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云南巍山彝族回族自治县第一中学
2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1. What is the woman probably
A．A librarian.
B．A math teacher.
C．A university professor.
2. Where are the speakers
A．In a library.
B．In a classroom.
C．In a bookstore.
3. What does the man plan to do this Christmas
A．Take a trip to Greece.
B．Visit his grandparents.
C．Tour around California.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do on Mother’s Day
A．Stay in.
B．Eat out.
C．Go to the movies.
5. How was Fred feeling in the morning
A．Surprised.
B．Excited.
C．Sad.
听下面一段对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What is the main argument against the “melting pot” metaphor
A．It is scientifically inaccurate.
B．It implies forced assimilation.
C．It is historically outdated.
7. What alternative metaphor does the woman prefer
A．A tapestry.
B．A mosaic.
C．A salad bowl.
听下面一段对话，回答8-10小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Bob’s career plan.
B．A job opening.
C．Student loans.
9. What advice does the woman give Bob
A．Aim high.
B．Be creative.
C．Think twice.
10. What is Bob’s final decision
A．To set up his own business.
B．To pursue further education.
C．To accept the job offer.
听下面一段对话，回答11-13小题。
11. Why did the man miss the bus to the airport
A．He got up too late.
B．He made a mistake in the times of the bus.
C．He failed to notice the bus when it came.
12. When was the man’s flight scheduled to take off
A．At 7 am.
B．At 9 am.
C．At 11:30 pm.
13. How did the man get to the airport
A．By taxi.
B．By subway.
C．By bus.
听下面一段对话，回答14-16小题。
14. What is the man
A．A salesman.
B．A coach.
C．A tennis player.
15. When did the man go to Dubai
A．In February.
B．In March.
C．In May.
16. What impresses the man most about Paris
A．The pleasant weather.
B．The romantic atmosphere.
C．The modern white building.
听下面一段对话，回答17-20小题。
17. What did Frank do before coming to Susanna
A．He went to a tech fair.
B．He signed a contract.
C．He had a job interview.
18. What does Frank hope to get
A．A promotion.
B．A vacation.
C．A bonus.
19. When will Frank know the result from his company
A．Wednesday.
B．Thursday.
C．Friday.
20. Who is Susanna
A．Frank’s client.
B．Frank’s lawyer.
C．Frank’s boss.
二、阅读理解
A
Alameda Free Library Announces 2026 Bookmark Design Contest
The Alameda Free Library encourages children, teens, and adults to use their imagination and design a one-of-a-kind bookmark inspired by the 2026 Summer Reading theme “Plant a Seed, Read” or that celebrates books, reading, and libraries. This contest aims to spark creativity and deepen community love for reading, inviting participants of all ages to express their passion for books through art.
All submitted designs will be entered into the Bookmark Design Contest and winners’ bookmarks will be printed and distributed during the Summer Reading Program. Contest forms are available for download on the library’s website or can be picked up from any of the three Alameda Free Library locations. Designs should be original and fit the standard bookmark size to ensure printability.
Bookmark Design Contest entries must be submitted by May 31 at any Alameda Free Library location. Entries will be judged according to four age categories: ages 5 — 8, 9 — 11, 12 — 18, and 19 +. Winners will be announced in early June, and each winner will receive a certificate and a set of free books as a reward.
All entries submitted by people under the age of 18 must get the permission of their parents or guardians for the artwork to be entered into the Bookmark Design Contest. Parents are welcome to assist younger participants but should ensure the design reflects the children’s own ideas.
For more information on library programs, visit our online calendar or contact the library at 510-747-7777. If you need accessibility accommodations to participate, or information translated or in other formats, please contact ada@alamedaca.gov at least five working days before May 31.
21. What are participants allowed to base their bookmarks on
A．The library’s official symbolic figure.
B．A winning design from previous contests.
C．A specific book chosen by the library staff.
D．The summer reading theme or the joy of reading.
22. Where can participants submit their completed bookmark designs
A．On the library’s official website.
B．At the Summer Reading Program events.
C．At one of the library’s branches.
D．At the library’s customer service desk.
23. What should a 16-year-old applicant provide
A．A written note from a teacher.
B．A photocopy of their student ID.
C．A parent or guardian’s approval.
D．A letter of recommendation from the library.
B
After spending most of his life on commercial cruises (游船), Guillaume Picard is now fighting to keep these vast ships out of the French port of Marseille. The former captain’s new crew is a growing group of activists called “Stop Croisières”, or Stop Cruises, the core of whom now numbers between 50 and 100, says Picard, including lawyers and ecologists. This non-violent organization mainly educates the public through leaflets and prevents the cruises through banners (横幅).
Few people know the sea better than Guillaume Picard. He grew up on a boat in the port of Hyères in southern France, and spent 30 years as a commercial captain, ferrying tourists and containers across the Mediterranean.
Now aged 65, it is with no small note of bitterness that he says, “When I go hiking, I find the mountains are an environment much better preserved.” Picard’s beloved sea is being destroyed, he believes, by cruises. Fifteen years ago, they were a rare sight in Marseille. Now, France’s second city is one of Europe’s busiest cruise ports. Last year, 2.5 million passengers stopped off, according to the port authority, a million more than the year before. Faced with this new reality, Picard couldn’t wait to become the sea’s protector, replacing his captain’s whites with the all-black of a non-violent activist.
For Picard, the switch from boat captain to protector has been a long journey of self-education. He has regrets about his former career as a commercial sailor, but is trying to share his knowledge of the maritime (海运的) world with as many people as possible in the hope that it can be useful. “I certainly feel guilty,” he says. “It’s guilt for having participated in the destruction of life. But maybe that is the engine that makes me an activist now.”
24. What do we learn about the group “Stop Croisières”
A．It is under Picard’s leadership.
B．It has brought sizable profits.
C．It requires violence in some cases.
D．It consists of former sailors only.
25. Why did Picard feel it an urge to protect the sea
A．Because he lost trust in the port authority.
B．Because he retired from commercial ships.
C．Because he witnessed a sharp rise in cruises.
D．Because he was tired of hiking in mountains.
26. Which of the following best describes old Picard
A．Greedy and calculating.
B．Organized and generous.
C．Conservative and dreamy.
D．Responsible and devoted.
27. What does Picard’s story show
A．Better late than never.
B．Look before you leap.
C．Fortune favors the brave.
D．Opportunity knocks but once.
C
In 1962, American biologist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, a book that would change how people viewed nature. It warned that the harmful and uncontrolled use of pesticides (杀虫剂) was poisoning the environment and could lead to a silent spring without birdsongs. The book caused immediate debate. Chemical companies campaigned against it strongly, as Carson’s warnings threatened their established and profitable practices. Despite this opposition, the book raised global awareness about how easily nature can be harmed.
Carson’s deep connection to nature began in her childhood in Pennsylvania, where she explored the woods and streams near her home. This passion led her to study biology, which gave her the scientific knowledge she would later use in her writing.
Before Silent Spring, Carson was a marine biologist and writer. She spent four years carefully researching for the book, gathering evidence from scientific studies and talking to farmers and fishermen who had seen the effects of pesticides. She built a strong argument based on data and personal accounts.
Knowing her work would be criticized, Carson believed the public had the right to know the truth. She continued her efforts even while she was sick, and she died in 1964. However, her influence lived on. Silent Spring inspired the modern environmental movement, led to the ban of DDT in the U.S., and made sure her legacy would last as a pioneering environmentalist.
28. Why did chemical companies campaign against Silent Spring
A．They found numerous scientific errors in the book.
B．Carson refused to share her research data with them.
C．They believed the book would confuse the general public.
D．Carson’s warnings posed a threat to their business interests.
29. How did Carson’s personal background contribute to her environmental work
A．Her career as a writer provided her with the funding needed for research.
B．Her work as a marine biologist directly exposed her to pesticide pollution.
C．Her family’s farm gave her practical experience in using agricultural chemicals.
D．Her childhood experiences and formal education in biology shaped her advocacy.
30. The text suggests that Carson’s research for the book was characterized by its ________.
A．comprehensiveness and various sources
B．reliance on government reports
C．focus on theoretical models
D．speed and efficiency
31. What is the main idea of the text
A．The scientific process behind banning DDT.
B．The remarkable and lasting impacts of Rachel Carson’s book.
C．The history of pesticide use in the United States.
D．The debate between environmentalists and chemical companies.
D
For decades “Monday blues” has been a term for the collective groan (叹息) that greets the start of each workweek. Mondays come with higher rates of anxiety, stress and even suicide compared with other days.
The stress and anxiety experienced on Monday seems to ease as the week unfolds. But is the stress and anxiety biologically distinct Furthermore, could the fleeting changes in mood leave a mark on people’s body even after they stop working To answer these questions, Professor Tarani Chandola from HKU, looked into the phenomenon, focusing on the stress hormone cortisol (皮质醇).
When we experience a stressor, the brain activates the release of cortisol, which helps us to manage short-term stress. But constant high levels of cortisol disturb the brain and bodily systems, increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Chandola studied 3,511 participants aged 50 and older in England, and the results were striking. Older adults who reported feeling anxious on Mondays had, on average, 23 percent higher levels of cortisol up to two months later, compared with those who felt anxious on other days. And the effect was not limited to those still working; retirees who felt anxious on Mondays also showed higher cortisol.
Why might Mondays, in particular, have a powerful effect on the body One possibility is that the shift from the weekend to the high demands of the week is essentially stressful. Also, some people become anxious on Mondays so routinely that it becomes an automatic bodily response.
For some people, Monday blues are constant stressors. Hospitals may need to plan for the increased risk of heart attacks and other health events on Mondays, especially among older adults. In addition, international practices like meditation, mindfulness, regular physical activity or good sleep might help people adapt to the start of the week and have long-term health benefits. Finally, researchers will need to investigate why some people are resilient (适应力强) to Monday anxiety while others are not. That question might open the door to interventions that help people start the week not just with a groan but with greater resilience.
32. What does the underlined word “fleeting” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Extreme.
B．Uncommon.
C．Short-lived.
D．Far-reaching.
33. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A．To define a medical term.
B．To show ways to handle stress.
C．To explain how cortisol helps reduce stress.
D．To reveal how stress harms health biologically.
34. What did Chandola’s study find about Monday anxiety
A．Its levels are closely related to age.
B．It is a lifelong burden for some people.
C．It is the primary challenge people face.
D．Its effects are limited among the elderly.
35. Which is one of the author’s suggestions to address Monday blues
A．Researchers doing further studies.
B．Hospitals keeping track of the old.
C．Individuals seeking help from others.
D．Companies reducing Monday workloads.
三、七选五
Have you ever dreamed of leaving the noisy city behind and setting off on a journey across a vast, totally unexplored land For many travelers, this kind of exciting adventure is the ultimate escape from the routines of daily life. ___36___
The journey begins with careful and thorough preparation. First, travelers must choose a suitable and practical route. Some prefer to follow well-marked paths that pass through famous scenic spots. ___37___ No matter which route they take, packing the right and proper supplies is essential. Water, food, a first-aid kit and durable clothing are among the top priorities.
Once on the road, the vast land unfolds its unique beauty and challenges. The landscape changes dramatically from one single day to the next. ___38___ At night, the sky is filled with countless bright stars, creating a view that city residents rarely get to see. However, travelers also face unexpected difficulties, such as sudden weather changes and long stretches of empty land with no gas stations or restaurants.
___39___ They learn to read the clear signs of nature, such as the direction of the wind and the behavior of wild animals, to find their way and stay safe. They also develop a deep appreciation for the simple little things in life, like a clear stream to drink from or a warm campfire to gather around.
At the end of the journey, travelers return home with more than just simple photos and souvenirs. ___40___ This journey across a vast land is not just a physical experience but a spiritual one that changes their perspective on life forever.
A．Others choose to take unknown roads to find new places.
B．They also get a refreshing feeling and a deep love for nature.
C．It lets people get close to nature and understand the freedom.
D．Good planning can help travelers avoid trouble and enjoy the trip.
E．On the way travelers encounter diverse wildlife from deer to eagles.
F．People who like challenges can take the trip to test how far they can go.
G．Travelers soon know they have to depend on their own skills and ideas.
四、完形填空
Last summer, I got my first chance to dive in the sea. Diving 15 meters below the surface, I was ___41___ by the colorful fish swimming past and the soft coral waving in the current.
Half an hour later, I ___42___ something half-buried in the sand. I swam ___43___, expecting to find a rare shell or an old fishing net. Instead, it was a sealed glass bottle, glowing faintly inside. As I ___44___ to grab it, my oxygen tank got caught on a piece of broken coral. I pulled hard to free myself, but the tank’s valve (阀门) started leaking ___45___. My oxygen meter dropped sharply, and my heart raced with ___46___. I’d been taught never to rush to the ___47___ too fast, so I tried to calm down, holding the bottle tightly in one hand. Just then, my coach noticed my abnormal ___48___ and swam over quickly. He ___49___ his backup oxygen with me, and we inched upward carefully. When we got back on the boat, I ___50___ the bottle carefully. There was a folded note inside, reading, “If you find this, please plant one mangrove sapling (红树幼苗) by the shore. The ocean ___51___ us with everything — we owe it a little care.”
That afternoon, I planted a small mangrove with the ___52___. Looking at the tiny tree standing in the mud, I ___53___ a truth. The ocean doesn’t just hide ___54___ for us to find. It hides reminders that every small act of care can ripple out (涟漪式传播) and ___55___ the lives we never expect.
41. A．confused B．frightened C．amazed D．annoyed
42. A．remembered B．recognized C．imagined D．noticed
43. A．closer B．deeper C．longer D．farther
44. A．held on B．set down C．reached out D．gave out
45. A．accidentally B．slowly C．suddenly D．frequently
46. A．panic B．anger C．regret D．doubt
47. A．surface B．edge C．floor D．pool
48. A．images B．symbols C．signals D．figures
49. A．replaced B．exchanged C．involved D．shared
50. A．opened B．threw C．broke D．shook
51. A．greets B．gifts C．equips D．assists
52. A．captain B．fisherman C．coach D．owner
53. A．exposed B．explained C．handled D．realized
54. A．treasures B．properties C．donations D．rewards
55. A．surprise B．touch C．amuse D．convince
五、语法填空
On March 30, a “Taiji for All” event was held in Brussels, ___56___ five Belgian Taiji associations took turns to take the stage, leading Belgian people closer to Taiji. After that, the movie Taiji Zhang Sanfeng, ___57___ (star) Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh and other stars, was shown on the spot. Taiji, thought of ___58___ a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, enjoys worldwide reputation for its ___59___ (philosophy) ideas like harmony between man and nature and co-existence of all things. In 2020, Taijiquan, ___60___ (base) on Taiji philosophy and integrating traditional Chinese health-keeping and combat wisdom, ___61___ (list) in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yu Jiajian, president of the European Taiji Culture Center, ___62___ (perform) Yang-style Taiji Saber (刀) on-site. He explained that this set of saber techniques combined softness with ___63___ (tough).Though the movement speed was soft and stable, the movement strength was full of inner power. Fei Shengchao, the Chinese Ambassador to Belgium, who attended ___64___ event, said that Taiji integrated knowledge and practices from multiple fields and its core ideas had contributed Eastern wisdom to global ecological civilization construction. He hoped the occasion would provide a platform for Belgian Taiji enthusiasts ___65___ (display) their skills and communicate with each other, enhancing local people’s understanding of Taiji culture.
六、书信写作
66. 假定你是李华，你校部分学生常以各种理由请假，不参加课间跑，请写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：1.陈述现象；2.提出劝告和建议。词数80左右。
Show up for Inter-class Running
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七、读后续写
67. 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 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 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. “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.
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.D 22.C 23.C 24.A 25.C 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.D 30.A 31.B 32.C 33.D 34.B 35.A
七选五：36.C 37.A 38.E 39.G 40.B
完形填空：41.C 42.D 43.A 44.C 45.C 46.A 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.A 51.B 52.C 53.D 54.A 55.B
语法填空：56.where 57.starring 58.as 59.philosophical 60.based 61.was listed 62.performed 63.toughness 64.the 65.to display
书信范文
Show up for Inter-class Running
Now some students often ask for leave to skip inter-class running. They say they feel tired or have small pains. Actually regular running strengthens our bodies and relieves study stress. It’s bad to avoid it for trivial reasons. I advise everyone take part actively. If you feel uncomfortable, walk slowly instead of missing it totally. Let’s value this daily exercise together.
读后续写范文
I was so surprised that for a moment I was lost for words. Then I poured out all my love for the mountains, clear streams, wild animals and quiet woods. Miss Cook listened patiently and told me to write all these beautiful scenes down as an article. I went home and spent the whole evening writing about my beloved hills.
I turned in my paper the next day before class and waited for Miss Cook’s reaction. To my surprise, she praised my vivid descriptions and read my composition to the whole class. She encouraged me to turn my daydreams into writing. From then on, I gradually focused on study and discovered my talent for writing.

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