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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Best Free Museums in London for Students
London is packed with world-class museums, and many offer free entry, perfect for students looking to explore art, history and science without breaking the bank. Here are four top choices worth visiting.
British Museum
As one of the oldest and largest museums globally, the British Museum houses over eight million objects covering two million years of human history. Visitors can see iconic treasures like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. It offers free guided student tours every weekday, along with free educational workshops tailored for middle and high school students. No booking is required for general visits.
National Gallery
Located in Trafalgar Square, this art museum displays masterpieces by famous artists including Van Gogh, da Vinci and Rembrandt. Unlike many specialized art galleries, it arranges paintings in chronological order, allowing students to clearly track the development of Western art. Free art appreciation lectures are held every weekend, ideal for art lovers.
Science Museum
A paradise for science enthusiasts, the Science Museum features interactive exhibits covering space exploration, medical advances, modern technology and more. Most galleries are free. It provides student-friendly hands-on experiments and science shows, making abstract scientific knowledge easy to understand. Advance online booking is recommended to avoid long queues.
Natural History Museum
Famous for its striking dinosaur skeleton display, the Natural History Museum explores the wonders of the natural world, from tiny insects to giant mammals, volcanic activities to climate change. It offers free student study packs and outdoor nature observation activities. The museum’s unique architecture itself is also a major attraction for visitors.
1. What is special about the British Museum for students
A．It has the largest number of artworks worldwide.
B．It provides free professional student activities.
C．It requires no booking for all its activities.
D．It focuses on modern human civilization.
2. Which museum helps students learn the evolution of Western art
A．British Museum.
B．National Gallery.
C．Science Museum.
D．Natural History Museum.
3. What do the four museums have in common
A．They are totally free for students.
B．They have interactive science exhibits.
C．They offer free student-related resources.
D．They require advance booking.
B
When I was a child, my grandmother’s garden was my favorite paradise. While other kids were fascinated by toy cars and dolls, I loved wandering among her colorful flowers and lush green plants. That small garden planted the seed of a love for nature deep in my heart.
Grandma was an ordinary retired teacher, but she was an expert at gardening. She never used harmful chemicals. Instead, she relied on natural fertilizers and gentle care to nurture every plant. Every weekend, I would follow her to water flowers, remove weeds and pick ripe vegetables. She patiently taught me to tell different kinds of plants, explaining their growth habits and unique values. She told me that every living thing has its own rhythm, and growth requires patience and respect.
As I grew older and entered middle school, I had less time to stay in the garden. Heavy study tasks occupied most of my spare time. I felt stressed and anxious occasionally, confused by endless exams and challenges. Whenever I felt upset, I would go to grandma’s garden alone. Looking at the blooming flowers and vigorous plants, I would calm down gradually. Those plants fought against wind and rain silently but never stopped growing, which encouraged me to keep going.
Last year, grandma moved to live with my uncle in another city, and the garden was left unattended for months. Worried about it, I took over the gardening work. I stick to tending the garden in my spare time, just as grandma did. Watching the plants thrive under my care, I truly understand the wisdom grandma wanted me to learn: growth is never urgent, persistence and kindness will always bring rewards.
Today, the little garden is still full of vitality. It is no longer just a place full of plants, but a spiritual shelter for me. It teaches me to respect life, embrace patience and face difficulties bravely.
4. What can we know about the author’s childhood
A．She preferred toys to natural scenery.
B．She developed a love for nature in the garden.
C．She learned gardening knowledge at school.
D．She suffered great pressure from study.
5. Which word can best describe the author’s grandma
A．Strict and serious.
B．Patient and wise.
C．Brave and generous.
D．Creative and humorous.
6. Why did the garden comfort the author when she grew older
A．It reminded her of her happy childhood.
B．The beautiful flowers reduced her anxiety.
C．The persistent growth of plants inspired her.
D．Gardening helped her kill spare time.
7. What is the main message of the text
A．Grandma’s love shapes the author’s life.
B．Gardening is a beneficial and relaxing hobby.
C．Nature teaches people valuable life lessons.
D．Sticking to one’s hobby brings great rewards.
C
Kristin Hannah’s The Women is a searing, deeply compassionate novel that centers on Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a sheltered 20-year-old nursing student who joins the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Published in 2024, it has quickly become one of the most acclaimed historical fictions of recent years, praised for its determined honesty and vivid storytelling.
Raised in a conservative, idyllic Southern California home, Frankie initially knows little of sacrifice or suffering. But when her brother deploys to Vietnam, she enlists, driven by the belief that “women can be heroes”. What follows is a raw, immersive journey into the chaos of war: endless shifts in overcrowded field hospitals, limited supplies, and the constant threat of violence. Hannah writes with plain realism, capturing both the physical horror of combat medicine and the profound emotional toll on the nurses who served.
The novel’s power lies not only in its war scenes but in Frankie’s painful homecoming. Like countless real female veterans (退伍老兵), she returns to a divided America that refuses to honor her service — facing indifference, skepticism, and even hostility from a society that insists “there were no women in Vietnam”. Her struggle with PTSD and alienation from her family and old life is a stark reminder of the long, invisible scars of war.
What makes The Women unforgettable is its tribute to the unsung heroines of the Vietnam War. These women were not just caregivers; they were resilient, brave, and essential. Hannah’s prose is warm yet straightforward, drawing readers into Frankie’s transformation from a naive girl to a battle-hardened healer. More than a war story, it is a testament to courage and the quiet strength of women who served — and were too often forgotten.
8. What does the author think of Hannah’s novel
A．Boring and critical.
B．Objective and humorous.
C．Moving and straight.
D．Serious and puzzling.
9. What motivates Frankie to join the Army Nurse Corps
A．Her desire to become a war hero.
B．Her brother’s service in the Vietnam War.
C．Her belief in women’s ability to be heroes.
D．Her family’s expectation for her to serve.
10. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．Americans acknowledge the sacrifice of the women in the war.
B．The war leaves Frankie with long-lasting invisible wounds.
C．Frankie’s family supports her through difficulties.
D．The novel ignores the veterans’ post-war life.
11. What does the author mean by saying “More than a war story” in the last paragraph
A．The book focuses on the female veterans’ inner qualities.
B．The book shows the women’s unseen leadership.
C．The book lacks vivid description of the war.
D．The book records the military strategies.
D
In an era characterized by burnout and doomscrolling, original artworks offer remarkable therapeutic (治疗的) benefits. A study at London’s Courtauld Gallery shows that volunteers viewing Van Gogh’s, douard Manet’s and Paul Gauguin’s originals had significantly lower stress and inflammation levels than those seeing reproductions. The experiment by King’s College London further confirmed this: participants exposed to 19th-century post-impressionist masterpieces in galleries experienced reduced stress, lower heart disease risk and a boosted immune system, compared with those viewing copies in a lab.
Cambridge psychologists found that appreciating artistic beauty at Kettle’s Yard Gallery, a Cambridge art museum, frees people from daily mental trappings. Besides, a study by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport quantified art’s positive effects on physical and mental health, and showed that it brought an annual 1,000 per person economic gain from higher productivity and fewer general practitioner visits. Nature noted the role of original art in preventing chronic diseases. And for the first time in its 202-year history, The Lancet featured art’s life-enhancing effects in a photo essay, turning art from a leisure choice into a valuable tool for public health.
Art historian Katy Hessel emphasizes that taking time to immerse oneself in art deeply is vital to its therapeutic effect. Galleries’ quiet atmosphere stops mindless scrolling and fosters contemplation, bringing “psychological distancing” and a broader perspective — great art liberates people to appreciate things beyond themselves. In an age when creativity is increasingly outsourced to AI, original art connects people with human genius, letting them feel the emotions behind artists’ brushstrokes and understand human suffering, which no digital image or AI work can fully copy.
Art’s health value raises a question: will doctors soon recommend gallery visits Amid falling visitors and funding shortages, these studies call for more investment in culture. While the UK government’s 270 million funding for cultural infrastructure is welcome, greater efforts are needed to ensure universal access to this “cultural workout”. Science has proven art is vital not only to a nation’s economy but to its public health.
12. Why are the two studies mentioned in paragraph 1
A．To recommend famous art galleries to visitors.
B．To highlight the artistic appeal of masterpieces.
C．To prove the healing effects of original artworks.
D．To expose the negative consequences of reproductions.
13. How does the author support the health benefits of original art in paragraph 2
A．By stating opinions.
B．By quoting studies.
C．By explaining concepts.
D．By analyzing reasons.
14. What does Katy Hessel stress in paragraph 3
A．The importance of gallery atmosphere.
B．The beauty of post-impressionist works.
C．The immersive experience of authentic art.
D．The unique role of generative AI in creation.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A．Original Art: A Key to Public Health.
B．Art Copies: A Choice for Daily Leisure.
C．Artificial Art: A Source of Economic Value.
D．Art Appreciation: A Door into Inner Delight.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In life, just like in chess, every move matters. A single decision can trigger (引发) a chain reaction, leading you closer to success or trapping you in setbacks. Grand masters spend years mastering the complexities of chess.16 _________Adopting a grand master’s approaches can transform the way you address daily challenges.
Think ahead: Always plan your next move
Chess grand masters never make a move without considering the consequences. 17_________ Meanwhile, they plan several moves ahead. In life, short-term thinking often leads to regret, while long-term thinking contributes to success. Strategic thinkers don’t just react to situations. They anticipate and prepare.
Control the center: Concentrate on what matters most
In chess, controlling the center of the board gives you more influence and flexibility. In life, focusing on the most important areas gives you control over your future. Specifically, pay attention to high-impact tasks rather than being busy with meaningless activities. 18__________
Learn from every move: Reflect on success or failure
Every chess game, win or lose, teaches a lesson. 19 __________ In life, too many people are buried in thinking of failure instead of learning and adapting. Each experience is a lesson in making better future decisions. Therefore, seeing every setback as feedback, not failure is top priority. Winners don’t just move on. They move forward with greater wisdom.
Thinking like a chess grand master isn’t about being overly cautious — it’s about being smart, strategic and intentional in your choices.20_________ So the next time you face a tough decision, wait and ask yourself like a chess grand master: What’s my next move
A．They predict how their opponents will react.
B．Playing chess never goes exactly as planned.
C．Every decision, big or small, shapes your future.
D．Grand masters analyze their mistakes to improve.
E．Winning in life depends on where you place your focus.
F．Chess players often sacrifice a piece to gain a winning position.
G．The core principles they use can be applied to everyday decisions.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The morning sun had just begun to rise over Siblyback Lake when Aimee, Britney, and Abi started their 18-mile training run for the London Marathon. The rhythm of their footsteps was suddenly 21 by panicked bleating (咩咩叫). A hundred yards ahead, they spotted a terrified sheep being 22 into the icy waters by a barking sheepdog. Without hesitation, all three women 23 dashed toward the scene.
What they saw was 24. The sheep was struggling to keep its head above water, its movements increasingly wild. “We could see the absolute 25 in its eyes,” Aimee later 26. Britney and Abi, still wearing their running shoes and gear, stepped into the 27 water, while Aimee 28 help on her phone.
The rescue proved more challenging than expected. The lake’s icy current29 to pull both rescuers and sheep under. The sheep, frightened and slipping continuously in the cold water, could easily be swept away. Seeing that, Abi 30 a hold on its wool while Britney attempted to calm it. After nearly fifteen minutes, they finally guided the 31 creature back to shore, where it immediately fell onto the grass. For the next half hour, they remained watchful, rubbing the sheep’s limbs to 32 circulation (循环) and covering it with their running jackets. As dawn fully 33, the revived animal walked away shakily.
The impact of the rescue lingered with the women long after. “What began as a(n) 34 training run became a lesson in sympathy,” Britney reflected as they finally resumed their marathon preparation, their clothes still damp but their spirits 35.
21. A．composed B．floated C．interrupted D．strengthened
22. A．driven B．led C．pulled D．drawn
23. A．eagerly B．eventually C．suddenly D．immediately
24. A．touching B．awful C．thrilling D．hopeful
25. A．sympathy B．sadness C．terror D．regret
26. A．realized B．repeated C．recalled D．remembered
27. A．steady B．freezing C．fierce D．frightening
28. A．called out B．called in C．called on D．called for
29. A．managed B．promised C．tempted D．threatened
30. A．secured B．released C．spotted D．attached
31. A．exhausted B．lost C．painful D．cheerful
32. A．disturb B．restore C．relieve D．repair
33. A．broke B．rose C．fell D．faded
34. A．standard B．professional C．routine D．official
35. A．unlocked B．uprooted C．undefeated D．uplifted
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
Virtual museums no longer serve as backup options for those who cannot travel. They offer unique cultural value on their own.
Over the past decade, digitalization 36_______ (become) a driving force in redefining the museum experience. With AI-powered tools, museums are adopting a range of technologies37_______ (promote) accessibility and visitor engagement. Instead of staring at static (静止的) images, people can interact with objects and explore rooms that are not accessible 38_______ the public in real life.
The value lies not in copying physical museums 39_______ in offering what the physical world cannot. Some exhibits integrate animation, audio, and centered interpretation. Others reconstruct lost heritage or offer behind-the-scenes looks at preservation.
A museum without walls can adapt and respond to cultural shifts with speed. Exhibits can go live. 40_________ (update) do not take months. The audience becomes part of the experience, not a silent 41_______ (observe). All of these are possible because of systems built to recreate, organize, and present knowledge in new ways. Each of these systems plays a different role. Together, they change 42________ people access history.
As we look ahead, museums, by embracing both digital transformation and cultural stewardship (守护), have 43_______ unique opportunity to become more inclusive, engaging, and 44 ________ (sustain) than ever before. With innovation gradually 45_______ (weigh) heavily in the museum experience, the possibilities are limitless — and the next chapter of museum evolution is just beginning.
To solve these tough problems, we need more 46______ (innovation) thinking rather than traditional ways.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 基础写作（包含完成句子、单词拼写）
47. Mr. Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one ________ (应该被责备).
48. Deeply _________(植根于) in our culture, the festival carries profound meanings and is cherished by all.
49. The primary goal of all environmental campaigns is _______ (滋养) nature.
50. The _________ (进化) of human beings is a long-term process full of challenges and changes, which has shaped what we are today.
51. We’d better _________ aside(搁置) our differences and work together for a common goal.
52. The instant she entered the office, she _________ (占用；忙于) herself in doing routine office tasks.
53. “It is an act too often _________(忽略), ”said the fox. It means to establish ties.
54. “Who are you ” he demanded, ________ (如雷击般震惊).
55. I felt the need of protecting him, as if he himself were a flame that might be _________ (熄灭) by a little puff of wind.
56. 假定你是李华，为弘扬中国传统文化，你校将在下周六举行一场中国民乐演奏会，请给你的交换生朋友Peter写一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1．时间和地点；
2．活动安排。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
57. 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。
Two days before her school’s Christmas program, my nine-year-old daughter Charlotte proudly announced, “I’m singing solo (独唱) ‘Silent Night’”. That puzzled me. Charlotte loved to sing. She sang in the shower and the car and just about everywhere else, despite her struggles with high pitch (高音). Now she could carry a tune a bit better than last year, but I didn’t think she’d improved enough yet to sing a solo. Reminding myself that all things are indeed possible in primary school, I chose not to question her confidence.
I soon learned that my two other daughters in 11th grade, Monica and Corina, were also performing in their school’s auditorium, about twenty minutes’ drive from where Charlotte would sing. They were skilled singers and piano players. This time, they were giving a piano performance that night, an hour later than their youngest sister. The three girls practiced everyday at home, filling our room with singing, piano music and laughter. Sometimes the two teenagers would give Charlotte some tips on improving her pitch, and could even accompany her singing “Silent Night” on the piano in a very short time. Knowing them well-prepared, I looked forward to the Christmas programs this year.
The big day finally came, and I came to school to watch Charlotte’s performance with delight. However, things went wrong. Shortly after dropping her backstage, she found me in the hall, eyes filled with tears. Her teacher explained there had been a misunderstanding — Charlotte was not picked to sing a solo. Heartbroken, she begged to leave. Though filled with disappointment myself, I comforted her as we drove to the other two girls’ school.
Paragraph 1: As we arrived, Monica and Corina immediately noticed something was wrong.
___________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2: I sat and waited, until the host called my three girls to perform.
___________________________________________________________________________
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参考答案
第二部分 阅读
1.B 2.B 3.C
4.B 5.B 6.C 7.C
4.C 5.D 6.A 7.C
8.C 9.B 10.B 11.A
12.C 13.B 14.C 15.A
16.G 17.A 18.E 19.D 20.C
第三部分 语言运用
完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.C 26.C 27.B 28.D 29.D 30.A 31.A 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.D
语法填空
36.has become 37.to promote 38.to 39.but 40.Updates
41.observer 42.how 43.a 44.sustainable 45.weighing
46.innovative
完成句子/单词拼写
47.to blame/to be blamed
48.rooted
49.to nourish
50.evolution
51.lay/set
52.occupied
53.neglected
54.shocked
55.extinguished
第四部分 写作范文
56 邀请信
Dear Peter,
To spread traditional Chinese culture, our school will hold a Chinese folk music concert in the school hall next Saturday morning. I’m writing to sincerely invite you to attend it.
The concert will feature erhu, pipa and guzheng performances. Besides, musicians will briefly introduce these traditional instruments. We can also communicate with them after the show.
I’m sure you will enjoy the amazing Chinese folk music. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
57 读后续写
Paragraph 1: As we arrived, Monica and Corina immediately noticed something was wrong. They pulled Charlotte aside and listened patiently as she told them the sad news about her cancelled solo. Seeing Charlotte’s red eyes, the two elder sisters had a sudden wonderful idea. They planned to invite Charlotte to sing Silent Night together with them during their piano show. Charlotte’s sadness faded away and she cheered up at once.
Paragraph 2: I sat and waited, until the host called my three girls to perform. Monica and Corina played soft piano music while Charlotte sang beautifully. Their harmonious performance won warm applause from all the audience. Charlotte no longer cared about the solo she had lost. She realized sharing joy with sisters brought far greater happiness.

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