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2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Throughout the past year, we followed some interesting new inventions in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Here is a look back at some notable AI developments in 2022.
Meta’s speech-to-speech translation
Facebook’s parent Meta said it had built a technology tool to directly translate between English and the Hokkien language, a spoken language without a widely used written form. Meta said it trained its AI models on written text examples from Mandarin Chinese. In addition, developers used an encoding (编码) tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text.
Method to identify Parkinson’s disease
Researchers announced a new AI method to identify Parkinson’s disease. The system works by measuring a person’s breathing patterns during sleep. With just one night of sleep, the Al system was able to correctly identify Parkinson’s up to 86 percent of the time. With 12 nights of data, the rate went up to 95 percent.
Tool to interpret pig emotions
Researchers announced they had created a technology tool that uses pig sounds to interpret different emotions. The tool is based on thousands of recordings collected from more than 400 pigs throughout their lives. The scientists developed an AI-driven algorithm (算法) to identify a series of emotions pigs could be experiencing. It is expected to lead to further systems farmers can use to improve the productivity and well-being of their animals.
Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings
Researchers-led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind-said they developed an AI system to help fill in missing words in ancient writings. The tool, called Ithaca, is designed to help historians repair the writings and identify when and where they were written. The team said that when historians work on their own, the success rate for repairing damaged writings is about 25 percent. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72 percent.
1. Which can be used for cross-cultural communication
A．Tool to interpret pig emotions. B．Meta’s speech-to-speech translation.
C．Method to identify Parkinson’s disease. D．Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings.
2. Who will most probably be interested in Ithaca
A．A farmer. B．A doctor. C．A zoologist. D．A historian.
3. What do the inventions have in common
A．They are AI-driven technology tools. B．They are developed by Facebook.
C．They aim to promote productivity. D．They focus on health issues.
B
Anna has loved running since she was a little girl. She dreamed of becoming a great runner and winning competitions. When she was in Grade 9, she joined the school running team and trained hard every day.
However, bad luck came to her. One day, during a training session, she fell down and hurt her leg badly. The doctor told her that she couldn’t run for at least six months. Anna felt very sad and hopeless. She thought her dream of becoming a runner was over.
Her parents and coach encouraged her a lot. They told her that as long as she didn’t give up, she could still realize her dream. With their encouragement, Anna decided to face the difficulty bravely. During the six months, she did rehabilitation exercises every day. It was very painful, but she never stopped.
After six months, Anna’s leg recovered. She went back to the running team and started training again. At first, she couldn’t run as fast as before, but she didn’t lose heart. She trained harder than ever. She got up early every morning and ran for a long time. She also studied running skills carefully. One year later, Anna took part in a city-level running competition. She ran as fast as she could. Finally, she won the third place. When she stood on the podium, she was very excited. She knew that her efforts paid off. She also learned that no matter how big the difficulty is, as long as you don’t give up, you will succeed.
4. When did Anna join the school running team
A．When she was a little girl. B．When she was in Grade 9.
C．After she recovered from the injury. D．When she won the competition.
5. What happened to Anna during a training session
A．She won a small competition. B．She met her favorite runner.
C．She hurt her leg badly. D．She quit the running team.
6. How did Anna face the difficulty
A．She felt sad and gave up her dream. B．She changed her dream to become a doctor.
C．She stopped training completely. D．She did rehabilitation exercises every day.
7. What can we learn from Anna’s story
A．It’s easy to realize dreams. B．Never give up when facing difficulties.
C．Running is the best sport. D．Parents’ encouragement is not important.
C
You might think of it as a scene from martial arts movies when you see people performing graceful moves down the river, all standing on a bamboo strip, but actually it is a form of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产): bamboo drifting.
Over 2,000 years ago, the high-quality wood, nanmu, in Guizhou was in great demand by the royal court more than 2,000 kilometers to the north. With no better transportation, people had to stand on one log to drift down the river. Later, local people began to compete along the way and the game of wood drifting was born. In the Qing Dynasty, wood drifting became bamboo drifting because of bamboo’s lower price. Due to the great strength and balance it takes for one to master this act, bamboo drifting was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2021.
Yang Liu, a 25-year-old inheritor of bamboo drifting, learned it at seven. “Usually, the bamboo under your feet is about 9 meters long, and the bamboo in your hands is about 5 meters. If the length or diameter of the bamboo is not long enough, it will not be buoyant (有浮力的) enough to float. Keeping our feet firmly positioned on the narrow bamboo pole is the key, so we should fight against the current by constantly changing the angle. I lost my balance and fell in the water many times while practicing. Once I fell, I gave it another try until I knew how to handle the most difficult part,” she said.
The love for the ancient skill keeps Yang going. In the past 18 years, she has drifted all year round, in cold winter and hot summer. As hanfu culture has been on the rise, Yang started wearing hanfu while performing, creating a more beautiful scene. In 2020, Yang began to post her videos on social media. “I’m extremely proud to get responses from viewers that bamboo drifting makes the line between what is possible and impossible unclear. It’s my mission to keep it alive and known to more people,” Yang Liu says.
8. What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A．Bamboo drifting involves lots of skills.
B．Nanmu was delivered to the north by land.
C．Bamboo was costly in Guizhou 2,000 years ago.
D．The martial arts movie is a form of cultural heritage.
9. What is the biggest challenge in bamboo drifting
A．Keeping balance. B．Maintaining a fixed angle.
C．Finding the proper bamboo. D．Holding the bamboo firmly in hands.
10. What do the viewers think of bamboo drifting
A．Impossible. B．Confusing. C．Unbelievable. D．Complicated.
11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Balancing with Grace B．Yang Liu: a Creative Performer
C．Transporting Bamboo down the River D．Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guizhou
D
At dusk and dawn, the sky dances with three phases of in-between light. When the sun has just set in the west, the sky changes from the vibrant blue of afternoon to a more relaxed tone, as if it’s settling down for the evening. Soon the east will darken even as the west goes through an abundance of reds, oranges and yellows. And then, at last, the black of night will reign once again. Astronomers are so familiar with twilight (黄昏) that we’ve classified its various stages.
The first that occurs after sunset is called civil twilight, so named because when the sun is just below the horizon, the sky is still bright enough for people to conduct typical “daytime” outdoor activities. This is also when you’re likely to see the most colors in the sky toward the west. Those same molecules (微粒) that distribute sunlight don’t do so randomly; the angle of distributing depends on the color of the light. All the blue light from the sun is sent away in all directions, leaving only the redder colors to shine through, thus creating those breathtaking sunsets.
The next phase is nautical twilight, when the sun is between 6 and 12 degrees below the horizon. The sky maybe a deep purple, and stars begin to appear. The term “nautical twilight” came about because sailors used the stars to get their bearings, and it’s at this time of the early evening that celestial navigation (天文导航) becomes possible.
After that comes astronomical twilight. This is when the sun is 12 to 18 degrees below the horizon and the sky finally appears black, with the stars truly shining. We call it astronomical twilight because it may look dark to your eye, but through a telescope, the sky is still bright enough to intervene in some observations.
This last phase of twilight concludes once the sun drops below 18 degrees; the sky becomes fully dark, and it is time for astronomers to enjoy the beginning of their work night.
12. What does the underlined word “reign” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Fade away. B．Draw near. C．End up. D．Take over.
13. What causes breathtaking sunsets during the civil twilight
A．The standout of red colors. B．The absence of artificial light.
C．The reflection of colorful tones. D．The distribution of all colors of light.
14. What can we learn about the three phases of twilight
A．Each twilight is characterized by the sun’s position.
B．Each twilight allows for various scientific researches.
C．Nautical twilight is too bright to use celestial navigation.
D．Astronomical twilight is ideal for telescope observations.
15. What will the author introduce next
A．The impacts of twilight. B．The interpretations of twilight.
C．The process of observing stars. D．The working conditions of astronomers.
E
Some people seem to have a naturally higher baseline for happiness — one large-scale study of more than 2,000 twins suggested that around 50% of overall life satisfaction was due to genetics (遗传学), 10% to external events, and 40% to individual activities. So while you might not be able to control what your “base level” of happiness is, there are things that you can do to make your life happier and more fulfilling. 16____
Get Regular Exercise.
Exercise is good for both your body and mind. Physical activity is linked to a range of physical and psychological benefits including improved mood. In one analysis of past research on the connection between physical activity and happiness, researchers found a consistent positive link. 17____ People who were physically active for as little as 10 minutes a day or who worked out only once a week had higher levels of happiness than people who never exercised.
18____
Research has found that good social relationships are the strongest indicator of happiness. Having positive and supportive connections with people you care about can provide a buffer (缓冲) against stress, improve your health, and help you become a happier person.
Show Gratitude (感激).
In one study, participants (参与者) were asked to engage in a writing exercise for 10 to 20 minutes each night before bed. Some were instructed to write about daily worries, some about common events, and some about things they were grateful for. 19____
Find a Sense of Purpose.
Research has found that people who feel like they have a purpose have better well-being and feel more fulfilled. A sense of purpose involves seeing your life as having goals, direction, and meaning. 20____ Some things you can do to help find a sense of purpose include: exploring your interests and passions, working to address injustices, looking for new things you might want to learn more about.
A．Form Positive Relationships.
B．Surround Yourself With Honest People.
C．Even a little bit of exercise produces a happiness boost.
D．Focus on practicing gratitude for the things that you have.
E．It may help improve happiness by promoting healthier behaviors.
F．Here are key strategies suggested by researchers to help find happiness in life.
G．The results found people who had written about gratitude had increased positive emotions.
16____ 17____ 18____ 19____ 20____
二、完形填空
通读短文掌握大意，从A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。
Terry Fox is one of the most influential people in Canadian history. At the age of eighteen, he was diagnosed (诊断) with bone cancer in his right 21____. During his time undergoing 22____, Terry was exposed to 23____ that he had never seen before. He witnessed young, strong bodies 24____ through disease, and learned that only one-third of the patients survived. He was one of the 25____ ones.
After treatment, Terry left the hospital with an artificial leg along with a newfound 26____ of those who continued to struggle with cancer. “I can’t just turn a blind eye to that and try to 27____ it. I had to try and do something about it, ” Terry wrote in a letter.
On April 12, 1980, Terry put his artificial leg in the cold waters of St. John’s Harbour, and 28____ the Marathon of Hope. 29____ many did not know about Terry in the early days of the Marathon of Hope, word of this nineteen-year-old boy with one leg running across Canada quickly began to 30____. Soon, cities across the country were waiting for his arrival to 31____ and encourage him and he became a (n) 32____ hero to individuals across the nation. Increasingly more money was being 33____ to the Marathon of Hope and Terry 34____ his goal from the initial $1 million, to $22 million — one dollar for every Canadian.
Terry Fox passed away on June 28, 1981. He had run 3, 339 miles and raised $ 24. 17 million, reaching Terry’s 35____ of raising $1 for every Canadian. To this day, Terry is recognized as a national hero. Terry’s story is still popular and lives within the heart of Canadians.
21. A．arm B．hand C．knee D．lung
22. A．treatment B．training C．tests D．reviews
23. A．threats B．confusions C．dangers D．sufferings
24. A．disappear B．stretch C．weaken D．grow
25. A．best B．lucky C．rich D．hopeless
26. A．awareness B．expectation C．curiosity D．doubt
27. A．regret B．follow C．appreciate D．forget
28. A．considered B．refused C．began D．abandoned
29. A．Although B．Because C．In case D．Now that
30. A．change B．spread C．fail D．come
31. A．reward B．cure C．join D．support
32. A．brave B．unknown C．inspiring D．lonely
33. A．used B．donated C．paid D．saved
34. A．confirmed B．dropped C．delayed D．expanded
35. A．dream B．agreement C．standard D．promise
三、语法填空
阅读短文，每空填入一个合适单词或括号内单词正确形式。
National Teacher Appreciation Day in the US is on the Tuesday during the first full week in May as 36____ reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to say thank you to all teachers for their time and efforts 37____ (educate) our children.
National Teacher Appreciation Day 38____ (know) as National Teacher Day as well. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day as “a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting 39____ (contribute) they make to our lives.” Teachers play a key role 40____ educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. Teachers encourage, teach, and guide, 41____ (leave) a lasting mark on every child’s life. Beyond the classroom walls, educators’ influence 42____ (extend) into our society. The foundation 43____ (lay) by teachers shapes the future of a generation and contributes to the progress and prosperity (繁荣) of the broader community.
When we meet new employees with a wealth of skills and abilities, know a teacher has helped shape them. Every new business owner, doctor, engineer, or nurse can name a teacher 44____ inspired them. Every one of us has at 45____ (little) one teacher in mind who encouraged and motivated us during our education. Take the time today to say “Thank You” to the excellent teachers you know.
36____ 37____ 38____ 39____ 40____ 41____ 42____ 43____ 44____ 45____
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是高三学生李华，上周日你所在的环保社团组织了一次公园垃圾清理活动。请你给外国朋友David写一封邮件分享此次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 你的感受。
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。
Dear David,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
47. 阅读短文，根据两段开头续写，词数150左右。
“Do you forget to bring your homework to school ” my sixth grade math teacher asked. I nodded my head and said in a low voice, “Yes, sir.” What a mistake I had made! I had completed my math homework. But before I left home and headed for school, I forgot to put it into my schoolbag.
“You will get a zero then,” my math teacher said. I was shocked. I had never received a zero in a math class before. But the school had rules, and the teacher had to let everyone follow them. I was immediately worried about my final math average, which was based on my homework and the tests. Would I get a C or even a D at the end of the term If so, what should I do
My next class was a PE class. As I walked down the hall with my classmates, all those feelings rushed out in hot tears. I wiped them away as quickly as I could. But when we entered the gym and sat down in our spots on the floor, it was clear to everyone around me that I had been crying.
My PE teacher, Ms. Brown, was an athletic teacher, often with a smile on her face. Her class was a good mix of calisthenics (健美操) and games that can give us all a good workout. And Ms. Brown was nice and compassionate (有同情心). She loved her students and often came to help if the students were in trouble.
During that PE class, my mind was affected by the math homework and I was worried about my final math average. So I failed to devote my attention to Ms. Brown’s direction. And clearly, I was sad. I guessed that Ms. Brown found there was something wrong with me. When it was near the end of the PE class, she walked to me.
Paragraph 1:
She sat down to comfort me.
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Paragraph 2:
I felt relaxed and decided to work harder at math.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A：1.B 2.D 3.A
B：4.B 5.C 6.D 7.B
C：8.A 9.A 10.C 11.A
D：12.D 13.A 14.A 15.D
E：16.F 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.D
二、完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.B 26.A 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.B 31.D 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.A
三、语法填空
36.a 37.to educate 38.is known 39.contributions 40.in
41.leaving 42.extends 43.laid 44.who 45.least
四、书信写作范文
Dear David,
I’m writing to share a park clean-up activity held by our environmental club last Sunday.
We aimed to keep the park clean and raise people’s environmental awareness. We picked up plastic bags, waste paper and empty bottles and sorted rubbish into different bins. Though tired, I felt proud. I realize small actions can protect our environment.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:
She sat down to comfort me. She asked why I cried, and I told her I forgot my math homework and would get zero. I feared my final grade would drop badly. She smiled and told one mistake didn’t decide everything. As long as I corrected it and kept careful, I could still get good scores. Her warm words calmed my sadness slowly.
Paragraph 2:
I felt relaxed and decided to work harder at math. From that day, I set a nightly reminder to pack homework. I took notes carefully and asked teachers for help when confused. At the end of the term, I got an A in math. This experience taught me not to be upset over small mistakes and to stay careful all the time.

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