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2025-2026学年度第二学期高二段考英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Its Urban Green Philadelphia Youth Conservation Crew, based at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (保护区), is hiring Field Leaders for spring and summer 2026.
Key duties
The program connects young people with nature through conservation work and environmental education. Field Leaders will be in charge of 10 — 15 high schoolers, guide them in teamwork and conservation skills, and work alongside refuge staff in the departments of maintenance, education, and/or biology. They must also complete administrative tasks, ensure safety, and manage tools and equipment.
Schedule
February 23 to August 21, 2026. Leaders work 40 hours per week — Tuesday to Saturday in spring, Monday to Friday in summer.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years, and be able to perform physical labor (lift 40+ pounds, work outdoors). CPR certification & Wilderness First Aid certification are required. Certification opportunities are provided by SCA at leader training. Preferred skills include conservation work experience, project management, leadership, and communication.
Compensation (待遇)
$750/week, paid every two weeks. Benefits include health insurance and training in defensive driving, First Aid/CPR, and Wilderness First Aid.
Work challenges
Work involves contact with extreme weather, poisonous plants or insects etc., and physical demands such as carrying a backpack up to 30% of body weight for 5 — 15 miles. Leaders must interact positively with diverse groups and adapt to changing schedules.
1. What are Field Leaders supposed to do
A．Teach environmental science courses.
B．Organize weekend camping trips.
C．Manage the program’s national budget.
D．Lead a team of high school students.
2. What is required for applicants
A．A minimum age of 18.
B．Over three years of licensed driving.
C．Working on weekends.
D．Experience with conservation programs.
3. What is a challenge for the position
A．Staying primarily indoors.
B．Arranging flexible schedules.
C．Exposure to natural dangers.
D．Daily hiking at least 15 miles.
B
When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Isle of Thanet. It felt small: the same faces in the same places, where a new café or gallery was often met with doubt. Life seemed content to stay as it was. But for a teenager eager to see more, that lack of curiosity was discouraging.
So I left. I headed north for four years from York to Durham, then moved to London to write for real. Yet the reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both magazines and newspapers. In my twenties, I threw myself into city life: Mediterranean restaurants, the Tube, late nights with friends.
For a while, it was enough. Then it became too much. I found myself caught in an endless race — moving faster, earning more, just to keep up. Rents were high, apartments were tiny, and owning one felt like a distant dream.
As I grew older, trips back to Thanet softened my heart. The sea called to me first — wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly felt appealing. I began to miss the gentle rhythm (节奏) of small-town life: waving to neighbors, noticing gardens, rediscovering charm in pubs I’d once ignored. And wonderfully, where I’d rushed to leave, others now hurried to arrive. Artists and dreamers, priced out of London, were breathing new life into Thanet. Each return filled me with quiet pride and mild wonder — the place I thought I’d outgrown has blossomed (绽放) in ways I never expected.
I’ll keep coming back, gladly. Each visit reminds me that places, like people, can grow without losing their soul. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the home I left; it is now the place it continues to become.
4. Why did the author want to leave Ramsgate
A．It offered few job opportunities.
B．It lacked modern entertainment.
C．It stuck to doubtful values.
D．It failed to satisfy his desire to explore.
5. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s life in London
A．Rich in possibilities.
B．Socially diverse.
C．Filled with challenges.
D．Financially independent.
6. What can we learn about the author’s bond with Thanet over time
A．It always remains stable and strong.
B．It is influenced by public opinions.
C．It shifts from rejection to reconnection.
D．It is shaped by his childhood experience.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Sea in Memory
B．Four Years Up North
C．The Hometown Out of Reach
D．A Growing Place, a Growing Me
C
Nearly 90% of U.S. states are failing to properly address plastic pollution, indicating clearly a system failure in a new report by the Ocean Conservancy. The U.S. generates 40 million metric tons of plastic waste every year, or about 287 pounds per person. And every year, that mountain of waste grows by another 11 million tons worldwide.
We don’t lack awareness of the issue. Instead, we’ve employed strategies that don’t work. While plastics have changed modern life, our waste management systems have never developed to deal with them. The result: blocked rivers, growing landfills, and ineffective state policies.
Take Mississippi — with almost no laws addressing plastic waste. The Mississippi River has become a major passage for pollution to go into the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, California has invested heavily in laws and bans, but at a high economic cost and with limited nationwide impact.
Recycling, often advertised as the basis of circularity (循环), is failing us. Around the world, only 9% of plastic is actually recycled. That’s because the current system depends on unrealistic levels of sorting (分类) at the household level.
For nearly three years, negotiations (协商) have been underway for the Global Plastics Treaty. No deal has been agreed upon yet, but we are watching closely to see what will happen after the negotiations finish next week. Even if they are successful, it’s manifest that policy alone won’t solve this problem. What we need is technology that works smoothly with existing consumer behavior and market forces.
Rather than hope consumers change their habits or wait for governments to act, we need to upgrade innovations that process all waste, including the unsorted and organic, and change it into a product that’s actually useful. That’s what we need: not more clean-up campaigns, but real circular solutions.
8. How does the author present the issue in paragraph 1
A．By presenting figures.
B．By explaining a concept.
C．By giving examples.
D．By stating cause and effect.
9. What does the author try to show by mentioning California
A．The importance of plastic recycling.
B．The ineffectiveness of some strategies.
C．The necessity of making laws.
D．The harm of plastic pollution.
10. What does the underlined word “manifest” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Clear.
B．Necessary.
C．Fitting.
D．Surprising.
11. What is the author’s suggestion for solving plastic pollution
A．Guide consumers to develop waste-sorting habits.
B．Carry out clean-up movements with recycling organizations.
C．Improve innovations to turn the waste into useful products.
D．Push governments to invest in waste treatment technology.
D
Many people miss the sweet, rich taste of the tomatoes they ate in childhood and wonder why store-bought ones today have little flavor. The main reason is that modern farming has focused more on producing large amounts than on improving taste. But Chinese scientists have recently made an important discovery that may soon change this.
A team led by Professor Hang Sanwen from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has found a way to bring back the delicious flavor of tomatoes without lowering production. They discovered how to genetically “release the sugar brake” in tomatoes, making them much sweeter while still keeping high production. This breakthrough solves a long-standing problem in farming — how to achieve both good quantity and good quality.
The study began with taste tests of more than 100 types of tomatoes. Scientists identified 33 key compounds (化合物) that create flavor. They then examined these compounds in 400 tomato varieties from around the world and carried out detailed genetic research. In the process, they found 49 genes linked to tomato flavor, including two that control sugar levels.
The key discovery is that turning off these two genes could raise sugar levels by up to 30%. More importantly, this change does not affect the tomatoes’ size, look, or production. “This result shows the possibility of using the great genetic diversity found in wild species, which has been partly lost in affected varieties, to improve modern ones,” said Christophe Rothan, a fruit biologist at the French National Institute of Agricultural Research.
The study comes at the right time, as more people are asking for better-tasting vegetables. Thanks to this research, suppliers may be able to offer sweeter tomatoes without worrying about a drop in fruit weight or production. The team hopes that these improved tomatoes will hit the market in the near future, according to the study published in Nature.
12. What can we learn about modern tomatoes according to paragraph 1
A．Their quality has declined in terms of taste.
B．They are cheaper owing to mass production.
C．Their popularity increases for their large size.
D．They are grown in traditional farming methods.
13. What was the core finding for the scientists
A．Conducting massive taste tests.
B．Identifying 33 key flavor compounds.
C．Analyzing global genetic variations.
D．Revealing two sugar-controlling genes.
14. Which statement may Christophe Rothan agree with
A．Modern varieties are difficult to improve.
B．Genetic diversity in tomatoes is decreasing.
C．Cultivated tomatoes are better than wild ones.
D．Wild species offer valuable genetic resources.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To advertise a new type of tomato.
B．To criticize current farming practices.
C．To introduce an advance in agriculture.
D．To explain the genetic makeup of tomatoes.
七选五
Have you heard of “plogging (拾荒慢跑)” It is a new running trend, which combines effective jogging with stopping to pick up rubbish. Recently, it has become increasingly popular among fitness lovers. ____16____
____17____
Plogging combines cardio, functional resistance and interval (间歇的) training, which is a really wonderful way to exercise. Apart from jogging, when collecting litter, you’ll stretch, bend and constantly use your core muscles, giving you a full body workout. The constant moving and stopping also provides effective interval training for burning calories.
Plogging is suitable for runners of all abilities.
When plogging, you can go at your own pace, and you can take breaks to collect litter. That’s what makes it a popular training choice for people of all ages and abilities.
____18____ Thus, different ploggers can achieve their own goals.
Plogging is easier to stick to.
The search for rubbish adds motivation to keep running longer. Whether alone or in a group, your workout becomes part of a public cause (事业), offering extra inspiration. ____19____
Plogging is beneficial for mental health.
Besides physical benefits, plogging helps psychological health. Exercise releases endorphins (内啡肽), leaving you feeling great. ____20____ This is essential for your well-being. On the surface, litter picking can look like an act of selflessness but it actually can offer benefits for the plogger too.
A．Here are the reasons for its popularity.
B．Here are the tips of effective plogging.
C．Plogging is a fantastic workout.
D．Plogging builds strength in unexpected ways.
E．This is why plogging is more enjoyable than traditional jogging.
F．What’s more, spending time outdoors can help you relax and recharge.
G．For example, beginners can focus on collection while experienced runners can add speed training.
二、完形填空
“Just a thin layer of earth separates us, making it so difficult to meet again.” This deeply ____21____ line comes from the essay The Love Hidden in a Jar (罐子) by 14-year-old Long Ruixi, a junior high student from Hunan province, which has brought countless readers to ____22____.
The essay, shared online by his Chinese teacher Tong Lifang, ____23____ Long’s childhood memories of his grandmother, who passed away ten years ago when he was only four. Despite the powerful emotions conveyed, Long’s specific memories are ____24____. His grandmother spoke only the local dialect, which he didn’t understand. So their verbal communication was ____25____.
Long Ruixi ____26____, “We barely talked.” It was his mother’s frequent words — “Grandma was a very kind person” — that helped ____27____ her image alive in his heart. For him, the love preserved in that childhood jar remains a lasting comfort, sweet yet ____28____.
The essay moved many ____29____ to share their own grandmother stories online — pockets filled with snacks, handkerchiefs holding carefully saved money, figures waving goodbye at the ____30____.
Some ____31____ whether such a well-crafted essay could be written by a teenager and suspected AI ____32____. Long took it ____33____. “I see it as another kind of praise,” he smiled. “They didn’t criticize the essay itself — only wondered if I wrote it. But it expressed my true feelings, and that’s what ____34____.” The jar of love, ____35____ by time, is now shared by thousands.
21. A．moving B．boring C．amazing D．confusing
22. A．cheers B．tears C．surprises D．smiles
23. A．changes B．details C．creates D．hides
24. A．endless B．clear C．limited D．false
25. A．lively B．natural C．frequent D．minimal
26. A．denied B．repeated C．admitted D．insisted
27. A．keep B．draw C．imagine D．lose
28. A．in memory B．beyond reach C．within sight D．for sure
29. A．teachers B．reporters C．experts D．readers
30. A．doorstep B．kitchen C．road D．classroom
31. A．praised B．confirmed C．questioned D．ignored
32. A．involvement B．development C．agreement D．management
33. A．seriously B．angrily C．sadly D．lightly
34. A．happens B．ends C．helps D．matters
35. A．lost B．preserved C．trapped D．frozen
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。
Forty-nine young professionals from different countries recently completed a 10-day training program in China, ____36____ (explore) rural revitalization (乡村振兴) practices in Yunnan. The program, ____37____ (launch) by China Agricultural University and Tencent, aimed to share China’s experience in rural development with global youth.
During their visit to Mengla County, Yunnan, the ____38____ (participant) were impressed by the “agri-tourism integration” model in Hebian Village. They learned how Yao ethnic group’s wooden houses ____39____ (transform) into cozy guesthouses, and how villagers now earn income from rubber tapping, beekeeping, and home-stay management. “We used to think rural areas could only rely ____40____ farming,” said Mirembe from Uganda. “But here, culture and nature become treasures — this gives us new ideas for our villages.”
They also visited ____41____ smart coffee estate (庄园) in Jinghong, ____42____ AI and drones are used for pest control and yield prediction. Hakim from Indonesia, who runs a coffee workshop, noted: “China’s way of connecting small farmers to big markets via live-streaming is eye-opening. We can adapt this to sell our Indonesian coffee ____43____ (global).”
A key point was China’s focus on “farmer-centered development”. In Manluanzhan Village, the group saw how abandoned water towers were turned into cafes, and how local villagers lead decision-making for tourism projects. “China doesn’t just build pretty villages — it empowers people to own the development,” said Mumbi from Kenya.
The program ended with a ____44____ (commit) to applying these lessons at home. As Tanzanian participant Aboli put it: “China’s rural revitalization isn’t a copy-paste model, ____45____ a mindset of using local strengths. That’s what we need to take back.”
四、书信写作
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国网友Eric想送一件具有中国传统文化寓意的艺术作品给他正在寻找工作的哥哥，以示祝福，请你给他推荐剪纸《马到成功》Instant Success。
内容如下：
1. 介绍作品内容；
2. 推荐理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 可以适当添加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 lived in an old apartment complex where the walls were thin. For weeks, my new neighbor upstairs was keeping me awake every night between ten and midnight. What I heard was slow, forceful footsteps mixed with crying, as if someone were pacing with the weight of the world on shoulders. To cope with the noise, I would sink into the old rocking chair (摇椅) by the window. The rhythm somehow quieted my mind.
But tonight, the noise was just unbearable. I posted in the building’s group chat, “Can the 3C neighbor keep it down after 10 ” Almost immediately, Lena, a cashier at a local market, replied, “Same here. Haven’t slept well for weeks.” And Tom, who ran the secondhand shop on the corner, added, “Don’t they realize how loud it is ” A few others responded, but 3C never did.
I’d had enough. “That’s it,” I thought aloud, pulling on my slippers. “I’m going up there!” I stormed to the third floor, playing my angry speech in my head, “Keep it down! Some of us need to work tomorrow!” The moment the door opened, I blurted out (脱口而出),“Do you have any idea how much noise you’re making ” But the rest of my prepared speech got stuck in my throat. A young woman stood there, eyes red, swaying (摇晃) gently back and forth in a desperate attempt to comfort a crying baby. The apartment behind her was humble-no dining table, no chairs, not even a lamp, only a mattress (床垫) and a few empty baby food packets on the floor.
“I’m so sorry, Madam,” she whispered, managing a weak smile, “I’m just trying to get her to sleep.” That was when my anger disappeared. A familiar rhythm surfaced in my mind as I saw her sway the baby tiredly. “I have a chair downstairs that might calm your baby,” I smiled softly. She looked up, eyes widening in disbelief.
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。
“Let me fetch it for you,” I said and rushed downstairs.
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The neighbors responded to my post and agreed to gather at 3C instantly.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.C
4.D 5.C 6.C 7.D
8.A 9.B 10.A 11.C
12.A 13.D 14.D 15.C
16.A 17.C 18.G 19.E 20.F
二、完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.B 24.C 25.D
26.C 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.A
31.C 32.A 33.D 34.D 35.B
三、语法填空
36.exploring
37.launched
38.participants
39.were transformed
40.on
41.a
42.where
43.globally
mitment
45.but
四、书信范文
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to recommend the paper-cut work Instant Success to you.
It features a vivid galloping horse, a classic Chinese cultural symbol standing for quick success. It carries best wishes for job hunters and fits your brother perfectly. Besides, paper-cut is a precious traditional craft full of cultural charm.
I believe your brother will love this meaningful gift. Wish him good luck in his job search!
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
“Let me fetch it for you,” I said and rushed downstairs. I dragged my old rocking chair upstairs at once. The young mother sat down and rocked the baby gently. The little one soon stopped crying and fell asleep. Seeing her exhausted face, I felt ashamed of my earlier complaint. I told her we all misunderstood her and offered to help with daily necessities if she needed. She thanked me with tears rolling down her cheeks.
The neighbors responded to my post and agreed to gather at 3C instantly. We brought milk, baby clothes and daily supplies. We promised to keep quiet at night and take turns babysitting to ease her burden. The lonely young mother felt warm and moved. From then on, our apartment building was filled with kindness instead of complaints. I learned that understanding always brings people closer.

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