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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
Ready for a holiday Discover your Australia! Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland
You can’t leave Australia without seeing the Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage-listed natural wonder is one of the largest living structures on the planet. It’s so vast, you can see it from outer space. For divers, snorkelers, island aficionados, and nature lovers, it’s a bucket list destination.
Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, beautiful Blue Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise and a popular day trip from Sydney. It lies an easy 81-kilometer drive west of the city. Named for the blue haze emanating from the many eucalyptus trees, this stunning park protects more than 664,000 acres of wilderness. On a visit here, you can explore dramatic gorges, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock paintings, and 140 kilometers of hiking trails.
Daintree National Park, Queensland
A Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Daintree National Park in Far North Queensland is among the most ancient ecosystems on Earth. The area belongs to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people, and many of its natural features hold great spiritual significance.
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Kangaroo Island’s top attractions are made by Mother Nature. See the striking, wind-sculpted rock formations, known as the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. Explore vast cave systems. Surf towering dunes (沙丘) and look for wildlife on scenic hiking trails along soaring sea cliffs and through pristine forests.
1. What makes the Great Barrier Reef unique according to the passage
A．It is the world’s largest man-made structure.
B．It can be visible from outer space.
C．It is located near Sydney and easy to reach.
D．It is famous mainly for its Aboriginal rock paintings.
2. Which park is famous for its old ecosystems and belongs to Australian native people
A．Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
B．Blue Mountains National Park
C．Daintree National Park
D．Kangaroo Island
3. Where can you probably read this passage
A．A travel guide
B．A science novel
C．A history textbook
D．A story newspaper
B
Double victory! On March 28 and 29, a motorcycle made by ZXMOTO, a Chinese motorcycle brand, won both races at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK), a global motorcycle competition.
The triumph marks the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand has won this event. It has broken the decades-long dominance of major foreign motorcycle brands such as Italy’s Ducati, Germany’s BMW, and Japan’s “Big Four”.
In the WSBK, motorcycles are modified (改装) from mass-produced street bikes, so it is not only a speed competition but also a stage to show companies’ production ability.
The winning motorcycle, launched by ZXMOTO this year, has a self-developed engine that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 2.8 seconds. Its electronic control system and frame are also independently developed.
Zhang Xue, 39, founder of ZXMOTO, has witnessed China’s motorcycle industry growth. He has worked as a mechanic, a rider, and an engineer. In 2013, he began building motorcycles in Chongqing, and founded ZXMOTO in 2024, focusing on independent engine R&D.
ZXMOTO’s victory not only realizes Zhang’s dream but also shows the progress of Chinese motorcycle manufacturing, boosting the industry’s confidence and changing the international community’s view on China’s motorcycle sector.
4. What can we learn about ZXMOTO’s victory in the Portuguese round of WSBK
A．A Chinese motorcycle brand has never won such a competition before.
B．It merely shows ZXMOTO’s excellent speed performance of its motorcycles.
C．It broke the 20-year-long dominance of foreign motorcycle brands.
D．The winning motorcycle totally adopted imported engines and core parts.
5. Which of the following is true about Zhang Xue according to the passage
A．He began to build motorcycles in Chongqing right after he founded ZXMOTO in 2024.
B．He has rich practical experience related to motorcycles.
C．His main goal of founding ZXMOTO is to introduce foreign high-quality engine technologies.
D．He didn’t witness the development of China’s motorcycle manufacturing industry until 2024.
6. Which of the following is a key feature of ZXMOTO’s winning motorcycle
A．It increases its speed from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds.
B．Its engine was imported from a leading Japanese brand.
C．Its frame is designed with technology from Italy’s Ducati.
D．Its electronic control system is one of the best systems in China.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A．China has built a comprehensive industry system for motorcycle manufacturing.
B．Zhang Xue’s personal experience of developing ZXMOTO into a famous brand.
C．ZXMOTO’s victory reflects the progress and strength of China’s motorcycle manufacturing.
D．The difficulties Chinese motorcycle brands faced in developing high-performance engines before.
C
Over the past few weeks, many people in China have started raising “lobster” — and no, not the mouthwatering seafood. Chinese users have adopted this phrase to describe the process of setting up and training an AI agent called OpenClaw, which uses a red lobster as its logo.
For some years, we have had generative AI models like ChatGPT. While they are useful, they passively wait for prompts (提示词) to respond. Also, they can tell users what to do, but cannot perform the task for them.
OpenClaw, developed by Austrian software engineer and entrepreneur Peter Steinberger, promises to be “the AI that actually does things”, according to its website. It sends emails, manages calendars, books flights, controls smart home devices and more.
What truly sets OpenClaw apart is its long-term “memory”. As reported by Computer Network, the AI keeps data even after being closed, enabling it to “remember” past conversations. Over time, it learns your preferences, tracks your projects and sends you proactive (积极主动的) notifications.
Such proactiveness is supported by “heartbeat”, a built-in timer that is used regularly. As Claire Vo, chief technology officer of US startup LaunchDarkly, explained on social media platform X, OpenClaw’s “heartbeat” occurs every 30 minutes and can be adjusted by the user. With each tick, the AI wakes up to check for tasks that are ready to run. This enables the AI to continue working without user interaction.
However, OpenClaw’s abilities come with serious risks. In February, researchers found over 40,000 instances of OpenClaw online, with more than 60 percent having problems that could allow hackers to gain control, reported CGTN. On March 8 and 10, the Chinese government issued two official alerts — the first-ever warnings specifically about an agentic AI.
The risks are made worse by Moltbook, a social network launched in January, where the AI agents share posts with each other, and humans can only observe, reported Forbes. “Although it gained attention for showcasing AI-to-AI interactions, early findings revealed that it exposed entire databases,” Dr Shaanan Cohney from Australia’s University of Melbourne told Forbes.
8. What can we learn about generative AI models like ChatGPT from the passage
A．They can do tasks actively without prompts.
B．They have long-term memory like OpenClaw.
C．They wait for prompts to react inactively.
D．They can control smart home devices automatically.
9. What makes OpenClaw different from other AI
A．It needs a browser tab open all the time.
B．It has long-term memory and can work proactively.
C．It only provides information but does nothing.
D．It was developed by a Chinese engineer.
10. What is the function of OpenClaw’s “heartbeat”
A．It helps the AI remember users’ preferences forever.
B．It allows AI agents to share posts with each other.
C．It protects users from hackers and security risks.
D．It enables the AI to wake up to check tasks every half an hour.
11. Why did Chinese government issue official alerts about OpenClaw
A．Because it may contribute to severe safety threats.
B．Because it is too expensive for ordinary users.
C．Because it cannot work well in chat apps.
D．Because it has no long-term memory.
D
How does a cow scratch an itch on its back An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner occasionally picking up sticks with her mouth, maneuvering the ends to reach areas of her body she can’t otherwise reach.
Veronika’s innovative behavior is reported in a new study — the first to describe tool use in a pet cow, according to the researchers. It was published Monday in the journal Current Biology. “What this tells us is that cows have the potential to innovate tool use, and we have ignored this fact for thousands of years,” lead author Antonio J. Osuna-Mascaró said in an email.
When the study authors first saw the video of Veronika using a stick to scratch herself, it was clear that the behavior was intentional and not accidental. To test her tool-use capabilities, the researchers performed a series of controlled trials in which they placed a deck brush in front of the cow in various orientations.
The researchers found that not only was Veronika displaying true tool use — when a tool serves a functional purpose and allows the subject to extend its own bodily limits — but she had a clear preference for how the tool was used. She would readjust her grip depending on what side of the brush she wanted, what part of her body she was targeting.
This is extremely surprising because the only other solid example of multipurpose tool use that we know of belongs to the chimpanzees of the Congo Basin, Osuna-Mascaró said. While chimpanzees have the advantages of hands and opposable thumbs, Veronika still surprised the researchers with the control she had with her mouth.
Cows and other highly intelligent and emotional animals are far too often written off as being dumb and lacking emotions. Detailed research shows they are fully sentient (有感觉能力的) beings with very active brains and rich and deep emotional lives.
The researchers don’t believe that Veronika is the “Einstein of cows”. It is likely that there are many other cows, bulls and farm animals with this ability that have gone unnoticed. “We know more about the tool use of wild animals on remote islands than we do about the cows we live with,” Osuna-Mascaró said.
12. What does the underlined word maneuvering probably mean
A．throwing
B．breaking
C．moving skillfully
D．hiding
13. According to the researchers, why is Veronika’s behavior considered “true tool use”
A．Because she uses the tool to get food.
B．Because the tool performs a useful function and go beyond its physical abilities
C．Because she was trained by her owner to do so.
D．Because she uses the tool in the same way chimpanzees use tools with their hands.
14. What can be inferred from the study about cows
A．They are less intelligent than most exotic animals.
B．They have been underestimated in terms of intelligence.
C．They can use tools with their feet.
D．They are the only farm animals capable of tool use.
15. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Veronika is the most intelligent cow ever discovered.
B．The researchers believe Veronika is exceptionally rare among cows.
C．Humans know less about common farm animals.
D．Only cows and bulls, not other farm animals, may have tool-use ability.
E 七选五
How to Build Better Discipline and Self-Control
Most of us can gain a lot from improving our discipline and self-control. These abilities help us refuse temptations, stick to tough or boring tasks, and finally reach our life goals. The good news is that building discipline and self-control is not that hard. ___16___
Build a daily routine
___17___ When things become part of your daily routine, you’ll do them naturally without overthinking.
A study on high school students’ self-control, habits and goals found that students with strong self-control usually stuck to regular routines, and those with consistent routines were more likely to achieve their goals like better grades, enough sleep and regular exercise.
___18___
It takes self-discipline to build a new routine, so don’t push yourself too hard at first. Just pick a tiny thing to start with, such as 10 minutes of daily exercise, or turning off your phone 30 minutes before bedtime every night.
These small routines will bring you a sense of achievement. Gradually, you can combine these small habits into bigger routines and chase larger goals.
Stay responsible for your actions
Find a friend with similar goals and share your progress with each other. ___19___ If you can’t find such a friend, keeping a journal is also a good choice. Write down your goals and your little achievements to track your progress.
Be gentle with yourself
Building self-discipline is a long process. ___20___ Everyone makes mistakes, and the key is to pick yourself up and start again.
A．If you fail to follow your routine one day, push yourself and get back on track the next day.
B．Pursuing perfect performance right away will only make you feel tired and stressed, and lower your ability to make right choices.
C．You can make it with several easy and practical steps.
D．Creating a regular routine with good habits is a perfect way to avoid distractions and impulsive decisions.
E．Start with tiny steps.
F．Form good habits.
G．This will motivate you to keep going on your self-discipline journey.
二、完形填空
Molly didn’t want to go that way. The bushes were thick, the slope steep, and a waterfall ___21___ loudly nearby. But her owner gently coaxed (哄劝，劝诱) her to keep going in the New Zealand rainforest. ___22___, with a cracking of branches, the hand was gone.
Ms. Johnston slipped off a cliff and fell about 180 feet into the waterfall. She floated downstream, ___23___ out of the water and then pressed the button on her locator. Hurt but alive, she was airlifted to ___24___, but Molly was nowhere to be seen. “If it were anywhere else, people would have just gone out ___25___,” Ms. Newton, 28, said. “But because of where she was, it was going to be a multiday hike into some of the most ___26___ terrain in the world.”
But a search flight costs about $1,370. The small family business could not keep ___27___ the costs. She then turned to Facebook to ask for help. ___28___ joined: a thermal expert and a man with his dog Bingo, ___29___ that a frightened dog might respond more readily to another dog than to a human.
Rain kept them ___30___ for several days. Finally, Newton took off in an Airbus H120 while Ms. Newton coordinated from the base. The cool morning was ___31___ for thermal scanning, giving a sharper setting for spotting a ___32___ body. When a shape appeared on the screen, we were all crying. Back at the base, Ms. Johnston, who arrived later, got out of her car and had to sit down because of the ___33___ of emotions. “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said. A vet later found that Molly was ___34___ and healthy.
It was 160 kind strangers who worked together to ___35___ Molly, a black-and-white collie, back to Jessica Johnston. “It was beautiful to see,” Ms. Newton added. “It all paid off.”
21. A．whispered B．roared C．splashed D．flowed
22. A．Suddenly B．Thoughtlessly C．Smoothly D．Immediately
23. A．scrambled B．jumped C．emerged D．tiptoed
24. A．neighbourhood B．venue C．safety D．shelter
25. A．on track B．on purpose C．on foot D．on guard
26. A．remote B．complicated C．peaceful D．familiar
27. A．checking B．charging C．absorbing D．ordering
28. A．neighbors B．volunteers C．followers D．friends
29. A．arguing B．evaluating C．confirming D．reasoning
30. A．denied B．avoided C．grounded D．rested
31. A．ideal B．invaluable C．easy D．delicate
32. A．sensitive B．visual C．damp D．warm
33. A．swell B．loss C．relief D．peace
34. A．unusual B．uninjured C．unique D．satisfied
35. A．rescue B．encourage C．treat D．return
三、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。
Exercise strongly improves well-being regardless of gender and age. This is because it produces positive effects on people’s emotional balance as well as ___36___ (invest) them with a greater sense of strength.
For people who rarely exercised before, 12 weeks of consistent training — ___37___ average of four workouts a week — can bring obvious mental benefits. The ___38___ (likely) of sticking to exercise successfully is also highest when workouts are simple, arranged on a consistent schedule, and free of judgment. Even among ___39___ (fair) fit people, adding more exercise to their daily routine has a positive impact on well-being. When moderate exercisers squeezed in a few extra workouts per week, their depressive symptoms dropped ___40___ a third after three months, compared with a control group that kept their original exercise habits.
Nevertheless, almost all good things in life can turn harmful if ___41___ (overdo). Excessive exercise will eventually backfire: it may worsen depression and anxiety and cause a wide range of physical health problems. If you are a hard-core gym buff (爱好者), a couple of questions ___42___ (consider) are: do you feel anxious without exercise, and ___43___ working out is crowding out your relationships or taking up too much of your personal life
Anyway, there is one easy, accessible form of exercise that almost everyone can start right away. It costs nothing, requires almost no professional skills, and works wonders in ___44___ (ease) negative moods — and that is simply going for a walk. Numerous studies ___45___ (confirm) that daily walking helps relieve depression and anxiety. Besides, it is one of the safest sports, with low risks of repetitive strain injuries or accidental harm.
四、书面表达
第一节 投稿短文（15分）
46. 上周五你校组织了“二手物品交换活动”。请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Campus Life”栏目投稿，内容包括：
1. 你用于交换的物品；
2. 你交换所得的物品；
3. 该活动的意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右，标题不计入词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Remarkable Second-hand Item Exchange
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第二节 读后续写（25分）
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 July, the final day of the school year. My class of six-year-old students was eagerly looking forward to their summer break. To make the day more cheerful, I arranged for some balloons to be delivered, yet for me, this vacation was a mix of happiness and sadness. I had recently moved to this city and didn’t have enough money to take a flight home to be with my father. He was longing for me deeply, since this was his first summer without my company.
As I turned off the light before leaving, I spotted the balloons by the window.
Not knowing what to do with them, I gathered the thirteen strings and put them in the backseat of my car. Their colorful colors brightened my mood, and thankfully, I no longer felt so isolated.
Since I was still unfamiliar with the city, I chose to take a drive and before long, I found myself driving along a winding road where the trees overhead covered each other. The branches reminded me of two friends reaching out to welcome one another. Soon, a nursing home came into view. The place had an air of being forgotten, and I noticed a man sitting by himself in the shadow outside.
I suddenly felt an urge to drive in. However, the balloons in my backseat were blocking my sight — at that moment, I realized how to use them. I got out, took hold of one of the strings, waved at the man, and he smiled back. He introduced himself as Daniel, and he was roughly the same age as my father. As I gave him the balloon, he beamed and said, “Thanks. This adds a bit of brightness to my life.” As he fastened it to his chair, he appeared more joyful than when I first saw him. So I replied with a smile, “You’re welcome, Daniel. Maybe we’ll meet again one day.’
To my surprise, he responded, “Maybe, but it’s not likely. People are always invited to visit, but they seldom show up.” What he said forced me to pull an old chair closer to him. We began chatting about our lives, and the sound of his voice constantly brought my father to mind. I had imagined that having a conversation with a stranger would be dull. But it wasn’t; instead, it was enlightening — I had been feeling lonely, Daniel had felt the same, and so had the other residents of the nursing home.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat.
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Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.A
4.A 5.B 6.A 7.C
8.C 9.B 10.D 11.A
12.C 13.B 14.B 15.C
16.C 17.D 18.E 19.G 20.B
二、完形填空
21.B 22.A 23.A 24.C 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.C 31.A 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.A
三、语法填空
36.investing 37.an 38.likelihood 39.fairly 40.by
41.overdone 42.to consider 43.whether 44.easing 45.have confirmed
四、书面表达范文
46 投稿范文
A Remarkable Second-hand Item Exchange
Last Friday, our school held a second-hand item exchange activity on the playground.
I brought several unused books and a lovely hand-painted notebook to exchange. Luckily, I got a portable English dictionary I had wanted for long and a set of handmade bookmarks.
This activity is really meaningful. It helps us reuse idle things instead of throwing them away, which is environmentally friendly. Besides, we can communicate with classmates and share interesting stories behind our old stuff, making our campus life more colorful.
47 读后续写范文
Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat. I ran back to the car and carried all the bright balloons into the nursing home one by one. I handed each balloon to the lonely elderly people sitting alone in the yard. Every face lit up with surprise and big smiles. They held the balloons tightly and chatted happily with me. The whole nursing home was filled with warm laughter and bright colors, no longer cold and quiet. I stayed there chatting with them until sunset.
Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often. Every time I came, I brought small gifts and chatted with him and other elders. Listening to their past stories made me less homesick. I also realized that the elderly just need simple company and care. Those balloons were just a small start, yet they built a warm bond between me and the lonely seniors. This strange city gradually felt like home because of these precious warm friendships.

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