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2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试题（九）
一、阅读理解
A
For centuries, art has been playing an increasingly significant role in the process of human civilization. Here are some of the best art contests for students and young artists to enter in 2026.
Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition
This contest aims to encourage young artists. Children under 16 can submit their two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings, computer-generated artworks, photographs, and more to their representatives for consideration. Entries are accepted online every spring. Each entry costs $20. Winners will have their artworks shown publicly at the Capitol for one year and will receive awards at a special ceremony.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
This contest is for students aged 13 or older. It runs from September to December and is free to enter. Winners are chosen based on how original and skillful their works are. Prizes include having their works published or shown in exhibitions, as well as educational scholarships worth up to $10,000.
The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition
For 30 years, this yearly contest has given prizes to visual artists from around the world. It is open to artists everywhere who are at least 18 years old, no matter their career stage. You can enter from March 3rd to June 3rd. The entry fee is $40 for two pieces of artwork. There is also an early bird period with lower fees.
Doodle for Google Art Contest
This yearly contest supports artists who use technology in their works. In addition to prizes, it includes exhibitions and events to spread awareness. The entry fee is $55 for up to five images, and $5 for each extra image. The last day to enter is in the middle of March.
1. What do the first two contests have in common
A. Both contests can be signed up free of charge.
B. Both contests run during the same time period.
C. Both contests can get winners’ works exhibited.
D. Both contests are only open to high school students.
2. What can we know about The Chelsea Fine Arts Competition
A. It accepts submissions all year round.
B. It has a history of more than 30 years.
C. It offers reduced fees for early entries.
D. It is only open to young artists under 18.
3. How much is it for eight entries to Doodle for Google Art Contest
A. $55. B. $60. C. $65. D. $70.
B
Most of us have clothes in our wardrobe (衣橱) that we never wear but can’t quite let go of. I have a bright yellow dress that I bought five years ago on a whim during a summer sale, and I’ve worn it only three times since then. Every time I open my wardrobe, its vivid color catches my eye immediately. I feel guilty not just because I wasted money on a dress I didn’t really need, but also because of the dress itself: it’s soft, well-made, and still looks brand-new — what has it done to deserve being hidden away in the corner, untouched for months
I hate seeing stuff go to waste, whether it’s food or clothes. I always go to great lengths to make dinner using up whatever is left in the fridge, telling myself this is not only healthier but also greener than ordering takeout. So it feels wrong to give up on the yellow dress. I want to find a way to make it work and let it shine again.
So I set myself a small project: wearing the clothes I bought but never actually wore. Having kept it for months, I’ve found the key to reconnecting with these clothes is trying to rediscover the spark that drew me to them originally. As for the yellow dress, I bought it for weekend outings — occasions that could be casual in jeans, but would feel more special if I dressed up a little. Now I pair it with a denim jacket and sneakers, making it less formal and more suitable for my daily life.
Sometimes, you’ll find that you simply made a mistake in buying certain clothes. Over time, your taste changes, but your shopping instincts (直觉) haven’t caught up. You still reach for pieces that fit the old you, not the current version. As I get older, I wear bright colors less often, so I’ll be more mindful of not shopping for the person I was 15 years ago. These “mistake” clothes teach us wisdom: sometimes you win by finding a new use for them, and sometimes you learn to shop more wisely next time.
4. What does the underlined phrase “on a whim” probably mean
A. Without any plan. B. After careful thought.
C. On a special occasion. D. For a practical reason.
5. What does the author want to show by mentioning her dinner cooking practice
A. Her passion for cooking.
B. Her habit of saving money.
C. Her refusal of unhealthy eating.
D. Her pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle.
6. How does the author make those old clothes work again
A. By asking others for advice on dressing.
B. By buying new accessories to match them.
C. By changing her own dressing style completely.
D. By finding back the original reason she liked them.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A. How to match clothes in a fashionable way.
B. The author’s story of reusing unworn clothes.
C. The importance of saving money in daily life.
D. Why people should avoid buying more clothes.
C
When seeing someone being kind or generous, we feel warm inside. Researchers call this “moral elevation (提升)”, which not only feels good but also inspires us to do good ourselves.
But how much does witnessing good affect us — and why A new analysis of decades of research aims to find out the answers. The results suggest that our acts of kindness and generosity, online or offline, can have significant chain effects in our communities.
Researchers combined results from 88 studies involving over 25,000 participants to measure how much our own kindness increases after witnessing someone acting generously — for example, comforting someone crying, donating to charity, or acting cooperatively in a competitive game. In the studies, people would read about or see someone act in a kind way and then have the opportunity to be kind and generous themselves.
The analysis showed a reasonably strong effect, where people witnessing kindness tended to act kindly themselves. “The message that the prosocial (亲社会的) behaviors are quite infectious is a really important message that people should know,” says the lead researcher, Haesung Jung.
Interestingly, her analyses showed that it didn’t matter how people witnessed a kind act. They could have read about it, watched a TV show, or actually been present when someone helped others. It also didn’t matter whether or not they saw someone giving material or non-material help.
But there were factors that did affect how inspired people were to pay it forward. The more time that had passed since people saw a selfless act, the lower their motivation to help others. It also mattered what kind of response to the kindness people observed. If witnesses saw such people praised or even rewarded with money, they would have a greater likelihood to pay it forward themselves.
The research is of great value for society — particularly now, when we need people to act in more prosocial ways. “In organizations, educational settings, and just everyday life, it’s important to highlight kindness, caring, and good social behavior,” says Jung, “Doing good has a much larger impact than people realize.”
8. What can we learn about “moral elevation” from the first paragraph
A. It mainly refers to the direct wish to offer help.
B. It is the warm emotion one gets while helping others.
C. It describes the online and offline influences in communities.
D. It stands for positive changes caused by seeing kind behavior.
9. How did the researchers carry out their study
A. By using results directly from past studies.
B. By following people’s behavior over decades.
C. By questioning people about their moral values.
D. By comparing different reactions to receiving help.
10. Which of the following affects people’s willingness to pass on kindness
A. The responses to the kind acts.
B. The way they witness a kind act.
C. The material help offered by others.
D. The place where they witness a kind act.
11. What is Haesung Jung’s attitude towards the research
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncaring. D. Critical.
D
Carbon removal is one of the most important ways to fight against climate change. Scientists at Salk Institute are working on a special project that takes advantage of plants’ natural ability to take in carbon dioxide from the air, with the objective of making plant root systems much better at storing carbon for longer periods of time.
To design these climate-friendly plants, the researchers are employing a tool called SLEAP which is an AI-powered software that was originally developed to keep track of how animals move in the lab. Currently, the scientists are making use of it to study the multiple features of plant root growth instead. Talmo Pereira, a Salk fellow who created SLEAP, has joined forces with plant scientist Professor Wolfgang Busch to apply this technology to their plant research.
In their new study published in Plant Phenomics, Busch and Pereira have established an approach to use SLEAP for analyzing plant root phenotypes (显型), which includes how deep and wide roots grow, how large the root systems become, and other physical features. Prior to SLEAP, tracking these characteristics was a slow and labor-intensive scientific process. SLEAP uses computer vision (the ability of computers to understand images) and deep learning (an AI method that trains computers to work like human brains) to process images much faster.
Through the application of SLEAP, the researchers have already set up the largest collection of plant root phenotypes ever recorded. This information not just helps them identify which genes (基因) are linked to specific root characteristics. They can also determine whether different root features are controlled by the same genes or by separate ones. This knowledge allows the Salk team to figure out which genes would be most helpful for their plant designs.
“Our work together really turns out what makes Salk science so special and influential,” says Pereira. “We’re not just adopting ideas from different fields — we’re truly combining them as equals to create something greater than what any single field could produce alone.”
12. What is the main purpose of the Salk Institute’s project
A. To develop AI software to reduce carbon emission.
B. To find specific genes that can control plant growth.
C. To enhance plants’ capacity to maintain more carbon.
D. To create new tools that can study animal movement.
13. What can we learn about SLEAP
A. It was initially designed for animal research.
B. It takes place of human researchers in the lab.
C. It helps generate plant images more efficiently.
D. It was developed by Professor Wolfgang Busch.
14. Why is the collection of plant root phenotypes essential
A. It provides massive samples on plant root system.
B. It allows scientists to control plant growth entirely.
C. It explains how scientist preserves threatened plants.
D. It helps identify genes suitable for root characteristics.
15. What does Pereira’s statement in the last paragraph suggest
A. AI technology is much more important than biology.
B. Combining different disciplines brings better results.
C. Salk Institute is the best place for scientific research.
D. Different scientific fields should work independently.
二、七选五
Thanks to advances in science and technology, governments have enough time to warn and evacuate people before a tsunami arrives.
To understand how coastal communities are protected, you first need to know how tsunamis are formed. ___16___. This movement releases energy, which pushes a wave through the deep sea. Different from normal ocean waves caused by wind and storms, tsunami waves move through the whole depth of the water, not just the surface.
The first early warning system for the Pacific Ocean was set up in 1948. Since then, warning accuracy and speed have improved greatly. One key step was in 1963, when a worldwide network of seismometers (测震仪) was built. ___17___.
In 1978, this system was upgraded to a digital broadband global network of seismometers. ___18___. Scientists could now estimate the earthquake’s size, where the ground split, and how it moved in three dimensions.
___19___. It uses both physical and statistical models to predict tsunami height. Satellites can now measure wave height directly from space using radar (雷达). Forecast methods have also improved — scientists have even started using AI programs to make predictions faster and more accurate.
However, tsunami height predictions are never precise — the height can be higher or lower than expected in different places. ___20___. This includes mobile phone alerts (警报), cooperation between countries, clear safety advice, evacuation plans and regular tests of the alarm system. As a tsunami gets near the shore, it slows down to about the speed of a car, but it is still impossible to outrun it. The best choice is to act quickly and calmly.
A. It could provide more detailed and timely information
B. They are updated over the next few hours as more data are collected
C. This made it easier to find the location and strength of an earthquake
D. Today, 46 countries share data through the Pacific Ocean warning system
E. Early warning systems also depend on fast communication with the public
F. For this reason, seafloor sensors are crucial for confirming tsunami generation
G. They are caused when the sea floor shifts after an earthquake, landslide, or eruption
三、完形填空
I was a professional musician for a number of years. I made a lot of ___21___ but spent more time trying to get my music heard. I was submitting my music to blogs, trying to work with popular artists, and finding ways to ___22___ my work. To put it simply, I was investing a lot of energy into satisfying my desire to be ___23___ by others. I didn’t believe in myself and became increasingly ___24___ with my relationship to music.
To change my relationship with music, I ___25___ to make music every day for 60 days. Along with each beat, I published one or two paragraphs describing how I ___26___ while making it. I discovered I enjoyed sharing ___27___ through words, and started a new project called More To That — combining my ___28___ for philosophy with curiosity to create illustrated (有插图的) pieces that made philosophy ___29___.
This was a new creative project. But this time, I focused on the ___30___ of the works and shut off the thirst for ___31___ recognition. Five years later, More To That has turned into something I never ___32___. It’s now my full-time job, and I can ___33___ state that there is an audience for my work.
This experience taught me that real achievement doesn’t come from ___34___ recognition, but from staying true to what moves you. When you believe in yourself and act on your curiosity, your work ___35___ for itself.
21. A. notes B. beats C. money D. progress
22. A. polish B. improve C. review D. distribute
23. A. respected B. understood C. recognized D. seen
24. A. frustrated B. unfamiliar C. honest D. consistent
25. A. continued B. decided C. hesitated D. longed
26. A. wished B. planned C. felt D. learned
27. A. goals B. ideas C. achievements D. stories
28. A. dislike B. eagerness C. talent D. love
29. A. accessible B. influential C. reliable D. predictable
30. A. length B. form C. quality D. price
31. A. external B. formal C. national D. equal
32. A. noticed B. admitted C. supported D. imagined
33. A. calmly B. confidently C. secretly D. innocently
34. A. running after B. responding to C. struggling with D. caring about
35. A. pays B. looks C. speaks D. thinks
四、语法填空
Across China, France, Argentina and many other countries, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, spanning (跨越) different languages and time zones, gathered together on Saturday to practice Tai Chi. It is a traditional Chinese martial art ___36___ (acknowledge) by UNESCO, and March 21, 2026 marked the first-ever International Taijiquan Day.
In a modern world ___37___ the pursuit of the speed and excitement is crazy, Taijiquan looks for a slow and balanced rhythm in every breath. It is not as immediately attractive as the short videos or shocking news on screens. Yet ___38___ makes it popular worldwide is its peace and calmness, which are extremely valuable in our fast-changing times.
___39___ (originate) in China about 400 years ago, Taijiquan is a national intangible cultural heritage. It was added to UNESCO’s list in 2020, which shows deep Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism and Taoism. The Confucian idea of the golden mean ___40___ (appear) in movements like keeping an upright and centered posture. Taoist beliefs about following nature are seen in soft, smooth and flexible movements. In push-hand exercises, participants do not fight hard with hard. Instead, they guide the opponent’s strength gently, which shows the wisdom of overcoming strength ___41___ softness.
Such ideas are not easy ___42___ (express) in words, but they can be truly felt through body movements. That is why people around the world can enjoy its charm even if they don’t speak Chinese. More ___43___ (important), Taijiquan helps modern people reduce stress, deal with relationships and find inner balance. It is more than a sport. It teaches people that true strength comes from controlling ___44___ (they) inside. Today, Taijiquan has hundreds of millions of fans in over 180 countries. The International Taijiquan Day is more than a celebration, and it builds cultural ___45___ (bridge) and connects hearts across the world.
五、书面表达
46. 假定你是李华，近期你校英语论坛将举办主题为“Be prepared for the future career”的高中生职业生涯规划的线上交流活动。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 你的理想职业及选择原因；2. 如何为此做好准备。
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。
Hello, everyone!
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六、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。
We often fail to recognize most of things that truly deserve our gratitude.
As I grew up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people feel comfortable as long as she was present. For many years, she had served as a volunteer in our community. I was fond of going to the local nursing home to give her a hand when I was a child. However, once I became a teenager, I was too caught up in my own world to worry about helping others.
One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything Ultimately, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Disappointed and annoyed, I climbed into the car and shut the door so loudly. I sat in silence, too upset to talk.
“Tina, would you like to know where we are going ” Mom asked calmly and softly.
“I guess…” I replied under my breath.
“Sweetheart, we are going to a children’s shelter. I have been there before and I think it would be of great benefit to you,” she explained with great patience despite sensing my unhappiness.
At that point I felt a pain slowly formed in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there
When we reached the shelter, a sense of surprise came to me. It was a large white Victorian house. As we approached the front door, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and flowers welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so bad.
Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred (使结疤) from various wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars such as cuts, scratches (抓伤) and burns. What a terrible life they must have had before they moved here! My heart sank.
As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt.
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That afternoon, I forgot all about the lake.
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参考答案
1-5 CCDAD 6-10 DBDAA 11-15 BCADB 16-20 GCADE
21-25 BDCAB 26-30 CBDAC 31-35 ADBAC
36.acknowledged 37.where 38.what 39.Originating 40.appears 41.through 42.to express 43.importantly 44.their 45.bridges
书面表达范文
Hello, everyone!
My ideal job is to be a social worker. I choose this job because I hope to help people in need and bring warmth to society.
To realize my dream, I will study hard to gain relevant knowledge. Besides, I will take part in volunteer activities to accumulate experience and improve my communication skills. I believe constant efforts will prepare me well for my future career.
Thank you!
读后续写范文
As I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. I turned around and saw a little girl with a scar on her cheek smiling at me. She held out a small toy bear and handed it to me shyly. I knelt down and talked to her softly. Gradually, more children came up to me. I played games with them and listened to their simple stories. I was touched by their optimism despite their sufferings.
That afternoon, I forgot all about the lake. I devoted myself to accompanying those lovely kids, bringing them joy and comfort. Before leaving, I felt a strong sense of achievement and gratitude. I realized I had always taken my happy life for granted. This experience taught me to cherish what I owned and always be ready to help others.

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