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2025-2026学年高二年级下学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
National Theatre Of China Beijing｜Chinese
This great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pm
Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi｜Georgian
One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.
Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pm
Deafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL)
By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pm
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm
1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China
A．RichardⅢ.
B．Lover’s Labour’s Lost.
C．As You Like It.
D．The Merchant of Venice.
2. What is special about Deafinitely Theatre
A．It has two groups of actors.
B．It is the leading theatre in London.
C．It performs plays in BSL.
D．It is good at producing comedies.
3. When can you see a play in Hebrew
A．On Saturday 28 April.
B．On Sunday 29 April.
C．On Tuesday 22 May.
D．On Tuesday 29 May.
B
NeSmith and Maxwell are long-time residents (居民) of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and they have known each other for almost 50 years. In 2021, Maxwell called NeSmith to let him know that because of health problems, he would be closing his weekly newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo. NeSmith decided to prevent the nearly 150-year-old local newspaper from being forgotten.
NeSmith remembered waking up at 6 a. m. after that phone call, He jumped into his truck and drove to The Echo offices. Upon arriving, he suggested that his friend think of a new solution.
“Well, what are we going to do ” Maxwell asked him. “Are you going to buy the newspaper ” NeSmith looked up, searching for an answer, Then, a sudden idea hit him.
He would create an organization and Maxwell would donate The Echo to it. After leaving the office, NeSmith called Charles Davis, director of the University of Georgia’s Grady College.
“I’ve got an idea,” NeSmith told him. “I want to turn The Echo into a real-life experience for students at Grady College who want to be reporters.” Davis loved the idea, and he and NeSmith developed a course with The Echo as its foundation. Students could experience a working newsroom which would act as a stepping stone into their careers.
Of course, they needed someone to run the newspaper. Then Andy Johnston, who had been teaching at Grady for a month, appeared, “I believe in the project. We’ve heard about other newspapers closing, especially in rural counties,” Johnston said, “When that happens, it means their only source of news and the only thing that holds people together is closing.
Johnston teamed up with Amanda Bright, who taught the course. Bright, a community reporter, helped create new digital platforms for The Echo, including an email newsletter and a website.
The Echo also ran on a team of 12 volunteers that worked at the main office. The reason The Echo was able to continue is that everyone worked together — the students, Grady College, NeSmith, Maxwell, and the residents of Oglethorpe County.
4. For what purpose did Maxwell call NeSmith
A．To prevent his being forgotten.
B．To keep him up to date on his health.
C．To ask him to come and pay him a visit.
D．To tell him about a decision he had made.
5. What may students at Grady College get from The Echo
A．Skills for running newspapers
B．Work experience as a reporter.
C．Donations to continue their education.
D．Chances to study famous newspapers.
6. Why does Johnston place importance on The Echo
A．It has a long history.
B．It offers fun to natives.
C．It unites the local people.
D．It is owned by his family.
7. What is the best title for the text
A．Newspapers are dying
B．A county saves a newspaper
C．Friends help out a man in need
D．A project breathes new life into a county
C
Many children try to make their parents proud. But in some families, a child’s success is always “on show”. Parents want praise from others, and the child may feel like a performer, not a person.
The term “peacock parenting” comes from the idea of being “as proud as a peacock”. Here it means a self-centered style of parenting. A peacock parent may show off a “perfect family” in public, yet criticise the child behind closed doors when the child fails to meet high expectations. Over time, the child may learn that love is conditional. They may hide their real feelings, stop exploring their own interests, and start to believe, “I am not worthy.”
Experts describe three common signs. The first is psychological control. When the child sets a boundary or feels upset, the parent may say, “You’re too sensitive,” and turn the blame back onto the child. This often creates a sense of guilt. The second is unpredictable mood swings. The parent can be warm one day and cold the next, making the child feel like they are “walking on eggshells”. In adulthood, this may lead to people-pleasing and weak boundaries. The third is role reversal. Some parents fail to provide proper care and attention, or even expect their child to look after them emotionally or physically. As a result, the child may grow up too fast and miss out on a normal childhood.
Healing takes time, but it is possible. The first step is to be kinder to yourself and reconnect with your own interests. Supportive friends, groups, or professional help can provide the care that was previously missing. Clear boundaries can also make a relationship safer, and if contact continues to cause harm, limiting contact may be necessary. After all, there are many places to find warmth, and not all of them are under a parent’s roof.
8. What is the purpose of paragraph 1
A．To raise an issue.
B．To describe a study.
C．To explain the causes.
D．To offer the solutions.
9. What does “peacock parenting” in paragraph 2 mainly focus on
A．Public approval.
B．Unconditional love.
C．Independent growth.
D．Honest self-expression.
10. Which sign best matches “role reversal” in paragraph 3
A．The parent praises the child in public.
B．The child tries to win others’ approval.
C．The parent relies on the child for support.
D．The child avoids setting any boundaries.
11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Distance ensures safety.
B．Self-care is the final step.
C．healing requires parental effort.
D．Support exists beyond the family.
D
If you use the internet, you’ve probably heard of a filter bubble (过滤气泡). Internet sites and social media platforms use algorithms (算法) that show you content based on your previous interactions, likes, and shares. Over time, this creates a filter bubble where you only see content that agrees with your interests and beliefs, which serves to convince you that your beliefs are true. But what you might not know is that in similar fashion, your brain has several mechanisms to filter information, creating personal filter bubbles that deeply shape how you live your life.
Self-created filter bubbles happen through various cognitive processes, and they have multiple consequences. They shape your experience of what’s happening by forming a lens (镜片) through which you see and interpret the world. On the internet, because things are being presented based on past user history, no two people get the same results when they search for something on the internet or open their news feed. In real life, no two people are experiencing an event or seeing a situation in the exact same way, because we all bring our own past experiences and biases (偏见) to situations, causing us to process them differently.
Filter bubbles can cause you to stay stuck in self-created and often self-limiting patterns of thought and behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why change is so hard, it’s because your mental filter bubbles make it difficult to see different possibilities. If you hold the belief that you’ re not someone who can have a high-paying job, you won’t look for one and you’ll only seek out and see jobs that match up with what you think you’re worth.
Filter bubbles can also prevent critical thinking and can lead to a limited and biased view of the world, where people don’t consider alternative viewpoints and don’t engage with others outside of their own circles. When we only consume information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and values, we don’t question the truth of that information or properly evaluate the evidence.
While you can’t prevent your brain from creating selective filter bubbles, you can become more aware so that you don’t have to be limited or trapped by them.
12. What can we learn about filter bubbles
A．They shape our interpretations of the world.
B．They have changed the way we view ourselves.
C．They are frequent occurrences and have little effect on us.
D．They assist us in making friends with like-minded individuals.
13. How do filter bubbles impact individuals’ ability to embrace change
A．They facilitate open-mindedness and flexibility.
B．They make individuals resistant to new opportunities.
C．They help individuals adapt quickly to new situations.
D．They prevent individuals from successfully securing a job.
14. What might the author continue talking about
A．Examples of creating filter bubbles.
B．Barriers to overcoming filter bubbles.
C．Ways of escaping from filter bubbles.
D．Benefits of recognizing filter bubbles.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A．The dangers of bias in information consumption.
B．The influence of past experiences on our worldview.
C．The benefits of social media algorithms on our mind.
D．The impact of filter bubbles on shaping our perception.
七选五
Getting along with people can be tough. ____16____
Accept human nature.
Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. ____17____ This is important to remember when you’ re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you; everyone is just doing the best that they can.
____18____
People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong.
Practice forgiveness.
____19____ Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt (to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true). They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings.
Do something together.
____20____ You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other.
A．Think about what your words really say.
B．Respect that there are lots of valid choices.
C．The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way.
D．Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems.
E．Doing things together is a great way to bond with people and make friends.
F．Forgive people when they do make mistakes.
G．Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions.
二、完形填空
Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a ____21____ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly ____22____. The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of ____23____.
However, the ____24____ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular ____25____. But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ____26____ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ____27____. Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ____28____ to the walls of my home, my steps ____29____ in mere meters rather than kilometers.
One day, I tried ____30____ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ____31____ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ____32____ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
Incident marked the ____33____ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) ____34____ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to put my physical and mental health first, and a commitment that I could ____35____ control over my life and my body.
21. A．tight B．regular C．flexible D．full
22. A．appealing B．amusing C．challenging D．disturbing
23. A．direction B．security C．freedom D．responsibility
24. A．duties B．rewards C．expectations D．problems
25. A．visits B．emails C．updates D．stretches
26. A．tied B．inspired C．guided D．introduced
27. A．reply B．relax C．react D．read
28. A．related B．extended C．limited D．exposed
29. A．counted B．repeated C．watched D．followed
30. A．tidying up B．fitting into C．putting aside D．getting back
31. A．lazy B．tired C．rude D．mad
32. A．value B．expansion C．balance D．mix
33. A．distance B．memory C．beginning D．training
34. A．promise B．alleviation C．answer D．change
35. A．regain B．ease C．remove D．maintain
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. Our goal is ____36____ (display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin. Tang gained ____37____ (recognize) as one of the greatest artists in China. This painting, ____38____ (show) high mountains, trees and houses covered in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it ____39____ (create).
Also of primary note ____40____ (be) a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty. While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces. ____41____ is thought that some of the items on display come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong, one of the ____42____ (admire) of Shang Dynasty bronze.
Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang dynasty sculptures. Buddhism didn't begin to show expansion until the seventh century , ____43____ trade along the Silk Road also boomed. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly ____44____ (influence) by Buddhist art.
This is just a small taste of ____45____ is in store for you in this exhibition.
四、书信写作（倡议信）
假如你是学生会主席李华，请你围绕“保护环境，低碳生活”为主题，写一封英语倡议书，旨在号召大家积极采取行动，践行低碳生活（low-carbon life）。内容包括：
1. 保护环境的重要性；
2. 如何低碳生活；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
________________________________________________________________________
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五、读后续写
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。续写词数150左右。
“What is your name ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland.
The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did.
Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further.
After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity.
Paragraph 1:
In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name.
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Paragraph 2:
Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.A 2.C 3.D
4.D 5.B 6.C 7.B
8.A 9.A 10.C 11.D
12.A 13.B 14.C 15.D
七选五
16.C 17.D 18.B 19.F 20.E
二、完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.C 24.D 25.D 26.A 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.B 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.D 35.A
三、语法填空
36.to display 37.recognition 38.showing 39.was created 40.are
41.It 42.admirers 43.when 44.influenced 45.what
四、倡议书范文
Dear fellow students,
Protecting the environment is vital for our sustainable future, yet pollution and waste are damaging our living surroundings seriously. It’s high time we lived a low-carbon life.
We can take practical actions: choose cycling or walking instead of private cars, save water and electricity, sort rubbish for recycling and avoid disposable plastic goods.
Small efforts add up. Let’s take action right now to guard our beautiful earth!
五、读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:
In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. I took a deep breath and told the whole class that Qiuyu meant autumn rain in Chinese. It carried my parents’ best wishes for me — pure, gentle and full of hope just like autumn rain nourishing the land. I also shared the traditional Chinese custom of naming kids with meaningful words to pass down culture. I didn’t feel embarrassed at all this time and spoke confidently without hesitation. All my classmates listened attentively.
Paragraph 2:
Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. They asked more questions about Chinese naming culture and admired the beautiful hidden meaning behind my name. Some even promised they would try their best to pronounce my name correctly later. I suddenly realized that my name was not a trouble but a bridge to spread Chinese culture. From then on, I proudly introduced my name and its story whenever I met new people.

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