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河北秦皇岛市第三中学
2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Discover the art that moves you
Everyone is invited to enjoy kinetic art at Tate Modern
Art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls. It can move. Art that moves is known as kinetic art. If this sounds like fun, head to UNIQLO Tate Play Holiday Make Studio: Kinetic at Tate Modern, where you can create your very own works inspired by art in Tate’s collection. Materials will be provided, so all you need to build a piece of moving art is your imagination!
Design your own kinetic art
To make your piece of kinetic art at home, follow these simple steps below.
What you will need:
●Scissors.
●Tape or string.
●Any spare materials such as paper, cardboard, buttons and plastic bottles.
1. For inspiration, have alook on Tate’s website for kids: www. tate. org. uk/kids.
2. Now, think about what you are going to create. Is it an object like a butterfly or a rocket, or will it be a special shape and object
3. Try and find suitable spare materials to fit your idea. For example, paper for butterfly wings, cardboard circles for the Sun, a tin can for a special shape.
4. Carefully build your design and then use the tape or string to attach it to a coat hanger or old plastic bottle so it can twist and turn.
5. Ignore these rules and create your own moving art however you want to — just remember, it has to move!
How can I find out more
UNIQLO Tate Play Holiday Make Studio: Kinetic runs from 25 May to 2 June at Tate Modern, London. It’s free and no booking is required, just drop in!
For more information, search UNIQLO Tate Play or go to www. tate. org. uk/whats-on.
1. What can we learn about the art mentioned in this text
A．It focuses on paintings.
B．It is movable.
C．It has strict rules.
D．It has to hang on walls.
2. Which best describes the kind of art
A．Eventful.
B．Practical.
C．Imaginative.
D．Common.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To promote a kind of art.
B．To introduce a website.
C．To create an idea.
D．To inspire children.
B
With the rapid development of urbanization, cities around the world are facing serious environmental problems, among which air pollution is one of the most urgent. Vehicle emissions, especially from gasolinepowered cars, are a major contributor to poor air quality, leading to smog, respiratory illnesses and climate change. In response to this crisis, promoting green travel has become a key solution advocated by environmentalists and governments worldwide.
Green travel refers to choosing lowcarbon or zerocarbon means of transportation, such as walking, cycling, taking public transport or driving electric vehicles. Unlike traditional cars that release large amounts of carbon dioxide and harmful gases, green travel methods produce little or no pollution. For example, cycling not only reduces emissions but also serves as a form of exercise, improving physical health. Public transport can carry dozens of people at once, greatly cutting down the number of cars on the road and easing traffic congestion.
Some people argue that green travel is inconvenient, especially for those living in suburban areas with limited public transport. However, this problem can be solved by improving infrastructure, such as building more bike lanes and expanding bus and subway networks. Additionally, the inconvenience is temporary compared with the longterm benefits of a cleaner environment and healthier life.
Protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility. Green travel is not just a trend but a necessary choice for sustainable development. By making small changes in our daily travel habits, we can collectively reduce pollution, conserve energy and create a greener future for ourselves and the next generations.
4. What is the main cause of air pollution mentioned in Paragraph 1
A．Industrial waste.
B．Vehicle emissions.
C．Deforestation.
D．Construction dust.
5. Which of the following is NOT a green travel method
A．Walking to work.
B．Riding a bicycle.
C．Taking the subway.
D．Driving a gasoline car.
6. What is the advantage of cycling according to the text
A．It saves travel time.
B．It is suitable for long distances.
C．It benefits people’s health.
D．It costs no money at all.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards green travel
A．Doubtful.
B．Opposed.
C．Supportive.
D．Unconcerned.
C
Nowadays, more and more young people use the term (术语) “executive dysfunction” to describe their daily troubles online. They often find themselves stuck in a silly thinking loop (圈), unable to start even simple daily tasks. Many post short videos online to share their similar experiences, which quickly become popular among teenagers and young adults.
However, professional psychologists (心理学家) point out that most people misunderstand this term. They seldom describe a person as “dysfunctional”. Instead, they prefer to view it as weak executive functioning. It is not a disease, but a common ability everyone has to different degrees. Generally speaking, executive function follows a natural rule: it grows stronger as people grow older, and adults usually have better self-management ability than teenagers.
Many everyday things can weaken our executive function. Staying up late, feeling sick, suffering from long-term stress and anxiety, or being buried in endless work and study will make it harder for us to make decisions and take action. Even too much time spent on social media can take our attention away and worsen the situation.
Experts suggest some simple and practical methods to deal with the problem. First, make clear daily plans and write down small tasks on paper instead of keeping them in mind. Second, set alarms and reminders to avoid delaying tasks, not leaving them till the last minute. Third, stay away from various apps for a while when you have important tasks to finish.
With small changes in daily habits, we can effectively improve our executive function and live a more organized life.
8. What does the term “executive dysfunction” mean according to psychologists
A．It means making good use of time.
B．It means poor self-management ability.
C．It is a common skill among young people.
D．It is a serious disease that needs to be treated.
9. Which of the following can help improve one’s executive function
A．Keeping all the tasks in mind to train the memory.
B．Spending more time on social media to relax.
C．Taking down small tasks on a paper checklist.
D．Working late into the night to finish important tasks.
10. What does the underlined word “delay” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Putting tasks off.
B．Finishing tasks in advance.
C．Sharing tasks with others.
D．Starting tasks with great effort.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To explain weak executive function and ways to improve it.
B．To doubt young people’s habit of sharing troubles online.
C．To introduce a disease called executive dysfunction.
D．To encourage people to use social media less.
D
Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans.
The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality.
What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans.
What does this experiment show exactly The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward
This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes.
Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience.
The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway.
12. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The process of the experiment.
B．The principle of the experiment.
C．The subject of the experiment.
D．The result of the experiment.
13. Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5
A．To compare poetry with wine.
B．To show non-experts’ preferences.
C．To prove the research findings.
D．To argue against the team’s explanation.
14. What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text
A．They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills.
B．They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality.
C．They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience.
D．They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry
A．Optimistic.
B．Indifferent.
C．Critical.
D．Doubtful.
七选五
Many people believe that fresh produce is healthier than frozen produce.16_______ Research shows it can be just as healthy as fresh produce, sometimes even paring fresh and frozen produce, researcher found that the vitamin content in frozen produce is often just as high as, or sometimes even higher than that in fresh produce.
Frozen fruit and vegetables are usually picked when they are fully grown and ready to be eaten.17_______ This step helps lock in their nutrients. Fresh produce, on the other hand, is often picked before it’s full-grown so it can survive the journey to stores.
Despite the long travel time, fresh fruit and vegetables from supermarkets still contain plenty of nutrients. But when compared to fresh produce from local farmers’ markets, they often lose benefits. Since local produce is usually picked right before reaching the market, it’s often fresher and packed with more nutrients than store-bought fresh produce.18_______
So the common view that fresh and “natural” foods are always healthier than frozen ones is not true. Experts say that freezing is actually a form of processing. Its harmful effects are very small.19_______ Also, frozen produce is often less expensive and lasts longer in the freezer than fresh produce does in the fridge, which helps cut down on food waste.
20_______ Frozen produce is excellent for saving money and enjoying seasonal foods year-round. Fresh foods, especially locally grown ones, taste and feel better for many people. Since both fresh and frozen produce have their benefits, it’s good to include both in your diet.
A．In fact, there is no single best choice.
B．It can lead to nutrient loss on the way.
C．But frozen produce often gets unfairly judged.
D．This means frozen produce is still a healthy choice.
E．And they are frozen quickly within hours after being picked.
F．In the end, the key is to eat more fruit and vegetables in your diet.
G．The shorter travel time from farm to market helps preserve its food value.
二、完形填空
“When did you become an athlete ” my mom asked. I was 26 at the time, having just finished my 10th marathon.
That21_______ was funny to me. It was as if she thought the marathon had22_______ turned me into a sports lover overnight. But the23_______ was far from that. I tried freshman basketball, though I spent mostly every game sitting on the bench,24_______ others. I had been running marathons for years by age 26. What my mom probably meant was that I was never a “25_______ athlete”. As a kid, I was neither fast nor strong; my parents even26_______ that my biggest athletic ability was making it through a day without tripping over my own two feet.
Today, when friends ask me about my27_______ in sports, I always smile and give the same answer: I just keep28_______. I do some sort of exercise every day, with very few29_______. When I exercise, I am happier and more clear-headed. So I stick to my daily routine. Over time, this habit has become30_______, like brushing my teeth every morning.
Many people understand the importance of exercise, yet they31_______ to find motivation. They wait for a “perfect moment” or32_______ a burst of inspiration, but that moment33_______ comes. Have you heard the saying “fake (假装) it until you make it” That’s exactly how it34_______. At first, you might drag yourself to the gym or35_______ yourself to go for a walk. But over time, that will become a choice, and finally become part of who you are.
21.A．interpretation B．suggestion C．question D．presentation
22.A．magically B．originally C．temporarily D．flexibly
23.A．impact B．purpose C．concern D．truth
24.A．helping B．watching C．recognizing D．amusing
25.A．natural B．famous C．humorous D．healthy
26.A．reported B．showed C．remembered D．joked
27.A．trouble B．success C．role D．direction
28.A．dreaming B．planning C．going D．reflecting
29.A．results B．exceptions C．chances D．advances
30.A．automatic B．boring C．different D．unbearable
31.A．agree B．happen C．manage D．struggle
32.A．give up B．look for C．worry about D．set aside
33.A．quietly B．definitely C．rarely D．fortunately
34.A．works B．changes C．ends D．matters
35.A．allow B．teach C．force D．invite
三、语法填空
Qigong is a special kind of Chinese exercise. It helps people stay healthy by moving slowly, breathing deeply, and focusing the mind. The word “Qi” means energy, and “Gong” means practice. Therefore, Qigong means “the practice of energy”.
Unlike running or jumping. Qigong is slow and gentle, but it can help with stress, tiredness, weak digestion, or even sleep36_______ (problem).
In Chinese culture, people believe that Qi flows inside the body, like water37_______ (flow) through rivers.38_______ Qi moves well, the body feels strong. But if it gets blocked, we may feel sick or weak. Qigong helps unblock and guide the Qi, and the body becomes balanced again.
People do Qigong by standing still, moving arms slowly, turning the body, and breathing deeply,39_______ looks easy, but takes practice. Some forms also include soft sounds or special hand shapes to help focus the energy.
Qigong40_______ (practise) in China for over 2,000 years. In ancient times, doctors, monks, and martial artists all practised Qigong. Some did it41_______ healing and peace of mind, and others to make their Kung Fu42_______ (strong).
Today, many people still practise Qigong in parks or homes. Some do it in43_______ morning to feel fresh. Others do it at night to relax. Even children can learn simple Qigong to help them44_______ (breath) better and focus more.
Qigong is not about winning or speed. It is about listening to your body and staying calm. It shows the45_______ (wise) of Chinese culture — healing with breath, movement, and peace.
四、书信写作
46. 假设你是李华，你们学校正在开展“人工智能与教育”的讨论。请你根据以下提示，写一篇议论文。
提示：1. 简要说明人工智能在教育中的应用（如智能辅导系统、自动评分等）；
2. 分析其带来的好处（如个性化学习、节省教师时间等）；
3. 讨论其可能的问题（如减少人际互动、过度依赖等）；
4. 给出你的看法。
要求：1. 词数100-120；
2. 结构清晰，逻辑连贯；
3. 使用高级词汇和复杂句型。
五、书面表达
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。
The annual English Drama Festival was around the corner. All the classes were busy preparing their plays. In Class 10, however, they were facing a big problem. No one wanted to play the role of the bad king. It was a challenging role, requiring not only good acting skills but also the courage to be disliked by the audience.
When the teacher asked who would take the role, the classroom fell into dead silence. Everyone looked down, afraid to meet the teacher’s eyes. Lily, who was good at acting, also kept quiet. She worried that playing a bad guy would make others think of her as a mean person.
After class, Lily saw her deskmate Jack practicing the role of a soldier. Jack was not good at speaking English, and he stammered a lot when reading lines. But he kept practicing, reading the lines again and again. Lily was surprised and asked him why he chose such a difficult role.
Jack smiled and said, “Every play needs different roles. Even if it’s a small role, it’s important for the whole play. I want to try my best to help our class.” Lily was lost in thought.
注意：续写词数应为 150 个左右；请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Hearing Jack’s words, Lily stood there, deep in thought.
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The next day, Lily went to the teacher bravely.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.A 12.A 13.D 14.C 15.A
七选五
16.C 17.E 18.G 19.D 20.A
完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.D 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.A 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.A 35.C
语法填空
36.problems 37.flowing 38.When 39.which 40.has been practised 41.for 42.stronger 43.the 44.breathe 45.wisdom
作文范文
议论文（人工智能与教育）
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is widely applied in education, including intelligent tutoring systems and automatic scoring systems, bringing profound changes to traditional teaching.
AI offers numerous benefits to education. It can provide personalized learning plans tailored to students’ weaknesses and strengths, greatly improving learning efficiency. Meanwhile, automatic scoring saves teachers plenty of time and energy.
However, it also brings potential problems. Over-reliance on AI may reduce face-to-face communication between teachers and students, making education lack warmth.
In my opinion, AI is a useful auxiliary tool. We should make full use of its advantages while avoiding over-dependence, so as to combine technology and traditional education perfectly.
读后续写范文
Hearing Jack’s words, Lily stood there, deep in thought. She felt ashamed of her selfish thought. She was afraid of being disliked by others, while Jack spared no effort to contribute to the class despite his poor English. Every role matters to a successful drama performance. There is no good or bad role but dedicated actors. Eventually, she made up her mind to take the challenging role to serve the whole class.
The next day, Lily went to the teacher bravely. She volunteered to play the bad king without hesitation. The teacher was delighted and praised her courage. From then on, Lily devoted herself to practicing her lines and acting skills. On the day of the drama festival, her vivid performance won loud applause from the audience. Lily learned that true courage lies in shouldering responsibility and devoting oneself to the collective without fear of others’ opinions.

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