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云南昌宁县第一中学
2025-2026学年下学期期中考试高二英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1. Why does the man lose points
A．He is usually late for class.
B．He hands in his homework late.
C．He isn’t as smart as other students.
2. Who is the man
A．A business client.
B．A job applicant.
C．A new staff member.
3. What does the man do
A．A computer technician.
B．A hotel receptionist.
C．A shop assistant.
4. What is the problem with the man’s daughter
A．She didn’t sleep well.
B．She had a serious cold.
C．She had a terrible headache.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A．Meet a client.
B．Translate a file.
C．Prepare meeting materials.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the main argument against the “melting pot” metaphor
A．It is scientifically inaccurate.
B．It implies forced assimilation.
C．It is historically outdated.
7. What alternative metaphor does the woman prefer
A．A tapestry.
B．A mosaic.
C．A salad bowl.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the man want to do
A．Book a ticket.
B．Confirm a seat.
C．Reschedule a flight.
9. When will the man leave for Swansea
A．On June 15th.
B．On June 17th.
C．On June 18th.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is the man
A．A salesman.
B．A coach.
C．A tennis player.
11. When did the man go to Dubai
A．In February.
B．In March.
C．In May.
12. What impresses the man most about Paris
A．The pleasant weather.
B．The romantic atmosphere.
C．The modern white building.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why does the man have no passport
A．He has no time to apply.
B．He doesn’t know how to apply.
C．He doesn’t plan to go abroad.
14. How soon will the man get his passport
A．In a week.
B．In two weeks.
C．In a month.
15. What is the woman going to do next week
A．Get a visa.
B．Join a tour group.
C．Make some travel plans.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A vacation plan.
B．A country.
C．An application.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
17. What did Frank do before coming to Susanna
A．He went to a tech fair.
B．He signed a contract.
C．He had a job interview.
18. What does Frank hope to get
A．A promotion.
B．A vacation.
C．A bonus.
19. When will Frank know the result from his company
A．Wednesday.
B．Thursday.
C．Friday.
20. Who is Susanna
A．Frank’s client.
B．Frank’s lawyer.
C．Frank’s boss.
二、阅读理解
A
For high school readers seeking science fiction where young women are the main characters, the genre (体裁) offers exciting adventures that are both imaginative and empowering. Here are four standout sci-fi novels that provide perfect gateways into the genre.
Show Us Who You Are
Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll presents a stimulating look at technology. When the main character, Cora, is given a chance to connect with her comatose (昏迷的) friend through a 3-D image, she sees it as a blessing. However, she soon uncovers the tech company’s dark secrets and dangerous agendas. This novel is more than a simple mystery; it’s an exploration of what it means to be human in a digital age and the importance of challenging powerful institutions.
5 Worlds Series
For those who appreciate visual storytelling, the 5 Worlds Series by Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel is a masterpiece. This great story, described as Star Wars meets The Last Airbender, follows Oona Lee and her companions as they race to light the beacons (灯塔) of five planets to save their universe from extinction. With amazing artwork, the series is a wild ride across unique worlds, featuring a determined heroine who must unlock her potential and learn to lead.
Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone
Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone by Tae Keller is a powerful combination of sci-fi mystery and realistic fiction. The story begins when Mallory’s neighbor, an eager alien hunter, disappears. As Mallory investigates the truth using clues from a journal, the story explores deep themes of middle school. It’s a sensitive and tense exploration of how we treat those who are different and the secrets we keep from others and ourselves.
When You Reach Me
The Newbery Medal-winning When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is a master class in complex storytelling. Set in the 1970s New York City, it follows sixth-grader Miranda as she receives mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. The novel brilliantly mixes elements of time travel with a touching coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and the connections that shape our lives, keeping readers engaged until the final, satisfying revelation.
21. What do Oona Lee and her companions try to save
A．Their universe.
B．A comatose friend.
C．A tech company.
D．Middle school students.
22. Which book focuses on a character using a journal for investigation
A．Show Us Who You Are.
B．5 Worlds Series.
C．Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone.
D．When You Reach Me.
23. What can we learn about When You Reach Me
A．It has amazing artwork.
B．It wins the Newbery Medal.
C．It focuses on alien hunting.
D．It tells of a missing neighbor.
B
Sharks are dying at staggering rates, primarily due to fishing activities. Nearly one-third of shark species globally are threatened with extinction. While some sharks are intentionally targeted, more than half are caught incidentally as bycatch and later thrown away, contributing significantly to their decline.
In response, regional fisheries management organizations have introduced retention (留存) bans that require fishermen to release accidentally captured sharks. Currently, 17 oceanic shark species are protected under such bans in tuna fisheries.
A research team from UC Santa Barbara collected data from over 150 published studies covering nearly 150 species to estimate mortality (死亡) rates for caught and released sharks. Their findings revealed particularly high post-release mortality among certain groups: smaller sharks, deep-water species, and those requiring constant swimming to breathe. Notably, thresher sharks, hammerheads, and smoothhound sharks showed mortality rates ranging from 30% to 65%.
The study demonstrated that while retention bans could reduce shark mortality by three times on average, this reduction remained insufficient to achieve sustainable levels for heavily fished species such as mako and silky sharks.
The authors stress that retention bans are a good first step, but they must be combined with other measures. These include changing fishing gear (for example, not using steel wires in longline fishing), protecting key shark habitats (especially areas where young sharks are born and grow up), and setting limits on how many sharks can be caught. Such comprehensive approaches are essential for effective shark conservation.
Moreover, the researchers point out that we know very little about related fish with cartilaginous fishes — such as rays, skates, and chimaeras. These fishes face similar threats of extinction, but there are not enough studies on how many die due to fishing. The research team is now working with international tuna organizations to encourage conservation talks and find effective mixes of policies.
24. What does the underlined word “staggering” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Safe.
B．Steady.
C．Alarming.
D．Declining.
25. Retention bans require fishermen to ________.
A．avoid fishing in shark habitats
B．release accidentally caught sharks
C．use special equipment to protect sharks
D．limit the number of sharks caught per year
26. Which sharks are most likely to die after being released
A．Those living in shallow waters.
B．Large species near the coast.
C．Deep-water species.
D．Species with slow reproductive rates.
27. What is paragraph 5 mainly talking about
A．The retention bans need to be further improved.
B．Fishing bans in saving all shark species are successful.
C．Broader measures are needed to protect sharks effectively.
D．Focusing only on young sharks is important.
C
Under the autumn sky of Tuohula Xinjiang, golden rice stalks sway gently. Ayinigeer Tuoheti, a 28-year-old computer science graduate, wanders through the fields, checking the ripening crop. Her digital skills are bridging the divide between her family’s traditional rice business and the modern age.
In 2020, Ayinigeer returned home to assist her father — who’d built a 1994 rice processing plant but his health weakened and struggled with business communications. She found the family’s work stuck in the backward reality: the ledger book, handwritten records, and carbon paper. She resolved to transform the business.
First, she turned their small farmer cooperative into a company. Exploiting her computer background, she automated invoicing, inventory, and order processing, shifting all work to electronic systems. To secure high-quality rice, she partnered with over 120 households, who transferred the management rights of their land to her company. Her company provided seeds and training, bought harvests above market prices, and shared profits-boosting farmers’ incomes while ensuring premium raw materials.
In 2023, she tried livestreaming on electronic sales platform. With a smartphone, she presented viewers with local rice fields, processing plants, and family meals with their local products. The initial phase was tough, but local governments trained her in livestreaming skills. Their authenticity won audience: daily orders grew from 12 to hundreds. Now, From March to September this year, they had 180,000 orders through livestreaming, with 7,000 on a single day-that’s nearly 35 tons of rice moving directly from their fields to households across China.
The numbers tell the resulting. In early 2024, influencers from across China were reaching out to us, she said. “They wanted to partner with us because our product had proven appealing.”
The phenomenal success of Ayinigeer’s livestreaming, however, stems not just from technology, but Tuohula’s rice quality: Wensu’s temperature swings, selenium-rich soil, and Tianshan snowmelt water make it sweet and aromatic. Local farming is 98% mechanized, and a 1998 seed base (investing 1 million yuan yearly) develops high-quality varieties-including the seeds Ayinigeer uses.
28. What did Ayinigeer do first to improve the family business
A．She started livestreaming on Douyin.
B．She modernized the operation system.
C．She partnered with over 120 local households.
D．She inspected crops personally.
29. Why could Ayinigeer’s sales model attract viewers
A．She offered very low rice prices.
B．She used professional broadcasting equipment.
C．She presented authentic rice production scenes.
D．She accumulated many followers before livestreaming.
30. What can we infer about Tuohula’s rice
A．It is popular all over the world.
B．Local natural conditions contributed to its popularity.
C．It is only sold in southern Xinjiang.
D．Its production cost is much lower than average.
31. Which is the most appropriate title
A．Digital Skills Revive Hometown Rice
B．Livestreaming Makes Rice Famous
C．Graduate Succeeds in Rice Business
D．Quality Rice Boosts Agriculture
D
Plastic has always been a double-edged sword — multi-purpose and cheap, but chemically stable. Traditional recycling methods involve multiple stages of sorting, cleaning, and melting (融化), which are energy-intensive and degrade the material’s quality. Turning plastic into fuel has been explored before, but existing techniques require high heat, complex catalysts (催化剂), and often produce impure results.
Now, a groundbreaking cooperation between scientists in the US and China has brought the world one step closer to a real solution. Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single step.
The team’s secret lies in a novel catalytic material that operates at medium temperatures — far lower than those used in conventional methods. Unlike traditional recycling, which melts plastic into lower-grade products, this catalyst essentially reduces plastics into usable hydrocarbon chains in just a few hours. The output can then be further processed into fuels for vehicles or even planes. According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts.
The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond scientific curiosity. If widely used, the one-step plastic-to-fuel method could dramatically reduce both plastic waste and non-renewable fuel dependence.
Promising as the results are, experts stress that the cost of catalysts, the difficulty of collecting mixed plastic waste, and the issue of carbon emissions from burning fuels are key challenges to be addressed. For this reason, scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future.
While questions remain, this innovation marks a hopeful turn in humanity’s long battle with plastic waste. It transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential.
32. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics
A．Low costs.
B．Simple processes.
C．High security.
D．Adjustable reaction.
33. What does the novel catalyst help with
A．Speeding up waste collection.
B．Adjusting the operating temperature.
C．Minimizing harmful byproducts.
D．Turning plastics into basic chemicals.
34. How do scientists regard the method
A．A dead end.
B．A starting point.
C．A stepping stone.
D．A definite answer.
35. What inspiration does the innovation bring to us
A．New views create possibilities.
B．Human effort overcomes challenges.
C．Close teamwork works wonders.
D．Tough problems lead to innovations.
E
We all know stress from work can follow us home, but what if it’s not just your partner or kids feeling its effect A study by Mitropoulos and Andrukonis, published last week in Scientific Reports, uncovers a surprising yet deeply relatable finding: your job stress can “cross over” to your dog, particularly when you can’t stop thinking about work after hours. ____36____ That is to say, even your furry companion might be quietly suffering alongside you.
The invisible link: when your stress becomes your dog’s
Dogs are incredibly sensitive. ____37____ Therefore, it can be said that dogs are masters of emotional detection. Scientists have long known that dogs experience emotional contagion (感染); in other words, they “catch” our feelings. Now, this study is one of the first to show that job-related stress, when paired with constant overthinking, can result in real behavioral stress responses in dogs.
The most convincing finding
In the study, dogs whose owners reported high job stress and frequently focused on work showed more behavioral signs of stress, such as pacing, whining, or reduced playfulness. ____38____ It suggests our dogs may be more stressed than we realize.
What can dog owners do
Manage your emotional clues. Dogs can sense human feelings easily. So try to be conscious of how you speak and move around them, especially during stressful times. ____39____.
Mindfulness practices — like meditation, deep breathing, or simply being present — help reduce work-related overthinking and allow for genuine relaxation with your dog.
____40____ If your job stress feels unmanageable, consider reaching out for help, whether from your employer, a therapist, or a stress management program. Caring for yourself is one of the best ways to care for your pet.
A．Get support if you need it.
B．The effects of stress on humans go further than we think.
C．Turn off work notifications and fully engage with your dog.
D．Gentle tones and relaxed body language can help calm your dog.
E．However, owners in life often fail to recognize these stress behaviors.
F．They can read our facial expressions and sense changes in tone and posture.
G．It turns out our dogs share not only our homes, but also our emotional burdens.
三、完形填空
For more than five decades, he’s walked through the streets of Paris. He became part of the city’s cultural fabric as he strikes up ____41____, greets longtime friends and offers jokes about daily news headlines. The efforts of the man believed to be France’s last newspaper seller were recently ____42____. Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old ____43____ from Pakistan, was made a knight of the National Order of Merit, one of France’s most ____44____ honors.
Akbar ____45____ the delight he got from walking through Paris each day. “It’s ____46____,” Akbar said. “If it was for the money, I could do something else.”
Akbar ____47____ his calling after arriving in Paris in 1973. As the decades ____48____, he became a familiar face in the restaurants and bars. However, the newspaper industry has ____49____ significantly. “Everything is ____50____. People just don’t buy newspapers,” he said, ____51____ the reality of a disappearing trade.
Still, he persists. “I have a certain way of selling newspapers. I try to make ____52____, so people laugh. I try to be positive and I create an atmosphere… I try to get into people’s hearts, not their ____53____,” he said. His strategy relies on human connection rather than ____54____ sales techniques.
He insisted he would continue weaving through the city’s streets and cafes as long as he had the ____55____. “Retirement will have to wait until the cemetery (墓地),” he joked.
41. A．arguments B．conversations C．movements D．relationships
42. A．overlooked B．rejected C．recognized D．challenged
43. A．originally B．secretly C．independently D．apparently
44. A．distinguished B．common C．typical D．satisfying
45. A．ensured B．ignored C．mentioned D．highlighted
46. A．money B．love C．work D．luck
47. A．responded to B．took up C．referred to D．looked for
48. A．disappeared B．approached C．passed D．came
49. A．changed B．expanded C．recovered D．emerged
50. A．visible B．fantastic C．digital D．accessible
51. A．denying B．questioning C．imagining D．acknowledging
52. A．tricks B．jokes C．faces D．profits
53. A．lives B．minds C．eyes D．pockets
54. A．forceful B．direct C．random D．passive
55. A．wealth B．support C．energy D．time
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词，或括号内所给单词的正确形式。
People in many countries used to follow in their parents’ footsteps when it comes to work. What’s more, many people chose to do the same job from ____56____ (graduate) until retirement, ____57____ lasted until the 1980s. But now most people don’t intend ____58____ (follow) in the parents’ footsteps. Moreover, some of them have no intention of ____59____ (stay) at one job for very long. ____60____ (actual), it is not practical to work in the same field or industry for the entire working life. Above all, the skills you have now are not likely ____61____ (remain) relevant and be enough to help you through your entire career. Maybe working in the same field makes you ____62____ (comfort) and earns a decent salary. ____63____ today most of us have to look beyond the little box called “career”. You might keep your job if you finish what you ____64____ (ask) to do, but this is not successful enough. You’d better find smarter ways to do your work. By doing this, you can become an expert or a specialist in something some day. If your job is replaced by some robots you may have to go back to the classroom and be restrained. In a word, ____65____ you want to succeed in a 21st century career, you will have to develop new essential skills.
五、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华，得知本地国际文化交流中心要举办“中国传统文化周”活动，现需招募志愿者协助筹备与接待工作。请写一封信申请成为志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势（如英语能力、对传统文化的了解）；3. 能做的工作。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
Dear Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、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。
Sean Royston, and his long-time friend, Tolin Annis had a tradition to head out for an expedition every other year. In 2016, they decided to kayak (划皮艇) the Rocks NationalLakeshore, a challenging route on Lake Superior.
On September 13, they loaded up on food and camping devices, climbed into their kayaks, and pushed off from a beach near the national park’s headquarters. They planned to return in a week. They moved through small waves and headed northeast. Soon the lakeshore’s trademark cliffs (悬崖) began to rise on their right. Away from the shore, the head wind grew to the forecasted 10 knots — and kept rising. Still, they never considered turning around.
They had been rowing maybe 90 minutes when, quite suddenly, the waves grew to two metres and steepened. The wind rose to an intense 20 knots, putting them in danger of flipping over. “It went bad fast!” shouted Tolin, who was in the lead about 20 metres ahead of Sean. Meanwhile, the wind pushed them closer to the cliff, where the waves became even steeper and rolled them into the water.
Sean managed to get back to kayak, holding onto it for stability, and then paddled using his free hand. But he couldn’t make any progress against the strong wind. “My arms are giving out.” Sean thought to himself, “I gotta call now.” Using a VHF radio clipped to his life jacket, Sean called:“Mayday, two kayakers stuck.” But the tall cliffs blocked the signal from reaching anyone. When he raised his head, his friend had disappeared from sight. The man yelled to his friend at the top of his lungs, but there’s no reply.
Sean struggled until the waves finally pushed him away from the shoreline and farther out in the lake. Exhausted, he floated on his back and considered his options. Sean decided to turn downwind, towards the beach where they had launched that morning. It was 5 kilometers away. “I’m a swimmer.” Sean talked himself up and started kicking.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Luckily, after about three hours, Sean saw the beach within reach.
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The rescue team headed out immediately for Tolin
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参考答案
听力：1-5 BBACB 6-10 BCACC 11-15 BCBBA 16-20 ACCBC
阅读理解：21-23 ACB 24-27 CBCC 28-31 BCBA 32-35 BDCA 36-40 GFEDA
完形填空：41-45 BCABC 46-50 BBCAC 51-55 DBABC
语法填空：56.graduation 57.which 58.to follow 59.staying 60.Actually
61.to remain 62.comfortable 63.But 64.are asked 65.if
写作范文
66.申请信范文
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for Chinese Traditional Culture Week.
I’m good at oral English and can communicate fluently with foreign visitors. Besides, I have rich knowledge of Chinese traditional culture, including paper-cutting, tea culture and ancient festivals. I’m outgoing and patient, ready to receive guests and introduce our culture. I can also help prepare activity materials and organize small cultural shows.
I would appreciate it if you could offer me the chance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67.读后续写范文
Luckily, after about three hours, Sean saw the beach within reach. He gathered his last strength and swam hard toward the shore. As soon as his feet touched the sand, he collapsed onto the beach, completely worn out. A passer-by spotted him and called the local rescue team without delay. After drinking some hot water and resting for a while, Sean told the rescuers about Tolin who had gone missing in the rough lake. He begged them to search for his friend at once.
The rescue team headed out immediately for Tolin. They sailed across the lake and searched every area near the cliffs. Several hours later, they finally found Tolin clinging to a floating rock, weak but safe. Back on land, the two friends hugged tightly, thankful to survive the terrible storm. This scary experience taught them to value safety more and respect the power of nature during outdoor adventures.

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