资源简介

2025-2026学年度高二下学期期中英语试题
二、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Exhibitions to See in 2026
Raphael: Sublime Poetry
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
March 7 — June 1
Raphael is one of the greatest Italian Renaissance painters and architects. From his show of over 200 drawings, paintings and decorative arts, we can expect major pieces like “The Alba Madonna”, a perfect example of the artist’s mastery of harmony and classical beauty.
Stories of Ecology
S o Paulo Museum of Art, Brazil
March 8 — April 1
This exhibition aims to explore the concept of ecology through works not just of artists, but of activists and whole social movements. Of the 116 images on display, mostly by artists from the “global south”, emphasis is on the nature-human bond, indicating the necessity of collaborative responses from all corners of the planet to address climate change.
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
The Art Institute of Chicago, USA
March 29 — June 28
Henri Matisse, primarily a celebrated painter worldwide, turned to paper cutting in his old age as his medium after a surgery left him unable to pick up a brush. Twenty different cut-paper models were formed, all drawn from his memories, folktales and circuses. They were reproduced in 1947 in stencil (模版) to form a book in loose leaves, Jazz, accompanied by explanatory notes from the artist himself. Now, it is shown in its entirety for the very first time since it was acquired by the museum back in 1948.
Chinese Women’s Fashion
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, USA
June 14 — September 25
Visit LACMA for a beautifully designed journey through Chinese women’s fashion. On models specially customized by fashion designer Jason Wu, you’ll see from qipao of the 1960s way back to the robes (长袍) of the Qing Dynasty in a vivid display of colour, patterns and excellent craftsmanship.
21. What do the works in Stories of Ecology advocate
A．Individual eco-commitments.
B．Southern artistic interaction.
C．Global climate cooperation.
D．Human transformation of nature.
22. What do we know about the book Jazz
A．It contains 200 color plates.
B．It includes Matisse’s writing.
C．It has fixed and linked pages.
D．It was first published in 1948.
23. Which of the following exhibitions lasts the longest
A．Raphael: Sublime Poetry.
B．Stories of Ecology.
C．Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color.
D．Chinese Women’s Fashion.
B
In 1998, British adventurer Karl Bushby looked down a road in Chile and set a goal: walk all the way home to Hull, England — without using a single form of transport, which was audacious. What he didn’t know then was that the journey he thought would take eight years would stretch into a remarkable 27-year trek (跋涉) across continents, oceans and history. Now, after walking 36, 000 miles, surviving the attack of polar bears, swimming across seas, and navigating countless visa setbacks, the 56-year-old adventurer is finally on the home stretch.
Bushby began his adventure in Punta Arenas, Chile, trekking north through South and North America, eventually reaching Alaska. In 2006, he attempted one of the most dangerous legs of the journey: crossing the frozen Bering-Strait into Siberia. Armed with a gun to scare off polar bears and forced to leap between moving blocks of ice, he achieved what few people on Earth have ever done.
His challenges didn’t stop there. Last year, when he couldn’t safely travel through a European country, he took on a new challenge — swimming across the Caspian Sea. With a support team and co-swimmer Angela Maxwell, Bushby spent 31 days completing the 179-mile crossing, swimming a total of 132 hours.
After reaching Azerbaijan, he continued through Turkey, and now stands less than 2,000 miles from home. He hopes to recenter Europe this summer and walk into Hull by September 2026. Returning home after nearly three decades, he admits, will feel unrealistic. He left when he was 29. He will return at 58. He says reuniting with family will mean “getting to know each other again”.
Bushby walks an average of 30km a day and rests wherever he can find shelter. His mission, called the Goliath Expedition, has outlasted five UK prime ministers, a global health incident, and numerous wars — but his spirit remains as strong as it was in 1998. And the world is cheering him on as he enters the final chapter of one of the most extraordinary human endurance journeys ever attempted.
24. What does the underlined word “audacious” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Daring.
B．Risky.
C．Ambitious.
D．Practical.
25. Why did Bushby swim across the Caspian Sea
A．To set a new world record.
B．To avoid the potential risk.
C．To shorten the distance.
D．To test his physical limits.
26. What does Bushby mean by saying “getting to know each other again”
A．It is awkward to see his family.
B．It is too long since he left home.
C．He feels regretful for traveling.
D．He wants to accompany his family more.
27. What does the Goliath Expedition symbolize
A．The power of spirit.
B．The need for recognition.
C．The meaning of exploration.
D．The importance of adaptation.
C
About 15 years ago, a humble idea for a historical fiction series erupted into a worldwide literary phenomenon, now known as the I Survived series. Every novel transports readers into the middle of true, real-life catastrophes. Whether it is a shocking weather event or a widespread plague (瘟疫), each story illustrates how a kid rises to the occasion.
In 2010, Lauren Tarshis released her first book. She never could have imagined that over the next 15 years, the series would become a bestseller, printing over 20 million copies to date. Tarshis has published 25 novels in the series and her newest release came out last October.
Tarshis visited the Blue Willow Bookshop’s Tweens Read Book Festival at Dobie High School in Houston and spoke about her recent novel, in which a boy named Ray fights the dangers of the Dust Bowl in the Panhandle of Texas. “A lot of kids have suggested this topic and asked for a story about the Great Depression. So this is sort of two books in one. My research for the new novel was exciting because I visited places I had never been to. It’s been a great experience,” she said.
The idea for the series originated in her family. Tarshis, a mother of four, noticed her son Dylan was having a hard time finding books he enjoyed. “Dylan said to me, ‘I want to read a book about a cool topic with a main character that’s a kid like me.’ That was really a big inspiration. I saw that when there was a topic featuring a real kid at its heart, those were the stories that kids really liked to read,” she said.
Although each book in the series may be a page-turner, the messages and themes are long-lasting and impactful. “I want kids to learn about the world and places they didn’t know about but now feel connected to. I want them to see that people go through really hard things, and it’s not just about surviving. It’s about healing, finding help, and being patient about recovering from something scary.”
28. What is a key feature of the I Survived series
A．Each story is set during the 20th century.
B．Each story is about a child in a real disaster.
C．Each story pictures a child’s real school life.
D．Each story presents historical events in detail.
29. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 about Tarshis’s writing
A．It avoids hardship and emotional depths.
B．It centers on entertainment over education.
C．It’s mainly based on personal experiences.
D．It’s reader-focused with meaningful themes.
30. What does the underlined word “page-turner” mean
A．A book that is hard to read.
B．A book that tells true stories.
C．A book that keeps readers engaged.
D．A book that changes readers’ habits.
31. What message is mainly conveyed through Tarshis’s novels
A．History is full of unexpected events.
B．Survival depends on luck and external help.
C．Reading is the best way to understand the past.
D．True courage involves enduring and overcoming hardship.
D
Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced the risk of age-related diseases. But, until now, how it works inside our cells, and what exactly its connection with nutrient and stress responsive gene and protein networks is have remained a mystery. In a new research on fission yeast (裂殖酵母), a single-celled organism surprisingly similar to human cells, researchers found that caffeine affects aging by employing an ancient cellular energy system.
A few years ago, the same research team found that caffeine helps cells live longer by acting on a growth regulator called Target of Rapamycin (TOR). TOR is a biological switch that tells cells when to grow, based on how much food and energy is available. This switch has been controlling energy and stress responses in living things for over 500 million years.
But in their latest study, the scientists made a surprising discovery: Caffeine doesn’t act on this growth switch directly. Instead, it works by activating another important system called AMPK, a cellular fuel gauge (能量监测器) that is evolutionarily conserved in yeast and humans.
“When your cells are low on energy, AMPK kicks in to help them cope.” explains Dr Charalampos, the study’s senior author. “Importantly, our results show that caffeine helps turn on that switch.”
Using their yeast model, the researchers showed that caffeine’s effect on AMPK influences how cells grow, repair their DNA, and respond to stress — all of which are tied to aging and disease.
“These findings help explain why caffeine might be beneficial to health and longevity (长寿),” said Dr. John-Patrick, a postdoctoral research scientist leading this study. “And they open up exciting possibilities for future research into how we might flip these effects more directly — with diet, lifestyle, or new medicines.”
So, the next time you reach for your coffee, you might be doing more than just boosting your focus — you could also be giving your cells a helping hand.
32. What is the main purpose of the new research mentioned in paragraph 1
A．To explore the history of caffeine consumption.
B．To identify how caffeine influences cell aging.
C．To compare human cells with fission yeast cells.
D．To find new use of caffeine in cell reproduction.
33. What does TOR serve as
A．A sign of aging.
B．An energy source.
C．A growth command center.
D．A cellular fuel gauge.
34. What does John-Patrick suggest about the research
A．Possible direction for further research.
B．Benefits of present applications.
C．Characteristics of the research.
D．Choice of new research methods.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A．AMPK Is Conserved in Yeast and Humans for Long.
B．Your Morning Coffee May Flip a Longevity Switch.
C．The Yeast Model Unlocks Aging’s Hidden Pathways.
D．Fission Yeast Is Surprisingly Similar to Human Cells.
三、七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you like the idea of running your own business from home Most of you do, and the first things you say you like about it are being your own boss, having flexible hours and working in your pajamas. ____36____
Being your own boss is definitely one big advantage. ____37____ You must commit to work on your business regularly to make profits. If not, you will find that your income becomes non-existent.So, have set office hours where you productively work on building your business.
____38____ Doctors’ appointments and family commitments can simply be worked into your schedule. Again, you need to arrange your appointments carefully and try to book them together. This way you can get all of your running around done in one day.
Working in your pajamas may seem appealing initially. But it can also prevent you from actually getting your work done. ____39____ After that, just walk into your office and start your day’s work. Being too casual means getting less work done on a regular basis.
In order to run a successful business from home you need to have a good mindset. ____40____ Taking off too many hours each week will damage your financial stability and long-term success. Set goals and limits on your time. Build your business first, before taking advantage of what working from home offers.
A．But it can also become your downfall without care.
B．Flexible hours are another huge plus of working from home.
C．Once it's achieved, you'll have more opportunities to develop business contacts.
D．You may find it more efficient to get up, exercise, then shower and dress for work.
E．This includes realizing that you and only you are responsible for your own income.
F．One of the biggest drawbacks is that it is so easy to allow yourself to have excuses.
G．While these benefits sound great, the reality of working from home can be a little different.
四、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。
Maxwell Riseman is a senior and a motivational creator on social media. Riseupriseman was ____41____ two months ago when he first got the idea because of the likes he received on ____42____ material he posted on his personal account.
“I put it online just to see how people would ____43____ it, just for fun,” Riseman said. “And ____44____ enough, there were literally 40 people who liked the ____45____.” His focus, thanks to the new account, now is to spread his mission and ____46____. His account is centered around “spreading positivity and ____47____ the building of a better community.” Riseman does this through videos: motivational interviews featuring ____48____ on campus. “Now that the account is ____49____,” Riseman said, “more people are willing to appear in my videos sharing uplifting stories.”
As Riseman spreads positivity, he has been getting ____50____ feedback from family and friends as well as his followers. In a feedback ____51____ he put out on his account, he received 30 ____52____ responses, which made him happy and relieved. And the majority of them ____53____ him to continue with what he’s been doing.
“Since there’re many events going on in our country that make people down, there’s just much ____54____ on American campuses right now. So, just one thing I’m sticking to doing is try to make people ____55____ their life a bit more, therefore a bit happier,” Riseman said.
41. A．spotted B．launched C．released D．evaluated
42. A．traditional B．promotional C．educational D．inspirational
43. A．deal with B．reflect on C．react to D．debate over
44. A．quickly B．surprisingly C．amusingly D．predictably
45. A．content B．account C．innovation D．intention
46. A．values B．wishes C．demands D．secrets
47. A．choosing B．facilitating C．planning D．explaining
48. A．clubs B．activities C．students D．visitors
49. A．starting B．recovering C．combining D．expanding
50. A．favorable B．doubtful C．proper D．simple
51. A．lecture B．analysis C．survey D．discussion
52. A．heart-warming B．eye-opening C．record-breaking D．truth-seeking
53. A．instructed B．encouraged C．allowed D．reminded
54. A．optimism B．anger C．negativity D．curiosity
55. A．know B．change C．live D．enjoy
五、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。
The brilliance of Quanzhou puppetry (木偶戏) , ____56____ national intangible cultural heritage that originated in Quanzhou, Fujian Province in the Qin Dynasty, ____57____ (lie) in the skill of the performers’ fingers in controlling puppets by pulling threads.
A recent example of this historical art that showcases the harmony between tradition and modernity is at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing, ____58____ a skilled puppeteer controlled a designed monkey puppet to play a guitar, while another performance featured a robot dog dancing in rhythm with the puppet, which drew ____59____ (continue) laughter from the audience who were attracted by this creative combination of ancient art and technology.
The event marked the opening of an innovative design competition ____60____ (launch) by the Quanzhou government, aiming ____61____ (promote) the city’s rich cultural heritage and local arts. A ____62____ (strategic) important port of the Maritime Silk Road, Quanzhou was once a center of trade ____63____ home to envoys (使者) and business people from outside China. This history inspired developments in handicrafts and folk arts.
The competition, “Inclusive Zayton, Imagination and Shared Future of the Silk Road”, is now open ____64____ competitors and intended to boost creativity inspired by Quanzhou’s unique history and local cultures. Zayton was the name foreign ____65____ (trader) called Quanzhou in ancient times.
六、书面表达
第一节 应用文写作
66. 假定你是李华，上周日你参加了以“Reducing Our Carbon Footprint”为主题的徒步活动。请给你的英国笔友Tom写一封邮件，分享这次活动经历，内容包括：
1．活动过程；
2．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数80词左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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 a cold winter afternoon. The wind howled outside, hitting the windowpanes with a sharp sound. Lily, a senior high school student, stared at the math problem in front of her, feeling frustrated. She had been struggling with it for an hour, but her mind was blank. Her mom had gone to the supermarket to buy some groceries, leaving her alone at home.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door. Lily frowned, wondering who it could be on such a cold day. She walked to the door cautiously and looked through the peephole (窥视孔). It was an old lady with white hair, wearing a thin coat and holding a basket in her hand. The lady’s hands were red from the cold, and she looked tired and helpless.
“Excuse me, dear,” the old lady said weakly when Lily opened the door a little. “I’m your neighbor, Mrs. Henderson. I live next door. My cat Mimi ran out of the house this morning, and I’ve been looking for her everywhere. I’m so cold and thirsty… Could I come in for a cup of hot water ”
Lily hesitated for a moment. Her mom always told her not to let strangers in, but Mrs. Henderson looked so pitiful. She remembered seeing the old lady walking her cat in the neighborhood a few times before. Finally, she opened the door and let Mrs. Henderson in. She fetched a cup of hot water and handed it to the old lady, who thanked her repeatedly.
As Mrs. Henderson drank the hot water, she kept talking about her cat Mimi — a small, fluffy (毛茸茸的) white cat with a pink nose. “She’s my only companion (伙伴),” the old lady said with tears in her eyes. “I don’t know what I would do if I lost her.” Lily felt a pang of sympathy (同情). She decided to help Mrs. Henderson look for Mimi after finishing her homework.
Just as Lily was about to start her homework again, she heard a faint meow (猫叫) from the balcony (阳台). She rushed to the balcony, and Mrs. Henderson followed her closely…
注意：
1．所续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2．续写的部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
3．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
There, on the cold balcony railing (栏杆), sat a small white cat, shivering (发抖) with cold. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
When Lily’ s mom came back home, she was surprised to see Mrs. Henderson and Mimi in the house. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
二、阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.D 24.A 25.B 26.B 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.A 35.B
三、七选五
36.G 37.A 38.B 39.D 40.E
四、完形填空
41.B 42.D 43.C 44.B 45.A 46.A 47.B 48.C 49.D 50.A 51.C 52.A 53.B 54.C 55.D
五、语法填空
56.a 57.lies 58.where 59.continuous 60.launched 61.to promote 62.strategically 63.and 64.to 65.traders
六、书面表达
第一节 应用文参考范文
Dear Tom,
Last Sunday I took part in a hiking activity themed Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.
We walked along the riverside and picked up rubbish on the way. The guide shared simple low-carbon tips like taking public transport and reusing plastic bottles.
This activity opened my eyes. Small daily acts can cut carbon emissions greatly. I will stick to a green lifestyle from now on.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写参考范文
Paragraph 1:
There, on the cold balcony railing, sat a small white cat, shivering with cold. Lily gently reached out her hands and called its name softly. Mimi mewed weakly and jumped into her warm arms at once. Mrs. Henderson was overjoyed and stroked the cat gently. Lily wrapped Mimi with her soft scarf to keep it from freezing, then made another cup of hot water for the old lady. They chatted happily while watching the cat curl up comfortably on the sofa.
Paragraph 2:
When Lily’ s mom came back home, she was surprised to see Mrs. Henderson and Mimi in the house. After Lily told her the whole story, her mom praised her for being kind and warm-hearted. Mrs. Henderson thanked them repeatedly and invited them to her home for homemade cookies later. From then on, they became close neighbors. Every cold winter day, they would check on each other and take good care of little Mimi together.

展开更多......

收起↑