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山西2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
If you’re a high schooler eager to learn oil painting, online classes offer flexibility and quality guidance without leaving home. Here are four great picks tailored for beginners — easy to follow, budget-friendly, and focused on building basic skills.
Evolve Artist Academy
Evolve Artist Academy stands out for its structured 8-block lessons, free art supplies, and one-on-one advice from instructors. Its biggest advantages are a clear learning path and expert guidance, which help beginners stay on track. The only catch It needs regular practice — about 2-3 hours per week — to see progress.
Mark Carder’s Draw Mix Paint
For students on a budget, Mark Carder’s Draw Mix Paint is a winner. It offers free online courses that cover simple color mixing and classical realism basics, making it perfect for self-driven learners. The main limitation is its narrow focus: It mostly teaches realism, so there’s not much variety in painting styles.
Michael James Smith’s Tutorials (教程)
Michael James Smith’s online tutorials are great if you want to try different painting subjects. His step-by-step lessons include landscapes and portraits, with high-definition (HD) videos that work for all skill levels. New content is added monthly, keeping learning fresh, but there’s no personalized feedback to help fix specific mistakes.
New Masters Academy
New Masters Academy uses an affordable subscription model, with HD videos that teach both painting fundamentals and anatomy (解剖学) — both helpful for drawing figures. It lets you learn at your own pace and has a community for support. Just note: If you want personal coaching, you’ll need to pay an extra fee.
1. In which aspect can learners benefit from Evolve Artist Academy
A．Enjoying new content every month.
B．Saving time with practice tips.
C．Getting expert instructions.
D．Learning anatomy with guidance.
2. Which course is best for self-driven learners according to the text
A．Evolve Artist Academy.
B．Michael James Smith’s Tutorials.
C．New Masters Academy.
D．Mark Carder’s Draw Mix Paint.
3. What do Michael James Smith’s Tutorials and New Masters Academy have in common
A．They teach classical realism basics.
B．They provide HD videos for learners.
C．They include one-on-one coaching.
D．They are limited to advanced learners.
B
The history of writing is fundamental to human civilization, yet blind people lacked access to it until the 19th century. This changed because of Louis Braille, who created a groundbreaking tactile (触觉) writing system of raised dots called braille. Despite significant opposition, his invention eventually opened a new world of learning for the blind globally.
Born in 1809 in the French village of Coupvray, Braille was blinded at age three in a terrible workshop accident. His parents, determined to support him despite widespread discrimination against the blind at the time, ensured he received an education. A local priest (牧师) taught him, and his intelligence earned him a scholarship to the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris.
At the institute, Braille excelled in his studies and music. The catalyst for his invention came in 1821 with the introduction of “night writing”, a dot-based military communication code created by Charles Barbier. Recognizing its potential, Braille dedicated himself to improving this idea. By age 15, he had successfully developed his own streamlined system based on cells of six raised dots corresponding to letters of the alphabet. The students at his institute quickly adopted it for its simplicity and efficiency.
However, the system faced strong resistance from the sighted establishment. After the supportive director was replaced, the new director, Pierre Armand Dufau, banned braille, burning books and punishing students who used it. Unshaken, Braille, who became a teacher at the institute, constantly advocated for his method. A key moment came in 1844 when the school’s new director, persuaded of braille’s value, publicly demonstrated the system, finally giving Braille the recognition he deserved.
Braille died in 1852, before his system gained worldwide adoption. It was universally accepted decades later, fundamentally changing blind education. Today, braille remains crucial, though its literacy rates face challenges from modern audio (音频) technology. Scientists emphasize that tactile reading is vital for cognitive (认知的) development, stimulating the brain’s visual processing centers. The story of Louis Braille is thus not just one of historical innovation but an ongoing fight to preserve a vital tool for independence and intelligence.
4. What do we know about Braille’s early life
A．His parents helped him get educated.
B．He was born in a British village.
C．He invented braille at age thirteen.
D．A workshop accident made him deaf.
5. What does the underlined word “catalyst” in paragraph 3 probably refer to
A．A sudden accident.
B．A final result.
C．A key inspiration.
D．A strong opposition.
6. What is Pierre-Armand Dufau’s attitude towards the braille writing system
A．Approving. B．Cautious. C．Opposed. D．Neutral.
7. What does the text tell us about tactile reading
A．It is replaced by audio technology.
B．It benefits blind people’s brains.
C．It was for military communication.
D．It was banned worldwide before 1852.
C
Facing frozen salaries, ongoing inflation (通货膨胀), and widespread fears of layoffs, a growing number of workers are embracing “polyworking” — taking on multiple jobs to create additional income streams and build a financial safety net. This trend moves away from the traditional model of a single, lifelong career.
Katelyn Cusick, 29, exemplifies this shift. Her primary role is as a visual merchandiser (营销) for Patagonia. Beyond this, she manages social media influencers for a shoe brand for several hours weekly, sells her paintings on Etsy, and helps out at local concerts. While the extra income helps her manage student loans and a high cost of living, she also values the variety, stating that doing different things every day keeps her engaged.
Economic pressures are a primary driver. As sociologist Alexandrea Ravenelle explains, flat salaries and rising living costs are forcing people to seek supplementary income. Furthermore, workplace instability and a declining trust in a single employer to provide lasting job security push others towards side job apps like Uber or Grubhub.
This approach can lead to a “portfolio career”, where individuals put together a mix of jobs that build diverse skills. For instance, Cusick’s side job helps keep her social media marketing skills current. Elaine Chen from Tufts University notes that instead of a linear career path, people are now combining side jobs based on their skills and interests to create multiple income sources.
For those considering this path, experts offer several tips. First, follow a passion, as a side project will consume significant free time. Josie White, who works full-time at a nonprofit, began unpaid public speaking about mental health, a subject she is deeply passionate about, which is now starting to lead to paid engagements. Second, be realistic about money; many part-time businesses require an initial investment and time before generating profit. White reinvested her early earnings back into skill development. Finally, understand the risks. While part-time work can provide immediate cash, Ravenelle cautions against over-reliance. The pay can be unstable, and some employers view part-time work negatively. Additionally, one must be careful of online opportunities that seem too good to be true, as many promoted“easy” business ideas are often scams (骗局).
8. What is “polyworking” according to the text
A．Having a single lifelong career.
B．Taking multiple jobs for extra income.
C．Selling paintings on Etsy platforms.
D．Working full-time at Patagonia.
9. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A．Provide a polyworking example.
B．Define the concept of polyworking.
C．Explain Etsy’s painting sales rules.
D．Analyze Patagonia’s marketing role.
10. What can we infer about Josie White
A．She works part-time at a nonprofit.
B．Her public speaking is always paid.
C．Passion helps her side job succeed.
D．She avoids initial investment in careers.
11. Which is the best title for the text
A．Risks of Flexible Economy Apps
B．Full-Time Pursuits: More Than Earnings
C．Portfolio Careers and Skill Building
D．Polyworking: A New Career Trend
D
With the continuous growth in the world’s energy needs, integrating energy collection into building design has become a key research area. Although the price of solar power systems has dropped significantly, leading to their widespread adoption, experts are now looking for methods to enhance the use of solar energy by turning everyday building parts, such as windows, into energy-generating units. A group from Nanjing University in China has made encouraging progress in this area.
The team developed a new method that employs a special layer applied to windows to collect solar power. Unlike current solar windows, which frequently use colored materials that can darken the glass, this new approach uses a clear material known as cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC). CLCs, commonly used in items like screens, have a spiral (螺旋) shape that enables them to reflect light. By putting several thin films of CLCs onto glass, the researchers created a “colorless and unidirectional solar concentrator” (CUSC). This CUSC coating guides incident sunlight to the edges of the window, where small, integrated solar cells turn it into electricity.
In a real-world trial, a small model window with five CLC layers was able to power a small 10mW fan located outdoors. The potential for this technology is considerable; calculations indicate that a standard window fitted with CUSC could collect fifty times more solar energy. This makes it particularly suitable for tall buildings in sunny regions close to the equator. The production method requires that the glass be thoroughly cleaned with high-frequency sound waves to remove dirt before the coating is applied.
Nevertheless, several challenges remain to be addressed before it can be widely used. The research does not cover how well the coating resists bad weather conditions such as rain, ice, snow, or bird droppings. Furthermore, it is not yet known how routine window cleaning might affect the CUSC’s performance. Any additional layer could possibly reduce energy collection efficiency. Another point is the current policy in China, which now limits the building of extremely high structures — exactly the kind of buildings that could gain the most from this technology.
12. What is the core function of CUSC
A．To darken glass with colored materials.
B．To capture light through window coating.
C．To clean glass via high-frequency waves.
D．To adjust glass temperature automatically.
13. What does the author want to show by mentioning the 10mW fan
A．Fans need little solar power.
B．Strong light reflection works.
C．The application of CLC layers.
D．CUSC’s practical energy output.
14. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．CUSC’s full adoption in urban buildings.
B．China’s new policy on high-rise buildings.
C．Ways to protect CUSC from bad weather.
D．Issues affecting CUSC’s popularity.
15. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A．To introduce a new solar energy technology.
B．To explain CLCs’ role in screen production.
C．To analyze advantages of tall building design.
D．To compare CUSC with current solar windows.
七选五
Illeism: The Ancient Trick to Help You Think More Wisely
As a writer specialising in psychology, I’ve come across hundreds of evidence-based tips for better thinking. Few have proven as useful to me as the ancient strategy of illeism.
Put simply, illeism is the practice of talking about oneself in the third person rather than the first person. ____16____ In the emperor Julius Caesar’s account of the Gallic War, for example, he wrote “Caesar avenged the public” rather than “I avenged the public”.
To the modern ear, illeism can sound a little silly or self-important. ____17____ If we are trying to make a difficult decision, speaking about ourselves in the third person can help to reduce the emotions that could lead our thinking off track, allowing us to find a wiser solution to our problem.
____18____ This is because when making personal choices, we become too caught up in our emotions, which cloud our thinking and prevent us from putting our issues in perspective. If we have received negative feedback from a colleague, for example, our feeling of embarrassment might lead us to become overly self-defensive.
By switching to the third person, our descriptions of the situation will start to sound as if we are talking about someone else rather than ourselves. ____19____ By encouraging us to put our problems in perspective, the use of illeism may also help us to have a more balanced response to daily stresses.
Next time you face a challenging situation, try referring to yourself as “he” or “she” instead of “I”. ____20____
A．Try this technique.
B．Politicians often use this method.
C．This creates helpful distance from emotions.
D．So why do emotions affect our decisions so much
E．Yet research shows illeism brings real thinking benefits.
F．However, lack of objectivity can be problematic when choosing.
G．You might be surprised at how much clearer your thinking becomes.
二、完形填空
The joy of the night ride was the joy of feeling truly alive. ____21____ brought me back to my body, ____22____ me of the energy, blood, and bone that made me whole. It was a celebration of health, a reminder that my body still ____23____, despite two heart surgeries I had as a child that forced me to ____24____ sports. I clearly remember the doctor’s ____25____: no football, no physical education. The doctors told me I was fragile (脆弱的). They replaced sports with a mix of swing dancing and painting. However, the doctors never ____26____ cycling.
The wind, speed, and the ____27____ of my tires on a quiet street made me feel alive again. Over time, I developed a ____28____ for the night ride. Beneath the wind’s rush, I would ____29____ my heartbeat and the rhythm of my tires on the road. The physical effort, though ____30____, was nothing compared to the wind on my face. The rough road made me realize that beneath my tires, there was still a path to follow, and the ____31____ of going somewhere.
The night ride brought a sense of lightness I hadn’t ____32____ in years. After spending so much time sitting on the sofa, my ____33____ had been ruled by anxiety and fear. The world had seemed out of my control, not something I could actively ____34____. But while cycling, I could pay attention to nothing but the ride. And in that space, everything felt ____35____ once again.
21. A．Running B．Jumping C．Swimming D．Cycling
22. A．accusing B．warning C．reminding D．suspecting
23. A．changed B．worked C．finished D．hesitated
24. A．quit B．pick C．deserve D．enter
25. A．roles B．needs C．orders D．excuses
26. A．preferred B．banned C．researched D．shared
27. A．size B．price C．colour D．sound
28. A．love B．date C．race D．period
29. A．hold B．win C．hear D．start
30. A．shaky B．formal C．costly D．exhausting
31. A．possibility B．challenge C．failure D．history
32. A．delayed B．cancelled C．experienced D．interrupted
33. A．hall B．life C．duty D．pride
34. A．turn down B．empty out C．account for D．engage in
35. A．strange B．joyful C．scary D．noisy
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 Sanxingdui ruins in Southwest China show that the ancient Shu Kingdom Civilization had things in common with the Maya civilization, even though they were from different ____36____ (place) and times. The Shu Kingdom existed at least 4,800 years ago while the Mayan civilization ____37____ (emerge) around 200 AD.
Bronze (青铜) trees found at Sanxingdui are similar ____38____ the Ceiba tree in Maya culture, symbolizing the union of heaven (天), earth, and the underworld. Santos, a Mexican archaeologist, says this is a very important link between the two cultures.
Sanxingdui is one of the most ____39____ (significance) archaeological (考古的) findings in ____40____ 20th century. It reveals that the ancient Shu civilization had advanced technology. Even though the Shu and Maya were separated by time and space, they lived in areas with similar climates ____41____ used similar symbols to describe ____42____ (they) understanding of the world.
One notable feature of the recent discoveries at Sanxingdui was the cross-subject work and technology ____43____ (employ) by teams of Chinese archaeologists, making it possible ____44____ (unearth) delicate items like silk remains, ____45____ might have been missed with other digging methods. This approach is also important for Mexican archaeologists to preserve Mayan ruins.
四、书面表达
书信写作
46. 假如你是李华，你参加了学校组织的陶艺非遗体验活动，跟随匠人学习手工制作。请写信给你的外国朋友David，内容如下：
1.简述体验过程；
2.说明你对工匠精神和劳动价值的新认识。
提示词：陶艺pottery 工匠精神craftsmanship
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 David,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Li Ming was a 17-year-old exchange student from China. With a heart full of dreams and a little bit of nervousness, he flew to the United Kingdom to start a new adventure. He had always imagined what it would be like to walk through the historic streets of England and meet people from different parts of the world. But as soon as he arrived at his new school, he felt a little unsure.
In his new class, Li Ming struggled to start conversations with his British classmates. They spoke so quickly and used words and phrases he didn’t understand. When he tried to join their conversations, he felt shy about his accent and worried that he might say something wrong. He also noticed that British students seemed to value their personal space more than he was used to, which made it even harder for him to find the right moment to start a meaningful talk.
Group work was even harder. During a group project in literature class, Li Ming had trouble explaining his ideas clearly, feeling like his ideas were getting lost in translation. And he started to doubt himself.
Social events outside of class were just as difficult. At a school party, Li Ming watched his classmates laugh, dance, and sing along to the latest pop songs. He felt left out, not knowing the songs or the dance moves. He wanted to join the fun, but the fear of looking silly kept him on the sidelines.
One day, the school announced a talent show. Li Ming, who practiced traditional Chinese kung fu, really wanted to try. While he was hesitating, a group of British students interested in cultural performances invited him to join them. Li Ming agreed.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1: During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu.
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Para 2: After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.D 14.D 15.A
七选五
16.B 17.E 18.D 19.C 20.G
完形填空
21.D 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.D 31.A 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.B
语法填空
36.places 37.emerged 38.to 39.significant 40.the
41.and 42.their 43.employed 44.to unearth 45.which
写作范文
书信范文
Dear David,
I’m writing to share my experience of the pottery intangible cultural heritage activity held in our school.
We followed a skilled craftsman to make clay works by hand. We kneaded clay, shaped pots and painted patterns on them step by step. It took me lots of patience to finish a small bowl.
This activity changed my opinion of craftsmanship. True craftsmanship lies in persistence and carefulness. I also realize manual labor is precious, carrying traditional culture.
Hope you can experience such activities someday.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Para 1: During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu. His smooth and powerful moves left them stunned. They asked him lots of questions about kung fu’s history and basic skills. Li Ming taught them simple moves patiently, and they shared British folk dance with him in return. They laughed and communicated freely, breaking the language barrier little by little. Li Ming gradually lost his nervousness and enjoyed every minute of practice together.
Para 2: After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening. His classmates took the initiative to greet him and talk about kung fu. Many invited him to share Chinese culture in class activities. He no longer stood alone at parties. He realized cultural exchange bridges gaps between people, and bravery helps us win friendship. From then on, he confidently shared his culture and made many warm British friends.

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