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2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Need a Job This Summer
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible (符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment as well as training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities.
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
21. What is special about Summer Company
A．It requires no training before employment.
B．It provides awards for running new businesses.
C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D．It offers more summer job opportunities.
22. What do Jobs for Youth and Stewardship Youth Ranger Program have in common
A．They both provide training and practical work experience.
B．They are both available to teenagers in any community.
C．They both focus on environmental protection projects.
D．They both offer positions that last for two months.
23. Which program favors the disabled
A．Jobs for Youth.
B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.
D．Summer Employment Opportunities.
B
Julio Cortázar, a celebrated figure in 20th-century literature, was born in Brussels in 1914 but grew up in Argentina. His life was marked by a constant movement between cultures, eventually settling in Paris in 1951. This unique background fueled his desire to break free from traditional storytelling methods.
He is best known for his masterpiece, Hopscotch (Rayuela), published in 1963. Unlike standard novels that follow a straight path, Hopscotch invites readers to play a game. Cortázar provided a “Table of Instructions,” allowing the book to be read in two distinct ways: sequentially from chapter 1 to 56, or by jumping back and forth through 155 chapters. This revolutionary style turned the act of reading into a creative collaboration between the author and the reader.
Beyond novels, Cortázar was a genius of the short story. His collections, such as Blow-up and Other Stories, are famous for introducing strange, almost magical events into everyday settings. He believed that reality was not just what we see, but something much deeper and often mysterious. His stories challenge readers to question the world around them.
As a key member of the “Latin American Boom,” Cortázar influenced a generation of writers, including Gabriel García Márquez. He passed away in 1984, but his experimental spirit lives on. Today, his works remain a testament to the idea that literature should be an adventure, not just a lesson.
24. What do we know about Julio Cortázar’s life from the text
A．He was born in Argentina and died in Brussels.
B．He lived in different countries and cultures.
C．He spent his whole life in Paris writing novels.
D．He moved to Paris immediately after he was born.
25. How is the novel Hopscotch different from traditional novels
A．It has fewer than 50 chapters in total.
B．It does not have a clear story to follow.
C．It offers readers a choice in how to read it.
D．It was written by Gabriel García Márquez.
26. What is a typical feature of Cortázar’s short stories
A．They are all based on historical facts.
B．They mix daily life with mysterious elements.
C．They are written specifically for children.
D．They focus on the beauty of nature in Argentina.
27. What is the author’s attitude towards Cortázar’s works
A．Critical and doubtful.
B．Objective and neutral.
C．Appreciative and favorable.
D．Surprised but reserved.
C
Iceland lost its distinction this month of being one of the last places in the world without a confirmed sighting of wild mosquitoes, and their presence was discovered thanks to a rope dipped in sugary red wine in a garden. Bug enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason has long used “wine roping” — cloth dipped in sugared wine as a lure — to attract insects to his house, which usually draws moths (飞蛾), according to entomologist Matthias S. Alfredsson, who occasionally cooperates with him.
Last Thursday, Hjaltason noticed an unusual bug and wondered if it was a mosquito. He sent a photo to Alfredsson, who went to check in person and confirmed his hunch: three mosquitoes, two females and one male, were found at the property. Icelandic scientists now wonder whether these mosquitoes are short-lived visitors or the start of a new native population.
Mosquito experts say the discovery shows how rapid climate change and globalization are changing Iceland. Over the past four decades, Iceland’s insect life has grown, coinciding with the skyrocketing number of international travelers and transports, which gives insects more chances to arrive. Meanwhile, climate change has transformed the country, with one glacier melting and some native plants at risk of extinction.
Alfredsson said Iceland’s extensive insect monitoring makes a previous mosquito population unlikely; any past ones probably died out without establishing a stable position. It remains unclear if the discovery is a coincidence, and more monitoring is needed to see if the three mosquitoes have truly become established in Iceland. For now, all three are stored in Alfredsson’s freezer.
28. What can we learn about “wine roping”
A．It was created by a professional entomologist.
B．It is particularly effective in catching mosquitoes.
C．It normally brings moths to Hjaltason’s garden.
D．It aims to monitor the country’s insect diversity.
29. What does the underlined word “hunch” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．A strong doubt.
B．His own sense.
C．His careful plan.
D．A final conclusion.
30. What can be inferred from the text about Iceland
A．International transport is responsible for the extinction of native plants.
B．The country will soon be covered with various kinds of insects.
C．Its insect monitoring system failed to work in the past few decades.
D．Its ecosystem is being influenced by human activities and climate change.
31. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To introduce a creative way of studying insects in different situations.
B．To explain why mosquitoes appear in Iceland suddenly.
C．To show the discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland and its meaning.
D．To stress the importance of animal protection in the world.
D
The first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area marine underwater robot application challenge was held in an active marine ranch (牧场) in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, moving tests from labs to the open sea to explore how robots can boost the smart ocean economy.
In late March, 16 teams competed in real-sea conditions with strong currents, waves and turbidity, performing daily tasks for marine ranching: recovering anchors, harvesting shellfish and cleaning biofouling (生物污损). Judges said the real environment pushed robots to be practical, cost-effective and ready for commercial use.
The event addresses real industry pain points. Typhoon Ragasa in 2025 caused heavy losses to local marine ranches, with over 700 anchors lost. Human divers are too expensive, so underwater robots are in urgent need. Winning teams showed strong autonomy and anti-disturbance ability. A Shenzhen company’s cleaning robot works 24 hours, 10 times more efficient than traditional ways. Westlake University won first prize with embodied AI, multimodal perception and large language models.
Before the challenge, organizers offered a 150-million-yuan demand list, attracting over 100 million yuan in potential orders. Four winners have agreed to settle in Zhuhai.
China’s underwater robotics market exceeded 10 billion yuan in 2024 and is expected to hit 40 billion yuan by 2027. Named a strategic emerging industry in 2025, deep-sea technology supports Zhuhai’s marine development with dozens of innovation platforms and high-tech enterprises. The contest links industry, academia and application, upgrading marine ranching and building Zhuhai into a marine hub.
32. What is the main purpose of the underwater robot challenge held in Zhuhai
A．To test robot models in the controlled laboratory tanks.
B．To apply underwater robots to real marine ranching tasks.
C．To design new types of robots for deep-sea exploration.
D．To train operators for underwater robot management.
33. Why are underwater robots badly needed by marine ranches
A．Robots can replace all workers in marine industries.
B．Typhoons can be prevented by using robots.
C．Robots help increase the variety of marine life.
D．Human diving work is costly and inefficient.
34. What can we infer about the underwater robotics industry in China
A．It will remain at the laboratory stage for a long time.
B．Its market scale is expected to grow rapidly by 2027.
C．It has received no financial support from the government.
D．Zhuhai plays a minor role in its industrial development.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Underwater Robots Aid Global Marine Projects Greatly
B．Smart Tech Greatly Boosts Bay Area Marine Economy
C．Robots Upgrade Marine Ranching in the Greater Bay Area
D．Some Tech Challenges in the Chinese Underwater Industry
E 七选五
The belief in talking to plants has existed for centuries. Ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and local cultures, believed plants responded to energy, emotion, and sound. ___36___ That laid the basis for the idea of a psychological connection between humans and nature.
Technically, plants don’t have ears or a nervous system, so they don’t “hear” in the traditional sense. However, studies have shown plants can detect vibrations (振动) in their environment — including sound waves produced by human speech or music. ___37___ For instance, South Korean researchers found certain plant genes responded positively to classical music and human voice frequencies.
Some studies suggest that plants respond more favorably to female voices than male voices due to differences in pitch (音高) and frequency. Music types like classical or jazz have shown positive results, while loud rock music may stress plants. Ultimately, regularity and loudness may influence the result. ___38___
___39___ However, there are enough facts to suggest that plants are sensitive to their environments — including sound. Whether it’s the vibration from your voice or the regular care that comes from daily contact, your plants might just benefit.
Talking to plants may not be magic, but it does encourage a deeper connection with nature, mindful gardening, and perhaps even a little extra vibrational help. ___40___ Either way, your plant may thank you in its own green way. So go ahead — speak softly some words of encouragement to your favorite leafy green plant.
A．Genes play an important role in plants’ growth.
B．You may rely on science or just care for plants well.
C．Nobody has observed plants react to external factors.
D．We haven’t proven talking to plants directly speeds growth.
E．They can detect and respond to sounds like speech or music.
F．Gentle and calm sounds seem to create vibrations that are more beneficial for plants.
G．In the 1840s, German professor Gustav Fechner suggested plants might have feelings.
二、完形填空
The kitchen remains one of the last shelters for stories, care, and shared humanity.
I ___41___ my mother last year. As I cooked dinner this Mother’s Day. I was ___42___ just how big a role food played in our ___43___. Meals weren’t just about nutrition. They were ___44___ of memories. A bowl of soup, a cup of tea — each became a kind of language between us.
Food was my mother’s way of caring, expressing and ___45___. In the quiet routines of her cooking, I came to ___46___ what care truly looked like.
Today, as the world ___47___ towards automation and optimization (最优化), I increasingly find myself looking to food for moments of ___48___ — brief spaces outside the chaos where we can make real connections with others. At the same time, I worry about what will ___49___ the human heart of food when ___50___ prepare and deliver our meals to us.
Long before we can speak, we are ___51___. Through food, we receive our first experiences of safety, care and attention. A warm bowl of rice in a kitchen filled with laughter. These are ___52___ meals. They are ___53___: You are loved. You belong.
I often think about the quiet care my mother put into everything she cooked. There is no recipe that can express that feeling and no machine that can copy her hands. Each dish told a ___54___, and each dish held the ___55___ to comfort, make memories clear, or bring them back.
41. A．missed B．called C．visited D．lost
42. A．expected B．informed C．reminded D．persuaded
43. A．relationship B．profession C．education D．development
44. A．results B．sources C．decorations D．signs
45. A．complaining B．connecting C．competing D．apologizing
46. A．doubt B．understand C．ignore D．question
47. A．jumps B．walks C．rushes D．bends
48. A．anxiety B．excitement C．surprise D．calm
49. A．happen to B．take out C．belong to D．draft out
50. A．neighbors B．machines C．friends D．relatives
51. A．fed B．dressed C．taught D．sheltered
52. A．less than B．other than C．more than D．rather than
53. A．instructions B．messages C．suggestions D．orders
54. A．story B．secret C．joke D．lie
55. A．desire B．right C．power D．energy
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。
Around 200 more warriors from ancient China’s Terracotta Army (兵马俑) ___56___ (unearth) at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in 2009. The discovery was made during the ___57___ (late) round of excavations (挖掘) of No. 1 Pit in an area covering 400 square meters.
Shen Maosheng, ___58___ led the dig, said most of the newly found warriors can be divided into two groups. One group is carrying poles, while ___59___ other carry bows.
The Terracotta Army, ___60___ (build) around 2,200 years ago, was intended to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. The army, which consists of about 130 chariots, over 500 horses, and 8,000 soldiers, was gathered in three main pits near the emperor’s tomb.
It was first discovered in 1974 by farmers ___61___ (dig) in northwest China. The tomb is believed ___62___ (cover) around 38 square miles and, along ___63___ the Terracotta Army, contains a large grave of laborers and craftsmen. It is believed that the ___64___ (construct) took around 30 years to complete.
Archaeologists started a new excavation at No. 1 Pit in 2009. The 200 new warriors were found as a result of this effort. ___65___ (scientist) are still working to understand how this vast army was created.
四、书面表达一（通知）
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将举行“英语经典”阅读交流会，请你以学生会的名义写一则通知刊登在校英文报上。内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.活动目的和内容。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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The Students’ Union
五、书面表达二（读后续写）
67. 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。
For three years, Max had been an ideal cat. He was the favorite pet of Sara and David, a young couple living in a peaceful neighborhood with green trees and quiet streets. Every morning, Max would sit on the window ledge, staring at the street quietly, his eyes following every passing passerby and bicycle. Every evening, he would curl up on Sara’s lap while she read, purring softly to show his comfort and joy. He seemed completely satisfied with his peaceful life with the couple.
However, Max began to disappear frequently. He would leave home after breakfast and not return until late at night, sometimes even staying out all night. At first, Sara and David were deeply worried, fearing he might get hurt or lost. But each time Max came back, he looked clean, relaxed, and not hungry at all. David joked that Max might have a secret second family, but Sara only laughed it off, unable to solve the mystery.
The truth finally came out one afternoon when Sara walked home from work. Turning the corner, she stopped in shock. Two houses away, Max was sitting on a stranger’s step, completely at ease. Around his neck was a new small blue collar with a shiny tag — one Sara never bought — and her heart sank a little.
Before she could move, the door opened. A little girl stepped out, knelt down, and stroked Max gently behind the ears. “Good boy, Oliver,” she said softly. “Did you have fun today ” Sara stood frozen, unable to believe her ears. Oliver She watched the girl hold Max and go inside. For a moment, she didn’t know whether to laugh, feel sad, or simply knock on the door.
Paragraph 1: After standing there for a long time, Sara took a deep breath and walked toward the front door.
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Paragraph 2: Having learned the real story, Sara looked at the little girl and Max in her arms, her heart softened.
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参考答案与范文
阅读理解
21.B 22.D 23.D
24.B 25.C 26.B 27.C
28.C 29.B 30.D 31.C
32.B 33.D 34.B 35.C
七选五
36.G 37.E 38.F 39.D 40.B
完形填空
41.A 42.C 43.A 44.D 45.B 46.B 47.C 48.D 49.A 50.B 51.A 52.C 53.B 54.A 55.C
语法填空
56.were unearthed 57.latest 58.who 59.the 60.built
61.digging 62.to cover 63.with 64.construction 65.Scientists
写作范文
66. Notice
Notice
To enrich students’ after-school life and deepen our love for English literature, our school will hold an English Classics Reading Exchange Meeting.
It will take place in the school lecture hall at 2 p.m. next Friday. We will share classic English books, exchange reading feelings and put on small plays adapted from famous works. All lovers of English reading are welcome to join us.
The Students’ Union
67. 读后续写
Paragraph 1: After standing there for a long time, Sara took a deep breath and walked toward the front door. She knocked lightly, and the little girl’s grandma opened the door. Sara explained she was Max’s owner and saw the cat was called Oliver here. The grandma told Sara the girl lost her former pet cat half a year ago and felt lonely. When Max wandered over, the girl treated him warmly and named him Oliver.
Paragraph 2: Having learned the real story, Sara looked at the little girl and Max in her arms, her heart softened. She told the girl she didn’t mind Max visiting their home every day. They reached an agreement that Max could move freely between the two families. From then on, Max had two warm homes and two owners who loved him deeply.

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