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2025-2026学年度第二学期期末质量检测高二英语试题
一、阅读理解
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个正确答案。
A
African Impact in Zambia
Best for medical volunteering
Program length: 2-4 weeks
Starting from: $ 2,650 for 2 weeks
What’s included: accommodation in a volunteer house, 3 meals a day, airport pickup, 24/7 support, workshops and training
√ Pros: ● Get a well-rounded experience by volunteering at hospitals, local homes, and community health education centers. ● Stay at a fully equipped volunteer house with a pool. × Cons: ● Those without training or qualifications may be limited to observation or health education. ● The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse (使沉浸) themselves in a project.
With African Impact, you’ll jump into a flexible 2-to 4-week program of medical volunteering focused on supporting communities in need around the Livingstone area. Projects address topics like public health, physical health and disease prevention, and health education. You will find opportunities to assist in a range of activities, with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest.
Project coordinators (协调员) help support your professional development throughout the experience. Outside of volunteering, Livingstone is a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls and other areas of amazing natural beauty in Zambia. As a volunteer, you’ll stay at a comfortable volunteer house, where you might meet many new friends with similar interests.
Not only did I truly feel the impact that the medical project I took part in had on local communities, but I also made the most amazing memories! It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future. — Catherine
1. Why do some volunteers feel unsatisfied according to the text
A．The accommodation is costly.
B．Training is not offered.
C．The project duration is short.
D．The meals are all local.
2. What can we know about the volunteer work
A．It mainly runs in big hospitals.
B．It requires rich medical experience.
C．It matches volunteers’ strengths.
D．It provides volunteers with payment.
3. What did Catherine gain from the project
A．Clear career goals.
B．A medical degree certificate.
C．New lifelong friends.
D．A free trip to Victoria Falls.
B
Hua Mengli was born in 1995 in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. In 2010, Hua’s father rented more than 13.3 hectares of land in a village. He used the land for conventional farming. However, a lack of innovation made it hard for him to run the farm. In the hope of saving her father’s farm, Hua in 2013 enrolled in Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry and majored in horticultural (园艺) technology.
After her graduation in 2016, Hua and four like-minded friends joined her father’s farm. Almost immediately, they had to deal with poor sales. After visiting various markets, they realized they had to innovate their farming techniques. They spent the next 11 months transforming the farm into an ecological circular agriculture base. The transformation was a turning point; since then, the farm has generated an output value of 32 million yuan annually.
As part of her farm management, Hua has focused on technological innovation and application. In 2018, some farmers’ strawberry seedlings died, which resulted in massive losses. Hua decided to identify the cause. She spent three months testing hundreds of formulas, until she found the right culture medium formula for strawberry seedlings. She helped the farmers avoid future losses, and she improved both strawberry yield and quality.
Hua has not hesitated to share the technologies she has developed with other farmers. She organized a team to provide assistance and technical guidance to farmers. The team is composed of 49 young graduates, all of whom majored in agriculture. She has also provided technological training to more than 22,000 people, supported more than 700 farmers in growing crops and helped farmers increase their incomes by a combined 120 million yuan.
When asked about her plans for the future, Hua says, “I am willing to put down roots in the countryside, and to work in the fields. Rural areas have great potential, and agriculture will thrive. I will lead farmers and more young people to advance rural revitalization (振兴).”
4. What can be learned about Hua’s father’s farm
A．It mainly grew strawberries.
B．It improved after technical reform.
C．It earned big profits at first.
D．It got government financial support.
5. What was the purpose of Hua’s experiments on formulas
A．To solve a crop crisis.
B．To develop new varieties.
C．To expand small farms.
D．To advertise farmers’ products.
6. What does Hua’s words in the last paragraph imply
A．She wants to adjust her business goals.
B．She plans to live and work in cities.
C．She holds faith in rural agriculture.
D．She intends to increase crop output.
7. How does the author present Hua Mengli’s story in the passage
A．By showing different farming styles.
B．By comparing her with other local farmers.
C．By introducing past farming history.
D．By describing problems and her solutions.
C
In April 2026, some of the world’s most powerful technology companies made a striking announcement: they are now using artificial intelligence — AI — to help build and improve AI panies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal: to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (使自动化) the process of scientific discovery.
Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI assistant Claude, recently revealed that its AI now writes up to 90 percent of the company’s own code — the instructions that tell computers what to do. Meanwhile, OpenAI, one of the world’s leading AI labs, has announced plans to launch an “AI research intern (实习生)” within six months. This intern would be able to independently handle a small number of specific research problems — without any help from a human.
The idea of AI improving itself is not new, but the speed at which it is now happening has surprised many experts. Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s chief scientist, told MIT Technology Review that he believes we are approaching a point where AI models could work “indefinitely” — meaning continuously — on complex tasks, much like a human researcher. “We will have an era where there are entire research labs inside data centers,” he said.
However, this exciting vision also raises serious concerns. Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control. If an AI makes errors in one step of a long chain of tasks, those mistakes could build up — a problem known as “error accumulation (积累)”. A more alarming worry is that such systems could be used to design dangerous tools, including biological weapons or cyberattacks.
Despite the risks, many in the tech industry remain optimistic. They argue that self-improving AI could speed up progress in science and medicine, helping researchers find cures for diseases faster than ever before. The question is not whether this technology will arrive — but whether humanity will be prepared when it does.
8. What is the new target set by three major AI companies
A．Building AI to automate its own research.
B．Applying AI to cure diseases more quickly.
C．Using AI to train more research interns.
D．Developing AI to write software code.
9. What can be concluded from Jakub Pachocki’s words
A．Data centers will be replaced by modern labs soon.
B．AI will carry out long-term complicated research work.
C．Some jobs for human researchers might disappear gradually.
D．AI is able to finish research projects within one single night.
10. Why are some experts concerned about self-improving AI
A．It may slow down medicine research.
B．It may suffer accumulated task errors.
C．It may occupy too many server facilities.
D．It may waste plenty of energy resources.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Hidden Dangers of Self-Improving AI
B．Great Value of Self-Improving AI
C．Fast Progress of Self-Improving AI
D．Double sides of Self-Improving AI
D
For centuries, it was believed that the production of oxygen relied on photosynthesis (光合作用). Plants use sunlight to turn CO2 into oxygen, as we all know. However, the discovery of dark oxygen produced in environments with little or no sunlight challenges this long-held assumption.
In 2013, Scottish scientist Andrew made this discovery by accident while conducting deep-sea mining research. He measured rising levels of oxygen as he went deeper. He could not help thinking his measuring devices were incorrect and dismissed the reading entirely, as he assumed the only way to produce oxygen was through photosynthesis. With no light source, it seemed impossible that oxygen could exist on the deep seabed, one of the coldest and darkest places on the Earth.
However, over the last 10 years, Andrew’s team have been conducting more marine experiments. They enclosed a section of the seabed within a space and measured the oxygen levels over time. They also expected a reduction in the levels of oxygen due to consumption by organisms (微生物). However, oxygen levels consistently increased, proving that oxygen was being produced in the dark depths of the ocean. In fact, in some experiments, oxygen levels rose to more than three times the background concentration. One potential explanation for the increased oxygen levels is the existence of polymetallic nodules (多金属结核), which use an electric charge to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
This could revolutionize deep-sea mining primarily because these polymetallic nodules contain metals which are essential for everyday life, especially for batteries. Mining companies view the metals as a new, highly sought-after resource. However, the production of this dark oxygen may be vital for deep-sea ecosystems, yet disturbing this process could be harmful to species relying on it.
Hence, it is wise to take caution and properly weigh the costs and benefits of deep-sea mining. “This discovery tells us that nature still has countless secrets to explore,” said Andrew.
12. Why did Andrew first dismiss his discovery in 2013
A．His team lacked enough funding.
B．His equipment stopped working.
C．It went against accepted science.
D．It was made in a wrong season.
13. How did Andrew’s team prove oxygen production in the deep sea
A．By using a new larger research ship.
B．By adding more CO2 to the water samples.
C．By removing part of the sea creatures.
D．By tracking oxygen shifts in an enclosed area.
14. What does the underlined word “sought-after” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Completely useless.
B．Environmentally friendly.
C．Easily produced.
D．Widely popular.
15. What is Andrew’s attitude towards the discovery of dark oxygen
A．He finds it a proof of nature’s mysteries.
B．He considers it a danger to sea species.
C．He doubts its value for further research.
D．He thinks it a reminder to limit mining.
七选五
In a world driven by test scores and productivity, art is often seen as a luxury or an elective. But recent research suggests this common assumption is mistaken. 16. ____ They build stronger creative thinking and emotional intelligence through these pursuits. One study even found that art participants scored 20% higher on empathy tests.
Why does art have such a powerful effect on young minds 17. ____ When a child paints or plays an instrument, the brain must coordinate perception (感知), movement, memory, and emotion all at once. A 2024 Swiss study of over 2,000 children found that those receiving regular arts training consistently outperformed their peers in problem-solving tasks.
18. ____ Children often struggle to put complex feelings into words. Art gives them another language to express their own inner world. Through colors, sounds, or movements, they can express what they cannot otherwise share. This process helps them understand and manage their own moods — a skill vital for mental health.
The value of art extends well into adulthood as well. In an age when AI can generate content from existing information, uniquely human strengths — imagination, original thinking, moral judgment — are becoming more valuable. Art education nurtures (培养) exactly these essential human qualities. Students with art backgrounds learn to approach problems without ready-made answers. 19. ____
That is why art education deserves a central place in our schools. Policymakers and parents should no longer see art as an extra thing. Instead, they need to recognize it as an essential part of the school curriculum. 20. ____ Engagement with artistic pursuits builds creativity, empathy, and the inner strength to face life’s challenges.
A．Art, in essence, is about making better human beings.
B．Much of the explanation lies in how the human brain works.
C．Some educators argue that art is difficult to measure in standardized tests.
D．Another benefit is that art provides a safe space for emotional expression.
E．Math and science courses are always prioritized over art classes in most schools.
F．They embrace uncertainty, which prepares them for careers that no machine can replace.
G．It shows students engaged in regular artistic activities such as drawing or music gain clear benefits.
二、完形填空
Like many people in the UK, I grew up with a narrow understanding of health. If I felt anxious or tired, I just ____21____ it and carried on. If I had a headache, I took painkillers. There was very little ____22____ given to why symptoms (症状) appeared or how to prevent them.
It wasn’t until my early thirties, while working in a (n) ____23____ advertising job, that everything caught up with me. I was ____24____ burnt out. One of the most alarming ____25____ was the way my heart would beat unevenly — loud uneven throbs (跳动) that ____26____ my chest every few minutes. I went to the hospital, but doctors said they could do nothing except ____27____ it. So I turned to acupuncture (针灸).
I didn’t know much about it, but something about it ____28____ to me. Through acupuncture, I found a kind of calm I hadn’t ____29____ in years. My mind cleared, my body felt stronger, and those frightening ____30____ became less noticeable.
That experience ____31____ my interest. I began reading everything I could about acupuncture, not just the practical ____32____, but the basic philosophy. I discovered that Chinese medicine teaches us that health isn’t something to hand over to someone else to ____33____. Instead, it’s something to ____34____ and tend to every day — through our food, our emotional lives, our ability to ____35____ stress, and our relationship with nature and the seasons.
21. A．discussed B．predicted C．recorded D．ignored
22. A．consideration B．reputation C．expansion D．permission
23. A．rewarding B．interesting C．demanding D．easing
24. A．regularly B．fortunately C．completely D．sincerely
25. A．excuses B．signs C．chances D．rules
26. A．shook B．restored C．warmed D．examined
27. A．keep in touch with B．take advantage of C．keep an eye on D．take control of
28. A．referred B．appealed C．belonged D．replied
29. A．needed B．forgotten C．doubted D．experienced
30. A．backaches B．heartbeats C．footprints D．headaches
31. A．stirred B．distracted C．killed D．dominated
32. A．costs B．risks C．benefits D．policies
33. A．fix B．test C．recite D．delay
34. A．purchase B．calculate C．question D．respect
35. A．cause B．handle C．accuse D．increase
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival, a China-Arab special session, 36. ____ (hold) from May 9 to 17. Around 100 poets, writers and translators from China and 13 Arab countries gathered 37. ____ (seek) like-minded people through poetry.
Ai Kou was among them, and she was 38. ____ (great) pleased to have deep conversations with literary creators from the Arab world. “At this festival, I’ve made friends with poets from various countries,” she said, 39. ____ (add) that no matter what people’s cultural backgrounds are, poetry can always reach the softest place in the human heart.
During the festival, all guests visited the Great Wall, on 40. ____ they enjoyed poetry recitals, music, dance and other wonderful performances. Nabil Suleiman, a Syrian writer, said young poets from China and Arab countries 41. ____ (inspire) by the ancient landmark could create new works. “The Great Wall is one of China’s most iconic 42. ____ (symbol),” Ai Kou explained. Since most Arab guests were visiting China for the first time, they were filled with excitement.
Ai Kou often used translation apps to communicate 43. ____ foreign poets. The apps might produce minor inaccuracies in poetic translation, yet these differences could spark fresh creative ideas.
“This is the charm of poetry,” Ai Kou said. “We come from different cultures, 44. ____ all of us still value sincerity in poetry writing. Over the past few days, we 45. ____ (break) down language barriers and become much closer by sharing works and thoughts.”
四、书面表达第一节
46. 假定你是某国际学校学生李华，现得知本地文旅机构正在招募暑期“英文研学向导志愿者（English Study Tour Guide Volunteer）”，主要负责带领外国中学生游览名胜、讲解民俗。请你给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
（1）你的基本信息及优势；
（2）表达工作意愿。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Hiring Manager,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
书面表达第二节（读后续写）
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之成为一篇完整的短文。
On the morning of our long- awaited graduation day, expectation filled the air as I together with my best friends Sarah, Maria and Grace gathered our bags, waited for the plane and set about our adventure to Barcelona. For months, we had been dreaming about this moment, which marked the end of years of burying ourselves in hard work and staying dedicated. It was three months ago in a history class that we were drawn to its rich history, from the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the groundbreaking historical architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
The happiness of burying ourselves in a new culture, filled with amazing and new cuisine and friendly people, advanced our excitement. However, despite our enthusiasm, we couldn’t ignore the fact that none of us spoke Spanish so fluently. On the day before setting off, we were still hesitant about whether to go or not. While surfing on the Internet for advice, we found that most people travelling to Barcelona considered the locals friendly and warm-hearted ones who are always willing to offer help. A sense of relief and expectation took the place of the worries. We made up our minds to go there.
As we stepped off the plane, bathed in Spanish warm sunshine, our spirits rose high. We kicked off our journey with a wander down Las Ramblas, enjoying the energy and talent of street performers. Down by the street, the traditional buildings and precious cultural sites were a true feast for the eyes.
Yet, the days passing by, unforeseen challenges began to take place. On the last day of the journey, as we were lost in the beauty of the amazing squares and traditional buildings, Sarah put forward that we could play the game of cat and mouse to better explore the architectures. After arranging our roles, we ran towards different directions to hide, while the cat, Sarah, began to count down to find and catch us.
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。
Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah.
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Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.B 11.D 12.C 13.D 14.D 15.A
七选五
16.G 17.B 18.D 19.F 20.A
完形填空
21.D 22.A 23.C 24.C 25.B 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.B 31.A 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.B
语法填空
36.was held 37.to seek 38.greatly 39.adding 40.which
41.inspired 42.symbols 43.with 44.but 45.have broken
46.申请信范文
Dear Hiring Manager,
I’m Li Hua, a Grade Two student from the international school. I’m writing to apply for the English Study Tour Guide Volunteer.
I have a good command of oral English and know lots of local places of interest and folk customs. Besides, I’m outgoing and patient, good at communicating with teenagers. I’m fully available in summer vacation.
I’m eager to introduce our culture to foreign students. I would appreciate it if you could consider my application.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47.读后续写范文
Hiding myself in the corner of a hall, I carefully observed Sarah. She searched every corner with her eyes, walking slowly through the ancient building. Just as she was about to spot Maria, Sarah slipped on the smooth stone floor and fell heavily. We all rushed out of our hiding spots at once, shocked by her sudden fall.
Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding. A kind local passer-by helped us clean and bandage the wound with simple medical supplies. Though our fun game ended early, we received warm kindness from strangers. This unexpected accident turned into an unforgettable memory, teaching us that the most precious treasure of travel is the warmth between people.

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