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1.
Why did the man’s joke fail
A. Cultural differences. B. His nervousness. C. Poor translation.
【答案】A
2.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a Chinese restaurant.
B. At an art museum.
C. In a learning center.
【答案】C
3.
What does the man think of the history book
A. Fascinating to read.
B. Too long to finish.
C. Difficult to understand.
【答案】C
4.
How much will the speakers pay for the museum tickets in total
A. $10. B. $20. C. $40.
【答案】B
5.
How did the woman feel last night
A. She couldn’t sleep well.
B. She felt extremely cold.
C. She had a terrible headache.
【答案】A
【答案】6. B 7. C
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【答案】11. C 12. C 13. B
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C 17. B
【答案】18. A 19. A 20. B
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. A 27. B
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C
【答案】32. D 33. A 34. D 35. B
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. B 39. E 40. F
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. D
【答案】56. leaving
57. which 58. unpredictable
59. What 60. to connect
61. without
62. have threatened
63. be protected
64. took##should take
65. generations
【答案】【参考范文】
Dear Chris,
Thrilled to hear from you! Regarding the inspiring slogan, I’d like to explain its true meaning as well as our daily practices.
It means clean rivers, green mountains and sound natural environment are equal to valuable wealth. Protecting ecology helps achieve lasting economic development instead of developing economy at the cost of nature.
As is shown in the picture, we teenagers take small green actions. We sort waste strictly, use reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones and grow small plants. I often pick litter outdoors and promote recycling to classmates. These tiny efforts jointly guard our green homeland.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】【参考范文】（字数：150词左右）
Paragraph 1: That night, pushing the laptop aside, Emily made a firm choice. She grabbed her favorite pen and a blank notebook, deciding to rely on her own memories. Closing her eyes, she didn’t search for grand metaphors. Instead, she visualized her grandmother’s wrinkled but quick hands making noodles on the wooden counter. The rich, delicious smell of hot chicken soup and chopped green onions seemed to magically fill her own room. Guided by these vivid senses, Emily let her true emotions flow onto the paper. The sentences weren’t flawlessly structured, and the page was soon covered with ink marks, but every single line pulsed with genuine love. Finishing the last word at midnight, she smiled warmly at her draft.
The next day in class, Emily handed in her handwritten, heartfelt essay. Ms. Rodgers scanned the ink-stained pages, her eyes softening with deep appreciation. “This,” the teacher announced gently, “is what no machine can ever copy. It has a soul.” When Emily was invited to read aloud, there was no laughter. Instead, a touched silence fell over the room as she shared the simple story of homemade noodles and quiet kitchen talks. Looking at her classmates’ attentive faces, Emily felt a surge of pride, finally understanding that while AI might build a perfect structure of a text, only the human heart can breathe life into it.湖南衡阳市衡南县2025-2026学年下学期期末考试高二英语试题
时量：120分钟 总分：150分
注意事项：请考生把答案写在答题卡上。答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1.
Why did the man’s joke fail
A. Cultural differences. B. His nervousness. C. Poor translation.
2.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a Chinese restaurant.
B. At an art museum.
C. In a learning center.
3.
What does the man think of the history book
A. Fascinating to read.
B. Too long to finish.
C. Difficult to understand.
4.
How much will the speakers pay for the museum tickets in total
A. $10. B. $20. C. $40.
5.
How did the woman feel last night
A. She couldn’t sleep well.
B. She felt extremely cold.
C. She had a terrible headache.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why did the woman tell a white lie to her aunt
A. To get a new backpack.
B. To protect her aunt’s feelings.
C. To end the phone call quickly.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do in the end
A. Throw the dress away secretly.
B. Wear the dress to the dinner.
C. Be honest about her preference.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the woman busy doing
A. Preparing a presentation.
B. Writing a sci-fi novel.
C. Watching a movie about aliens.
9. What is the man’s concern about aliens
A. They might not exist.
B. They could be a threat to humanity.
C. They are too far away to reach.
10. What benefit of space exploration does the woman highlight
A. Finding new living space.
B. Preventing natural disasters.
C. Addressing resource issues.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Who is the man mailing the package to
A. His daughter. B. His friend. C. His niece.
12. Why does the man choose the Standard shipping
A. It is the fastest way.
B. He is on a tight budget.
C. He is not in a hurry.
13. How much will the man pay in total
A. $43.50. B. $48.50. C. $53.50.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. When did Mark go to sleep last night
A. At 10:00 p.m.
B. At 1:00 a.m.
C. At 2:00 a.m.
15. How do online photos make Mark feel
A. Anxious. B. Lonely. C. Relaxed.
16. What does the woman think of the perfect online photos
A. They are inspiring. B. They are comforting. C. They are unrealistic.
17. Which accounts will Mark stop following
A. Those sharing books.
B. Those showing perfect lives.
C. Those posting beautiful nature.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Which of the following is a topping for the noodles
A. Dry soybeans. B. Chopped garlic. C. Sweet chili sauce.
19. When do Hengyang locals typically enjoy Yufen
A. In the early morning.
B. During the lunch break.
C. At the night market.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. A traditional cooking method.
B. A special local dish.
C. A popular travel destination.
C. A popular travel destination.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Chinese Speech Contest at Western Michigan University (WMU) offers a platform for Chinese language learners to showcase their achievements, connect with one another and participate in competitions.
Forms of Competition
There are three categories. Each contestant can participate in any category or all three categories.
Speech Contest: Contestants will read an article from the designated (指定的) works, or prepare a speech in Chinese, depending on the level they participate in.
Chinese Knowledge Competition: The competition will be conducted on a widely-used game-based learning platform. Individual participants will compete in two rounds answering questions about Chinese language and culture.
Talent Show (video editing allowed): Contestants will submit a video for the preliminary (预备的) round. The video, with a length between 2 and 3 minutes, will demonstrate their talent in an area that highlights one aspect of Chinese culture, such as Chinese music, painting, calligraphy, martial arts (武术), dance, Chinese yoyo, etc.
Awards and Prizes
Each and every contestant will receive one of the following awards based on their performances:
Excellent Performance Award The top three contestants from the speech contest and the knowledge competition, and the top five from the talent show will receive the award.
Team Participation Award The class that has over 50% of its total students participating in the contest will receive the award.
Outstanding Individual Award The contestant with the highest total score (must participate in all three categories) in each level will win this award.
Participation Award All the rest of the contestants will receive this award.
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21. What is a requirement for the Talent Show video
A. Featuring Chinese culture. B. Lasting over three minutes.
C. Going through editing. D. Containing Chinese description.
22. Which award demands entry to all the three contests
A. Participation Award. B. Team Participation Award.
C. Excellent Performance Award. D. Outstanding Individual Award.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A personal blog. B. A school noticeboard. C. A university website. D. A contest guidebook.
B
“When you heat iron to a certain point, it moves like water,” says Tom Joyce, whose 45-year career could be seen to last several lifetimes. When he speaks of iron, you can hear the respect in the voice of this soft-spoken artist. He uses every tool available — from basic sketchbooks to CT scanning and 3-D printing — to reveal the metal’s rare character.
Joyce was born in Oklahoma, where his parents taught him that every part contains a clue to the whole, whether that’s a color, shape, or handicraft of civilization. Joyce found his medium when family affairs took him to El Rito, New Mexico. A third grade teacher there changed the course of his life when she allowed him into the studio one day after school, gave him a piece of clay, and let his hands do the talking.
At 13, Joyce wandered into the workshops of Peter Wells, who was restoring historic printing equipment for the Museum of New Mexico. Wells decided to give the earnest kid a try. After watching Joyce work for several days, Wells, one day, handed Joyce the shop keys and left. In the end, Joyce landed a summer job there.
From then on, Joyce decided to work full time and struck a deal with the Museum of New Mexico to let him spend hours in their basement with objects that he refers to as “teachers”. He learned techniques by tracking the marks made by smiths and built a collection of potential design solutions. In his early 20s, Joyce moved to Santa Fe and opened his own shop. Graduating to more demanding custom architectural metal work, he continued to seek out teachers.
For the past decade, Joyce has taken his work to an industrial scale through a rare relationship with a large factory outside of Chicago. As for what’s to come, whether it’s new collaborations with industries or different tools in his hands, Joyce will continue to track, with keen precision, the character of iron.
24. What can we infer about Tom Joyce’s artistic approach
A. A rejection of modern machines. B. A complete reliance on computers.
C. A combination of tradition and technology. D. A focus on chemical changes.
25. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The early inspirations for his artistic journey.
B. The influence of his parents’ life philosophy.
C. The process of finding his working medium.
D. The influence of his teacher’s trust.
26. What drove Joyce’s growth from a teenager to a shop owner
A. His continuous pursuit of the craft. B. His desire for great wealth.
C. Financial support from museums. D. Growing demand for metal works.
27. What can we learn from Tom Joyce’s story
A. Well begun is half done. B. Experience is the best teacher.
C. Opportunity knocks only once. D. Strike while the iron is hot.
C
EVs (Electric Vehicles) are quieter, smoother and more refined than petrol cars and, provided they’re showing a range of plenty of miles available, far more relaxing for the person behind the wheel.
But it can be a different story for anyone riding shotgun or in the back, as evidenced by multiple social media posts from passengers who have found that they feel more carsick riding in EVs than in traditional petrol cars. “In EVs, for both a driver and a passenger, their brains lack the ability to estimate the motion because they rely on previous experience in other types of cars,” said William Emond, who researches carsickness.
Emond explains, if a person has spent most of their life driving a petrol-engine car, their brain anticipates the car speeding up after hearing the engine noise, a warning that they are about to experience a change in speed. In a battery-powered car, there is no clue for them to predict the change.
One 2024 study concluded that there were strong links between motion sickness severity and the seat vibrations (颤动) of EVs, while a 2020 study found that no engine sound in an EV contributed to carsickness. Another study said EVs’ special braking resulted in gradual slowdown over a relatively longer period, making people sick. Motion sickness is thought to be caused by a mismatch between various sensory signals the brain receives about the body’s movement at the same time. Specifically, it happens when the inner ear, which helps control balance, the eyes, and the body send conflicting information to the brain.
Researchers are exploring ways to tackle the EV-related sickness. Some experts have claimed that motion sickness in EVs could be treated by using visual signals (such as interactive screens), or vibrational signals to allow a passenger’s brain to anticipate motion changes, easing the carsick feeling in the back of an electric car.
28. What does the phrase “riding shotgun” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Sitting in the front passenger seat. B. Experiencing severe carsickness.
C. Traveling with heavy luggage. D. Driving the vehicle.
29. Why do people in EVs feel more sick according to Emond
A. EVs start at higher speed. B. They fail to expect motion.
C. They dislike the noises in EVs. D. EVs usually move too smoothly.
30. What do the studies link EV sickness with
A. EVs’ sudden slowdown. B. EVs’ seat material.
C. EVs’ major drawbacks. D. EVs’ specific features.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. EV Sickness: Worse than Ever B. Green EVs, Hidden Problems
C. Quiet EVs, Upset Stomachs D. Motion Sickness: Unavoidable in EVs
D
Statistically speaking, you’ve probably already pressed a “like” button several times today. Perhaps you recently posted on social media platforms and are eagerly checking as the like count rises on your phone. But what makes the “like” button so appealing to us
According to Nicholas Christakis, a sociologist and physician at Yale University, it is because the “like” button is built, in a very deep and distant way, on the back of evolutionary (进化的) biology.
While many animals learn through trial and error, humans evolved “social learning”. Our ancestors survived by avoiding others’ mistakes and copying their successful moves. Today, a high “like” count is simply a modern signal of these successes, telling our brains what is worth imitating. This survival mechanism is closely tied to “homophily” (同质偏好), our deep-seated preference for people similar to ourselves. While this “birds of a feather” tendency can lead to prejudice, it evolved to originally strengthen our advantage of social learning.
There are other consequences of an evolved social learning ability. They include our habits of expressing gratitude and acknowledgment — essentially saying “thank you for letting me learn from you”. Because we are happy to get clues about threats and to gain opportunities, we receive knowledge in a fashion that will encourage more of it to come our way. In turn, we as givers respond to that positive confirmation. Today, pressing the “like” button is exactly this kind of quick, positive confirmation. It’s what keeps us sharing what we discover.
All this explains why we have grown to welcome liking and being liked. It’s just not possible for something to become so popular without being connected with something fundamental in our biology.
32. How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A. By making a comparison. B. By asking critical questions.
C. By explaining an assumption. D. By presenting a social phenomenon.
33. What does the author say about “homophily”
A. It has both harm and benefits.
B. It’s the key to social learning.
C. It’s far from well-documented.
D. It helps to express preferences.
34. Why do humans tend to say thanks
A. To gain more opportunities. B. To deepen social interaction.
C. To respond to positive feedback. D. To boost more sharing.
35. What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this text
A. To analyze how “likes” drive online engagement.
B. To explain why humans evolved to desire “likes”.
C. To emphasize the advantage of human social learning.
D. To illustrate the behavioral impact of “homophily”.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Imagine dusting off your old bicycle, and feeling the familiar cool metal and rubber handlebars. You haven’t ridden it in years, and the idea of getting back on it fills you with both expectation and anxiety. ___36___ Like riding a bike, it’s full of moments of hesitation, efforts, and ultimately, victories. The bike, symbolic of our dreams, waits for us to begin again.
Too often, we aim too high, fail to succeed, and then grow used to it. Then we set goals again. ___37___ So I decided to start small. First I just put air in the tires one day, nothing more. The next day I cleaned the bike. Then I placed it where I’d see it daily. Soon, the only thing left was finding 10 minutes to ride. Taking just one small step daily helps boost motivation.
___38___ Last year, I pedaled (蹬) 1,000 miles, and this year, I’m already at 1,300 miles and still going strong! To raise funds for crucial cancer research, I’ve completed two bike marathons, pushing my limits for a great cause.
Getting back on the bike wasn’t easy. At first, my body felt rigid, balance shaky, and traffic stressful. But that’s how every new start felt: painstakingly slow and uncomfortable. ___39___ My body adjusted, rhythm returned, and confidence grew. This is neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) in action. Each successful ride lifted my self-confidence, empowering me to tackle other challenges.
The key, on a bike or in life, is where we focus. Take one of my regular routes, Summit Avenue on the Corey Hill. That peak feels impossibly hard and far away. But here’s the secret to defeating it — forget the distant peak. ___40___ That’s how we move forward.
A. I knew I had to break the cycle.
B. Slowly, this strategy worked wonders.
C. Life mirrors this experience in many ways.
D. Success followed when I least anticipated it.
E. Yet as I kept at it, something magical happened.
F. Focus just on the front wheel and the next few inches.
G. Sometimes all we need is just a little push to get going.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Rain began to pour down as my husband Mark and I left a lovely Philadelphia restaurant. With the purse in one hand and dinner leftovers in the other, we ____41____ toward the parking lot and jumped into our car.
As we pulled out, we both noticed a couple ____42____ in the rain. The woman was pushing the man, who was in a wheelchair. Although the night was cold and wet, neither was dressed ____43____. We drove slowly by them, each of us ____44____ we could help. But our car was small; we couldn’t ____45____ both of them in the back.
It was ____46____ in the car. Suddenly, my husband made a quick left and then another. I understood he was ____47____ and looking for the couple, but I didn’t know why.
Upon seeing them, Mark pulled over, went back to the trunk and brought out my big, brand-new ____48____. He’d noticed it when we opened the trunk earlier. He ____49____ the couple in the pouring rain, handed it to the man and smiled at him without saying a word.
Then we drove away. I smiled with ____50____ when I looked back at the two strangers under the huge umbrella and I’d never forget the ____51____ looks on their faces.
Mark never told a ____52____ about this. But that event ____53____ with me now, and I find myself looking for ____54____ to help others out even when it seems that I am not in a ____55____ to help, because I know some little action I take can make a difference.
41. A. raced B. wandered C. marched D. slid
42. A. waiting B. sheltering C. escaping D. struggling
43. A. neatly B. formally C. warmly D. lightly
44. A. admitting B. doubting C. recalling D. wishing
45. A. fit B. engage C. catch D. leave
46. A. silent B. crowded C. messy D. cold
47. A. pulling away B. slowing down C. hanging around D. heading back
48. A. blanket B. raincoat C. umbrella D. backpack
49. A. invited B. approached C. recognized D. accompanied
50. A. confidence B. relief C. patience D. surprise
51. A. curious B. appreciative C. awkward D. innocent
52. A. fact B. lie C. soul D. joke
53. A. mixes B. stays C. fades D. agrees
54. A. clues B. excuses C. inspirations D. opportunities
55. A. process B. mood C. routine D. position
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
Located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, the ancient city of Pompeii met its tragic end in 79 AD. The sudden eruption of the volcano buried the city under thick ash, ____56____ (leave) its inhabitants trapped in time.
Buried for nearly 1,700 years, the city was accidentally rediscovered, ____57____ offered a unique window into the Roman Empire. Today, Pompeii stands as a clear reminder of the ____58____ (predict) power of nature. Walking through the ruined streets, visitors can see perfectly preserved houses and even the casts of the victims. ____59____ makes the site so fascinating is that it freezes a moment in history, allowing us ____60____ (connect) with the past on a deeply personal level.
However, the preservation of Pompeii is not ____61____ challenges. Millions of tourists and exposure to the elements ____62____ (threaten) its survival over the past decades. Only by employing advanced conservation techniques can this invaluable heritage ____63____ (protect). It is high time that we ____64____ (take) immediate action to ensure Pompeii remains intact (完整的) for ____65____ (generation) to come.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校交换生Chris对图中的标语“绿水青山就是金山银山”很感兴趣，发邮件向你进一步了解。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）解释标语含义；
（2）参考图片提示并结合自身实际，介绍中国青少年是如何践行这一理念的。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris,
Thrilled to hear from you! Regarding the inspiring slogan, I’d like to explain its true meaning as well as our daily practices.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
At Louisa County High School, Ms. Rodgers assigned a deeply personal writing task: The Person I Love Most. To everyone’s surprise, she introduced some AI tools to help brainstorm the essays. A sudden hush fell over the classroom, with expressions shifting between excitement and unease.
Emily, a hardworking senior, felt a knot form in her stomach. She had always taken pride in her own writing process, staying up late to plan and revise every sentence. “This feels like cheating,” she whispered to her friend. “What if the machine writes better than I do ”
Sensing their hesitation, Ms. Rodgers offered a reassuring smile. “AI is not your ghostwriter,” she said calmly. “It’s your brainstorming partner. You are still the one in the driver’s seat.”
Reluctantly, Emily fed a few prompts about her grandmother into the computer. Within seconds, the screen was populated with a perfectly structured essay. The AI described her grandmother as “a beacon of light” and “a symbol of unconditional love.” It was impressive — almost too perfect. Emily’s heart sank as self-doubt crept in.
However, the mood shifted dramatically during the afternoon sharing session. When Ms. Rodgers asked volunteers to read their AI-generated drafts aloud, three students recited nearly identical, cookie-cutter sentences.
The class erupted in laughter. “It literally sounds like the same robot wrote all of these!” someone joked.
The laughter snapped Emily out of her daze, and she looked back at her screen. The words were polished, yet profoundly empty. Between those perfect lines, the AI didn’t know anything about the times her grandmother taught her to cook. It couldn’t capture the familiar movements of her hands or the comforting smells that always filled their kitchen. The initial awe faded, replaced by a sudden clarity.
注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, pushing the laptop aside, Emily made a firm choice.
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The next day in class, Emily handed in her handwritten, heartfelt essay.
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