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2025-2026学年第二学期期中测试高二年级英语试题
第一部分 阅读理解
A
Yes, There’s a Museum for That!
Museums have changed. We’ll always have the Met in New York and the Louvre in Paris, but nowadays you’ll find a museum for absolutely everything and everyone. The following are some of the most fascinating museums based on their community importance, level of enjoyment, and the beauty of the collections.
Museum of Motherhood (MOM)
St. Petersburg, Florida
The Museum of Motherhood is the first of its kind — a museum and educational center covering the art, science and history of mothers.
“I watched a couple of kids from the local high school try on the pregnancy vests groaning,” says museum founder Martha Joy Rose. “Within five minutes, they begged to take them off.”
National Comedy Center (NCC)
Jamestown, New York
Based in Lucille Ball’s hometown, this museum features exhibits such as Jerry Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and Joan Rivers’s card catalog of 65,000 jokes.
“Before visitors go through the entrance, they create their ‘sense of humor profile,’” says executive director Journey Gunderson. “They choose what they find funny, and the data is collected on a digital chip they wear on a wrist called a LaughBand so that the comedy content is customized based on their personal taste.”
Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
Boston, Massachusetts
MOBA collects, exhibits and celebrates art that will be shown in no other museum. The museum’s new location, in the Dorchester Brewing Co., assumes visitors would need a drink after seeing this work.
Highlights include Lucy in the Field with Flowers, a painting found in 1993 leaning against a trash bin, waiting for garbage collection. A low point — and a must-see — is the painting Our Lady of Endless Housework.
1. What can be the main purpose of Museum of Motherhood
A．To build social bonds among teenagers.
B．To offer parenting guidance for mothers.
C．To showcase art work created by mothers.
D．To deepen societal appreciation for motherhood.
2. How does NCC personalize their visitors’ experiences
A．By using visitor preferences.
B．By introducing wine industry.
C．By surveying the visitors’ needs.
D．By applying interactive technology.
3. What do these museums have in common
A．They grow out of unique ideas.
B．They focus on community values.
C．They house priceless cultural treasures.
D．They aim to refine artistic sensibilities.
B
When I first came across Hirono, he didn’t really stand out to me. He was among several figurines tucked away in a corner of Pop Mart’s studio. They seemed subtle, almost unassuming, and I didn’t give them much thought at the time.
Little did I know, that was the beginning of a connection I was about to discover.
It wasn’t until I joined Pop Mart as a livestream host last July — as part of my job to learn about every IP in the company — that my true journey with Hirono began. I still remember the very first set of figures I sold during my first livestream session: Hirono’s “Shelter” series.
This once-distant, unnoticed figure suddenly became the centerpiece of my work. As I introduced Hirono to others, I began to appreciate the quiet charm hidden in his world. His expression is always sullen — drooping eyes, slouched posture, an almost “untouchable” aura. Not the cutest or most eye-catching look, I would say, but I came to realize that it’s all a protective shell.
In him, I saw a reflection of myself: the loneliness and confusion that surface under life’s pressure, and the indifferent masks we sometimes put on to cope with reality.
Though I am usually an extrovert, cheerful and bubbly on the outside, the truth is that every story carries untold chapters.
Through Hirono, I allow myself to feel the vast wilderness deep within my heart, and often I see my own emotions projected onto his figure.
One of my favorite series is definitely “Echo”. As a foreign student in China, homesickness quietly lingers in the background of my life. This series reminds me that these echoes of the past are not just fleeting shadows, but silent companions that resurface when I need them most, giving me strength and allowing me to break free from the weight of reality, even just for a moment.
To me, Hirono is a friend who teaches me to embrace both the loneliness and the light within.
4. What does the underlined word “unassuming” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Not trying to attract attention.
B．Difficult to understand.
C．Poorly made or designed.
D．Strangely shaped.
5. What caused the author to start getting to know Hirono
A．Seeing Hirono in a corner of the studio.
B．Working as a livestream host at Pop Mart.
C．Selling Hirono’s “Shelter” series online.
D．Being attracted by Hirono’s expression.
6. Why did the author’s view of Hirono change
A．Presenting the figure to others.
B．Understanding its protective shell.
C．Connecting with the “Echo” series.
D．Seeing himself in the figure.
7. What does the author’s experience show
A．Accept your lonely moments.
B．Face your inner self.
C．Embrace who you truly are.
D．Know yourself first.
C
Jason Wood was sitting in a restaurant on vacation, angry and upset because he couldn’t replace pita with fresh vegetables in his plate. He was told the menu couldn’t be altered.
Wood has orthorexia, an eating disorder that isn’t in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the formal guide for clinical assessment of mental health conditions. But clinicians are seeing a rise in orthorexia among patients, said therapist Jennifer Rollin.
Orthorexia is a fixation on eating “clean,” as defined by a set of rules dependent on certain individuals and the context they live in, said Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, an eating disorder physician. A November 2023 study found that about 3 in 10 participants showed signs of orthorexia.
Often, this disorder goes unnoticed or underestimated because it’s focused on healthy eating, said Wood, director of community engagement at the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Over the years, Wood said his list of unhealthy foods grew and those considered healthy kept shrinking until he found himself leaving parties because he couldn’t find anything he would allow himself to eat — and that left him with a lot of anxiety, he said.
The motivations people with orthorexia may have, as well as the approbation society gives them, might be labeled as health promotion or disease prevention, but often they are excuses for a “pure, old-fashioned diet culture,” which prioritizes one ideal body shape and size, Gaudiani said.
If you or a loved one needs help for orthorexia, the good news is that treatment follows a similar path to established plans for eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa. “People with orthorexia may find themselves with a team that includes therapists and dietitians, similar to patients in treatment for other eating disorders,” Rollin said. “But those living with orthorexia will also likely face the added layer of unpacking their definition of health and reframing their ideas around it in a challenging way,” she added.
8. Why was Jason Wood annoyed while he was on vacation
A．His special dietary request was refused.
B．His vacation plans were altered unexpectedly.
C．He was charged extra for the restaurant service.
D．He found it challenging to make food decisions.
9. Why does orthorexia often go unnoticed according to Jason Wood
A．It is a time-honored way of living.
B．It is often self-defined by individuals.
C．It rarely leads to severe health issues.
D．It places a high value on a healthy diet.
10. What does the underlined word “approbation” in paragraph 5 most probably mean
A．Concern.
B．Promise.
C．Praise.
D．Intolerance.
11. What challenge does Jennifer Rollin think orthorexia patients face
A．Adapting to unfamiliar dietary plans.
B．Reframing their understanding of health.
C．Finding a specialist treating eating disorders.
D．Balancing treatment with daily responsibilities.
D
In our era of constant digital distraction, a wave of “focus apps” promises to help us reclaim our productivity by blocking interruptions and using gamification to encourage deep work. But do these apps truly help, or are they just another form of digital noise
The main challenge to focus is self-regulation. When a task feels boring or stressful, we naturally seek relief, often turning to our smartphones. While there’s little evidence that our inborn ability to focus has declined, habits like multitasking and frequent digital interruptions can make us more easily distracted. To fight this, apps like the popular “Focus Friend” have emerged.
These apps employ psychological principles to guide behavior. “Focus Friend,” for example, uses a virtual character that knits peacefully as you work. If you open a banned app, the knitting comes undone. If you complete a focus session, this system uses immediate rewards, like digital items for your character, to make up for your devotion to the potentially unpleasant work. It also uses the “commitment and consistency” principle — starting a timer feels like a promise to yourself, which you’re then motivated to keep.
However, scientific research on their effectiveness is limited. One study found that while users enjoyed gamified apps, they didn’t often use them and found simpler strategies like setting a phone to greyscale more effective for reducing usage. High app store ratings for “Focus Friend” suggest user enjoyment, but enjoyment doesn’t necessarily translate to improved focus or output quality.
If you decide to try a focus app, use it wisely. Schedule specific sessions for well-defined tasks, and notice the urge to check your phone without acting on it. After a week, critically assess if the app helped you make real progress. Be mindful of possible problems: these apps can’t judge your work’s value, so you might stay “focused” on unimportant tasks. Ultimately, while an app can help handle the pull of your phone, lasting focus requires internal discipline — learning to notice sudden distracting wants and consciously choosing to return to what matters.
12. What can be inferred from the second paragraph
A．Smartphones are the main source of distraction.
B．Our natural focus ability has greatly weakened.
C．Self-discipline lies at the heart of focus problems.
D．Multitasking is an effective way to get work done.
13. How does “Focus Friend” try to guide users’ behavior
A．By completely blocking access to a banned app.
B．By using psychological tricks and instant rewards.
C．By offering professional consulting sessions.
D．By simplifying phone functions to grayscale mode.
14. What’s the author’s attitude towards the current research on focus apps
A．Strongly supportive.
B．Cautiously doubtful.
C．Clearly disapproving.
D．Fully convinced.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A．Focus Apps: Productivity Tools or Digital Noise
B．Focus Apps: Effective Solutions or Passing Trends
C．The Psychological Principles Behind Focus Apps
D．The Limitations of Gamified Focus Apps
第二节 七选五
When mastering a foreign language, many people believe that talent is the key to success. You’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m just not good at languages.” But is this really true ___16___
The short answer: Talent plays a minor role. The belief that language learning requires talent often discourages many people from even trying. ___17___ Many multilingual speakers owe their success to disciplined practice, not natural ability.
Research supports this view. The 10,000-Hour Rule suggests mastery requires repeated practice. ___18___ In this way, you can expand vocabulary and understand grammar better. Furthermore, motivation and self-discipline are better predictors of success than talent.
So how can you master a language without talent You can start by setting realistic goals. Break your journey into manageable steps, like learning 10 new words daily. ___19___ Make practice an essential part of your routine, whether for 15 minutes or an hour. Additionally, you will find yourself benefiting greatly from active learning techniques like shadowing native speakers and testing yourself with flashcards. Finally, take full advantage of immersive learning by watching shows in your target language or changing your phone’s language settings.
___20___ Research shows that consistency, persistence, and effective strategies are the true keys to success. Language learning isn’t about being born gifted — it’s about showing up and doing the work every day.
A．Do you need natural talent to master a language
B．You can’t master a language without repeated practice.
C．Hard work combined with talent without doubt pays off.
D．Consistency is vitally important in language learning as well.
E．It means regular exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing.
F．In short, the idea that talent is necessary to master a language is simply a myth.
G．While natural talent might give some a head start, it’s far from the deciding factor.
第二部分 完形填空
Shopping seems not to be a pleasant experience for me now.
I made a decision that made me feel ___21___ — looking through a major online shopping platform right before bed. Although my old washing machine was still functioning well enough, a wash-and-dry set ___22___ me a lot, as it was heavily ___23___, nearly 1,000 yuan off its already reduced price.
Just six hours earlier, I had told my workmates that dryers were ___24___ in the North, where the weather was usually dry. Yet here I was, ___25___ product research. I watched unboxing videos, ___26___ endless online comments, and learned about dryers. For the next hour, I questioned everything: energy ___27___, maintenance costs, and the supposed convenience of owning one. Paradoxically, my ___28___ only gave me more reasons to buy one, besides the reduced price. After more than one hour of back-and-forth. I crossed the bridge, handed over 4,000 yuan and clicked “Confirm Order”.
But the moment I made the ___29___, a strange unease settled over me. Was it a ___30___ choice, or did I just fall into a trap that seemed too attractive The stress from this purchase seemed to have ___31___ my sleep. I stayed awake that whole night.
The constant ___32___ to make the “right” choice feels unbearable. Growing public ___33___, better education, and increasingly advanced product variations have ___34___ transformed shopping into a complex decision-making process.
In the end, I wasn’t sure if the time I spent ___35___ the decision and the sleep were worth it. But who knows It might just come in handy some day.
21. A．respected B．challenged C．regretful D．proud
22. A．attracted B．frightened C．amused D．limited
23. A．improved B．discussed C．charged D．discounted
24. A．common B．essential C．inconvenient D．unnecessary
25. A．responsible for B．engaged in C．satisfied with D．dependent on
26. A．posted B．deleted C．viewed D．skipped
27. A．prediction B．shortage C．generation D．consumption
28. A．career B．research C．experience D．ambition
29. A．forecast B．contribution C．purchase D．promise
30. A．sound B．complex C．familiar D．free
31. A．promoted B．monitored C．balanced D．stolen
32. A．race B．pressure C．threat D．encouragement
33. A．relief B．anger C．support D．awareness
34. A．temporarily B．collectively C．originally D．rarely
35. A．weighing B．announcing C．explaining D．guiding
第三部分 语法填空
Every year, from Frost’s Descent to the Beginning of Spring, farmers and factories in Xuanwei, Yunnan, enter their busiest season for curing hams. Amazingly, ___36___ started as a family custom linked to the farming calendar has grown into a culinary treasure and a powerful engine for local ___37___ (economy) development.
___38___ one of China’s three most famous ham varieties, alongside Jinhua and Rugao, Xuanwei ham boasts ___39___ history of nearly 1,000 years. Thanks to its unique ingredients, craftsmanship and climate, it perfectly combines ancient techniques with modern industry. It is made through a very careful process: producers choose hind legs from local Wujin pigs, ___40___ are then salted, stacked, pressed and dried. The hams ferment naturally in the region’s special highland climate, maturing until the next Mid-Autumn Festival.
___41___ (know) for its rose-red lean meat, ivory-white fat and delicate flavour, Xuanwei ham enjoys great ___42___ (popular) at home and abroad. Today, this seasonal craft has developed into a booming industry. In 2024, ___43___ (it) output reached about 70,000 metric tons, accounting for more than one-third of China’s ham market and ___44___ (secure) its role as a cultural symbol and an economic engine.
Furthermore, Xuanwei ham also boosts tourism and agriculture. New ham-themed resorts have attracted over 240,000 visitors, and a national agricultural park ___45___ (expect) to benefit tens of thousands of local residents.
It is a key to rural vitalization, proving that tradition, with patience and innovation, can nourish the future.
第四部分 单词拼写
46. All these people are innocent _____________ of the conflict.
47. He _____________in the street and died on the way to hospital.
48. The project aims to provide a _____________ training in all aspects of the work.
49. That’s an _____________ in my life I’d rather forget!
50. His son gave him a ________ look and went out of the house.
51. She was ________ a poem that she had learnt at school when Mum came in.
52. His profoundly _____________ speech has had a great impact on my career.
53. He felt extremely ____________out when he was assigned for that challenging task.
54. He got _____________ due to a speeding on the expressway.
55. The architecture is _____________ and no building is over five or six floors high.
第五部分 书面表达一
56. 假定你是高中生李华，上周日参与了市博物馆的VR (虚拟现实) 体验活动“壁画那边是唐朝”(Beyond the Mural-The Tang Awaits)。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动内容;
2.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A VR Journey to the Tang Dynasty
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第六部分 书面表达
57. 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。
My mom has always loved gardening, and our small backyard was her pride and joy — filled with roses, lilies and all kinds of her favorite plants. She spent every weekend taking care of them, and the garden was always in perfect order, a little paradise in our busy life. Last month, I was given a summer project for school that required me to build a small wooden shelf. I was in a hurry to finish it and thought the backyard was the perfect place to work, so I spread out my tools, wood and paint all over the grass, right next to mom’s flower beds.
I was so focused on my project that I didn’t notice how much I’d messed up the garden. I stepped on some small young plants, spilled a little paint on the rose leaves, and even broke a few flower pots by accident. When mom came back home from her morning walk, she saw the mess and her face turned pale. She didn’t shout at me, but just stood there quietly, looking at her ruined garden with tears in her eyes. I felt a little annoyed at first — she was overreacting, I thought. I finished my shelf quickly and cleaned up the mess carelessly, not saying a single sorry to her.
Since then, mom hasn’t stepped into the backyard much. She no longer talks about her plants with me, and the once warm atmosphere between us has turned cold. Every time I see the empty garden and mom’s quiet figure, I feel guilty, but my pride stops me from apologizing. One afternoon, I sat on the porch and watched mom stare at the damaged rose bush through the window, and I knew I had to do something.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
I finally realized how selfish and thoughtless I had been.
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With a small potted rose and a handwritten note, I walked slowly to mom’s room.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.A 3.A
4.A 5.B 6.D 7.C
8.A 9.D 10.C 11.B
12.C 13.B 14.B 15.A
七选五
16.A 17.G 18.E 19.D 20.F
完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.D 24.D 25.B
26.C 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.D 32.B 33.D 34.B 35.A
语法填空
36.what 37.economic 38.As 39.a 40.which
41.Known 42.popularity 43.its 44.securing 45.is expected
单词拼写
46.victims 47.collapsed 48.thorough 49.episode 50.blank
51.reciting 52.influential 53.burnt 54.fined 55.harmonious
报道范文
A VR Journey to the Tang Dynasty
Last Sunday, I took part in the VR activity Beyond the Mural-The Tang Awaits held in the city museum.
Wearing VR equipment, I wandered through ancient Tang murals, watching vivid scenes of daily life, royal banquets and folk customs. Guides introduced the stories and history hidden in each painting.
This fantastic experience brought ancient Tang culture alive before my eyes. I deeply felt the charm of traditional Chinese art and gained a new understanding of our brilliant history.
读后续写范文
I finally realized how selfish and thoughtless I had been. I ignored my mom’s hard work on the garden just to finish my school project carelessly. That night, I searched online for gardening knowledge and bought a young rose sapling the next morning. I planned to fix up the broken flower beds and make up for my mistake.
With a small potted rose and a handwritten note, I walked slowly to mom’s room. The note said I was truly sorry for ruining her beloved garden and promised to help take care of all plants every weekend. Mom read the note, smiled warmly and hugged me tightly. Later we worked together to tidy the backyard. Our warm relationship returned, and the garden regained its beauty little by little.

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