choice question. She looked at the clock and realized that only five minutes were left before the teacher would collect the answer sheets. Suddenly, her friend Misbah passed her a note with an answer on it. Yasmin smiled and wrote the answer. But then she remembered that Miss Khadija had once told them, “Be honest rather than clever.” Yasmin took a deep breath and made her choice. She erased the borrowed answer and wrote down the answer she had originally thought of, regardless of whether it was right or wrong.
Misbah’s eyes widened in disbelief when she noticed this. She opened her mouth to say something, but at that moment, the bell rang and Miss Aisha’s sharp voice cut through the silence: “Pencils down! Pass your papers forward!”
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。
After school, Misbah approached Yasmin.
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Back home, Yasmin told her mother everything about the exam.
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参考答案
阅读理解
21.D 22.A 23.A
24.D 25.D 26.C 27.B
28.B 29.D 30.A 31.B
32.C 33.D 34.D 35.A
七选五
36.A 37.F 38.G 39.E 40.D
完形填空
41.D 42.B 43.C 44.A 45.C
46.C 47.B 48.A 49.B 50.C
51.D 52.A 53.D 54.A 55.B
语法填空
56.has served 57.a 58.drawn 59.whose 60.showing
61.connection 62.extremely 63.to discover 64.sites 65.as
报道范文
A Meaningful Social Labor Practice
Last weekend, our school organized a social labor activity in the nearby community. We were divided into several groups. Some cleaned public paths and removed rubbish, while others helped the elderly carry daily goods and water flowers in the community garden. We also put up posters to call on residents to protect the environment.
This activity brought me a special experience. I realized labor is valuable and helping others brings great joy. I hope we can take part in more such meaningful activities in the future.
读后续写范文
After school, Misbah approached Yasmin. She looked upset and blamed Yasmin for refusing her answer note. She thought Yasmin’s act would make both of them get lower scores. Yasmin explained her teacher’s words about honesty patiently and told Misbah true good grades came from personal efforts instead of cheating. Misbah stayed silent and left without a word.
Back home, Yasmin told her mother everything about the exam. Her mother smiled and praised her for sticking to honesty, saying integrity was far more important than a high mark. Several days later, the history papers were handed out. Surprisingly, Yasmin got full marks. Misbah came over and apologized, realizing honesty was indeed the best choice. From then on, they studied history together honestly and made steady progress.

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