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天津市南开中学2025-2026学年度第二学期质量监测（二）高二英语试卷
一、单项选择
1. — So you missed the football match held yesterday.
— ________. I got there 15 minutes before the end of it.
A．Not at all
B．Not a little
C．Not exactly
D．Not likely
2. The new software will run a check to ensure the __________ of the data, making sure no files are missing or corrupted during the transfer process.
A．institution
B．initiative
C．imitation
D．integrity
3. After finishing their final exams, the students planned to ________ at the beach house for the weekend.
A．hang out
B．set out
C．hold out
D．wipe out
4. ________ makes the books so important is ________ they appeal to readers of all ages, they create a special literary bond between parents and children.
A．As; because
B．It; that
C．What; that because
D．It; because
5. There’s no reason to be disappointed. ______, this could be rather amusing.
A．Above all
B．As a result
C．In addition
D．As a matter of fact
6. People are no longer comfortable being alone, which is ________ by a study where participants were asked to stay away from social media for 24 hours.
A．acknowledged
B．constructed
C．informed
D．confirmed
7. _________ solves the next question first will get extra credit, so the class is eager to know _________ will succeed.
A．No matter who; whoever
B．Whoever; whoever
C．No matter who; who
D．Whoever; who
8. —Were you able to catch a train home yesterday when your car broke down on the way
—I’d just missed the last one. Fortunately，a friend _____ and he gave me a lift.
A．was just passing
B．had just passed
C．would just pass
D．has just passed
9. Years of hard work has made her ________ determination along with perseverance ________ difficulties into motivation.
A．convincing that; transform
B．convinced of; transform
C．convinced that; transforms
D．convincing of; transforms
10. ________ to observations of the natural phenomena, Henry David Thoreau recorded his detailed findings in his journals.
A．Devoting
B．Devoted
C．To devote
D．Being devoted
11. The earthquake is believed ________ more than 5,000 people and made thousands homeless, ________ it perhaps the most destroying earthquake in history in the area.
A．killing; to make
B．to kill; having made
C．to have killed; making
D．having killed; making
12. This smart fridge features a (n) ________ power monitor that displays energy usage in ________ terms, like “current draw equals leaving 3 LED bulbs on for a day.”
A．cutting-edge, equivalent
B．integrated, identical
C．amazing, digital
D．advanced, figurative
13. Wu Guanzhong’s goal as an artist was ______ Western principles of art with Chinese spirit—a point ______ the two could meet.
A．combining; which
B．combined; where
C．to combine; at which
D．combine; when
14. The green grass and bare rock of Macquarie Island contrast ________, giving it a wild and natural beauty.
A．increasingly
B．deliberately
C．appropriately
D．dramatically
15. He ______ have read this book because he knows the plot very well, but he ______ not have written the book report yet because he hasn’t handed in his homework.
A．should; may
B．must; might
C．could; need
D．must; should
二、完形填空
Kwane Stewart stepped outside a Modesto, California, convenience store with his morning coffee and spotted a ____16____ man sitting with his back against the building. A ____17____ sat in the man's lap. Stewart, a vet at an animal shelter, ____18____ its scratched-off fur and chewed-up skin - common ____19____ of an allergic reaction to fleas (跳蚤). He approached the man and ____20____ flea medicine for the dog's skin, a gift the man ____21____ accepted.
“I remember returning a week and a half later, the ____22____ was coming back and the rash (皮疹) was gone,” Stewart told the Modesto Bee. The man said his dog was ____23____ sleeping at night again because it was no longer staying up ____24____ and chewing. “‘And you know,’ he said, ‘I'm ____25____ at night. I used to be kept awake.’ He started to cry, thanking me repeatedly, and I got ____26____ up too,” Stewart says.
Stewart was ____27____. “When you give back, there is something you get in return that feels much ____28____ I knew I wanted to keep doing it,” he told . Stewart can often be found ____29____ dark underpasses alone, anywhere he thinks the homeless might ____30____, with his medical bag for most of the cases he comes across.
He knows there are some people who question ____31____ the homeless should even have pets. How can they ____32____ them on the street “I think that more than ____33____, they need a pet and they deserve a pet,” Stewart told the Bee. “They love their pet probably more than the ____34____ person. Because, you know, the owner is the pet's ____35____.”
16. A．sad B．tired C．sick D．homeless
17. A．pet B．dog C．cat D．child
18. A．found B．examined C．noticed D．felt
19. A．signs B．standards C．phenomena D．appearances
20. A．wanted B．attempted C．promised D．offered
21. A．formally B．possibly C．readily D．unwillingly
22. A．memory B．hair C．man D．time
23. A．finally B．always C．rarely D．immediately
24. A．playing B．running C．scratching D．consuming
25. A．sleeping B．crying C．suffering D．wondering
26. A．set B．cheered C．choked D．warmed
27. A．hooked B．determined C．worried D．annoyed
28. A．larger B．harder C．funnier D．truer
29. A．watching B．wandering C．circling D．clearing
30. A．move out B．stay up C．come from D．camp out
31. A．whether B．when C．where D．how
32. A．look for B．belong to C．adapt to D．care for
33. A．somebody B．anybody C．everybody D．nobody
34. A．generous B．average C．healthy D．normal
35. A．support B．love C．home D．joy
三、阅读理解
A
The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a unique immersion experience with a strong culture that has evolved over more than half a century. It is designed to challenge and inspire talented and motivated high school students from around the world. Here, young people discover their limits, and then overcome them by working together. Through informal interactions with faculty, participants receive guidance on college and major selection, helping them become more reflective applicants.
There is no application fee. While a program fee exists, need-based aid funded by our generous donors allows participants from lower-income families to attend at a fee they can afford.
◆What to Expect
Unlike traditional coursework, the program offers hands-on opportunities, allowing participants to do science, not just learn about it. Working in teams of three, they tackle real-world challenges while developing critical skills like time management.
Classroom and lab sessions are scheduled six days a week. Classroom time centers on building a foundation in experimental science and the team’s specific research topic. Each team studies its own target, performing the research from data collection to final reporting.
The program also includes a Guest Lecture Series, featuring presentations by renowned scientists and trained professionals who offer valuable scientific insights and experiences.
Upon completion, the program provides a letter of participation (not an evaluation), though participants may request recommendations from faculty. The program operates under a Code of Honor, with no tests or grades.
◆How to Apply
Once you begin your application, we recommend considering the following:
Online submission of final research track choice by deadline.
Full participation without other programs during the program.
A statement of research expectations demonstrating your personal motivation for the program and outlining what you hope to gain from it.
The only academic precondition is to complete specific courses needed for the program for a grade and credit by June 2026. We do not require AP or advanced level classes and self-study does not qualify. We will not collect or consider standardized test scores for admission for 2026 (including PSAT, ACT/SAT, and APs).
If you have any questions, please read our FAQ or visit our website www.ourssp.org.
36. What do we know about SSP
A．It is free of charge.
B．It is famous for its long history.
C．It is open to high school students.
D．It is aimed at cultural communication.
37. What do participants in SSP do
A．Do research in pairs.
B．Learn science by doing.
C．Submit an academic paper.
D．Cooperate with guest lecturers.
38. What can be inferred about the program’s assessment method
A．It relies on formal exams to measure progress.
B．It uses letters of recommendation instead.
C．It focuses on individual written evaluations.
D．It avoids typical examining and grading.
39. What might be known about the necessary academic background of applicants
A．AP courses are compulsory for admission.
B．Self-study is acceptable for required topics.
C．Specific credited courses must be completed.
D．No prior coursework is needed before applying.
40. What can be inferred about the program’s final certificates for participants
A．No official evaluation document is provided.
B．Participants receive a grade-based transcript.
C．A formal certificate of achievement is given.
D．Faculty recommendations come for all students.
B
The incident took place, believe it or not, on the playground. I was something of a football player, but I had never been a good player, far less a great one. I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. The result was that, though I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm, I was never picked for my college team.
Let me confess frankly that this was only because there was another player in the same position who happened to be much better than me. I considered myself the better sportsman, but he was certainly the greater player. So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to bide my time.
And at last my patience was rewarded. It was for me a very special day. Our team had shot up into the final and was meeting its rival. Our star-player sent word at the last moment that he was ill and he could not take the field. Imagine the astonishment in the college camp! The thought was that the game was as good as lost, and so also, I confess, did I, for this player was our trump card (王牌): That is what everybody always said. However, something had to be done, and that something had to be myself! The captain called me up almost apologetically for having failed to recognize my greatness before, and — there I was, on the playground, greeted by the cheers of my friends, and a few jeers from those who had little faith in my prowess.
I can tell you that I played like a demon (技艺出众的人). I was here, there and everywhere — now leading the attack, now falling back to help the defense. It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life. For a time, I was the center of all attention, the object of universal applause, and “the observed of all observers”. And, believe it or not, it was I who put in the winning goal. It marked the top of a glorious day. Even now I look back on the episode with unmixed pleasure and satisfaction.
41. What can you learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A．He was chosen into the college team.
B．He intended to be a professional player.
C．He performed better than any other player.
D．He showed great interest in playing football.
42. What was the author’s patience rewarded
A．He became a replacement for the sick player.
B．He helped his school team to enter the final.
C．He was finally considered as the trump card.
D．He received the captain’s sincere apology.
43. What does the underlined word “jeers” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．enthusiastic greetings
B．sympathetic expressions
C．indifferent comments
D．sarcastic shouts
44. Why did the author say it was a thrilling moment in his life
A．He showed off his patience to the fullest.
B．The audience applauded his performance.
C．The audience observed players attacking.
D．He played attentively in the final match.
45. What can we learn from the author’s experience
A．Patience is the best medicine.
B．Care and diligence bring luck.
C．Great hopes make a great man.
D．Opportunity favors the prepared mind.
C
The technological singularity (技术奇点) is a theoretical scenario where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to profound and unpredictable changes to human civilization.
In theory, this phenomenon is driven by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) that surpasses human cognitive (认知的) capabilities and can autonomously enhance itself. The theory suggests that such advancements could evolve at a pace so rapid that humans would be unable to foresee or stop the process. The implications of reaching this singularity point could be good or disastrous for the human race. For now, the concept stays within the boundaries of science fiction, but nonetheless, it’s still worth thinking about what such a future might look like, so that humanity might steer AI development in such a way as to promote its civilizational interests.
The timeline for reaching the technological singularity is a subject of much debate among experts. Ray Kurzweil, one of the most vocal advocates of the singularity, has famously predicted that the singularity is near and will happen by 2045. His prediction is based on trends such as Moore’s law and the increasing rate of technological advancements in fields such as computing, AI and biotechnology.
Other experts cast more doubt on the prediction or propose different timelines. Some suggest that while AI will continue to advance, the complexities and unforeseen challenges of achieving superintelligence might delay the singularity beyond this century, if it happens at all. Systems theorist Richard Coren, in his book The Evolutionary Trajectory, projects a singularity in 2140. Technological, ethical and regulatory challenges might all potentially slow the pace of AI development.
Moreover, figures such as Roman Yampolskiy point out that predicting the exact timeline is extremely difficult due to the exceptional nature of the singularity itself. The developments leading to a singularity involve many variables, including breakthroughs in AI algorithms, hardware capabilities and societal factors that are hard to forecast with accuracy.
Eamonn Healy, a professor at St. Edward’s University, assumes the evolution, particularly in terms of technological and intellectual advancement, is proceeding at an ever-increasing pace, compressing what used to take millennia into centuries and even shorter time frames. This concept of the acceleration of technological advancements echoes the views of futurists such as Ray Kurzweil, who predict that such changes might occur around the mid-21st century.
46. The underlined word “steer” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A．quicken
B．restrict
C．direct
D．predict
47. If an expert foresees the singularity in less than 30 years, who might he team up with
A．Ray Kurzweil and Richard Coren.
B．Eamonn Healy and Ray Kurzweil.
C．Roman Yampolskiy and Eamonn Healy.
D．Richard Coren and Roman Yampolskiy.
48. What best describes Roman Yampolskiy’s attitude toward predicting the singularity
A．Reserved.
B．Optimistic.
C．Indifferent.
D．Neutral.
49. Why do some experts believe the singularity may not come within this century
A．AI algorithms have already reached their peak.
B．Various practical and moral problems may slow down AI progress.
C．Human civilization refuses to accept superintelligence.
D．Moore’s law no longer works in modern technology.
50. Which statement best summarizes the passage
A．The singularity is a guaranteed event with clear benefits.
B．The singularity’s timeline and implications remain uncertain.
C．Experts agree the singularity will occur by 2045 without delay.
D．AI development is accelerated due to regulatory obstacles.
D
In 1926, this young man was fired from his job, and his first animation studio soon went bankrupt, leaving him penniless and sleeping in a friend’s garage. Worse still, the copyright of his Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was stolen by the distributor, and his core team members were poached (挖走) Plagued by long-term overwork and stress, he later suffered from chronic illnesses and lung cancer, which severely undermined his health.
It would have been easy to point at the world for turning its back on him. Yet he refused to surrender — he grabbed his sketches and built a brand-new dream world that has enchanted generations. You must have guessed that this man was Walt Disney, who achieved extraordinary success later Hence, stop wasting your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.
You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their life. They are leaves tossed by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.
You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for whatever happens in your life. Losers think that everything happens by accident while successful people realize that they are responsible.
Everything happens as a result of something. Trace the thread of what sets a thing in motion, and the ability to steer its outcome follows naturally. Thoughts and beliefs cause everything. We are responsible for what we consciously choose to accept and believe. Rooted in these inner beliefs, our confidence takes shape, and one generally rises to the level that one expects. Our success depends upon our level of confidence. Our attitudes and actions are a result of habits ingrained in us over a period of time, which are themselves shaped and reinforced by our underlying thoughts and beliefs. We are responsible for either consolidating good habits or kicking bad habits and consciously replacing them with consistently practiced good habits.
If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.
In short, in all areas of your life, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.
51. What is the purpose of mentioning the artist’s experiences at the beginning of the passage
A．To detail the hardships Walt Disney faced in the early stages of his career.
B．To highlight the common challenges faced by pioneers in the initial stage of his career.
C．To illustrate how an individual’s response to adversity can shape their ultimate outcome.
D．To prove that creative individuals are more likely to suffer from health problems under stress.
52. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they __________.
A．are ready to change their minds
B．are easily affected by windy weather
C．don’t have the power to face their fate
D．can’t exercise control over themselves
53. According to the passage, which statement is true about people’s attitudes toward success and failure
A．A chess champion thinks his repeated victories come from chance match situations.
B．A failed entrepreneur sees his business failure as the result of sudden economic changes.
C．A popular writer believes his long-term success comes from public favor.
D．A losing runner thinks his failure in the game lies in his own poor training habits.
54. It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 that __________.
A．we must answer for the path we take
B．attitudes and actions are the root cause of success
C．thoughts and beliefs are the result of our habits
D．setting our expectations is essential before taking action
55. Which is the best title for the passage
A．Success Is a Choice.
B．The Secrets of Success.
C．Develop Our Confidence.
D．How to Achieve Success.
E 阅读简答
The first time I saw Lindy run, he moved fast, running against the wind, and his eyes looked at something only he could see. Lindy was a retired racing dog. He used to be the fastest on the race ground, but he had no goal anymore. I took Lindy home from an animal rescue group. When racing dogs grow old and slow, they need new families. Many of them may be thrown away when they cannot make money for their owners. I thought I was helping Lindy. But finally, it was Lindy who helped and saved me.
When I was eleven, I was found to have Type 1 diabetes (糖尿病). At that time, it was hard to control my blood sugar. There were no smart glucose (葡萄糖) check machines or insulin (胰岛素) pumps. I only did simple tests and often guessed my health condition. Later, I knew I also had ADHD (多动症). This made me focus too hard on one thing sometimes, but also easily forget important things, which was dangerous.
Gradually, Lindy and I formed a habit of running together on the paths near my home. Before running, he would watch me prepare my things carefully. It seemed that he knew our daily order. He would nudge my pockets with his nose and smell for the glucose pills I always took with me. If he found the pills, he would stay calm and wait. If not, he would keep pushing my pockets softly, as if reminding me not to forget them. He learned to check my pills and wait for my sign to start running.
One afternoon, I suddenly felt very dizzy while we were running. My blood sugar fell quickly. I put my hand into my pocket, but there were no pills. Because of my ADHD, I hurried out carelessly and left the pills at home. My sight became dark and unclear, and I fell down on the path.
Lindy did not feel scared. He barked loudly and kept barking until a passing woman saw me and came quickly.
“Hey! Is he okay ” she asked, eyeing Lindy as he continued his siren-like call. I tried to speak, but my lips barely moved. “Diabetes ... low ...” She instantly took a chocolate bar from her bag and gave it to me. The sugar made me feel better soon. Lindy did something that no medical machine could do: he called for help when I could not save myself.
When I look back, I find Lindy and I are much alike. We are both influenced by “speed”. He was fast on the race ground, while my mind was always restless and quick to jump from one thought to another. However, we found comfort and a reason to carry on with life in each other. We should be kind and respectful to animals, because we protect and care for one another.
56. What impacts did ADHD bring to the author (no more than 13 words)
____________________________________________________________________
57. How do you understand the underlined word “nudge” (1 word)
____________________________________________________________________
58. What happened to the author according to paragraph 4 (no more than 12 words)
____________________________________________________________________
59. How did Lindy successfully rescue the author (no more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
60. How are you inspired from the story Please explain it. (no more than 20 words)
____________________________________________________________________
四、书信写作
61. 假定你是李津，你的英国笔友Peter最近在社交媒体（如TikTok、Facebook、Twitter）和文化论坛上注意到，中国的“工匠精神”正受到越来越多英国年轻人的关注和讨论，相关话题的点击量和讨论热度持续上升。他对此十分感兴趣，特意写信向你了解相关内容，请根据以下要点回信：
1.在你心目中，中国的“工匠精神”的核心品质是什么；（列举2-3点）
2.请你介绍一位你心中最能体现工匠精神的代表人物；
3.谈谈青少年学习工匠精神的意义。
要求：
1.词数不少于120词；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
4.文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Jin
参考答案
1.C 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B
16.D 17.B 18.C 19.A 20.D 21.C 22.B 23.A 24.C 25.A 26.C 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.D 31.A 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.C
36.C 37.B 38.D 39.C 40.A 41.D 42.A 43.D 44.B 45.D 46.C 47.B 48.A 49.B 50.B 51.C 52.D 53.D 54.A 55.A
56. It made him overfocus or forget important things easily.
57. Push
58. He fell down with low blood sugar without glucose pills.
59. He barked nonstop to attract passers-by.
60. Humans and animals can comfort and save each other.
书信范文
Dear Peter,
I’m glad you’re interested in Chinese craftsman’s spirit, which is widely discussed online recently.
To me, it mainly includes three qualities: devotion, perseverance and pursuit of perfection. Craftsmen devote themselves wholeheartedly to their work, stick to one career for decades and keep polishing their skills to make every piece flawless.
A typical representative is Wang Ximeng, a young ancient painter. He spent years observing mountains and rivers and finished the masterpiece A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains with extreme patience and careful brushwork.
For teenagers, learning this spirit matters a lot. It helps us stay focused on study, overcome difficulties and refuse to be satisfied with shallow achievements. It guides us to do everything with full dedication.
Hope my explanation helps you know more about this precious spirit.
Yours sincerely,
Li Jin

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