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辽宁大连市第三十六中学
2025-2026学年高二第二学期期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The Palace Museum and Prince Kung’s Palace Museum jointly launched an exhibition titled “Flourishing Times, New Beginnings: A Visual Chronicle (编年史) from Cultural Heritage to Enriched Life” on Tuesday. The exhibition is the first to connect two historic sites through a photographic narrative. Beyond presenting the artistic appeal of the two representative royal sites, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how historical heritage can coexist with modern life.
Location: The Palace of Prolonging Happiness (Yanxi Gong) in the Palace Museum
Dates & Hours:
Jun. 1st, 2025 ~ Feb. 24th, 2026; 8:30 am ~ 5:00 pm (Last entry at 4:00 pm)
The Palace Museum is recommending both individual visitors and tourist groups to book tickets in advance online. Foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers during the online booking.
Ticketing Information: Apr. 1st ~ Oct. 31st, 60 yuan / person
Nov. 1st ~ Mar. 31st, 40 yuan / person
Students between 7 and 18, as well as undergraduate students may purchase student tickets for 20 yuan per person with the use of a student ID card or letter of introduction from the school.
Children aged 6 and under may enjoy free admission.
On International Children’s Day, one accompanying parent of children under 14 years old is qualified for half-price admission.
1. What is the feature of this exhibition
A．A joint exhibition of cultural heritage.
B．A comparison of architectural details.
C．The largest photo exhibition ever held.
D．Presentation of life in Prince Kung’s Palace.
2. Where is the exhibition held
A．A royal garden.
B．A visual exhibition hall.
C．Prince Kung’s Palace Museum.
D．The Palace of Prolonging Happiness.
3. On Jun. 1st, how much should a couple with a 10-year-old child pay
A．50 yuan. B．80 yuan. C．110 yuan. D．140 yuan.
B
My cousin, 36, turned a childhood passion into a profession. She is now a master bamboo weaver (织工), founder of her own company.
She loved handicrafts from an early age. She gave up a kindergarten teaching position at about 18 and became an apprentice in traditional bamboo weaving. Her father said, “If she hits a wall, she’ll build a ladder to climb over it. Once she makes up her mind, she sees it through.”
Bamboo weaving is a traditional craft that transforms thin bamboo strips (条) into practical and decorative items. Her early days did not go smoothly. She struggled to control the knife, often misjudging the pressure and cutting her hands. Sometimes she kept working even while bleeding. Day by day, the techniques became second nature.
As her skills developed, she pioneered a range of 3D weaving techniques and studied at art schools to bring contemporary design ideas into her work. In 2012, she founded her brand. Its bamboo paintings, handbags, and lamps soon gained popularity. She has taken part in handicraft making contest, and dozens of medals line the walls of her studio.
Turning craftsmanship into a successful business required new skills. In addition to refining her designs and mixing traditional techniques with modern aesthetics (审美), she learned production management, online promotion and livestreaming. Her shop in a local scenic area generates tens of thousands of yuan monthly while providing villagers with piecework wages.
She welcomes young people interested in intangible cultural heritage. “Be brave enough to be yourself and turn your passion into a career,” she said. Her love for the craft is what has carried her through each challenge.
4. How did she improve her skills
A．By maintaining traditional methods.
B．By giving up her childhood dreams.
C．Through online courses and videos.
D．Through hard work and further study.
5. What did she do to help her local community
A．She provided jobs for villagers.
B．She built a factory in the scenic area.
C．She taught young people to start brands.
D．She promoted her hometown through livestreaming.
6. Which of the following best describes the weaver
A．Generous and modest.
B．Determined and creative.
C．Ambitious but impatient.
D．Talented but cautious.
7. What does her story show
A．No pains, no gains.
B．Look before you leap.
C．Many hands make light work.
D．East or west, home is the best.
C
A robot inspired by desert tumbleweeds (风滚草) may become a new generation of energy-efficient explorers rolling into future disaster zones.
“The inspiration struck me on a windy winter afternoon along the shores of Lake Neuch tel,” said Sanjay Manoharan. “I was watching kite surfers use the wind to carve beautiful arcs (弧线) and achieve effortless lifts. Yet, I realized nature had already perfected this art long before us.”
The tumbleweed is famous for its efficiency. Despite appearing like a seemingly random mass of twigs (细枝), the plants use wind to travel large distances and spread seeds as moving along on their journeys. In fact, they work so well that ecologists are trying to control them due to their tendency to turn into wildfire risks.
Manoharan and his research group investigated how the plant moves so easily, despite generating more air resistance than a solid ball. The results revealed an unexpected, previously undocumented structural feature of tumbleweeds: the plant remains are spongier on the “top” than they are on their “bottom”. “In the upright position, the upper half, being porous, allowed airflow to pass through freely. In contrast, the lower half was tightly packed and thus offered greater resistance,” the study’s authors explained.
Scientists included these findings in a robotic design printed using 3D laser molding. Their creation named HERMES was far more efficient than either natural tumbleweeds or artificial balls. In field testing, HERMES successfully moved through sharp slopes. During maze tests, it used 48 percent less energy than a robot requiring constant control, and finished the maze 37 percent faster.
With additional advancements and small adjustments, robots like HERMES could one day be sent into dangerous disaster zones, deadly minefields, and even on windy neighboring planets like Mars.
8. Why are ecologists attempting to control tumbleweeds
A．Because they tend to cause fires.
B．Because they spread seeds too quickly.
C．Because they look like a random of twigs.
D．Because they travel too fast and block paths.
9. What does the underlined word “porous” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Solid. B．Holey. C．Soft. D．Thick.
10. What can we learn about HERMES
A．It requires no energy to operate.
B．It demands constant human control.
C．It performs better in energy use and speed.
D．It has the same structure as natural tumbleweeds.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．HERMES: An Energy-Efficient Robot in Use
B．HERMES: A Nature-Inspired Robot for Future Explorations
C．Tumbleweeds: A Wind-Driven Traveler That Spreads Seeds
D．Tumbleweeds: A Natural Model for Energy-Efficient Design
D
What do you read And why A few decades ago, these weren’t urgent questions. Reading was an ordinary human activity — moving your eyes across a page at your own pace.
Today, AI is changing how we engage with books and how much we value reading as a human activity. AI can “read” massive amounts of data and then create summaries, analyses or comparisons of books and articles at the click of a button. Need to read a novel for class You can probably just ask AI for main ideas instead.
According to economist Tyler Cowen, AI’s role as a “reader” does have positives. Different from human readers, AI can reconstruct a writer’s thinking, translating it into more accessible language. This allows future readers to engage with a writer’s thoughts easily, without having to read big, old, forgotten books or hunt down other books for extensive summaries.
However, AI that can summarize a thick book in seconds poses a direct challenge to deep reading. Studies have shown that reading helps with brain growth in children and slows cognitive decline. When people let AI do cognitive work for them, they begin a process known as cognitive offloading. Research reveals that the more users rely on AI, the less they use their own thinking skills. The cognitive offloading of reading may also prevent the development of neural pathways connected with focus and reasoning.
“Cognitive skills aren’t the only thing at stake when we rely too heavily on AI to do reading work,” writes Professor Naomi S. Baron. “We also miss out on so much of what makes reading enjoyable — encountering a moving piece of dialogue, relishing a turn of phrase, connecting with a character.”
At a time when people are already spending less time with books, AI’s efficiency may seem attractive, but it can also weaken both the pleasure and the value of deep reading.
12. Why does the author mention the two questions in paragraph 1
A．To prove AI reads better than humans.
B．To explain how people read in the past.
C．To contrast past and present approaches to reading.
D．To argue reading was better in the past than it is today.
13. What feature of AI is mentioned in paragraph 3
A．It can create new works based on old books.
B．It improves readers’ ability of deep reading.
C．It makes understanding writers’ thoughts easier.
D．It stops people from forgetting important knowledge.
14. What is Professor Baron’s concern according to the text
A．AI can reconstruct a writer’s thinking.
B．AI cannot summarize books efficiently.
C．Readers will lose the joy of deep reading.
D．Cognitive offloading helps develop reasoning skills.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To highlight the efficiency of AI as a reading tool.
B．To challenge the value of traditional deep reading.
C．To show both the benefits and risks of AI reading.
D．To warn against relying too much on AI for reading.
七选五
Many people believe that success begins with a perfect plan. They wait until every detail is in place, every risk is considered, and every tool is ready. ____16____
On Progress Over Perfection Most people don’t fail because they’re not good enough. They fail because they wait too long to start. They polish plans, overthink details, and chase the perfect moment — until the moment passes. A rough start beats a perfect plan every time. The world rewards action, not perfection. Even the mistakes of a beginning put you ahead of those still waiting. It gives you progress, feedback, and room to adjust. ____17____ You just need to begin.
On Building Consistency Consistency isn’t about being perfect every day. It’s about showing up even when you don’t feel like it, even when your work isn’t great. Small, messy actions add up to immense bursts of brilliance. If you wait for motivation, you’ll never get started. Instead, commit to the tiniest version of your goal: write one sentence, practice for five minutes. ____18____
On Overcoming the Fear of Failure The fear of failing often keeps us from even trying. We imagine all the ways it could go wrong. But failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of it. ____19____ That’s not a sign you’re bad at it, but a sign you’re learning. You don’t have to get it right on the first try, or even the tenth. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.
On Finding Your Rhythm ____20____ Messy first attempts will turn into skills. Slow, steady steps will make progress. You won’t even notice when you go from “just starting” to “actually good.” It happens quietly while you keep showing up. A rough start isn’t the end of the road. It’s the beginning of something that will only get better.
A．Every rough start comes with mistakes.
B．You don’t need to have it all figured out.
C．Over time, the rough edges will smooth out.
D．Learn from every mistake before you take action.
E．But the truth is, a rough start is often a good start.
F．The perfect moment will arrive if you wait patiently.
G．The magic happens in quiet, repeated efforts, not big leaps.
二、完形填空
Growing up as a quiet teenager, I was always afraid to step out of my comfort zone. I feared being ____21____ by others and locked myself into a narrow world, where joy was limited and ____22____ was nowhere to be found.
One autumn day, my teacher set us a group project and ____23____ me to be the group leader. Feeling ____24____ and anxious, I wanted to refuse, yet I didn’t have the courage to ____25____ my teacher’s arrangement.
In the first group discussion, I hesitated constantly, not knowing how to organize my classmates or express my ideas ____26____. To my surprise, my teammates never showed any ____27____. Instead, they encouraged me patiently and shared their thoughts generously.
I made up my mind to ____28____ my inner fear. I began to arrange tasks carefully and try to communicate with ____29____.
When our project was finally presented in front of the whole grade, I spoke fluently and performed far beyond my own anticipation. The ____30____ from the audience left me deeply touched.
Looking back, I realize that fear is never an excuse to ____31____ challenges. Many of us limit ourselves merely because we overstate difficulties and ____32____ our own potential. When we dare to face uncertainty and take ____33____ steps forward, we grow.
This experience didn’t change my personality overnight, but it ____34____ me profoundly. It taught me that life rewards those who dare to try, and true confidence comes not from being faultless, but from being willing to ____35____ and improve.
21. A．influenced B．followed C．judged D．discriminated
22. A．adventure B．wealth C．honor D．peace
23. A．forced B．appointed C．persuaded D．reminded
24. A．annoyed B．impatient C．unqualified D．disappointed
25. A．consider B．prevent C．question D．resist
26. A．eagerly B．rapidly C．clearly D．roughly
27. A．doubt B．interest C．kindness D．sympathy
28. A．hide B．overcome C．reject D．express
29. A．confidence B．elegance C．nervousness D．patience
30. A．silence B．glance C．applause D．greeting
31. A．withdraw B．avoid C．face D．bear
32. A．unlock B．overvalue C．misunderstand D．underestimate
33. A．slow B．brave C．safe D．heavy
34. A．comforted B．controlled C．refreshed D．impacted
35. A．prepare B．reflect C．wait D．attempt
三、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。
On a rainy day in 2006, 19-year-old motorcycle mechanic Zhang Xue rode 100 kilometers through muddy mountainous roads in China’s Hunan Province, trembling in wet clothes. He just wanted a chance ____36____ (see) by some professional motorcycle racing team, ____37____ which he could do anything.
20 years later, the video ____38____ (feature) him chasing the van exploded across Chinese social media again, after one of his motorcycles secured 6 victories at the Superbike World Championship (WSBK). The achievement by ZX motor brought great pleasure to the fans of racing, because in the past decades, famous brands such as Ducati, Yamaha and Kawasaki ____39____ (dominate) the titles of the events without exception.
When ____40____ (ask) about his key to success, he owed it to his working experience in a repair shop. “Those three years taught me ____41____ no engineering degree could give me. I see every possible way a motorcycle breaks. I know which structures fail most often. So, when I started building my own bikes, I knew ____42____ (exact) which designs to avoid.”
It is no wonder that when the French rider Debise, who piloted the bike to victory, recalled his first try on the bike, he was so impressed that he said “As ____43____ European rider, I have tried many kinds of the bikes. The first time you always have some problems. This time we didn’t have anything.”
The victories lit up ____44____ (China) motorcycle market. Pre-orders for the 820rr rose 200 percent in three days. Dealerships reported being flooded with inquiries, a livestream drew 6,000 viewers ____45____ limited-edition merchandise also sold out.四、书信写作
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，留学生访问团即将到访你校，现面向全校招募学生志愿者，负责接待工作。请你以学生会名义写一则志愿者招募通知，内容包括：(1) 招募目的；(2) 基本条件；(3) 报名方式与截止时间。注意：(1) 写作词数应为 80 个左右；(2) 请按如下格式作答。
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Students’ Union
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。
Leo, a seventeen-year-old boy, always wore a bright smile. This may not seem that unusual. But Leo suffered from cerebral palsy (脑瘫), a condition that left his muscles stiff and, for the most part, unmanageable. Because he had trouble speaking, it was this bright smile that reflected his true personality: a great kid.
He used a walker most of the time to move through the crowded school hallways. A lot of times people didn’t speak to him. Why Who knows Maybe it was because he looked different and the rest of the students didn’t know how to approach him. Leo usually broke the ice with people he met in the halls with a big “Hi”.
Once, I assigned homework: to memorize three stanzas (诗节) of the poem Don’t Quit. I only made the assignment worth ten points because I figured most of my students wouldn’t do it anyway. When I was in school and a teacher assigned ten-point homework, I would probably have blown it off. So I wasn’t expecting much from today’s teenagers either. Leo was in the class, and I noticed a look on his face that was different from the normal bright smile. The look was one of worry. “Don’t worry, Leo,” I thought to myself. “It’s only ten points.”
The day the assignment came due, I went through the student list, and nothing surprised me. One by one, each student failed to recite the poem. “Sorry, Mr. Krause,” they said, “it’s only worth ten points anyway... right ” In disappointment and half kidding, I declared that the next person who didn’t recite the poem perfectly had to drop to the floor and do ten push-ups (俯卧撑). To my surprise, Leo was next.
注意：（1）写作词数应为150个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Using his walker, Leo slowly made his way to the front of the class.
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Watching this, the whole class, including me, were in silence.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.A 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.C 15.D
七选五
16.E 17.B 18.G 19.A 20.C
完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.B 24.C 25.D 26.C 27.A 28.B 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.D 33.B 34.D 35.D
语法填空
36.to be seen 37.for 38.featuring 39.have dominated 40.asked
41.what 42.exactly 43.a 44.China’s 45.and
书信范文
Notice
To welcome the visiting international student group, our school will recruit volunteers to receive them.
Applicants should be outgoing with fluent oral English and spare time during the visit. Those experienced in communication are preferred.
If interested, send your application form to the Student Union office before next Friday. We will inform you of the interview later.
Students’ Union
读后续写范文
Using his walker, Leo slowly made his way to the front of the class. He took a deep breath and began reciting the poem. His speech was slow and halting, every word costing him great effort. But he didn’t pause or skip a single line. When he finished the whole three stanzas perfectly, a faint proud smile spread across his face.
Watching this, the whole class, including me, were in silence. Soon warm applause burst out. All my students realized that Leo valued the homework far more than the ten points. His courage and perseverance touched everyone deeply. From that day on, classmates took the initiative to talk and walk with Leo, learning the true meaning of persistence from him.

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