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2025-2026学年下学期期中考试高二英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1. Where will the speakers probably go next
A．A school hall.
B．A public library.
C．A large café.
2. Why does the man lose points
A．He is usually late for class.
B．He hands in his homework late.
C．He isn’t as smart as other students.
3. How does Emily’s mother stay healthy
A．By eating well.
B．By jogging outdoors.
C．By exercising at a gym.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The significance of recycling.
B．The dangers of plastic products.
C．The ways to live an eco-friendly life.
5. What is the reason for the woman’s new choice for lunch
A．She is on a diet.
B．She is fond of vegetables.
C．She is tired of eating meat.
听下面的一段对话，回答6、7小题。
6. What does the man want to do
A．Book a ticket.
B．Confirm a seat.
C．Reschedule a flight.
7. When will the man leave for Swansea
A．On June 15th.
B．On June 17th.
C．On June 18th.
听下面一段对话，回答8、9小题。
8. What makes Copenhagen different from London in Lisa’s eyes
A．A less stressful life.
B．Better city planning.
C．More tourist sites.
9. Why did Lisa originally come to Copenhagen
A．To look for a permanent job.
B．To do a short-term project.
C．To visit famous museums.
听下面一段对话，回答10、11、12小题。
10. What is the total budget for the dinner
A．￡200.
B．￡300.
C．￡600.
11. What occasion is the dinner for
A．The retirement of an employee.
B．The launch of a new product.
C．The opening of a branch office.
12. What is the woman going to do for Mr Lee
A．Take his order.
B．Bring him the bill.
C．Email him a menu.
听下面一段对话，回答13、14、15、16小题。
13. What is the first tip given by Doctor Baker
A．Sleep with the TV off.
B．Sleep to a light noise.
C．Sleep in slight light.
14. Why should you do easier homework before bed
A．To keep your brain clear.
B．To improve brain efficiency.
C．To allow your brain to relax.
15. How can you deal with your phone before bed according to Doctor Baker
A．Turn it down a little.
B．Leave it far from reach.
C．Use it only for important things.
16. Who is this program intended for
A．Educators.
B．Parents.
C．Students.
听下面一段对话，完成17、18、19、20小题。
17. What is probably the woman
A．A teacher.
B．A journalist.
C．An athlete.
18. What does Victor find difficult as a member of the basketball team
A．Adapting himself to the intense training.
B．Dealing with the pressure from the coach.
C．Regaining the skills learned in high school.
19. What does Victor say about the players on the team
A．They are of the same age.
B．They are similar in character.
C．They are from different countries.
20. How does Victor feel about his team now
A．It’s about to break up.
B．It’s the best in Indiana.
C．It’s getting stronger.
二、阅读理解
A
London has more to explore beyond the British Museum! Now, get stuck into some small, specialized museums.
The Fan Museum
To be the most fan-tastic of all London museums, Greenwich’s Fan Museum has an obvious head start. The collection dates back to the tenth century and the displays change throughout the year. According to the Victorian “language of fans”, drawing a fan across the cheek means “I love you”. Practice it, because it’ll be your preferred method of communication.
Grant Museum of Zoology
Be warned: UCL’s museum of zoology isn’t for the faint of heart. The bones of an elephant head and a mole (鼹鼠) jaw are among the exhibits that discourage a total chicken. Your hair stands on end, yes, but you’ll learn some fascinating stuff here. It’s the Noah’s Ark equivalent (等同物) of London’s numerous medical museums.
The Magic Circle
If you’ve got a trick or two up your sleeve, this is the right place. Located at the Magic Circle Headquarters in Euston, its prized possessions include Harry Houdini’s handcuffs (手铐) and the belongings of legendary magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. Sadly, you can’t explore it whenever you please — it can only be visited as part of a public event.
The Cinema Museum
This Kennington museum only opens its doors for guided tours if you book in advance. But believe us, it’s worth all the trouble. There’s a great collection of posters, projectors, cinema carpets, fan magazines and souvenirs, plus more than 17 million feet of film on exhibition.
21. Which museum is a bit scary
A．The Fan Museum.
B．Grant Museum of Zoology.
C．The Magic Circle.
D．The Cinema Museum.
22. What do The Magic Circle and The Cinema Museum have in common
A．They share a romantic theme.
B．They set restrictions on visits.
C．They operate on souvenir sales.
D．They refresh exhibits frequently.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A．A travel journal.
B．A history textbook.
C．A tourist magazine.
D．A historical document.
B
You are sitting on a crowded subway train. An old woman boards and looks tired. Would you offer her your seat Most people believe kindness comes from within. A study published in Nature suggests the answer may depend less on your personality than you think — and surprisingly, on whether a superhero is nearby.
On the Milan subway, a research team designed a clever field experiment. They organized 138 separate rides. In each ride, a female experimenter, appearing pregnant (怀孕的), entered the subway car and stood near the seats. Meanwhile, an observer recorded whether any passenger offered her a seat. In the control condition, the pregnant-looking woman travelled alone. But in 68 of the rides — the experimental condition — something unusual happened: a man in a full Batman costume stepped through a different door and stood nearby, without doing anything else.
The difference between the two conditions was striking. When “Batman” was present, 67.21% of the targeted passengers gave up their seats — almost twice as many as the 37.66% in the normal control condition. Statistical analysis confirmed that the effect was highly unlikely to have occurred by chance. Even more fascinating was what the researchers discovered when they interviewed passengers after the rides. Of those who offered their seats in the presence of “Batman”, 44% reported having never noticed the superhero at all. They had no conscious memory of seeing him, yet their behavior changed anyway.
Why would a superhero costume — though unnoticed by some — make people more helpful The researchers theorize that unexpected events break the monotony (单调) of daily routine, heightening people’s awareness of their surroundings. This heightened awareness makes passengers more sensitive to the needs of others around them. In other words, kindness can be started not only by internal values but also by small disturbances in the external environment — disturbances so small that our conscious mind fails to register them.
The study offers a hopeful message for communities seeking to encourage prosocial (亲社会的) behavior. Expensive campaigns may not be necessary. Sometimes, a little surprise is all it takes.
24. How does the author introduce the topic
A．By telling a story.
B．By raising a question.
C．By listing some research results.
D．By comparing different opinions.
25. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A．Daily routine can reduce people’s attention to others.
B．Superheroes set an example of helping others.
C．People tend to be cold to strangers on trains.
D．Internal values decide people’s behavior.
26. What is the significance of the study to communities
A．It offers a new way to encourage helpful behavior.
B．It shows costly public campaigns are irreplaceable.
C．It enhances people’s awareness of protecting the weak.
D．It suggests subway staff should call on people to volunteer.
27. What is the best title for the text
A．Surprises Change Daily Life
B．Effective Ways to Encourage Kindness
C．The Importance of Inner Personality
D．A Superhero Influences Others’ Kindness
C
“Someone has already released the findings ahead of us.” I woke up to this alarming news in an email from my adviser midway through the third year of my PhD. I was shocked. Just 6 months earlier, after 2 years of failures and dead ends, I had finally found a promising research direction to follow. I had devoted all my efforts to the research, only to find that a preprint had beaten me to it. I began to panic. Was my PhD not meant to be Should I cut my losses and leave my program
I sought advice from family members, friends, classmates, and former advisers. In the end, I realized I was the only one who could choose my future. I thought about how, ever since learning why clouds form different shapes in the fourth grade, I can’t help but share fun science facts with my friends and family. I remembered how watching the movie Jurassic Park as a young teen had introduced me to biology and encouraged me to pursue it. After reflecting on what gave me joy, I saw a new career path: informing and inspiring the public about scientific knowledge as a communicator.
But I still had to decide whether to finish my PhD. I sought advice from professionals working in science communication. Some said having a PhD could give me an edge with potential employers; others said all that mattered was whether I could effectively communicate complex scientific topics. Again, only I could decide. After much debate, I decided I would rather spend a few more years trying to get the PhD, in case it turned out to be an advantage in the future.
I will soon finish my PhD, with plans to find a role in science communication after I graduate while many other PhD students are still unsure about their career paths. In the end, I’m grateful someone beat me. Losing my project forced me to reflect on my desires and find an unexpected direction toward a brighter future.
28. What did the author think about his PhD study after hearing the news
A．He should work even harder.
B．He needed more research ideas.
C．He had chosen the wrong adviser.
D．He might not be the right person for it.
29. What helped the author decide on his future career
A．Discussing with his former teachers.
B．Looking back at what he truly loved.
C．Learning from other students’ choices.
D．Finding a job in science communication.
30. Why did the author choose to finish his PhD
A．He was advised to do so by experts.
B．He thought it might benefit him later.
C．He wanted to prove himself to others.
D．He had no better plan for the moment.
31. What can we learn from the author’s story
A．A dead end can lead to a new start.
B．Learning should be a gradual process.
C．Hard work always pays off in the end.
D．Joy can only be found in a job one loves.
D
Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip (抓力) — individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. The mighty insects rarely work alone, and they strategically use their grippy feet to become ever more efficient at pulling leaf tips. In contrast to typical human behavior, ants work harder in larger groups than when alone to pull comparatively huge weights.
In a measurable phenomenon called the Ringelmann effect, the more humans join a team, the less effort each individual member tends to apply. Researchers generally owe this to reduced motivation and the difficulty of coordinating (协调) more people. “When you’re pulling on a rope, like a tug-of-war, it’s actually less efficient to have more people lined up,” says biologist Chris Reid, co-author on a new study in Current Biology.
Reid and his colleagues connected the tip of a paper leaf to a force-measuring device and filmed weaver ants pulling the tip back across the leaf to fold it. They found single ants pulled 59 times their weight on average, but individuals in groups of 15 pulled 103 times their weight. The more ants were included, the sharper the efficiency increase.
To make this happen, the ants form chains of two to four, one behind the other. The front ants bent their legs and pulled hard at the leaf tip with their strong mouthparts while the rear (后面的) ants held the leaf still. The researchers propose these pulling chains could act like force wheels. The front ants are “active pullers,” and the rear ants are the “passive resisters” — they grab on to the front ants’ bodies, plant their sticky feet firmly on the leaf, and store the forces generated by the front ants, so the leaf doesn’t fly backward.
“Examples of true super-efficiency are very limited,” says ecologist Scott Powell who was not involved in the study. But along with efficient coordination, weaver ants’ physical characteristics appear to give them an edge. “The world is full of organisms solving problems in ways that are totally different from the way our brains would think to do it.”
32. What can we learn about weaver ants from paragraph 1
A．They cooperate only when hunting.
B．They carry loads beyond their weight.
C．They use grip mainly for hunting birds.
D．They work harder alone than in groups.
33. Why does the author mention the Ringelmann effect in paragraph 2
A．To explain the ants’ strong grippy feet.
B．To reveal a limitation in human teamwork.
C．To prove that motivation affects performance.
D．To stress the ants’ cooperative efficiency by contrast.
34. How do weaver ants achieve super-efficiency
A．By increasing individual pulling strength.
B．By pulling leaves separately and strongly.
C．By cooperating with clear division of labor.
D．By forming pulling chains of varying lengths.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．Weaver Ants: Masters of Cooperative Pulling.
B．Weaver Ants: Champions of Strongest Pullers.
C．Super-efficiency: Secrets of Insect Cooperation.
D．Super-efficiency: Myths of Group Performance.
七选五
Curiosity is defined as the“desire to know”, but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep. ____36____ It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information. We use it to learn facts.
____37____ It’s not just about facts, but about unknown stories. When we use it to learn about other people, we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences. Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work ”, we ask, “What kind of work makes you come alive, and why ”
One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other. They’re just different with benefits and learning from both. ____38____ You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly, “What’s your biggest childhood trauma (创伤) ” While some of us might be willing to share so openly, others may not find the question appropriate, especially before trust and closeness have been built.
____39____ People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier. It also strengthens our relationships — whether with our classmates, friends, or strangers. A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person, they’re rated as warmer and more attractive. It creates that “give-and-take spiral”; when we ask questions, others are more likely to return the favour.
While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves, such as better understanding someone, it can actually be channeled in other ways, too. It helps us understand ourselves, and reflect on our beliefs, desires, or needs. ____40____
A．Curiosity offers a variety of benefits.
B．It’s time to employ curiosity’s power.
C．Thus shallow curiosity is a gateway to a deeper world.
D．However, which you use might depend on the situation.
E．What you may be more familiar with is shallow curiosity.
F．Deep curiosity, in contrast, invites us to go beneath the surface.
G．It can even be directed to explore what’s beyond the physical world.
三、完形填空
In an incredible act of bravery, 28-year-old Kayla Masotto from Mastic Beach acted immediately to save a stranger’s life on Poospatuck Creek. The dramatic rescue ____41____ as Masotto, relaxing on the sofa with her younger sister, noticed an alarming ____42____ through her window. A man had fallen off his jet ski (水上摩托艇) into the icy water and was ____43____ struggling not to sink.
“He started to go down. He was ____44____,” Masotto recalled. Without hesitation, she ____45____ action, grabbing her paddle board (桨板) from the basement and ____46____ onto the ice in a jacket. She angled the paddle toward the hole where the man was struggling. “I thought, I was just trying to ____47____ this paddle board as far as I could to get to this man,” she said. She was ____48____ and stayed low, which was very smart. Her quick thinking and ____49____ paid off as she managed to push the board close enough for the man to ____50____ aboard.
When helping others, she always ____51____ herself to it fully. Bystanders on shore played a ____52____ role, throwing a rope to pull both Masotto and the man to safety. The man was ____53____ to a local hospital, where he got timely treatment. Thankfully, he has since made a full ____54____.
Reflecting on the rescue, Masotto shared a heartfelt message that we all need to ____55____ each other and help each other.
41. A．succeeded B．unfolded C．progressed D．unloaded
42. A．practice B．trend C．scene D．procedure
43. A．secretly B．gradually C．visibly D．patiently
44. A．panicking B．sighing C．escaping D．worrying
45. A．refreshed B．slid C．knocked D．took
46. A．rushing B．shouting C．standing D．checking
47. A．attract B．break C．repair D．pilot
48. A．open-minded B．strong-willed C．light-hearted D．clear-headed
49. A．negotiation B．determination C．affection D．appreciation
50. A．step B．climb C．approach D．rest
51. A．devotes B．behaves C．amuses D．defends
52. A．crucial B．symbolic C．normal D．constant
53. A．appointed B．conducted C．transported D．attached
54. A．restart B．survival C．recovery D．growth
55. A．get along with B．care for C．put up with D．hold onto
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。
A grand exhibition featuring China’s ancient Shu civilization has opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York recently, ____56____ presents a rare opportunity for the world to get to know one of China’s early cultures.
Since 2003, themed exhibitions on the ancient Shu ____57____ (tour) more than 20 cities worldwide, introducing global audiences to the ____58____ (deep) and distinctiveness of early Chinese culture. The display, however, marks ____59____ first time the ancient Shu civilization has been presented at the UN and serves ____60____ a featured event of the newly established International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.
Themed “Light of the Sun: Ancient Shu Civilization and the World”, the exhibition brings together cultural treasures from the famous Sanxingdui and Jinsha archaeological sites in southwest China, ____61____ (date) back approximately 3,600 to 2,800 years.
Divided into two sections, the exhibition first explores sun-worship traditions in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and Greece. Then, it turns to the spiritual world of the Shu people, whose golden relics and mysterious ____62____ (symbol) continue to amaze modern scholars. What makes the experience ____63____ (true) unforgettable is the use of cutting-edge technology. One of the most ____64____ (appeal) and standout features, titled “Return to Ancient Shu”, allows guests ____65____ (explore) the excavation process and archaeological findings through immersive visual storytelling.
五、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris计划拍摄Taste of China短视频系列推介中国美食，他想从“Famous Dishes”和“Street Snacks”两个拍摄主题中选择其一，现征求你的意见。请给Chris写一封邮件表达你的看法，内容包括：
（1）你的选择；
（2）说明理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series!
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
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。
Eighth grade meant a new classroom and a new teacher, but I barely noticed the change. As far as I was concerned, a classroom was a classroom. I longed to be outside, wandering the hills of Tennessee where I grew up.
My teachers didn’t appreciate hidden caves, running creeks(小溪) and wild bears any more than I appreciated maths, history and good handwriting. My report cards always included notes like “Douglas needs to apply himself instead of looking out of the window.”
My parents tried their best with me, but school hadn’t been a big part of their lives either. “He’ll grow out of it,” Daddy said when yet another teacher had concerns about me being too much of a dreamer.
The rough land, the wildlife, and the adventure had more for me to dream about while I was chained(束缚) to my eighth-grade desk. It seemed there were two kinds of people in the world: those who belonged in the classroom and those who belonged in the mountains. The teacher, Miss Cook seemed to know which one I was and had put me as far away from the window as possible.
“Douglas Clark.” The sound of my name snapped(惊醒) me out of my daydream. Miss Cook had appeared at my side without my even knowing. “If this daydreaming continues, I’m going to have to pay a visit to your parents,” she said. I gave her a grin(咧嘴笑). “If you aren’t going to help cook supper, you might as well not come.” I said.
The class laughed, but Miss Cook did not. “That’s very clever,” she said. “I think you should stay after school and share more of your cleverness.”
I sighed. My joke was going to keep me where I didn’t belong. That’s the way it was with teachers. They never missed a chance to remind me of that.
As soon as the bell rang, I took out my notebook to get a head start on writing “I will not be clever in class” 200 times. But Miss Cook had something else in mind. She called me to the front and told me to sit facing her. “I want you to tell me what you love about the world outside that window,” she said.
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。
I was so surprised that for a moment I was lost for words.
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I turned in my paper the next day before class and waited for Miss Cook’s reaction.
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参考答案
听力
阅读理解
21.B 22.B 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.D 29.B 30.B 31.A 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.A
七选五
36.E 37.F 38.D 39.A 40.G
完形填空
41.B 42.C 43.C 44.A 45.D 46.A 47.D 48.D 49.B 50.B 51.A 52.A 53.C 54.C 55.B
语法填空答案
56. which 57. have toured 58. depth 59. the 60. as 61. dating 62. symbols 63. truly 64. appealing 65. to explore
书信范文
Dear Chris,
I’m thrilled about your Taste of China series! I strongly recommend you choose Street Snacks as your theme.
Street snacks are the most vivid reflection of Chinese local life and folk culture. They are diverse across different regions, cheap and popular among ordinary people. Besides, street snacks have unique stories behind them, which can make your videos more lively and attractive to foreign viewers.
I believe such videos will help foreigners better understand real Chinese daily culture. Wish your series a great success!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
I was so surprised that for a moment I was lost for words. Then I began to talk eagerly about the mountains I loved. I described the clear creeks flowing through the woods, the hidden caves full of mysteries, and the lovely wild animals wandering freely. I poured all my love for the outdoor world into the words, talking passionately without stopping. Miss Cook listened patiently, with a warm smile on her face. Finally, she asked me to write down all I had told her on paper.
I turned in my paper the next day before class and waited for Miss Cook’s reaction. After reading my writing, she praised my vivid descriptions and rich imagination. She told me I had a great talent for writing and encouraged me to keep recording my observations and feelings. Her words greatly inspired me. From then on, I no longer hated school. Instead, I began to focus on my studies and make full use of my gift. Gradually, I became a diligent and excellent student with a passion for writing.

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