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2025-2026学年度第二学期高二学年期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The following are four once-in-a-lifetime mountain hikes.
The Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail offers a seven-day hike focusing on unique Peruvian culture. Led by our well-informed guides, you’ll see some historical villages, visit an old-fashioned coffee farm, and attend a traditional offering to “Pachamama”. After a long day on your feet, relax with a traditional Peruvian meal and have a night’s rest in a local cottage.
The Dolomites, Italy
The On Foot Holidays’ self-guided hike through the Dolomites covers the grassland of South Tyrol, the famous peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the amazing town of Cortina d’ Ampezzo. You’ll climb from the Falzarego Pass, cross through to the Col dei Bos and up Mt. Lagazuoi, with its network of World War I tunnels.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
More than 19,000 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive volcano, is Africa’s highest mountain. Climbing it is a multi-day trip through five climate zones. Duma Explorer offers several different routes up Kilimanjaro— the most popular are the seven-day Machame route, eight-day Lemosho route and a nine-day trip via the Northern Circuit. Hikes include camping equipment, meals and guides.
Chilkoot Trail, Alaska
In 1897, the Chilkoot Trail was changed from a sleepy trade route into a busy road, as part of the Gold Rush. The rush dried up within a year, but you can follow in the boomers’ footsteps with Alaska Shore Hikes, through thick forest and up the Sainly Hill. A six-hour hike provides tourists with safety equipment and guides.
1. Which of the following is suitable for hikers without guides
A．The Inca Trail, Peru.
B．The Dolomites, Italy.
C．Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
D．Chilkoot Trail, Alaska.
2. What can we know from the text
A．Chilkoot Trail has always been a busy trade road.
B．Inca Trail includes exploration of World War I tunnels.
C．Hikers will cover five climates zones in Mount Kilimanjaro.
D．Hikers can visit an old-fashioned coffee farm in the Dolomites.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A．A science report.
B．A geography book.
C．An encyclopedia.
D．A travel brochure.
B
14-year-old Naya Ellis has a passion for science since childhood, fueled by her desire to make a meaningful impact in medicine. Her devotion can be traced back to age 7, when she tended to her mother battling breast cancer. Now a freshman at New Orleans’ John F. Kennedy High School, she has developed a creative watch for adults — an invention that earned her the title of champion at the well-known National STEM Challenge.
Naya’s creativity took flight at STEM NOLA, an initiative that helps K-12 students, particularly those from low-income families, engage in hands-on STEM projects. Drawn by a desire to stay productive, she joined the organization’s eight-month STEM fellowship, unexpectedly starting a life-changing journey. From her participation in STEM Saturday — a platform that encourages inventive activities among students, Naya decided to create a watch for stroke (中风) detection, inspired by her grandmother’s own battle with the illness. Thus, WingItt was born.
Using advanced technology, WingItt detects nerve impulses (脉冲) and heartbeats to find early stroke signs before clear symptoms (症状) appear and sends off warnings. Focusing on the elderly — stroke’s most at-risk group, Naya has improved the model to tell stroke signs from other body changes. Moreover, she aims to make it affordable for seniors who cannot afford pricey devices like iPhones or Apple Watches.
With hopes to create change while pursuing her interests, Naya’s story shows STEM education’s life-changing power. Chosen as one of 126 top students nationwide in the National STEM Challenge, she will present her invention WingItt at the coming Washington, D.C. festival, an honor from the U.S. Department of Education.
As she starts her freshman year, Naya hopes to go beyond the world of invention; her ambitions also include excelling in softball, getting a college scholarship, and finally, realizing her dream of becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist — a symbol of hope and strength for women all over the world.
4. Where does Naya’s inspiration for WingItt come from
A．Her family’s health struggle.
B．The initiator’s encouragement.
C．The experience in STEM Saturday.
D．Her strong interest in science.
5. What does the text say about WingItt
A．It can connect to other devices.
B．It focuses on serious symptoms.
C．It allows for preventive measures.
D．It balances nerve impulses and heartbeats.
6. What can we know about Naya
A．She aims to gain wide academic recognition.
B．She has a strong sense of social responsibility.
C．She has received a scholarship for the invention.
D．She regards her failures as valuable wealth in life.
7. What is the text mainly about
A．A teen’s award-winning invention.
B．The influence of STEM education.
C．A young girl’s pursuit of knowledge.
D．A new technology for monitoring health.
C
In cultures worldwide, toys have been used to teach children about the society they live in.
Recent research reveals that giving the wrong toys may have contributed to the downfall of the Norse settlers who came to Greenland from Iceland.
Arriving in 985, the Norse thrived for a few centuries but was forced to abandon Greenland by 1400. In contrast, the Inuit people, arriving around 1000, endured long after the Norse left. This difference has puzzled archaeologists for decades. One idea was that the Norse did not eat more seafood when farming conditions worsened. But studies of Norse teeth show that they did turn to the ocean for food. Archaeologists agree that the Inuits adapted successfully while the Norse did not, but nobody knows why.
To try to answer the question, the researchers looked at as many toys as they could find that had once been played with by the children of either culture. The Norse settlements yielded 72. The Inuit settlements, located in similar environmental conditions, yielded 2,397. The researchers then assigned each toy to one of five categories, including toys of weapons, tools, forms of transport, for social play and for skill play. They also determined approximate times for when the toys were made.
The categorization process revealed that the Inuit children not only had more toys available to them, but that these toys were more diverse. Most importantly, it was found that the differences in the number and diversity of toys grew dramatically over time.
As the years went by, toys associated with hunting at sea became more common among the Inuit, but the Norse continued to give their children figurines of horses and birds. In essence, say the researchers, the Norse were adapting their lives to their new environment but continuing to gift old-fashioned toys.
Though the lack of toys may indicate that Norse society was less creative from the start, the researchers argue that their tendency to give irrelevant toys intensified any initial lack of creativity and ultimately reduced their chances of survival. In contrast, the Inuits’ preference for diverse and relevant toys paved the way for their children to be more innovative and adaptive. A lesson for parents if ever there was one.
8. What did the toy study aim to further investigate
A．The Norse’s dietary change.
B．The Norse’s failure to endure.
C．The Inuits’ fishing advantage.
D．The Inuits’ success in farming.
9. What was a major advantage that Inuit toys had over Norse toys
A．Safety.
B．Diversity.
C．Interactivity.
D．Portability.
10. What lesson can modern parents draw from the study
A．Offer a wide range of learning opportunities.
B．Emphasize toys that promote imagination.
C．Choose toys that develop real-world skills.
D．Encourage cooperative role-playing games.
11. Which of the following best reflects the main idea of the text
A．Survival is a case of child’s play.
B．Sticking to cultural essence is vital.
C．Innovation comes naturally over time.
D．Cultural adaptation relies on children.
D
As a general doctor and medical educator deeply committed to doctor-patient relationships, I approach Charlotte Blease’s Dr Bot with an open mind toward AI’s potential in healthcare. While I fully acknowledge AI as a valuable innovative tool that can improve medical efficiency, the book’s core argument that AI should completely replace doctors made me speechless. Blease’s perspective overlooks the great advancement of modern medical practice and the irreplaceable human elements that lie at the heart of effective care.
Her reasoning contains critical mistakes: she ignores the importance of caring for others — a quality extensively proven to boost patient satisfaction, treatment following and overall clinical outcomes — as an obstacle to sensible clinical decision-making. She also ignores AI’s natural limitations: it cannot perform physical examinations, surgeries or handle complex emergency situations that demand human judgment and adaptability. Additionally, she underestimates pressing risks associated with AI, including data leaks, unequal access to advanced tools across different populations and the too much energy and resource consumption tied to AI operations.
AI already contributes meaningfully to medicine, from making easier notes about communicating with doctors to speeding up literature reviews, and Australian doctors readily accept these innovations to reduce administrative workload. Younger doctors, raised in the digital era, are particularly eager to integrate AI into their daily practice. Yet as physician Dhruv Khullar warns, over-reliance on AI risks diminishing doctors’ diagnostic (诊断) skills and clinical judgment due to a lack of practice, leaving patients in danger when technology fails — an increasingly likely situation during climate-driven problems and system failures.
I openly acknowledge the imperfections of the medical profession, including occasional instances of overconfidence, insensitivity and human error. However, today’s doctors — especially younger generations — bring greater awareness of diverse patient needs, strong communication abilities and a genuine commitment to using AI to improve care quality. The path forward doesn’t lie in replacing doctors with AI, but in building good teamwork between the two. Blease’s call for full doctor replacement is shortsighted. True healthcare progress depends on using AI to boost, not replace, the human kindness, clinical skills, knowledge, and contextual understanding — the qualities that define effective, patient-centered medicine.
12. Which is a noted shortcoming of AI in medicine
A．Lack of data processing ability.
B．Inability to conduct surgeries.
C．Refusal to integrate with clinics.
D．Failure to analyze medical papers.
13. What does the underlined word “diminishing” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Weakening.
B．Deepening.
C．Refreshing.
D．Demonstrating.
14. What is the author’s argument
A．Banning AI in clinical settings.
B．Fully replacing doctors with AI.
C．Promoting AI-doctor cooperation.
D．Limiting AI to administrative work.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward Blease’s core argument
A．Fully supportive.
B．Strongly critical.
C．Mildly doubtful.
D．Totally indifferent.
七选五
Ways to Clear Your Mind from Mental Fog
Mental fog shows up as tired, forgetting things or taking longer to complete tasks. Mental fog can result from lack of sleep, poor nutrition, depression or hormonal (荷尔蒙的) changes. ____16____ So if you have mental fog, the following ways may help you.
Improve your sleep quality.
Poor sleep quality is one of the contributors to mental fog. Try the following to improve your sleep quality. Create a nighttime routine. Try tidying up your space, listening to music or reading a book to tell your brain it is time to sleep. Get natural daylight during the day. Turn off your mobile. ____17____
Hydrate (补充水分) or have a snack.
It’s surprising how quick and easy it is to get dehydrated and how quickly hunger can affect you. If you notice difficulty concentrating, remember when you last ate and drank. ____18____ That way, you won’t get stuck somewhere without a pick-me-up to help you.
____19____
A recent study suggests that social connection can improve brain function. It can help clear mental fog by being a sounding board to process ideas or fight your bad feelings. Who is your funniest friend or family member Tell them you need their help and tell them they are your funniest friend. Second, ask them to tell you some interesting stories. Funny people are great at telling stories. And hearing someone else tell a story is a great way to get out of your fear.
Change your chemistry.
____20____ Serotonin (血清素) contributes to our feelings of well-being and calmness. Remembering positive memories is one of the quickest ways to get a lift of it. Oxytocin, a chemical in our body, helps us feel more loved and connected. Call a friend to chat or plan dinner with someone. Endorphins, another chemical, help you overcome anxiety and pain. The best way to get endorphins is through exercise.
A．Make friends.
B．Call up a funny friend.
C．It can also indicate medical issues.
D．Try deep breathing to help calm your racing thoughts.
E．You can change your chemistry to get out of mental fog.
F．Blue light can affect your sleep quality before going to sleep.
G．If you’re planning to be out for a long time, pack a few snacks!
二、完形填空
There’s an autumn day that I recall every time I find myself caught up in the busy life. I was a teenager then stuck in the ____21____ of upcoming college applications. It was my ____22____. Mr. Jensen, who brought me back to earth.
He was a quiet man in his seventies who lived next door. We had a shared love for ____23____.
One afternoon, feeling stressed and ____24____, I headed outside to my backyard garden where I began to violently weed (除草). Mr. Jensen was there as usual, ____25____ his rosebushes. Seeing my sadness, he ____26____ and quietly started weeding alongside me. After a few minutes of shared ____27____, he finally spoke up.
“You know,” he began, “weeding a garden is a lot like ____28____ life.”
Curious, I stopped and looked at him. He continued, “Sometimes, we are so absorbed in the weeds that we forget to enjoy the ____29____.”
He pointed to the ____30____ flowers in his garden, their bright colors shining in the sun.
“Don’t forget to appreciate the roses, even as you ____31____ the weeds.”
That simple wisdom ____32____ me hard. I had been so focused on the stress of my future that I had forgotten to enjoy my ____33____.
That day, Mr. Jensen taught me a life lesson that I’ve carried with me ever since. Now, whenever I find myself ____34____ by life’s “weeds,” I pause, take a deep breath, and remember to ____35____ my “roses”.
21. A．excitement B．regret C．pressure D．happiness
22. A．father B．teacher C．classmate D．neighbour
23. A．gardening B．singing C．dancing D．studying
24. A．shocked B．anxious C．interested D．disappointed
25. A．decorating B．attending C．packing D．selling
26. A．left B．hesitated C．approached D．jumped
27. A．chat B．silence C．smile D．visit
28. A．going through B．setting up C．turning around D．giving up
29. A．photos B．dreams C．flowers D．meals
30. A．artificial B．unique C．odd D．beautiful
31. A．love B．select C．remove D．recognize
32. A．hit B．pushed C．worked D．weighed
33. A．peace B．memory C．luck D．present
34. A．misled B．fooled C．cheated D．overcome
35. A．pick B．admire C．share D．collect
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。
The first Lighting Xi’an Festival was launched at Xi’an city square. It was titled Geometry of Light, ____36____ combined traditional culture with modern design, as a joint effort between the management of Xi’an city square and the art platform WAVELENGTH.
The festival, ____37____ (feature) works of international light artists, demonstrated their representative works with site-specific creations tailored to Xi’an’s rich cultural context. ____38____ (root) in the belief that light is the source of life and inspiration, it explored light’s nature: a spiritual geometry born from the meeting of human and reality.
During its opening, two core topics ____39____ (address) in the discussions: the shared success of commerce and cities and the integrated innovation of art and business. Event ____40____ (organizer) shared their insights into several key areas: the designing philosophy dating back to the ____41____ (evolve) of public perception, the customization of digital art, solidly based ____42____ Xi’an’s local culture, and the potential interaction between technology and art.
The festival is not merely an endpoint but rather a starting point for sustained development, the target of which is ____43____ (continue) building and strengthening the cultural brand, thereby further integrating artistic beauty with public spaces to ____44____ (significant) boost urban cultural vitality, enhance commercial experiences, ____45____ ultimately foster the mutual growth of culture and commerce.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，两周后你要参加一场英语口语考试，但有点担心自己的表现，因此想请外教老师Lucy帮忙辅导口语。请给她写封英文邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍个人情况及诉求；
2. 询问拜访的时间、地点；
3. 表达感谢并期待回复。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lucy,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、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。
I have a black Jaguar. I’ve been driving it to and from work for three years. It looks still brand-new because I always clean and polish it until it shines brightly. But its right door is marked by an ugly, noticeable dent (凹陷) which I’ve never bothered to fix. Whenever asked why, I will shake my head. Only I know it’s a reminder of an unforgettable afternoon.
It was a typical summer. After work, I was driving down a neighborhood street in my Jaguar, going a bit too fast. I was half-listening to the radio, half-watching for kids rushing out from between parked cars, and I slowed down when I thought I saw something move. But as my car passed, no kids appeared. Instead, a brick crashed into the side of my door with a sickening thud (闷响).
I braked hard and reversed to the spot where the brick had been thrown and then quickly jumped out of the car. There appeared a clear dent on my right door! My blood almost boiled. Seeing a boy, no older than 10, with another brick in his hand, I frowned fiercely, eyes flashing with anger, and stormed to him, “What was that all about ” my voice was tight and sharp. “My car is damaged. Look at this dent…”
“Please mister... Please, I’m sorry... I didn’t know what else to do,” his eyes were filled with terror, a blood stain on his elbow, and he begged. “I’m sorry... No one would stop. My sister fell out of her wheelchair — I can’t lift her up!” He pointed to a parked car, his voice breaking. Besides it, there was his sister, lying on the ground, bleeding from fresh scrapes (擦伤) and cuts. Her wheelchair was tipped over nearby. “Would you please help me get her back into her wheelchair She’s hurt and she’s too heavy for me,” said the boy. Hearing this, I felt upset and the anger that had burned in my chest a moment ago vanished completely, replaced by a rush of shock and overwhelming guilt.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I rushed over to the girl, knowing exactly what to do.
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Leaving the hospital, I looked at the dent on my car.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.D
4.A 5.C 6.B 7.A
8.B 9.B 10.C 11.A
12.B 13.A 14.C 15.B
七选五：16.C 17.F 18.G 19.B 20.E
二、完形填空
21.C 22.D 23.A 24.B 25.B 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.C 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.D 34.D 35.B
三、语法填空
36.which
37.featuring
38.Rooted
39.were addressed
40.organizers
41.evolution
42.on
43.to continue
44.significantly
45.and
四、求助信范文（76词）
Dear Lucy,
I’m writing to ask you for a favor. I will take an oral English exam in two weeks, but I’m worried about my poor oral expression. I hope you can give me some tutoring.
Could you tell me when and where I can visit you to practice speaking I will arrange my time properly.
I would appreciate it if you could help me. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
I rushed over to the girl, knowing exactly what to do. I gently lifted her up and placed her back in the wheelchair, checking her wounds carefully. I comforted the frightened boy and promised to send them to the nearby hospital for treatment at once. On the way, the boy told me he had waved to many passing cars, yet no one stopped to offer help. I felt ashamed of my earlier rage at the poor kid.
Leaving the hospital, I looked at the dent on my car. I decided not to repair it forever. The ugly dent constantly reminds me not to judge others impulsively before figuring out the passion matters far more than a perfect car. Whenever I see it, I choose to be patient and kind to anyone I meet.

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