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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试（A卷）
英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman dislike about last night’s meal
A．The soup. B．The cake. C．The pizza.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A．Their hobbies.
B．A popular book.
C．An electronic device.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Workmates.
C．Doctor and patient.
4. What might Mr. Jones be
A．A repairman. B．A salesman. C．A deliveryman.
5. How will the man help the woman
A．By dusting the house.
B．By doing the washing.
C．By taking out the rubbish.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Sam have trouble with
A．Staff training.
B．Account registration.
C．Computer setup.
7. What will Sam do next
A．Check an e-mail.
B．Give a name list to the woman.
C．Request photos from new employees.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. Where do the speakers work
A．At a school.
B．At a toy store.
C．At the dentist’s.
9. What is the woman’s main concern
A．The size of the waiting area.
B．The budget for remodeling.
C．The reputation of the company.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does Brian look upset
A．He lacks money.
B．His expenses are high.
C．His spending is hard to work out.
11. What costs Brian most every month
A．The rent. B．The food. C．The books.
12. How much does Brian spend on transport every month
A．50 pounds. B．30 pounds. C．28 pounds.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the man major in
A．Business. B．Accounting. C．Teaching.
14. What does the man think of his major
A．It’s promising. B．It’s easy to learn. C．It’s suitable for him.
15. What difficulty does the man face in his studies
A．Memorizing some data.
B．Finding his own study method.
C．Dealing with different situations.
16. What is most important according to the man
A．Work experience. B．A high degree. C．Great ambition.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker recommend seeing in St. Andrews
A．Ancient sites. B．Woolen cloths. C．Modern buildings.
18. What can be learned from the museum in Cluny
A．When the village was constructed.
B．How important sheep were in the region.
C．What the village looked like 1,000 years ago.
19. What can listeners do in Pennerley
A．Try growing vegetables.
B．Shop at a farmer’s market.
C．Visit the museum of village life.
20. What is the last attraction about
A．Farm animals.
B．Agricultural products.
C．Transport development.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
WALK FOR GREEN
How often do you walk around the campus instead of getting straight onto the shuttle bus The beauties of our campus deserve to be better explored and can best be explored on foot. Walking is also a greener and healthier alternative to using vehicles. To encourage more students and staff members to walk around the campus, our school has launched a new “Walk for Green” initiative.
Programme
Setting out from the MTR Station, “Walk for Green” recommends various walking routes on campus, one of which covers the YIA Building, LSK Building and LWS Building. Card readers for different walking routes have been installed (安装) to record the number of points completed by “Walk for Green” participants. Participants who collect 60 points within 30 days will be awarded the title “Green Walker”.
Participation
To participate, students and staff members would choose a marked route, and tap their school cards at the card readers installed at both the start and end points(and also at an intermediate card reader). Name, student/staff ID, department/unit, date, time and card readers tapped will be recorded.
Important Notes:
● Walkers must complete one trip (either upwards or downwards) within one hour to score points.
● A total of up to six points can be earned each day.
Every time you take a walk on campus, you are helping to preserve our environment and also keeping yourself healthy. Let’s start from today!
21. Where does “Walk for Green” start
A．YIA Building. B．LSK Building.
C．MTR Station. D．LWS Building.
22. What are participants required to do to score
A．Collect at least 6 points. B．Choose a pre-set route.
C．Maintain a fixed speed. D．Complete a round trip.
23. How many points do you get daily by walking from YIA Building to LWS Building
A．1. B．2. C．3. D．6.
B
“What have I gotten myself into ” I wondered as I sat through a research meeting conducted entirely in Polish, unable to even read the title on the screen. Having only basic Polish language skills, I found my experiment in cross-cultural cooperation more challenging than I had expected.
The idea of spending time abroad hadn’t occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland.
Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global.
I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies.
I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day.
My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of.
24. Why did the author apply for fellowship in Poland
A．To follow the advisor’s suggestion.
B．To practice Polish and learn its culture.
C．To have another rewarding experience.
D．To continue the research started in Japan.
25. How did the author benefit from the experience in Poland
A．He became an expert in Cold War history.
B．He had access to cross-disciplinary cooperations.
C．He obtained scientific knowledge and a global perspective.
D．He secured individual funding for future research projects.
26. Which words best describe the author
A．Helpful and determined.
B．Cautious and innovative.
C．Curious and competitive.
D．Adventurous and inquisitive.
27. What does the author imply about cross-cultural cooperations
A．They are essential for the advancement of science.
B．They might box researchers out of a certain direction.
C．They should prioritize language training over research.
D．They are valueless for creative minds in scientific field.
C
When we think about lives filled with meaning, we often focus on people whose grand contributions benefited humanity. Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela surely felt they had a worthwhile life. But how about us ordinary people, struggling in a typical existence
There is an important element to consider. Think about the first butterfly you stop to admire after a long winter or imagine the scenery at the top of a hill after a fresh hike. Sometimes existence delivers us small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating such experiences, these moments may enhance how they view their life. This element is defined as EA (experiential appreciation) by Joshua Hicks, a psychological professor at Texas A & M University.
Recently, he and his research team set out to figure out whether EA was related to a person’s sense of meaning in a series of studies that involved more than 3,000 participants. At an initial test, researchers had participants rate their agreement of different coping strategies to relieve their stress. They found people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life’s beauty also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.
Researchers then conducted a series of experiments, in which they gave participants specific tasks and, once more, asked them to report how strongly they identified with statements linked to purpose, etc. In one case, participants who watched an awe-inspiring video reported having a greater sense of EA and meaning in life, compared with those watched more neutral videos. After reflecting on the results collected from the participants, researchers confirmed their original theory.
But applying that insight can be difficult. Our modern, fast-paced lifestyles fill the day with targets and goals. We are on the go, and we attempt to maximize output both at work and at leisure.
This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. Yet life happens in the present moment. We should slow down, let life surprise us and embrace the significance in the everyday life.
28. Why are the butterfly and the scenery on a hill mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To deliver moments of beauty.
B．To explain personal experiences.
C．To present the concept of EA.
D．To show the necessity of protecting nature.
29. How did the researchers conduct the study
A．By studying previous research data.
B．By analyzing the response from the participants.
C．By shooting videos starring the participants.
D．By designing different strategies to reduce stress.
30. Who tends to find life more meaningful according to the text
A．A person who always gets her life well-organized.
B．A person who leads a fast-paced life.
C．A person who often hears motivating speeches.
D．A person who always expects future results.
31. What life philosophy does the author show in the last paragraph
A．No pains, no gains.
B．Live your life one day at a time.
C．Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle.
D．Those who believe in their ability can do anything.
D
For a long time, scientists believed the beautiful songs of birds were purely a product of instinct (本能). Peter Marler, a pioneering British animal behaviorist, revolutionized this view through his research into how birds actually learn to sing, earning him the title “the father of birdsong.”
Marler’s fascination began in his youth, observing chaffinches (苍头燕雀) in the English countryside. He noticed slight but consistent differences in the songs of birds from different regions, much like human dialects. This curiosity defined his career. In the 1950s, he began carefully recording these songs. Using a crucial tool called a spectrogram, which visually represents sound, he was able to scientifically confirm that these regional variations, or “dialects,” were indeed real. His famous study of the white-crowned sparrow in California clearly showed distinct dialects between northern and southern populations.
The central question remained: were these dialects inherited or learned To solve this, Marler designed a series of experiments that would later be regarded as models of clarity. He raised young birds in complete vocal isolation from adults. These isolated birds only produced simple, natural calls, proving that the full, complex song was not automatic. However, when he played recordings of adult songs to them during a critical learning period after hatching, they successfully learned and sang the complete tune. This was decisive evidence that birdsong is a culturally transmitted behavior.
Initially, his theory faced doubts from a scientific community that favored instinct-based explanations. The mainstream view still favored instinct, and some dismissed his work as an exception rather than a rule. Marler, however, quietly continued his careful studies. Gradually, his well-designed methods and undeniable evidence won over the community. By transforming lines of numbers into meaningful maps of sound and behavior, he gave the world new eyes to see what had always been hidden in plain hearing.
The impact of his work extended far beyond ornithology (鸟类学). It provided a powerful, simpler model for scientists studying the incredibly complex evolution of human language, suggesting our own speech may have roots in similar vocal learning processes.
32. What did Marler find while observing chaffinches
A．Seasonal variations in dialects.
B．Regional differences in birdsong.
C．Slight changes in bird population.
D．Common features in bird species.
33. What do the underlined words “culturally transmitted” mean in paragraph 3
A．Found in human language.
B．Spread within a single family.
C．Passed down through genes.
D．Learned from others in a community.
34. What can we infer about Marler
A．His findings were soon accepted.
B．He truly respected others’ opinion.
C．He was a patient and careful scientist.
D．He was the first to study bird behavior.
35. Why was Marler’s theory significant
A．It supported rare bird protection.
B．It proved the once-popular theory.
C．It made bird research more popular.
D．It promoted the study of human speech.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why Saying Hello in the Elevator Matters
In our fast-paced lives, we often brush past small, casual interactions like a greeting in the elevator, believing that 30-second ride is a short stay between floors. ___36___ To uncover its hidden power, let’s break down several overlooked reasons below.
● ___37___
People are always fixed on “significant” things like exams, and big goals, but life’s quiet warmth lies in those unseen gaps—brief pauses, wordless encounters, or the short shared silence in an elevator. ___38___ With this greeting, you’re letting them know they are not just someone you overlook in a hurry.
●It strengthens community bonds.
Elevators are like small windows into the communities we’re part of. Greetings turn strangers into familiar faces. As these greetings repeat, they build a sense of belonging. You’ll recognize the neighbor who holds the elevator, or the classmate who smiles back. ___39___
●It encounters unplanned opportunities.
What’s an unplanned opportunity It’s exactly what it sounds like. It can pop up anywhere, at any time, like in an elevator. You never know who’s standing next to you. ___40___ So stay open to your surroundings! You are allowing these potential connections to take root. They are like initial “handshakes” for future opportunities.
A．It slows hurried paces.
B．It treasures invisible in-betweens.
C．A simple “hello” can break the silence.
D．Yet, if properly used, it has great strength.
E．It takes a lot of practice to be a good communicator.
F．This turns an empty space into a tiny, warm connection.
G．That stranger could be someone connecting you to new opportunities.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’d started a new job and decided to say yes to everything I wanted for the next year. My experiment included a broad range of new experiences that I had previously ___41___ to say yes to — from public speaking opportunities to taking an art class.
In the past, I had many romantic ___42___ about my future but never put any actual effort into them. Another reason I ___43___ dreaming to doing was my fear of failure. But through this experiment, I realized that if I didn’t ___44___, I would still fail — by not allowing myself to ___45___.
Plus, I came to appreciate how every ___46___ helped me to better handle future situations. ___47___, I once tried to become a project lead. I spent hours researching and ___48___ my proposal. When I finally got a meeting with the director, I was sure I would be ___49___. After I gave my ___50___, the director asked me about our ___51___ and their products, and I went ___52___. I had such tunnel vision about our product that I ignored a(n) ___53___ question I should have been able to easily answer. Needless to say, I did not ___54___ that project, but I did learn a valuable lesson.
I didn’t end up loving everything I agreed to ___55___, but I discovered many things that I did enjoy. Saying yes led me to lessons that made me more successful in my career and happier overall.
41. A．managed B．determined C．hesitated D．proceeded
42. A．concepts B．ideas C．initiatives D．memories
43. A．preferred B．compared C．adjusted D．applied
44. A．make sense B．catch sight C．pay attention D．take action
45. A．move B．return C．grow D．live
46. A．proposal B．failure C．reason D．speech
47. A．Above all B．At first C．For instance D．In addition
48. A．preparing B．accepting C．understanding D．sending
49. A．greeted B．invited C．found D．chosen
50. A．permission B．presentation C．performance D．conclusion
51. A．customers B．instructors C．members D．competitors
52. A．mature B．silent C．sleepy D．calm
53. A．simple B．similar C．funny D．open
54. A．anticipate B．deny C．land D．review
55. A．try B．supply C．share D．ask
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。
From the misty hills of Guizhou emerges a melody (旋律) shaped by earth, water and fire. Dating back over 600 years, clay whistles once were blown through rural festivals and family gatherings. Made from clay ___56___ (entire) by hand, the whistles are formed into animal figures typically. A small air hole ___57___ (leave) at the base, allowing the whistle to produce a clear sound when blown. ___58___ (combine) functionality with visual appeal, the clay whistle is both a playable object ___59___ a form of folk art that integrates sound with sculpture. Locals often say ___60___ blowing a clay whistle brings is more than just the sound of wind — it also carries the echoes of time and memory of childhood in Guizhou’s mountain landscapes.
Beyond artistry, these whistles are driving ___61___ (sustain) tourism in the region. Workshops led by inheritors (传承人) welcome travelers all over the world and offer hands-on lessons ___62___ combine tradition with modern storytelling. According to local tourism boards, visits to heritage sites in Guizhou ___63___ (rise) by 25% in the last two years — proof that culture and community can fuel economic growth.
___64___ business and tech enthusiasts, Guizhou’s singing clay is a case study in preserving tradition through ___65___ (innovate). Thought leaders see lessons in community-led preservation, while young global citizens find a fresh way to connect across borders through song.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校将为外国交换生开设体育选修课“Chinese Wushu”和“Table Tennis”。请你给交换生领队Terry写一封邮件，简要介绍这两个课程的特点，并针对不同兴趣的同学给出选择建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 按格式在答题卡作答。
Dear Terry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
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。词数150左右。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya, who loved herbs, made flower-scented candles using recycled jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan (借款). We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at $6, bracelets at $4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while chaos erupted around us. A booth (摊位) named “Game On!” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.
注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)按格式作答。
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us,” I declared.
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After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly.
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参考答案及范文
听力1-20
阅读理解21-35
21.C 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.C 26.D 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.A 31.B 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.D
七选五36-40
36.D 37.B 38.C 39.F 40.G
完形填空41-55
41.C 42.B 43.A 44.D 45.C 46.B 47.C 48.A 49.D 50.B 51.D 52.B 53.A 54.C 55.A
语法填空56-65
56.entirely 57.is left bining 59.and 60.what
61.sustainable 62.that/which 63.have risen 64.To 65.innovation
应用文范文
Dear Terry,
I’m writing to introduce two sports elective courses for exchange students.
Chinese Wushu teaches traditional martial arts movements and culture, suitable for those who love traditional Chinese culture. Table Tennis is easy to pick up and full of fun, perfect for students fond of quick competitive sports.
I suggest culture lovers choose Wushu, while students preferring light competitions pick Table Tennis.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us,” I declared. I took a deep breath and walked around the gym with small sample keychains, introducing our handmade goods warmly to every passing student. Maya and Jake followed me, showing candles and bracelets. Many students stopped to look, attracted by our lovely handicrafts. Quite a few bought items and even recommended our booth to their classmates. Our table soon became crowded with buyers.
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly. To our great surprise, we earned more than enough to pay back the 300-dollar loan and gained extra profit. We hugged each other excitedly. This experience taught me that courage and active efforts can change bad situations. I overcame my shyness and realized taking action is the key to success.

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