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陕西西安高级中学
2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
一、听力选择题
1. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Employer and employee.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
2. Which programme is on first
A．The basketball match.
B．The singing competition.
C．The animal documentary.
3. Why can’t the man go for dinner
A．He has to pick up his sister.
B．He needs to work overtime.
C．He is not feeling well.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The weather.
B．The coffee.
C．The oven.
5. What will Peter have
A．Fried chicken.
B．Beef burgers.
C．Fish.
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第9小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Teacher and student.
B．Father and daughter.
C．Tourist and guide.
7. Who will meet the woman at the airport
A．Her aunt.
B．Her uncle.
C．Her cousin.
8. What does the man advise the woman to bring
A．An umbrella.
B．Some dresses.
C．A jacket.
9. What will the woman do this year
A．Visit the forests.
B．Climb the mountains.
C．Relax on the beaches.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12小题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a news studio.
B．In a classroom.
C．On a bus.
11. What does the man think of social media platforms
A．They are challenging for users.
B．They tell uninteresting stories.
C．They offer one-sided content.
12. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Different lifestyles.
B．Sources of news.
C．Ways to stay awake.
听下面一段长对话，回答第13至第16小题。
13. What is the woman probably
A．A hostess.
B．An actress.
C．A teacher.
14. What does the man say about his parents
A．They love the performing arts.
B．They like painting and drawing.
C．They advise him to go into acting.
15. What does the man think of going to dance school
A．Boring.
B．Worthwhile.
C．Expensive.
16. What does the man plan to do
A．Quit the TV play.
B．Try playing different roles.
C．Make friends with more actors.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题。
17. What is Shahzad Qureshi’s main purpose of planting urban trees
A．To provide a habitat for animals.
B．To create a shady spot for people.
C．To cool the air.
18. What did Shahzad Qureshi do in 2017
A．He helped plant an urban forest in a school.
B．He set up a grammar school.
C．He planted 14 urban forests in Pakistan.
19. Who is Muneeza Shaikhli
A．An environmentalist.
B．A student.
C．A headmaster.
20. What can students do in the forest at Karachi Grammar School
A．Do science experiments.
B．Observe the insects.
C．Play with birds.
二、阅读理解
A
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21. Which is most suitable for a family with kids in terms of difficulty
A．Lake Gunn Nature Walk.
B．Whitecliffs Walkway.
C．Bay of Islands Coastal Walkway.
D．Cullen Creek Walkway.
22. What do Whitecliffs Walkway and Bay of Islands Coastal Walkway have in common
A．Ferry rides. B．Steep steps. C．Beach walks. D．Falling stones.
23. What does a hiker need for Cullen Creek Walkway
A．Tough footwear. B．A mining permit. C．Bridge building skills.
D．A survival guide.
B
Imagine a delicate Chinese festival lantern, not made from paper, but from a smart polymer (聚合物) that can change shape on command without motors or wires. This real-world creation from North Carolina State University researchers is a breakthrough redefining possibilities in materials science.
At first glance, the polymer lantern seems simple. Yet within this delicate structure lies a world of complex physics. It is bistable—able to rest naturally in two stable shapes. One is its relaxed, lantern-like form; the other is a pressed, spinning-top-like shape. When pushed down, it slowly bends, storing energy until it suddenly turns into its second form. When released, the stored energy bursts free, turning it back instantly to its original lantern shape. This feature makes it programmable, as slight twists to its structure can predictably create a variety of shapes, unlocking its potential beyond a simple toy.
But the real magic comes from how these transformations can be controlled from a distance. A magnetic film (磁性薄膜) attached to the structure’s base allows it to move without physical contact. With this capability, the lantern becomes a dynamic device that can perform work, move and interact with its environment. Its potential is demonstrated by striking examples: a gentle holder to catch fish and a smart water flow controller — both powered only by the physics of the material itself.
To fully understand and control this lantern’s behavior, the team developed an advanced mathematical model to precisely program its shape, stability, and power. “All of those factors are critical for creating shapes that can perform desired applications,” said one researcher.
This research opens a new chapter for soft robotics, which seeks to replace hard components with flexible and intelligent materials. By combining multiple units, the researchers are looking ahead to new shape-changing surfaces or structures.
At its heart, the research captures something poetic: the ability of matter to remember, adapt and move. The polymer Chinese lantern doesn’t just shine — it breathes, it moves, and it teaches us that the boundary between living and engineered systems is growing thinner every day.
24. What is the primary function of paragraph 2
A．To contrast its simple look with complex physics.
B．To describe how it is made.
C．To show it’s better than paper lanterns.
D．To introduce practical uses.
25. The magnetic film allows the lantern to ________.
A．store more energy. B．have two stable shapes.
C．be controlled remotely. D．stay strong in tough conditions.
26. Which future use is most likely based on the text
A．A shape-changing tool for inside-body surgery.
B．A sun-activated hardening building material.
C．A part turning heat into continuous motion.
D．A light-sensitive color-changing window film.
27. The research is most important because it may ________.
A．cut the cost of festival items.
B．offer new ways to monitor the environment.
C．Blur (使模糊) the line between non-living and responsive systems.
D．replace electronics with polymers.
C
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has brought wide-ranging opportunities across industries and transformed the way we live, work and interact. Yet, like earlier technological revolutions, AI is accompanied by ethical challenges, including algorithmic (算法) discrimination, deepfake content and highly autonomous decision-making. These risks make it necessary to carry out ethical supervision immediately so that AI can be developed and used responsibly.
In response, the Chinese government has introduced a trial guideline on the ethics review and service of AI technology, which offers clear guidance and marks a critical step forward in AI governance. Ethical governance of AI is a moral imperative (要紧的事), as AI may deeply affect human well-being, fairness, transparency and privacy. The guideline prioritizes three key areas for ethical review: hybrid (混合) systems influencing human behavior, emotions and health; algorithmic models shaping public opinion; and high-autonomy automated decision-making systems involving safety and health risks.
It is designed to encourage innovation while reducing risks, supporting the participation of universities, research institutions and enterprises in establishing ethical standards and building an ethics service system featuring risk monitoring, testing and certification. This helps improve ethical integrity and lower rule-following costs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The guideline is part of China’s broader effort to strengthen technology ethics governance, following earlier initiatives and agreeing with the commitment to responsible innovation. It works with the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law and the Personal Information Protection Law to form a comprehensive governance framework.
The guideline also defines six core ethical review areas: human well-being, fairness and justice, controllability and trustworthiness, transparency and explainability, accountability and traceability, and privacy protection, with clear implementation procedures.
Ethical oversight of AI is not a barrier to innovation but a necessary safeguard for responsible progress. This guideline demonstrates China’s leading role in AI governance, showing that development and governance can complement each other to build a sustainable, ethical digital future.
28. What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A．AI has transformed work and interaction.
B．Revolutions always cause ethical problems.
C．Algorithmic discrimination challenges AI.
D．AI development calls for ethical supervision.
29. What is the purpose of the AI ethics review guideline
A．To respond to market demands.
B．To prioritize high-risk areas first.
C．To guide the healthy development of AI.
D．To fill legal gaps in AI governance.
30. Which of the following best describes the guideline
A．It is systematic and well-organized.
B．It is a temporary measure with little effect.
C．It adds new requirements to existing laws.
D．It is currently being tested on a small scale.
31. What is implied in the last paragraph
A．Oversight removes AI barriers.
B．Development and governance go together.
C．Oversight means innovation leadership.
D．Progress and oversight should be balanced.
D
Philosophers have a bad reputation for expressing themselves in a dry and boring way. The ideals for most philosophical writing are precision, clarity, and the sort of conceptual analysis that leaves no hair un-split.
There is nothing wrong with clarity, precision, and the like — but this isn’t the only way to do philosophy. Outside academic journals, abstract philosophical ideas are often expressed through literature, cinema, and song. There’s nothing that grabs attention like a good story, and there are some great philosophical stories that delight and engage, rather than put the reader to sleep.
One of the great things about this is that, unlike formal philosophy, which tries to be very clear, stories don’t wear their meanings on their sleeve — they require interpretation, and often express conflicting ideas for the reader to wrestle with.
Consider what philosophers call the metaphysics (形而上学) of race — an area of philosophy that explores the question of whether or not race is real. There are three main positions that you can take on these questions. You might think that a person’s race is written in their genes (a position known as “biological realism”). Or you might think of race as socially real, like days of the week or currencies (“social constructionism”). Finally, you might think that races are unreal — that they’re more like leprechauns (一种魔法精灵) than they are like Thursdays or dollars (“anti-realism”).
A great example of a story with social constructionist taking on race is George Schuyler’s novel Black No More. In the book, a Black scientist named Crookman invents a procedure that makes Black people visually indistinguishable from Whites. Thousands of African Americans crowd Crookman’s Black No More clinics and pay him their hard-earned cash to undergo the procedure. White racists can no longer distinguish those people who are “really” White from those who merely appear to be White. In a final episode, Crookman discovers that new Whites are actually whiter than those who were born that way, which kicks off a trend of sunbathing to darken one’s skin — darkening it so as to look more White.
Philosophically rich stories like this bring more technical works to life. They are stories to think with.
32. What does the author think of philosophical stories
A．They are extremely precise and formal.
B．The meanings behind are quite apparent.
C．They often cause conflicts among readers.
D．They are engaging and inspire critical thinking.
33. Which category might “Christmas” fall into according to paragraph 4
A．Anti-realism. B．Literary realism.
C．Biological realism. D．Social constructionism.
34. What is Black No More in paragraph 5 mainly about
A．Racial issues caused by skin colors.
B．A society view on race and self-image.
C．Black people accepted by the white society.
D．The origin of sun bathing among white people.
35. What is the best title of the text
A．Stories Made Easy B．Positions in Philosophy
C．Stories to Think with D．Nature of Philosophical Writing
七选五
I’m dancing on top of a mountain after 570m of elevation (海拔) gain. I want to scream.
36____ But it’s because of joy — overcoming the discomfort of an illness to arrive at this spot. As a university student, I struggle with exhaustion and poor vision. I would avoid events and barely had any social life. Gradually, people stopped asking if I was depressed, because everybody was sure I was. After more than 10 years of medical consultations, I was finally able to say to people, “37____ I suffer from a disease called myasthenia, which causes the muscles to become weak and the body to experience extreme tiredness.”
The diagnosis (诊断) was a relief, but it came with a price: 38____ I started to travel alone way before my diagnosis. I’ve always felt the need to explore. I honestly don’t know where my desire to travel came from. It’s always been there.
But how could this possibly fit with my condition My mind was spinning at the mere thought of not being able to travel and discover the world. The first four months after the diagnosis were a nightmare. I went on a strict diet and took pills. Everyone around me was constantly checking in on me. 39____ I wanted to feel tired — to put my body under stress and see what would happen. I wanted to be scared by the unknown because this is the beauty of life. So I did it in my own way, following my body’s needs and carefully choosing to break some rules.
That’s how travel has helped strengthen me. I didn’t want to let a disease define my identity and control me. I wanted to prove that a positive attitude can be a pass to a better life. 40____
A．I am not depressed.
B．And I’ve made it now.
C．My cheeks are wet with tears.
D．The trust from them brought a ray of hope.
E．Doctors confirmed I was suffering from depression.
F．Intense physical exercise may take away my ability to move freely.
G．But I decided I would never allow the disease to influence the rhythm of my life.
三、完形填空
Kristin Schell and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas. She was hospitable (好客的) and tried to 41____ with neighbors by hosting Bible studies and playgroups — only to find them requiring far more planning than expected.
Later she bought some picnic tables for a party in her backyard, but the delivery driver 42____ left one in her front yard — an error she initially took as a bother. After the party, she painted it blue-green and 43____ it there. Little did she know this table would become a 44____ where her kids played and ate snacks. “We became ‘front yard people,’” she says.
Neighbors, previously keeping to themselves, began to stop by, introduce themselves, and settle down for a 45____. “What a simple way to 46____ and connect!” The table was 47____ and had a communal feel. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was 48____.
Why do people often 49____ to invite others home Fear of a messy house. “Perfectionism can cause us to miss out on the 50____ of connection,” Kristin says. Her table removes both excuses and the 51____ of hosting.
“Hospitality needn’t always 52____ a big party,” she says. “Just show up.”
Today, thousands of such cases exist nationwide. “Whatever the color, it’s a 53____ table.” Anywhere 54____ a perfect spot when people naturally gather. Indeed, Kristin’s story 55____ us that small actions create big changes.
41. A．compete B．connect C．compare D．argue
42. A．secretly B．deliberately C．mistakenly D．suddenly
43. A．hid B．placed C．discovered D．repaired
44. A．shelter B．path C．spot D．stage
45. A．feast B．debate C．walk D．chat
46. A．slow down B．give up C．turn down D．put off
47. A．confusing B．surprising C．annoying D．inviting
48. A．recorded B．born C．suspended D．changed
49. A．offer B．manage C．pretend D．hesitate
50. A．joy B．trouble C．pain D．aim
51. A．pressure B．excitement C．honor D．failure
52. A．improve B．finish C．mean D．cancel
53. A．picnic B．dining C．friendship D．negotiation
54. A．removes B．faces C．misses D．makes
55. A．warns B．reminds C．promises D．orders
四、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 marks carved on rocks 8,000 years ago are considered as the first examples of Chinese characters, Hanzi. Ancient Chinese people 56____(record) what they saw in the world by drawing. Legend has it that Chinese characters are pictures 57____ can be read. Westerners often say that Hanzi are pictographs (象形文字) that resemble physical objects. Meanwhile, some Hanzi are made up 58____ symbols which represent sounds. 59____(look) back on history, we can understand the life of people they mention with Hanzi. There are 3,500 Chinese 60____(word) that are frequently used. A good grasp of these Hanzi is like reading an encyclopedia about China.
While on 61____ other side of the earth, Egyptian hieroglyphs (埃及象形文字), the carved symbols on the temple walls by ancient Egyptians, are recognized as the 62____(old) Egyptian writing. The single symbol or combined symbols can give a 63____(describe) of an important event in ancient Egypt. However, Egyptian hieroglyphs 64____(strange) disappeared about 1,600 years ago, which confused the greatest minds in the Egyptian archaeology (考古学) for many centuries. Finally, the possibility of decoding (解码) hieroglyphs came about with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799. After that, archaeologists were able to use their knowledge of Greek 65____(understand)the meaning of the hieroglyphic symbols gradually.
五、书面表达
第一节 话题发帖（80词左右）
66. 某英语论坛正在讨论“诗歌是否适合现代年轻人”这一话题。请你用英语发帖表达观点，内容包括：
1. 诗歌对年轻人的意义；
2. 呼吁年轻人接触诗歌。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 按指定格式作答。
Poetry and Modern Youth
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第二节 读后续写（150词左右）
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。
My dad was a man of few words. Growing up, I only had short conversations with him. He worked long hours as a mechanic, his hands always covered with grease (机油). I loved him, but I often felt like we lived in two different worlds. I was buried in books and dreams of college; he was buried under cars and the weight of making ends meet.
The silence between us widened into a gap during my junior year. I had a burning desire to attend a creative writing summer program at a famous university across the country. It was expensive and, in his eyes, impractical. “Wasting money on dreams,” he said one evening, not looking up from the newspaper. That was his only comment. I felt very angry.
The following Saturday, I planned to spend the day studying at the library, escaping the heavy silence at home. But as I walked towards the bus stop, I realized I’d forgotten my notebook. Annoyed, I turned back. As I approached our small garage, I heard a strange noise. Looking through the slightly open door, I stopped dead in my tracks.
There was my dad, bent over his old workbench. But he wasn’t fixing a car. Around him were pieces of wood, fine sandpaper, and small tools I’d never seen before. In his grease-worn hands, he held a piece of polished mahogany (红木), carefully carving it into the shape of a fountain pen. On his workbench lay a worn-out copy of my favorite novel, The Catcher in the Rye, which I had carelessly left in the living room.
He was painstakingly testing the pen he was making — dipping its unfinished nib (笔尖) into ink, copying a sentence from the book onto a piece of paper. Then he would stop, turn the piece of mahogany in his hand, and carve a little more.
He wasn’t just making a pen; he was trying to build a bridge into my world, using the only tools he knew — his hands and his labor. My anger became a deep sense of shock and shame.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．按指定格式作答。
I quietly pushed the door open and stepped inside.
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My dad handed me the roughly-carved pen, his eyes still avoiding mine.
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参考答案与范文
一、听力
二、阅读理解
21.A 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.D 29.C 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.D 34.A 35.C
七选五：36.C 37.A 38.F 39.G 40.B
三、完形填空
41.B 42.C 43.B 44.C 45.D 46.A 47.D 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.A 52.C 53.C 54.D 55.B
四、语法填空
56.recorded 57.that/which 58.of 59.Looking 60.words
61.the 62.oldest 63.description 64.strangely 65.to understand
五、书面表达范文
66. Poetry and Modern Youth
Nowadays many young people ignore poetry, but poetry truly matters to us. It calms our busy minds and lets us express hidden feelings that daily words fail to convey. Reading poetry helps us appreciate beauty and develop imagination, making our spiritual world richer.
Poetry is never old-fashioned. I hope all teenagers can spare some time to read poems. You will find peace and inspiration in those short, touching lines.
67. 读后续写
I quietly pushed the door open and stepped inside. Dad jumped slightly, quickly hiding the half-finished pen behind his back. I could see embarrassment spread across his face. I walked closer, noticing his rough fingers covered with tiny wood cuts. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I realized how much he loved me in his silent way. I apologized for losing my temper and misunderstanding him. He just mumbled that he wanted to support my writing dream.
My dad handed me the roughly-carved pen, his eyes still avoiding mine. I held the warm mahogany pen tightly, feeling all his silent care in it. I promised I would take the writing program and write stories recording our warm moments. From that day on, the silence between us disappeared. We shared books and chatted about my writing every night. This simple wooden pen built a lasting bridge connecting our hearts forever.

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