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2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
一、听力选择题
1. How long is the speech expected to last
A．10 minutes.
B．15 minutes.
C．20 minutes.
2. What does Karen plan to do this afternoon
A．Enjoy recreational activities.
B．Go to Sophia’s house.
C．Do some reading.
4. What does the woman like about LA
A．The tasty food.
B．The lively streets.
C．The pleasant weather.
5. How does the woman find her new post
A．Promising.
B．Demanding.
C．Disappointing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What attracts the woman to the bookstore
A．Its unique decoration.
B．Its rare and used books.
C．Its book signing events.
7. What are the store’s opening hours on Friday
A．From 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
B．From 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
C．From 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Which of the following is fully covered by the company
A．The unemployment insurance.
B．The old-age insurance.
C．The health insurance.
9. What does Mr. Smith try to stress in the end
A．His achievements.
B．The company’s future.
C．His interest in the position.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does the woman think of her diving trip
A．Plain.
B．Unpleasant.
C．Tiring.
11. Which activity does the man consider most exciting
A．Rock climbing.
B．Bungee jumping.
C．Diving.
12. What is the man advised to do
A．Share his experience.
B．Swim with sharks.
C．Learn surfing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What inspired Nancy to become a taxi driver
A．The need for money.
B．The passion for driving.
C．The flexible work hours.
14. Which aspect of the job attracts Nancy most
A．Accompanying her family better.
B．Dressing neatly in her uniform.
C．Being able to work outdoors.
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Driver and passenger.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Host and guest.
16. Why does Nancy prefer to take her kids to the countryside
A．To feel the beauty of nature.
B．To practise driving.
C．To save on fares.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What does the speaker say about first-aid boxes on the market
A．They are too costly.
B．They are not practical.
C．They are of poor quality.
18. When is a lightweight first-aid box especially important
A．Going traveling.
B．Being ill at home.
C．Shopping at the market.
19. What should be considered when preparing the basic medicine
A．The duration of the trip.
B．The design of the box.
C．The size of the family.
20. What does the speaker advise us to do
A．Store as much medicine as possible.
B．Take a first-aid box along any time.
C．Create a personalized first-aid box.
二、阅读理解
A
This April, OptiSolex has announced the launch of its new portable SolarBag kit, which is designed to change how people use solar energy. The OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit is a ground-breaking technology for those exploring out to campsites or spending hours outdoors. Some outstanding features of this kit include:
● The kit is multi-purpose thanks to the 3 charging ports in each 200W panel. Designed to serve different outlets and devices, each 200W panel features 1 USB-C PD 45W and 2 USB-A 18W.
●The kit uses N-type cells, achieving up to 25% efficiency, outperforming traditional PERC panels (21-23%).
●The kit weighs just 7.8kgs, almost half the weight for similar 400W products.
●When folded up, the 400W Portable SolarBag can be carried as a backpack, briefcase or slingbag, each ideal for different occasions.
Most products that embody the value that OptiSolex is offering are expensive. However, this new innovation is not only helpful but also affordable. Priced at $799, the kit includes the SolarBag, SolexBrick S1 controller, and setup parts. An early bird discount of $300 each is available. Besides, OptiSolex provides a 3-year guarantee for the SolarBag and a 10-year guarantee for the SolexBrick Sl controller, ensuring its durability.
With its combination of power, portability, and affordability, the OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit sets a new standard in portable solar energy solutions, providing a reliable and sustainable energy option for users.
21. Why did OptiSolex develop the new 400W Portable SolarBag Kit
A．To promote industrial solar use.
B．To meet outdoor users’ energy need.
C．To cut costs for outdoor enthusiasts.
D．To compete with power bank providers.
22. Which is the feature of the kit
A．One Charging Port.
B．Single-style Carrying.
C．Lightweight Construction.
D．The highest efficiency.
23. What is the price of the kit during the early bird offer
A．$799.
B．$300.
C．$399.
D．$499.
B
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, sport climbing featured two medal events for men and women: Speed and a combined Boulder & Lead event. Behind the scenes, there is a crucial but often unseen figure — Martin Hammerer, head of the experienced team responsible for the Lead routes, who has been setting routes internationally since 2007.
“The actual design took place at the climbing wall. The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) pre-selected the material, which we then used to set the routes,” Hammerer explained when asked about his work in Paris. “We started with the finals — which was the highlight — and worked backward to the semi-finals. After completing a route, we photographed it, removed and stored the holds for later use.”
The focus for the routesetters is to offer a challenging but also fair competition. Routes for the combined Boulder & Lead event were carefully designed to ensure that specialists in one discipline didn’t have an unfair advantage. “Our aim is to offer a balanced competition,” Hammerer said. “For the podiums (领奖台), the athletes have to be really strong in both disciplines.”
Routesetting relies heavily on the team’s creativity. The style has changed over the past 15 years, with today’s routes looser and more dynamic. “The materials and structures have also changed greatly,” Hammerer said. “Every season we adapt to the athletes anew.”
Routesetting used to be quite independent and greatly influenced climbing style. “But now, federations set training routes for athletes. When we see this on social media, we get new input for our work,” Hammerer reflected.
As Hammerer once said, “Climbers evolve, and so must we.” He continues to shape the future of climbing — one route, one challenge, one story at a time.
24. What does Hammerer do
A．He competes in sport climbing events.
B．He coaches athletes for the Olympics.
C．He designs routes for sport climbing.
D．He judges climbing competitions.
25. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The materials used for route setting.
B．The process of setting climbing routes.
C．The criteria for routes of varied levels.
D．The location selected for route setting.
26. How did Hammerer’s team achieve their aim
A．By balancing innovation and adaptation.
B．By sticking to federations’ training routes.
C．By promoting their concept through social media.
D．By disciplining themselves to follow strict guidelines.
27. What message does Hammerer convey in the last paragraph
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Change is the only constant.
C．Slow and steady wins the race.
D．Actions speak louder than words.
C
Musicality may have emerged in a common ancestor of chimps (大猩猩) and humans, as both species share similarities in how they drum (打鼓).
Catherine Hobaiter at the University of St Andrews, UK, and her teammates examined 371 examples of drumming from two of Africa’s four chimp subspecies: the western chimp and the eastern chimp. They observed that chimps use their hands and feet to produce rapid-fire drumming, often on buttress roots, during activities like resting, travelling or making threat displays. The researchers found that chimps drum much faster than most humans. “The longest drum we recorded was over 5 seconds, while the shortest was less than 0.1 seconds,” says Hobaiter.
Despite these differences, chimps show some of the core building blocks of human musical rhythm (节奏), says team member Vesta Eleuteri at the University of Vienna, Austria .“They drum with rhythm, as opposed to randomly, and they use a typical rhythm observed across musical cultures called isochrony, consisting of hits that are regularly spaced, like the ticking of a clock.” The team also found that the two subspecies drummed with different rhythms.
Miguel Llorente at the University of Girona in Spain says the idea that different subspecies show distinct drumming styles is appealing. “It opens the door to thinking about these patterns not just as individual habits, but potentially as cultural differences in how groups use drumming as a communicative tool.”
“We don’t mean that chimp drumming shows the complexity of modern human musical rhythms,” says Hobaiter. “But this is the first time that we’ve been able to show that they share the same rhythmic building blocks, making it likely that rhythm was a part of our social world long before we became human.” “Until recently, it was argued that rhythmicity was unique to humans,” says Gisela Kaplan at the University of New England, Australia. “We now have plenty of evidence that this is not the case.”
28. Why did Hobaiter’s team study chimp drumming
A．It is similar to human drumming.
B．Chimps drum faster than humans.
C．It is different between two subspecies.
D．Chimps play drum during many activities.
29. What did researchers discover about chimp drumming
A．It is a conversation tool.
B．It is performed randomly.
C．Different subspecies show distinct rhythms.
D．Chimps use drumming to avoid cultural conflicts.
30. What can we know from the last paragraph
A．Rhythmicity was unique to humans.
B．Human invented rhythmic building blocks.
C．Chimps developed rhythmic sense by observing humans.
D．Chimps share the same rhythmic building blocks as humans.
31. What is Gisela Kaplan’s attitude towards the finding
A．Doubtful.
B．Supportive.
C．Unclear.
D．Critical.
D
Named as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024, “brain rot” refers to the supposed decline of a person’s mental condition as a result of watching too much “unimportant or unchallenging” content online. While often used jokingly, a new study from Tianjin Normal University suggests there may be some truth to it.
Researchers examined the brains of 111 students, all regular viewers of short videos, and found that those most attached to them had noticeable differences in brain structure. They had increased grey matter in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), the brain area linked to decision-making and emotional management, and in the cerebellum, which plays a role in movement and emotions. The researchers proposed that regularly watching these videos might strengthen brain-related pathways, making the habit more deeply rooted.
A second examination showed increased synchronization (同步) in many brain areas, including those involved in self-control and self-reflection. This could indicate difficulties stopping videos and increased social comparison. Participants (参与者) who scored higher on a questionnaire measuring “envy” also showed stronger links between video addiction and brain differences, suggesting that either “envy” drives social media use or that extended video-viewing promotes “envy”.
Despite the alarming implications, the study has limitations. Similar concerns about technology’s impact on the brain have surfaced before, such as claims that digital media have posed an existential threat. Yet, no conclusive evidence has proven these fears true. Professor Peter Etchells argues there’s no strong science showing short videos uniquely harm the brain.
A big weakness of the study is its one-time testing method. If the goal were to prove that watching hours of short videos harms the brain, a more effective approach would be to examine participants’ brains before and after they watched different amounts of these videos. But this study only looked at data from one moment in time, without comparing changes over time. There was no before-and-after comparison to show cause and effect. Thus, a healthier approach is to reflect on media habits, making mindful choices while appreciating the benefits of technology.
32. What is “brain rot” according to paragraph 1
A．A real disease proven by doctors.
B．A popular trend among young people.
C．A mental state caused by online content.
D．A new concern about short videos’ effects.
33. Which is one of the main findings of the research
A．Less ability to compare themselves to others.
B．Worse control over emotions.
C．Harm to brain parts controlling movement.
D．More grey matter in areas for making decisions.
34. The author questions the study’s design primarily for its ______.
A．overemphasis on envy-related data.
B．lack of different types of participants.
C．failure to establish cause and effect.
D．reliance on subjective measurements.
35. Which is the best title for the text
A．Brain Rot: Real Threat or Overstated Fear
B．Social Media: Mental Activation or Brain Harm
C．Why “Brain Rot” Became Word of the Year
D．How Social Media Reshapes the Human Brain
E
Beginning a journey can be an enlightening experience, especially for students. ____36____ It’s a transformative and educational adventure.
New Experiences that Inspire Learning
Imagine standing in the shadow of ancient architecture, hearing tales of its history whispered by the winds that have swept through the ages. ____37____ Student travel brings textbooks to life, allowing students to witness the world’s wonders firsthand.
The World as Our Greatest Teacher
____38____ The world becomes a classroom where lessons are taught through interactions, observations. Bargaining (讨价还价) at a local market, or trying to communicate with locals in a different language are lessons that offer practical skills. These experiences help students become more independent and confident individuals.
Meaningful Lives through Global Connections
As we explore different corners of the world, we begin to understand the similarities that bring humanity together. The connections made while traveling often lead to lasting friendships that cross borders, creating a global family of diverse backgrounds and cultures. It enriches our lives and broadens our horizons. ____39____ Learning about the similarities and differences in your own country can have a deep effect on young people.
Cultural Immersion (沉浸) and Learning
Reading about a culture is one thing. ____40____ Student travel provides the opportunity to immerse oneself in local traditions, cuisine, and lifestyles.
Trying new foods, participating in cultural festivals, and interacting with locals provide insights that can’t be obtained from textbooks alone. These experiences cultivate (培养) open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity, essential qualities in today’s interconnected world.
A．Student travel goes beyond leisure.
B．Student travel is an education in itself.
C．It can also be true of domestic traveling.
D．Exploring the unknown is a challenge to students.
E．Such adventures are perfect opportunities to relax.
F．However, living it is an entirely different experience.
G．This is the kind of experience no reading can provide.
三、完形填空
On our first date, my now-husband asked, “What’s your favourite book ” The __41__ was the first clue that his heart already belonged to another: books.
Short on finances and furniture in our first apartment, we were __42__ to find an abandoned bookcase to __43__ his modest book collection. Months later, we attended the Big Book Sale held __44__ at a stadium. I thought we’d add four or five second-hand __45__ to our shelves. However, hours later, he waltzed (跳跃) over with nearly two dozen books, poorly __46__ in his arms. “Where to put all of these !” I demanded. Our apartment was tiny. “We’ll make __47__,” he smiled optimistically.
The next year, he decided we should volunteer, mainly because volunteers could __48__ up to 20 books before the sale. “I don’t want to buy 20 books,” I __49__. “Great! Then I can get 40!” he replied. As an experienced sale __50__, he wheeled his suitcase through the passages.
This annual __51__ continued for years. He __52__ my arguments favouring the space-saving benefits of eBooks, declaring he needed to feel __53__ books.
After 15 years together, I am more or less __54__ his obsessions (痴迷). As we’ve added children to our family, I am content to see the love of __55__ growing in them. Still, I always make sure he’s got one kid on his back at the sale. That should slow him down.
41. A．survey B．question C．doubt D．request
42. A．disappointed B．worried C．delighted D．amused
43. A．share B．update C．store D．complete
44. A．annually B．frequently C．jointly D．secretly
45. A．paintings B．titles C．boxes D．vases
46. A．balanced B．covered C．inspected D．displayed
47. A．time B．peace C．room D．progress
48. A．donate B．purchase C．recommend D．publish
49. A．protested B．defended C．promised D．ordered
50. A．employee B．payee C．trainee D．attendee
51. A．tradition B．celebration C．funding D．contest
52. A．expanded on B．backed up C．referred to D．brushed off
53. A．popular B．electronic C．physical D．rare
54. A．opposed to B．resigned to C．aware of D．afraid of
55. A．volunteering B．shopping C．travelling D．reading
四、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。
An increasing number of international influencers share their dynamic, diverse experiences in China with their followers. China’s appeal, __56__ (couple) with its relaxed visa (签证 )policies, is driving more foreigners __57__ (explore) the country firsthand.
German traveler Kilian Hermes visited Chongqing and shared his experiences, including taking high-speed trains __58__ eating popular local cuisine. His posts quickly went viral. “It’s my first time in China,” Hermes says. “I video call my friends every day to show them around and they are all __59__ (shock). No one knows what the real China looks like. China is just something you need to see yourself to believe it.”
Recently, British travelers Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie __60__ (post) a series of travel vlogs __61__ (document) their four-week trip across China. The adventure, __62__ they did without a travel guide, allowed the two and their followers to see an __63__ (extreme) true and dynamic China.
Austrian businessman Armin Schober has also gained reputation __64__ sharing his life in China. He and his wife run a homestay and a pizza and coffee shop in two villages at the foothill of Mount Huangshan.
“I would like to be __65__ bridge between China and the rest of the world,” says Schober.
五、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华，你校外教Chris准备在校园内开展“Recycle for Change”项目，现就项目实施向大家征求建议，请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达意见；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、听力选择题
1-5 CBBCA 6-10 BBCCA 11-15 BCBAC 16-20 ABACC
二、阅读理解
21-23 BCD 24-27 CBAB 28-31 ACDB 32-35 CDCA 36-40 AGB CF
三、完形填空
41-45 BCCAB 46-50 ACBAD 51-55 ADCBD
四、语法填空
56. coupled 57. to explore 58. and 59. shocked 60. have posted 61. documenting 62. which 63. extremely 64. for 65. a
五、书信写作范文
Dear Chris,
I’m delighted to hear that you will launch the “Recycle for Change” program on campus. It is a meaningful activity that can raise students’ environmental awareness, so I fully support it.
Here are some practical suggestions. First, we can set up different recycling bins in teaching buildings to collect waste paper and plastic bottles. Second, it’s a good idea to give small prizes to active participants to encourage more students to join in. Besides, we can share recycling knowledge through posters.
I hope my advice will be helpful. Wish the program a great success!
Yours,
Li Hua

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