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四川彭州中学
2025-2026学年度高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
Dance Shoe Buying Guide: Pointe Shoes vs. Latin Dance Shoes
Choosing the right dance shoes is essential for both performance and injury prevention. Whether you are a ballet dancer or a Latin dance enthusiast, here is what you need to know before making a purchase.
For Pointe Shoes (Ballet)
Fit: They must fit like a glove. Your toes should lie flat at the end of the shoe without curling. A proper fit leaves about a finger's width of space behind your heel.
Material: Traditionally made of satin and cardboard, modern ones often use synthetic materials for longer wear. The box (the hard front part that supports your toes) comes in three strengths: soft, medium, and hard. Beginners should always choose soft.
Replacement: A professional dancer may wear out a pair in 10 to 20 hours of practice. For students, replacing them every 3 to 6 months is typical.
Price Range: $60 – $150 per pair.
For Latin Dance Shoes (Salsa, Cha-cha, Rumba)
Heels: The heel height usually ranges from 2.5 to 3 inches for women. Beginners are strongly advised to start with 2.5 inches to build ankle stability. Men's shoes typically have a 1-inch Cuban heel.
Sole: They feature a suede (绒面革) sole that allows smooth turns but provides little grip. Never wear them outdoors on concrete — this will destroy the sole. Many dancers carry a brush to clean the suede after each use.
Straps: Adjustable buckle straps are recommended for a secure fit, as they can be tightened during long hours of dancing when feet tend to swell.
Price Range: $80 – $200 per pair.
Important Tips for Both Types
·Always try on shoes in the afternoon when your feet are naturally slightly larger.
·Bring the same socks or tights you plan to wear during performances.
·If buying online, measure your foot length in centimeters and compare it with the brand’s specific size chart — sizes vary greatly between manufacturers.
1. What kind of pointe shoes should a beginner choose according to the guide
A．Those with a hard box.
B．Those made of pure satin.
C．Those with a soft front part.
D．Those leaving two fingers' space behind the heel.
2. What is one thing Latin dance shoe owners should avoid doing
A．Using a brush to clean the sole.
B．Tightening the straps during dance.
C．Wearing the shoes on rough outdoor surfaces.
D．Choosing heels lower than 2. 5 inches for women.
3. What do the buying tips suggest for both types of shoes
A．Trying shoes on in the morning.
B．Buying shoes that are one size larger.
C．Using the same size chart for all brands.
D．Trying shoes on with the intended socks or tights.
B
For many freshmen at a Sino-foreign cooperative University, the first semester brings not only excitement but also intense stress. One of the biggest fears is the mandatory Academic English course, which all first-year students must pass. Unlike high school English, this course demands academic writing, critical thinking, and precise language use — skills that many new students are not fully prepared for.
Li Ming, a freshman majoring in Computer Science, still remembers the sleepless nights before the final exam. “I was terrified,” he admitted. “I knew that if I failed, I would have to take a make-up exam during the summer. And if I failed that too, I would have to retake the entire course, which costs 86,800 yuan. That’s almost my whole year’s tuition for just one course!”
The pressure was overwhelming. Li Ming spent every evening in the library, reviewing essay structures and memorizing academic vocabulary. He even asked his tutor for extra feedback on his practice essays. But despite all his efforts, he felt unprepared. On the day of the exam, his hands were shaking as he wrote his argumentative essay. He could barely focus on the reading comprehension section.
When the results were finally released, Li Ming could hardly believe his eyes: he scored exactly 40 out of 100 — the minimum passing grade. He had made it by a hair’s breadth. His roommate, however, was not so lucky. Zhang Wei scored 39, just one point short. Instead of enjoying his summer vacation, Zhang Wei had to return to Suzhou in August for the make-up exam. He spent the whole summer studying while his friends traveled and relaxed.
Looking back, Li Ming feels a chill run down his spine. “If I had made one less correct choice in the multiple-choice section, I would have been in Zhang Wei’s shoes. That single question might have saved me 86,800 yuan. I still get nervous just thinking about it.”
For the University’s freshmen, Academic English is more than just a course — it is a financial and emotional test that stays with them long after the grades are posted.
4. What is the main reason why Li Ming was so anxious about the Academic English exam according to this passage
A．He thinks he is not good at English.
B．He will not progress to Year 2 if he didn’t pass the exam.
C．He fears the financial consequences if he failed the module.
D．He doesn’t like his English teacher.
5. Describe the emotional progression in a few brief words:
A．Confidence→Success→Pride
B．Fear→Panic→Relief→Lingering fear
C．Excitement→Disappointment→Acceptance
D．Indifference→Interest→Regret
6. According to the passage, which statement is correct
A．The resit exam fee is 86,800 yuan.
B．Zhang Wei plays game every day so that he didn’t pass the English exam.
C．The school English exam is possibly one of the most important courses at Year 1.
D．After passing the exam, Li Ming felt very confident.
7. What is the best title of the passage
A．Li Ming Passed the English Exam
B．The Passing Line of the English Exam Is 40
C．We Should Study Harder in Order to Prevent Failing an Exam
D．A Freshman’s Fear about a School English Exam
C
Solar eclipses (日食) happen when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. These events are always spectacular. But total solar eclipses are extra special. One such eclipse was visible across large parts of North America on April 8, 2024. During that time, sky watchers felt surprised at the view. They also took part in scientific research.
The eclipse was a piece of exciting news for solar science. On April 8, the Sun neared its most active phase when the Sun gave off more radiation and a lot of charged particles from its surface. Such solar storms threatened satellites orbiting the Earth. They even disrupted power grids on the ground. These are what the science pros found.
“Luckily, researchers now have more scientific instruments to study our star than ever before,” said Kelly Korreck, who is an astrophysicist. “This provides a unique chance to learn about the Sun and its effects on our planet and its atmosphere.”
But science pros aren’t the only ones getting in on the fun. Citizen scientists are members of the public who help gather observations and analyze them. “There is a lot of emphasis on citizen science and having folks do solar science projects,” Korreck said.
Scientists hoped to recruit as many phones as possible, which would spread out over the 2,000- mile- long and 100- mile- wide path of the April 2024 eclipse. Korreck said, “That will offer views of the solar shape from a very large number of vantage points. And it’s up to citizen scientists to do it.”
Citizen scientists were able to take part without interrupting their view of the eclipse. They just started an app on their phone and propped it up facing the Sun at least five minutes before the Moon passed in front of the Sun. The app handled the rest. They could get to keep copies of the pictures as a souvenir. “That was a good chance for citizen scientists to contribute to eclipse research,” Korreck said. That’s true whether they set up a camera or installed an app.
8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．The total solar eclipse was visible in the entire America.
B．The total solar eclipse has some impact on the Earth.
C．The Earth gives off more radiation during solar eclipses.
D．Sky watchers contributed a lot to scientific research.
9. What did Korreck think of citizen scientists
A．They are enthusiastic.
B．They are creative.
C．They are optimistic.
D．They are essential.
10. What did the scientists want to get from citizen scientists during the total solar eclipse
A．Useful points about the total solar eclipse.
B．As many phones as possible with apps installed.
C．Observations of the total solar eclipse from different angles.
D．More scientific instruments to help observe solar eclipses.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．What citizen scientists got from the eclipse research.
B．How citizen scientists got involved in the eclipse research.
C．How much time citizen scientists spent in taking pictures.
D．Why the total solar eclipse was a good chance for the scientists.
D
Some memories, such as what you had for dinner last night, are easier to recall than others. However, even forgotten memories could be guiding your actions.
Memory can be defined by what people report, or physically as a circuit of cells and connections in the brain, known as an engram. It has been thought by many researchers that when you forget something, the engram disappears. However, research in mice suggests forgotten memories can persist; they just can’t be consciously recalled.
To see if forgotten memories are detectable in human brains, Tom Willems and his team at the University of Bern got 40 people to quickly look at 96 pairs of images, made up of a human face and an object, such as a guitar or a stapler. The researchers then used functional magnetic resonance imaging (磁共振成像) to observe the participants’ brain activity during tests carried out around 30 minutes later and 24 hours later. The tests asked whether they had seen two images paired up before. The participants also stated whether they recalled that two images went together, were unsure, or were guessing.
Those who said they could remember chose the correct pairing 87 per cent of the time during both tests. Those who said they had forgotten got about half right. The participants who were unsure guessed correctly 57 per cent of the time after 30 minutes and 54 per cent after 24 hours. These results were slightly higher than would be expected by chance, which suggests this group may actually have remembered.
When the guessers chose the right answer, the same activation patterns were seen in the right hippocampal (海马的) region of the brain as in those who remembered, which implies the engrams of forgotten memories remained and were influencing their choices. In the tests done 24 hours later, the engrams of memories that people correctly guessed stayed within the hippocampus, while those they could remember were distributed throughout the neocortex (大脑新皮层).
The work shows there can be a disconnection between the memory we consciously access and the related engram in the brain. As researcher Amy Milton explains, “Some memories don’t necessarily need to be consciously retrieved (提取) in order for those memories to influence behaviour.”
12. What does the underlined word “engram” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．A tool used to measure memory.
B．The process of forming memory.
C．The feeling of remembering something.
D．A network of brain cells storing memory.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Participants and materials.
B．Functions of brain scans.
C．Research methods and procedures.
D．Causes of forgotten memories.
14. Why did researchers study those who were unsure
A．To identify inattentive participants.
B．To compare brain activity patterns.
C．To see if guessing reveals hidden memories.
D．To prove that all memories can be recalled.
15. What is the key finding of the study in the passage
A．Forgotten memories influence behavior unconsciously.
B．All memory traces are stored in the same part of brain.
C．Forgotten memories can be fully recovered with effort.
D．Conscious recall is necessary for memories to affect choices.
七选五
Responsible Travel: Best Immersive (沉浸式的) Adventures with Volunteering Abroad
Traveling offers a way to discover new cultures, landscapes, and perspectives. However, our actions as travelers often impact the places we visit in ways we may not realize. ___16___ Meanwhile, it enhances the benefits of travel for local communities and the environment. Let’s explore how to be a responsible traveler while making meaningful connections, volunteering abroad and contributing to sustainable tourism.
The heart of responsible travel is about connecting with the people, understanding their lives, and respecting their ways of life. ___17___ Protecting endangered species, respecting habitats, and minimizing waste are essential to kindness toward the environment.
___18___ By choosing to volunteer, you engage in activities that positively impact local communities while gaining a deeper understanding of their culture and challenges. Whether you’re teaching, helping with conservation, or participating in healthcare projects, responsible volunteering helps empower locals and promotes sustainable development.
A sustainable trip is one that not only benefits the traveler but also leaves a positive legacy (遗产) for the host community and environment. ___19___ Look for accommodations with eco-certifications, minimize your plastic use, and avoid participating in activities that harm wildlife or consume local resources. Such a trip also supports the local economy by purchasing from local businesses and using services run by locals. ___20___
In a word, by integrating making meaningful connections, volunteering and sustainability into our travels, you not only enrich your own experience but also help preserve the beauty and culture of the places you visit.
A．Besides, it extends to how we interact with nature.
B．Volunteering abroad can expose you to new job opportunities.
C．In fact, the most significant impact of travel is the environmental one.
D．Responsible travel is a concept that emphasizes minimizing these impacts.
E．When planning a trip, choose places and programs that promote sustainability.
F．This strengthens the community’s financial independence and protects its culture.
G．Volunteering abroad offers a chance to combine travel with meaningful contributions.
二、完形填空
I heard some good news recently. My 91-year-old grandfather called me to ___21___ his new hearing aid. For the first time in a long time, he could hear my voice. It ___22___ us both.
I soon found out there was another reason my grandparents were so happy — their new audiologist (听觉病矫治专家), Anna. Unlike the ___23___ providers they’d been dealing with, Anna gave time and attention. Anna not only ___24___ the new hearing aid worked as it should, but also offered to go to my grandparents’ apartment to show them how to use it.
Such ___25___ might sound rare, but I’ve since started wondering: What if it’s more common than we think
It started with some research that showed people often underestimate (低估) the ___26___ of strangers to engage with, or even befriend them. Then I came across a study that ___27___ news coverage of current affairs tends to be more negative than positive because humans tend to give negative events more attention.
___28___ stories can attract our attention and prepare us for disappointment. But if we don’t engage with positive ones, they might lead us to be more critical of the world, more defensive and less ___29___ than we need to be.
So I think sometimes what we hear, see, or even know might not be the whole picture. The truth might be ___30___ from us, requiring us to notice and discover it. We could start by asking ourselves whether we are ___31___ more on negative or positive stories and whether we are letting negative news surround us. Maybe even paying more attention to good news or ___32___ sharing good news will help.
Anna’s attitude was remarkable. She ___33___ the call of duty and, upon leaving, ___34___ to accept anything but words as thanks.
Why not ___35___ ourselves that, for all of the bad that’s in the world and in the news, behind the scenes, in people’s ordinary lives, lie untold stories of extraordinary good
21. A．test B．repair C．admire D．purchase
22. A．frightened B．shocked C．thrilled D．annoyed
23. A．familiar B．enthusiastic C．similar D．previous
24. A．made B．ensured C．expected D．proposed
25. A．kindness B．generosity C．bravery D．intelligence
26. A．refusal B．willingness C．impression D．confusion
27. A．recognized B．protested C．guaranteed D．suggested
28. A．Positive B．Active C．Negative D．Controversial
29. A．hopeful B．aggressive C．violent D．doubtful
30. A．recycled B．hidden C．revealed D．adapted
31. A．calling B．influencing C．focusing D．waiting
32. A．putting up with B．making up for C．coming up with D．making a point of
33. A．went beyond B．gave up C．went through D．gave away
34. A．embraced B．resisted C．agreed D．refused
35. A．challenge B．inform C．remind D．advise
三、语法填空
Jim Binkley, a Woodstock man, plays, builds, and teaches ___36___ most admired of all Chinese musical instruments — the guqin.
Binkley has ___37___ (actual) created some fifteen guqins over time, each one taking him a year or two ___38___ (make). A guqin is composed of a top board—which is the soundboard, about 48 inches long and 8 inches at the widest point—and a bottom board for ___39___ (stable). One hand plucks (拨) the nylon and metal strings of the instrument, ___40___ the other hand slides to press down the strings to play different notes, as on a violin.
Playing the guqin is an ancient Chinese musical art. Previously, this seven-stringed instrument ___41___ (use) to perform the oldest written music in formal ceremonies.
Binkley, a retired Portland State University professor who taught computer science from the mid-1990s until 2010, became interested in the guqin in 1975 when his roommate introduced him ___42___ guqin playing. When he returned to the United States he studied for a while at the University of Washington, ___43___ he met a guqin teacher who gave him lessons.
In the past, Binkley gave performances in formal concerts and elsewhere. He began giving guqin lessons in the late 1990s, when a friend talked him into ___44___ (teach) him how to play. By keeping this tradition alive, Binkley hopes to inspire ___45___ (other) to seek comfort and uplift through music, just as he discovered decades ago in that momentous encounter with his roommate.
四、书信写作
46. 假如你想报读上海纽约大学硕士（New York University Shanghai postgraduate programme），你向招生办公室咨询以下事宜：
(1) 录取要求（GPA均分、语言成绩、科研、论文）；
(2) 学费；
(3) 奖学金可能性。
要求：80 — 100词。
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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 moment the bell rang for the dance class, Lily’s heart sank. She loved dancing, but today, her mind was elsewhere. The results of the monthly exam had been announced that morning, and for the first time in her life, she had failed miserably. Her grades had plunged from the top ten to the bottom twenty. Over the past two months, she had become so absorbed in dance that her schoolwork had slowly slipped through her fingers. Now, she was paying the price.
As she was tying her pink dance shoes, the door of the studio swung open. The cold, stern face of her head teacher, Ms. Wang, appeared. “Lily, come out. Now.” Ms. Wang’s voice sliced through the cheerful music like a knife. Her face burning with shame, Lily followed her into the empty hallway, her legs trembling.
The hallway was silent except for the distant echo of music. Ms. Wang crossed her arms and fixed Lily with a glare that could freeze fire. “You have let everyone down,” she began, her tone biting. “Your parents, your teachers, and most importantly, yourself. You threw away your spot at the top for this ” She gestured dismissively toward the studio door, as if dance were nothing more than a childish game. Lily opened her mouth to explain, but no words came out.
Then came the punishment that shattered Lily’s fragile world. Ms. Wang pointed at Lily’s feet. “Take those shoes off. I want you to hand them to your parents and tell them to burn them with a lighter. They are a symbol of your distraction and must be destroyed. Furthermore, your computer and phone will all be confiscated. No more distractions, no more excuses. This is what happens when you lose focus.”
The words hit Lily like physical blows. Her precious dance shoes — the ones her grandmother had bought for her fifteenth birthday, the ones that had accompanied her through countless hours of practice — were to be reduced to ashes. It felt like Ms. Wang was not just punishing her performance but erasing her entire identity. Tears welled up in her eyes, hot and unstoppable. She bent down slowly, her fingers trembling as she untied the laces. Each loop she undid felt like untying a piece of her soul. When she finally held the shoes in her hands, she clutched them to her chest for a brief, desperate moment. But one look at Ms. Wang’s unwavering expression told her there was no escape.
Walking home that evening, Lily felt like a ghost drifting through a world that no longer belonged to her. She thought about the dances she would never perform and the music she would no longer hear. When she finally arrived home, she placed her dance shoes on the dining table and, in a hollow voice, repeated Ms. Wang’s words. Her mother’s cheerful humming stopped abruptly. She turned around, her eyes widening with shock and concern. “Lily… what happened ” she asked softly. But Lily couldn’t answer. A sob escaped her lips, and she ran to her room, slamming the door behind her.
That night, Lily cried herself to sleep, her dreams filled with broken dance steps and the terrifying sound of a lighter’s flame consuming everything she loved.
注意：续写词数应该在150左右。
Paragraph 1:
The next morning, Lily woke up to find a note on her bedside table, with her pink dance shoes lying right beside it.
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Paragraph 2:
A week later, Ms. Wang called Lily into her office again. This time, however, her eyes were not filled with anger.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.B 9.D 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.C 15.A 16.D 17.A 18.G 19.E 20.F
二、完形填空
21.C 22.C 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.B 31.C 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.C
三、语法填空
36.the 37.actually 38.to make 39.stability 40.while/and
41.were used 42.to 43.where 44.teaching 45.others
书信范文
Dear Admissions Officer,
I am writing to inquire about the postgraduate programme at New York University Shanghai.
First, could you inform me of the admission requirements, including required GPA, language test scores, research experience and academic papers Besides, I wonder about the tuition fees for the programme. Finally, I hope to know whether there are scholarship opportunities and relevant application conditions.
I would appreciate it if you could send me detailed information.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
The next morning, Lily woke up to find a note on her bedside table, with her pink dance shoes lying right beside it. Her mother wrote that passion for dancing should not be destroyed, and true success lay in balancing study and hobbies. Encouraged by the words, Lily made up her mind to rearrange her schedule. She devoted daytime to school lessons and finished homework efficiently, squeezing limited spare time for dance practice. Gradually, her academic performance improved steadily.
A week later, Ms. Wang called Lily into her office again. This time, however, her eyes were not filled with anger. Ms. Wang had noticed Lily’s great progress in studies. She admitted being too strict before and said she understood Lily’s love for dance. She made an agreement: Lily could take part in the coming dance competition on condition that she kept her grades stable. Overjoyed, Lily promised to keep the balance between study and dance.

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