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2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期末教学质量监测试
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
English market towns are great for a quiet weekend. They have old streets, local shops and tasty food. Here are some popular ones.
Ludlow, Shropshire
Ludlow is a market town with a long history. It is called England’s Foodie Center. You can find butcher shops, bakeries and cheese shops around the town square. Ludlow Castle is a famous old building here. Every September, the town holds a three-day food festival.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The River Severn runs through Shrewsbury and almost makes the town center an island. For hundreds of years, people used the river to send and receive goods. Local cafes and food shops line its old streets, offering delicious regional snacks and fresh produce. The town is full of flowers in hanging baskets and window boxes.
Mevagissey, Cornwall
Mevagissey is a small fishing village. It has a working harbor built in 1774. Fishermen sell fresh fish at harbor-side markets every day. When you visit, don’t miss a traditional Cornish pie. It is a local special food and very delicious.
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
Stow-on-the-Wold sits on the highest point of the Cotswold hills. It has a wide market square that has hosted weekly markets for more than 800 years. Old stone houses line the streets, and many country inns serve homemade local dishes. It is a perfect stop for hiking and enjoying rural British scenery.
1. Where can visitors enjoy a food festival in September
A．Ludlow.
B．Shrewsbury.
C．Mevagissey.
D．Stow-on-the-Wold.
2. What makes Shrewsbury’s town center special
A．It has a very large natural island.
B．It is almost surrounded by water.
C．It hosts weekly street markets.
D．It is famous for old stone castles.
3. What do the four market towns have in common
A．They all have ancient castles.
B．They all lie beside a river or the sea.
C．They all offer delicious local food.
D．They all hold regular market activities.
B
I love watching teenage films and TV series set in high school, such as Mean Girls, Never Have I Ever and Spider-Man: Homecoming. These stories vividly show how lively and colorful adolescence can be.
As an Irvington high school student, my daily life was fully occupied with regular classes,math competitions and STEM club activities. I was constantly buried in coursework, weighed down by the pressure of academic grades and future college admissions.
Now that I am a senior, I have come to realize that there was something essential missing from my high school journey. It was not until I attended my first and last Homecoming Dance that I finally figured out what this missing element was.
When I stepped into the open courtyard, I was filled with great unease. Mixed peer pressure, fear of lifelong regret and natural curiosity drove me to turn up. Although my friends stayed close by,I still felt awkward facing crowds of unfamiliar faces. Everyone was formally dressed. Loud music blared from the loudspeakers, and colourful lights kept flashing nonstop. I had no idea how I would get through the next three hours.
I wandered around and waved awkwardly to people I barely knew. Soon my friends invited me forward to form a big circle in front of the stage. My first instinct was to hold back, but my friend Ryan kept encouraging me to move closer. Watching my quiet friends jump excitedly to the rhythm of the songs, I chose to accept my discomfort and fully enjoy the moment.
Singing and dancing along with the music, I temporarily forgot homework and college applications. I set aside all my burdens and simply enjoyed being an ordinary teenager, flooded with energy. That is exactly the “it” I had been searching for — an ineffable experience of human connection, group identity and a strong sense of belonging.
I do not mean that you have to become extremely outgoing to live a fulfilling high school life.Honestly, I felt exhausted after the party and my social energy was totally used up. Even so, I strongly recommend all of you to step out of your comfort zone again and again. Seek out activities that lift your spirits and help you build genuine bonds with others.
4. What occupied most of the author’s high school life before the dance
A．Organizing various community club activities.
B．Making friends with large groups of strangers.
C．Watching popular teenage movies and TV shows.
D．Academic study and competition-related pressure.
5. What can we infer from Paragraph 5
A．The author hated the noisy atmosphere near the stage.
B．The author overcame his hesitation and joined in the fun.
C．The author refused Ryan’s invitation out of inner shyness.
D．The author was well acquainted with everyone in the circle.
6. What change did the author have after the Homecoming Dance
A．He gained a sense of belonging that he long lacked.
B．He decided to take part in more STEM club activities.
C．He realized the importance of winning math competitions.
D．He became tired of endless school burdens all of a sudden.
7. What is the core theme of the text
A．Staying alone can bring inner peace to teenagers.
B．TV shows can inspire teenagers to live a more colorful life.
C．Students should take more part in all kinds of competitions.
D．Teenagers should bravely break away from their comfort zone.
C
Who should you marry Where should you live How should you spend your time For centuries, people have relied on their instinct to answer these life-changing questions. But now, there is a better way. We are living in a time of data explosion, with vast amounts of information about all aspects of human behavior becoming more and more accessible. We can use this big data to help determine the best course or action.
There has long been overwhelming and often surprising evidence that algorithms (算法)can outperform people in making difficult decisions. For example, researchers have found that a simple data-driven algorithm would have made better decisions than school principals, when deciding which teachers should be promoted.
The power of data analysis has also been proven in the worlds of sports and business. As highlighted in the book and movie Moneyball, baseball teams found that algorithms were better than scouts (星探)at picking players and more effective than managers at developing strategies.
However, statistics have had surprisingly little impact on our personal lives. One major reason is that good data about life’s biggest personal questions has been difficult to come by.
What makes people happy In the 20th century, there was no systematic data available to answer this question. While records from every game provided the raw material for data scientists working in sports, there was no equivalent record of events in people’s lives or the mood changes caused by those events. Happiness, unlike baseball, could simply not be measured with numbers.
That has changed, however. Experience sampling projects now “ping” people on their devices to ask various questions: What are you doing Who are you with How happy are you The largest of these projects, Mappiness has collected more than three million data points. Research done by its co-founders, economists Susana Mourato and George MacKerron, has revealed the activities that provide far more enjoyment than most of us would have guessed, such as gardening, and those that bring us less pleasure than expected, like browsing the internet. Another data-driven strategy for increasing happiness is moving house.
Of course, data based on large samples of people isn’t all you should consider when moving. However, data is giving us insights into other factors that might come into play. For example, a study of tens of millions of children identified the places that are most likely to increase their future earnings. Another large-scale study found that certain cities can improve one’s life expectancy.
We are in the early days of the data revolution in personal decision-making. I’m not claiming that we can completely let algorithms make all our life decisions, though we might reach that point in the future. What I’m saying instead is that we can all dramatically improve our decision-making by consulting evidence gathered from thousands or millions of people who have faced similar dilemmas. And we can do that now.
8. What can we learn about the use of algorithms in making decisions
A．Algorithms aren’t as good as humans at making difficult decisions.
B．People were afraid of losing privacy by giving their data to algorithms.
C．It’s surprising that algorithms are useful in making personal decisions.
D．Algorithms have been proven effective in the worlds of sports and business.
9. What can be inferred about the Mappiness project
A．It aims to change people’s living habits completely.
B．It has solved most personal puzzles with limited data.
C．Its findings go against people’s common expectations.
D．It mainly focuses on the influence of housing on happiness.
10. What does the underlined phrase “come into play” probably means in Paragraph 7
A．Begin to function.
B．Deserve public attention.
C．Wait for further proof.
D．Get rid of limitations.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards data in personal decisions
A．Approving.
B．Disapproving.
C．Doubtful.
D．Uncaring.
D
Hungry gulls do not only steal our chips and sandwiches. They learn our habits. They look for pliable sources of food. That includes waste treatment centres, landfills or anywhere food waste is concentrated. Many gull populations have moved inland from the coast to exploit these sources of food.
Wherever our waste is processed, birds can forage (觅食). At landfills, gulls feed on waste before it is covered up. If there are small plastic or glass pieces covered in food, they will swallow them whole. Only the food itself gets digested. When the bird flies back to its roost site, the waste gets regurgitated (反刍). This pollutes that site. This movement of pollutants is known as “biovectoring”.
Many lesser black-backed gulls breed in the UK and other parts of northern Europe. They migrate to Andalusia in southern Spain. They form a wintering population of over 100,000 there. They feed mainly in rice fields and landfills. Fortunately, many of these birds are fitted with GPS tags while breeding. This enables detailed tracking of their movements.
Fuente de Piedra lake is in Málaga. It is a hotspot for migrating lesser black-backed gulls. This wetland has special natural significance. It’s designated as an internationally important site under a global convention (公约) known as Ramsar. It has the largest breeding colony of flamingos in Spain. Gulls fly up to 50 miles to landfills to feed. They then fly back to roost.
Scientists have estimated that an average of 400kg of plastics are dropped into the lake each year by gulls. This is alongside more than two tonnes of other debris such as glass, textiles or ceramics.
This waste consumption has strong effects on the birds themselves. It can cause direct death from diseases, choking or becoming entangled with plastics. The additives within them also have toxic effects. Then after regurgitation in pellets (小球), those plastics are a threat to all the animals living in the area. They may enter our food supply through fish farming and table salt production.
These studies in Spain address a problem that is ongoing all over Europe. There are no comparable quantitative studies yet in the UK. However, similar problems occur wherever gulls concentrate to feed on our waste.
The closure of many landfills may have contributed to recent declines in many gull populations. But these problems of plastic leakage will continue so long as our consumer society generates so much waste. Reducing waste, and reusing things is better than recycling. That is partly because food containers may get eaten by birds before they can be recycled. Cleaning our food containers before we bin them can help to reduce this phenomenon. Recycling our own food waste can also help.
12. Why do many gulls move from coastal areas to inland places
A．To build safer breeding habitats.
B．To follow migrating sea creatures.
C．To seek accessible human food waste.
D．To escape extreme weather at the coast.
13. What can we know about Fuente de Piedra lake
A．It owns the world’s largest flamingo breeding base.
B．It is officially regarded as a globally important wetland.
C．It remains free from plastic and other rubbish pollution.
D．It attracts almost no migrating lesser black-backed gulls.
14. What can we infer from the whole passage
A．Recycling is far from enough to solve plastic leakage issues.
B．Cleaning food containers barely helps reduce bird pollution.
C．Sealing landfills has completely stopped the decline of gulls.
D．The UK has finished adequate studies on gull-related pollution.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A．To introduce the living habits and migration paths of gulls.
B．To explain why inland landfills attract large groups of seabirds.
C．To show how gulls spread waste plastics and cause ecological risks.
D．To present practical methods to cut down European plastic pollution.
七选五
Nowadays, more people are stuck indoors, buried in study, work and digital devices. They seldom spare time to walk into nature. However, spending time in natural surroundings can bring us amazing physical and mental benefits. ____16____
Being close to nature is an effective way to reduce stress. The fresh air, green plants and natural sounds can calm our nervous system. ____17____ After staying in a park or a forest for just an hour, people usually feel less anxious and relaxed inside.
____18____ Studies show that students who often spend time outdoors have better concentration and memory. Nature can clear our minds and allow our brains to rest properly. It helps us stay focused when we return to daily study and tasks.
Besides, nature encourages physical activity. Instead of sitting still indoors, we tend to walk, climb or run when we are outdoors. ____19____ Gradually, it builds up our body strength and improve our sleep quality as well.
It does not require a long trip to faraway mountains. A neighborhood park, a small lake or a tree-lined street is enough. ____20____ Just step outside and let nature refresh your mind and body.
A．It also improves our ability to learn and think.
B．Nature is far more powerful than we usually realize.
C．These movements are good for our physical health.
D．It slows down our heart rate and eases our tiredness.
E．Modern life makes it hard for us to enjoy quiet moments.
F．People have realized the importance of protecting nature.
G．Even short contact with nature can make a real difference.
二、完形填空
Last year, my mom and I moved to a small town after my dad passed away. Grief hung over us like a heavy fog, and we both struggled to ____21____ our new life. The house came with a messy backyard — overgrown weeds, dry soil, and a broken wooden fence. It felt as ____22____ as we were.
One sunny morning, Mom said ____23____, “What if we change this into a garden ” I stared at her, confused. Gardening was the last thing I wanted to do. But her eyes held a tiny spark of hope I hadn’t seen in months. I nodded, ____24____ to give it a try.
We started slowly. We pulled weeds, turned the hard soil, and planted simple seeds — tomatoes, sunflowers, and herbs. Working side by side, our hands dirty, we talked less and laughed more. As days passed, tiny green shoots ____25____. They were small, but they meant ____26____: life was still growing, even in broken places.
I began to look forward to our daily garden time. It became a(n) ____27____ from my sadness. When the first sunflower bloomed, tall and bright, Mom cried. “Your dad loved sunflowers,” she said. At that moment, the garden wasn’t just plants — it was a gentle way to keep his memory ____28____.
We also ____29____ a small bench under a tree. Neighbors stopped by to admire our garden and share stories. One elderly woman gave us rosebushes; a teenager helped us fix the fence. What started as two lonely people’s project changed into a ____30____ of communication.
I’ve learned that healing isn’t about forgetting. It’s about finding small, beautiful things to ____31____ to your heart. The garden didn’t take away our pain, but it taught us that pain and growth can ____32____. We could grieve and still hope, be sad and still love.
This ____33____ also made me realize that broken things aren’t necessarily worthless. A messy backyard can become a garden; a heavy heart can learn to ____34____ again. Sometimes, the most unexpected places teach us the deepest ____35____ — that life, like a garden, always finds a way to bloom.
21. A．adapt to B．focus on C．contribute to D．hold onto
22. A．peaceful B．empty C．lonely D．warm
23. A．angrily B．softly C．nervously D．disappointedly
24. A．grateful B．hesitant C．willing D．curious
25. A．appeared B．went C．spread D．rose
26. A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything
27. A．secret B．advantage C．escape D．contribution
28. A．alive B．simple C．reliable D．natural
29. A．set up B．cut down C．go through D．prepare for
30. A．recycle B．deal C．waste D．bridge
31. A．refer B．turn C．lead D．add
32. A．disappear B．coexist C．survive D．last
33. A．experiment B．explanation C．expression D．experience
34. A．meet B．support C．hope D．change
35. A．sympathies B．lessons C．ideas D．greetings
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A Food & Porcelain event in central London brought together two of China’s ____36____ (fine) traditions — Jingdezhen porcelain and Chinese cuisine — creating a feast for both the eyes and the tongue.
Held at a Chinese restaurant near Trafalgar Square, the luncheon (午宴)began not with hot dishes ____37____ diners taking pictures of the beautiful lotus-and-peony patterns on pale green plates from Jingdezhen, China’s “porcelain capital”.
“I designed every dish ____38____ (specific) for each porcelain,” said chef Tong Chee Hwee, ____39____ has spent 24 years cooking Chinese food in Britain.
“The colors must harmonize, and so must the tastes. It’s a dialogue between sight and palate (味觉),” he said, ____40____ (point) at a plate of tuna tartare. He explained how the pink of the fish ____41____ (match) the plate’s delicate green tone, while a Cantonese-inspired sauce added contrast.
The porcelain ____42____ (use) during the event, known as “Longzhuge,” or Dragon Pearl Pavilion, drew ____43____ (inspire) from the imperial kilns (官窑)of Jingdezhen. The floral patterns, known as baoxianghua, mix the purity of lotus flowers with the dignity of peonies.
“To enjoy the Chinese cuisine presented on a Jingdezhen porcelain — this is something I never imagined I would experience in London,” said Alexander Randall, among the people attending the event. ____44____ impressed him most was the perfect combination of food and porcelain, which turned a simple meal ____45____ a cultural journey.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报“Voice of Youth”栏目正在征集学生的课余英语学习方案。栏目给出两种选择：
Plan A：充分利用所有碎片时间练习，提升学习效率；
Plan B：每天固定留出半小时阅读英文课外读物。
请你任选其一投稿，阐明你的选择并说明理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右。
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Editor,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、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。
As a teenager accustomed to convenient urban life, I had long taken everyday groceries for granted. Rarely had I devoted myself to manual labor, regarding physical work as exhausting and meaningless. My life circled around screens, takeout meals and air-conditioned classrooms, with little exposure to the outside world beyond the city limits. Therefore, when our school scheduled a one-day farm internship (实习)on an organic suburban farm, I approached the activity with obvious unwillingness and prejudice. I even complained to my best friend that the day would be nothing but a waste of time better spent on my phone.
Upon arrival, the fresh earthy scent swept over me, yet the rough dirt and tangled vines filled me with discomfort. Under the guidance of an experienced gardener named Mr. Hale, we were assigned to harvest ripe strawberries and clear overgrown weeds among the bushes. Initially, I moved clumsily. The thorny branches scratched my wrists, and persistent sweat soaked my collar. My aching muscles constantly reminded me of my weakness. Tired and frustrated, I secretly desired to get away from the tiresome physical labor. The charming digital world in my phone suddenly seemed far more appealing. When Mr. Hale’s back was turned, I even secretly glanced at my screen, scrolling mindlessly while my classmates worked hard around me. The sun climbed higher, and my anger grew with every minute I spent in the dirt, convinced that this was the worst day of my school year.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右。
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Observing my restlessness and half-hearted efforts, Mr. Hale gently walked over to me.
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By the end of the afternoon, the baskets were filled with fresh strawberries.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.C
七选五
16.B 17.D 18.A 19.C 20.G
完形填空
21.A 22.C 23.B 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.A 29.A 30.D 31.D 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.B
语法填空
36.finest 37.but 38.specifically 39.who 40.pointing
41.matched 42.used 43.inspiration 44.What 45.into
书信范文
Dear Editor,
I choose Plan B: reading English extracurricular books for half an hour every day.
First, fixed reading time helps me form a steady learning habit, instead of fragmented distracted practice. Besides, reading stories and essays improves my vocabulary, sentence logic and sense of language naturally. What’s more, interesting reading materials bring me pleasure, making me keep learning English actively.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Observing my restlessness and half-hearted efforts, Mr. Hale gently walked over to me. He didn’t blame me at once but pointed to the bright red strawberries hidden under leaves. He told me all tasty food people eat comes from hard farm work. City convenience hides the toil of farmers. His soft words made me ashamed of my lazy attitude and phone addiction. I put my phone away and bent down to pick strawberries earnestly.
By the end of the afternoon, the baskets were filled with fresh strawberries. My arms were sore and covered in small scratches, yet a strong sense of achievement welled up inside me. I tasted a strawberry I picked myself; it was far sweeter than any bought from supermarkets. This internship completely changed my prejudice against physical labor. I realized every harvest relies on steady hard work, and I learned to cherish all food from now on.

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