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2025-2026学年高二期中学习质量检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
After spending years behind the camera creating science documentaries, we’ve learned that the best nature documentaries do something most viewers never notice: They make the invisible visible. Want to get up close and personal with nature Read on for the 4 best nature documentaries streaming on platforms.
Planet Earth (2006)
Produced by the BBC, this classic documentary delivers a sense of awe and modesty only nature can inspire — perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to feel truly small in the best way. Narrated (解说) by David Attenborough, it is one of the greatest science documentary series of all time!
Where to watch: Discovery+, Amazon Prime, BBC
Born in China (2016)
Co-produced by Disney nature and Shanghai Media Group, it is a documentary film journeying into China’s little-explored wilds. You’ll see giant pandas, snow leopards and golden monkeys raise their young, overcome hardships, and grow up healthy and strong in these landscapes.
Where to watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
Produced by Off The Fence, this beautiful, moving and Oscar-winning documentary is a love letter to the natural world, and a reminder of how much we have yet to understand. It unexpectedly tells a touching story about the friendship between humans and a highly intelligent wild octopus (章鱼).
Where to watch: Netflix
Secrets of the Whales (2021)
Produced by National Geographic, it features Sigourney Weaver’s narration that highlights this epic underwater storytelling. You’ll see whales use tools, teach traditions and communicate in family groups. It’ll expand your understanding of whales’ high intelligence.
Where to watch: Disney+
1. Which platform can you watch Planet Earth on
A．Netflix.
B．BBC.
C．Disney+.
D．Apple TV.
2. What is special about Born in China
A．It tells underwater stories.
B．It presents the unique landscapes.
C．It is co-produced by two companies.
D．It is mainly about the wonder of nature.
3. What do My Octopus Teacher and Secrets of the Whales have in common
A．They are Oscar-winning works.
B．They are about animal emotions.
C．They focus on intelligent animals.
D．They show animals’ bonds with humans.
B
One of my most treasured memories of childhood was watching those magical fireflies (萤火虫) light up a field at night. I remember how comforting it was to have the night lightened by countless fireflies announcing their place in the world.
In my adult years, however, I’ve noticed far fewer of these insects. A lot of my friends and families have made the same observation. This is why I was so happy to see a good number of fireflies in our small lawn (草坪) the other night.
My 9-year-old daughter, a girl to not one — but two biologists — is following in her parents’ footsteps already. She is crazy about all wild things. Needless to say, she was pleased with the chance to put off bedtime and to explore a new natural wonder with Mama when I called: “Honey! Come out and see all the fireflies!”
Without wearing shoes, she rushed into the summer night to look at one of the most magical shows of nature — a field of fireflies! It was a moment I would never forget.
So, what’s changed Why are so many of us seeing fewer fireflies It mainly has to do with habitat loss caused by increased development and our American obsession (痴迷) with large lawns and “tidy” views.
In our case, we are seeing more fireflies because we’ve recently let parts of our lawn “go”. A neighbor asked us the other day, “Do you guys mow (割草) !” In some places we do; in others we only mow once a year. We now have a lovely little lawn under our apple trees that is delivering big rewards. We enjoy the free-growing wildflowers by day and the tall plants support more fireflies for us to enjoy at night.
4. What can we learn about the author when she was a child
A．She had no lights at home at night.
B．She was greatly impressed by fireflies.
C．She noticed fireflies disappearing gradually.
D．She showed great interest in studying insects.
5. Why is the author’s daughter crazy about wild things
A．She is studying biology.
B．She likes playing outdoors at night.
C．She lives in the city most of the time.
D．She has been influenced by her parents.
6. Why is the author seeing more fireflies in her lawn
A．Her wild lawn attracted them.
B．Her lawn was in good condition.
C．She built houses for fireflies in her lawn.
D．She grew many apple trees in her garden.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A．Create a happy childhood for your kids.
B．Teach children to care for the environment.
C．Bring the magic of fireflies back home again.
D．Improve the environment through our efforts.
C
Farming brings a special joy. You feel connected to the earth, and it’s rewarding to plant seeds that grow into life-giving things. Agriculture combines age-old traditions with caring for the land and feeding communities around the globe.
Many people tend to see agriculture as a romantic activity that lets them get back to nature. However, in reality, efficient and healthy agricultural practices rely on a lot of innovative technology and data. Farmers need the data from the fields in order to keep their crops growing well.
This is where VTT, a Finnish technical research center, comes in. The center has created a solar-powered battery cell (电池组) that can power agricultural sensors and then biodegrade (生物降解) into the soil. This device was made by an international team from six science groups. The cell is about the size of a credit card. It is light, so it can be attached to plants easily. Most importantly, the cell will break down in a few weeks or months.
“When a solar cell is used in an agricultural application, biodegradability is essential. In this case, there is no real harm caused if the cell cannot be removed from the field, even if it is in close contact with the soil. And it does not add harmful substances to the environment, nor does it exacerbate microplastic problems. ”Maria Smolander, a team research leader at VTT, said in a statement.
These solar cells are very helpful for farmers in the European Union (EU). EU rules require these farmers to check soil health regularly. The cells also help farmers around the world: They help collect correct data, support environmental sustainability (可持续性) through biodegradability, and help increase agricultural production effectively.
Technology is changing faster than ever, and it can bring great positive changes too. VTT’s solar cells use innovative technology that has the potential to improve how farmers work, and contribute to a world that is more sustainable, healthier, and better fed.
8. How can efficient and healthy agriculture be achieved
A．By relying on traditional farming skills.
B．By using innovative technology and data.
C．By building a romantic connection to nature.
D．By getting support from global communities.
9. Which is the key feature of the new battery cell
A．It is as small as a credit card.
B．It can be attached to the plants.
C．It can break down in the soil quickly.
D．It is developed by an international team.
10. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Worsen.
B．Solve.
C．Reduce.
D．Limit.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To explain how solar cells work in agriculture.
B．To show solar cells’ role in sustainable agriculture.
C．To introduce EU farming rules about sustainability.
D．To compare traditional and modern farming methods.
D
The world’s animal populations have decreased by more than two-thirds since 1970, according to a recent research from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The London group provided information on 32,000 wildlife populations which included more than 5,000 species. The researchers found that population sizes had declined by 69 percent on average. They said the loss of forests, human exploitation (开发) of the environment, pollution, and climate change were great causes of the loss. Land-use change is still the biggest threat to wildlife. However, the researchers added, ”if we cannot limit warming to 1.5℃, climate change is likely to become the dominant cause of biodiversity loss in the coming years.”
Wildlife populations in Latin American and the Caribbean Sea area were greatly affected. The research showed a 94 percent drop in those areas in over 50 years. Wildlife populations in river and lake habitats decreased the most. Freshwater populations have declined by an average of 83 percent since 1970. For example, one population of pink river dolphins in the Amazon River area of Brazil fell by 65 percent between 1994 and 2016.
These findings are a red flag that warns of a larger system failure on the horizon. Even one species’ population decline can affect other species, eventually impacting the ecosystem’s ability to function. Humans depend on a stable climate, predictable weather patterns, and productive farmland and fisheries to thrive (蓬勃发展), but the current trends are severe enough to threaten many life-sustaining systems.
Our future depends on reversing(扭转) the loss of nature just as much as it depends on dealing with climate change. And you can’t solve one without solving the other. Everyone has a role in reversing these trends, from individuals to companies to governments. If nothing changes, animal populations will undoubtedly continue to fall, driving wildlife to extinction and threatening the integrity (完整) of the ecosystems on which we all depend.
12. What is the greatest threat to wildlife populations currently
A．Illegal hunting.
B．Global warming.
C．Land-use change.
D．Environmental pollution.
13. How does the author explain the decline of freshwater wildlife in paragraph 3
A．By listing figures.
B．By analyzing the causes.
C．By making a comparison.
D．By referring to a concept.
14. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A．Climate change threatens many wild animals.
B．Farmland is the basis of life-sustaining systems
C．Species diversity is important to maintain a stable ecosystem.
D．Extreme weather events have become more and more frequent.
15. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To explain the difficulty of restoring ecosystems
B．To call on people to take action to protect nature.
C．To present the increasing trend of climate change.
D．To show people’s efforts in reversing the loss of nature.
七选五
How to Be Creative
Most of us think that creativity is a quality (品质) belonging only to artists, writers, or dancers, rather than ourselves. 16_______ The following tips are a great beginning for developing our creativity.
Get out of your comfort zone
We eagerly accept the familiar and fear the unknown. Break out of your usual patterns and welcome creativity into your life. As said earlier, the human brain was designed to recognize patterns. 17_______ In fact, our comfort zone is nothing more than a collection of patterns. As we become more efficient at recognizing and using patterns, we rely less on creativity to find new paths. We should force ourselves out of our comfort zones and open up new possibilities.
Try different things
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. We are creatures of habits and routines, and creativity hates routines (常规). If you usually drive to work, take the subway for a few days. 18_______ Break your routine, experiment and try something new. New things are often creative, but the same old thing never is.
19_______
Having a great idea is not enough, you must work to make it a reality. Have you ever seen a new product and realized that you thought of the same thing long ago Yet someone else is making money with “your” idea. 20_______ The difference between a dreamer and a doer is action. Do whatever it takes to bring your ideas to life. If you can put them into practice, you are well on your way to improving your creativity in all areas of your life.
A．Take action
B．Seek several options
C．Think from the other person’s point of view.
D．If you normally eat in the office, have lunch under a tree.
E．We continue to create patterns for almost everything we do.
F．The truth is that we are all born with the ability to be creative.
G．We all have great ideas sometimes, but only a few people turn their ideas into realities.
二、完形填空
One afternoon, as I was diving into life’s deeper questions with my students, a thoughtful boy named Jack raised his hand. “Why do so many people feel lost ” he asked. 21_______ their curiosity, I decided to show them the ropes through experience rather than simply 22_______. “Follow me,” I said, leading them toward the nearby 23_______.
Whispers filled the air. “Why are we going there ” Emma murmured. “Are there wild animals ” Liam added nervously. “Are we even going to 24_______ this ” A voice trembled from the back. I stayed 25_______, walking calmly ahead. The students trailed behind me, their minds racing with 26_______. Some panicked over 27_______ lions; others pictured snakes. With every step, their anxiety 28_______, yet I said nothing.
After forty minutes, we stopped at the forest’s edge. 29_______ them, I smiled. “Don’t worry — we won’t be entering. But tell me, what did you notice on our way here ” The students fell silent. “You were so caught up in 30_______ of the unknown,” I continued, “that you 31_______ the birds singing, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, and the 32_______ around you.”
Jack’s eyes lit up with realization. “So…we worry so much about the future that we 33_______ to live now ”
“Exactly,” I replied. “Life is a 34_______. If we let fear take over, we’ll miss its wonders.” The students nodded, their faces brightening.
As we walked back, they laughed, finally noticing the world they’d overlooked before. The lesson was simple but profound: The 35_______ shapes the future. Don’t let fear steal today’s gifts.
21. A．Sensing B．Ignoring C．Inspiring D．Celebrating
22. A．complain B．explain C．argue D．announce
23. A．mountain B．river C．desert D．forest
24. A．remember B．enjoy C．survive D．control
25. A．silent B．curious C．shocked D．amused
26. A．plans B．guesses C．decisions D．jokes
27. A．hungry B．magical C．fierce D．imaginary
28. A．fell B．emerged C．faded D．grew
29. A．Calling on B．Pointing at C．Turning to D．Waiting for
30. A．joy B．anger C．fear D．hope
31. A．heard B．missed C．avoided D．recorded
32. A．harmony B．beauty C．warmth D．mystery
33. A．forget B．pretend C．refuse D．hate
34. A．game B．battle C．journey D．gift
35. A．luck B．chance C．effort D．present
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A new opera based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West 36_______ (make) its world premiere (首演) on November 14, 2025 in San Francisco. The opera was staged with a mix of Eastern and Western artistic traditions 37_______ (present) the Monkey King to audiences in a fresh way.
38_______ (adapt) from the first few chapters of Ming Dynasty writer, Wu Cheng’ en’s Journey to the West, the opera tells the story of the early adventures of the Monkey King. Performed in both English and Mandarin, it combines opera, dance and puppetry (木偶戏) into the story of the stone-born monkey who challenges the gods of the seas and heavens in 39_______ (he) search for endless life.
Lasting about 2 hours and 20 minutes, the opera combines centuries-old techniques 40_______ modern innovation. For example, traditional Chinese shadow-puppet skills appear together with digital images, 41_______ links old stage styles with modern design.
Besides piano, violin, etc., the band especially features traditional Chinese 42_______ (instrument) such as the pipa (琵琶), gongs, creating 43_______ unique sound that bridges East and West. The production is directed by Diane Paulus, with puppetry direction, set and puppetry design by Basil Twist.
Some art exhibits, featuring works by local artists inspired by the Monkey King, were paired with the premiere, 44_______ (effective) improving cultural exchange. The opera’s 45_______ (perform) on Nov.18 was aired online, broadening its reach to global audiences beyond the theater walls.
四、书信写作
46. 假设你是李华，在英国笔友Owen的帮助下你获得了上周六学校举办的以“人工智能改变我们的生活”为主题的英语演讲比赛的第一名，请用英语给Owen写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示感谢。
2.回顾他对你的帮助。
3.邀请他来中国。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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五、书面表达（读后续写）
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。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the scolding (责骂) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was impossible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she sighed and had to leave.
The seller noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, do you want to have the noodles ”
“Oh, yes ... but I don’t have money on me ...”, she replied. “That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of tasty noodles. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is it ” asked the man kindly.
“I was just touched by your kindness!”, said Jenny as she wiped her tears, “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you Have you expressed your gratitude to her ”
Jenny sat there, speechless. She remembered mother’s familiar face. “Why didn’t I think of that I appreciated a bowl of noodles from a stranger, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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。
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back to life.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.C
4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C
8.B 9.C 10.A 11.B
12.C 13.A 14.C 15.B
16.F 17.E 18.D 19.A 20.G
二、完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.D 29.C 30.C 31.B 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.D
三、语法填空
36.wade 37.to present 38.Adapted 39.his 40.with
41.which 42.instruments 43.a 44.effectively 45.performance
四、书信写作范文
Dear Owen,
I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude to you. I won first prize in last Saturday’s English speech contest themed “AI Changes Our Life”.
Without your help, I couldn’t have made it. You polished my draft, corrected my pronunciation and taught me some public speaking skills. Your patient guidance meant a lot to me.
I sincerely invite you to visit China. I will show you around and share more interesting things with you.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. The light inside the house was warm and bright. She could see her mother pacing back and forth through the window, obviously worried about her. Tears rolled down her cheeks again. She pushed the door open and saw her mum’s red swollen eyes. Before she could say anything, she burst into tears and apologized repeatedly for her bad temper. She realized how selfish she had been to ignore all her mother’s endless care and love.
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back to life. Her mother held her tightly in arms without any blame. She said she had been searching for Jenny everywhere, too anxious to eat or sleep. Jenny hugged her mother tightly, promising to be more patient and grateful from then on. That bowl of noodles from a stranger taught her a precious lesson: we should cherish and thank the family who always stand by us.

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