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20252026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
一、单项选择
1. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, ________ have been read hundreds of times previously.
A．which B．all of which C．that D．all of that
2. I spent much of the time ________ I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored.
A．where B．when C．why D．what
3. Someone ________ is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is Mark Twain.
A．that B．which C．who D．whose
4. Hurnour isn’t about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool ________ can be used to illuminate the world.
A．what B．where C．why D．that
5. Despite rejections from several publishers, J. D. Salinger refused ________ up.
A．to give B．giving C．gave D．given
6. Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop ________.
A．to try B．trying C．tried D．to be tried
7. I should try ________ into the soul of man through his art.
A．to probe B．probing C．probed D．probed
8. Stephen spent many childhood hours ________ on this muddy basketball court.
A．to play B．play C．playing D．to be played
9. ________ with great accuracy was another thing he learnt.
A．To shoot B．Shooting C．Shot D．To be shot
10. In this way, ________ day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
A．practice B．practiced C．to be practiced D．practicing
二、选词填空
选短语填空
A. fell off B. do the trick C. attitude towards D. was scheduled to E. under male names F. give one hint to G. descended upon H. paid off I. had something in common with J. follow in his father’s footsteps
11. Only when darkness had again ___11___ me should I realise how much I had left unseen.
12. Their response was to write a book of poems ___12___.
13. And my magic medicine does indeed seem to ___13___.
14. Humour not only show one’s personality, but also reflect a person’s ___14___ life.
15. Stephen was thought to be too short, too thin and too weak to ___15___.
16. Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she ___16___ her bicycle.
17. On another occasion, Wang was invited to give a speech in the US and ___17___ speak last
18. I who am blind can ___18___ those who see.
19. Their perseverance ___19___ with an epic comeback against the defending champion Brazil in the quarterfinals.
20. J. K. Rowling decided that it meant she now ___20___ her favourite writers.
三、阅读理解
A
Middle School Laboratory Safety Rules
Science is about discovering and exploring the natural world. Explorations can happen in the classroom, laboratory or field. As part of your science lessons, you will take part in many activities using many different materials, equipment and chemicals, which can be dangerous if not used correctly. As a result, you may be faced with biological, chemical or physical hazards.
Safety is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. The following safety rules have been developed for the protection and safety of everyone.
★Behave yourself in a responsible way at all times. Risky behaviorsuch as throwing things and doing experiments without teachers’ instructions is not allowed.
★Eating, drinking, chewing gum, wearing makeup, touching contact lenses (隐形眼镜) or other unsafe activities are not allowed.
★Do not enter or work in the laboratory unless an instructor is present.
★Never enter areas where chemicals are kept.
★Taking any chemicals or equipment away from the classroom or laboratory is not allowed.
The safety rules must be followed at all times. Review these rules with your teacher and parents, then sign and get the signature (签名) of a parent. The signature shows that you understand the lab can be dangerous, and that you have read the rules and agree to follow them at all times. Signatures are needed before you can go on with any lab or science classroom activity.
21. What does the underlined word “hazards” probably mean in Paragraph 1
A．illnesses.
B．examinations.
C．dangers.
D．experiments.
22. Which of the following might be allowed in the lab
A．Drinking soda.
B．Having breakfast.
C．Taking away chemicals.
D．Wearing glasses.
23. What should students do after reading the rules
A．Sign to agree to the rules.
B．Get a teacher’s signature.
C．Take a test on safety rules.
D．Go on with lab activities.
B
An Indonesian librarian is lending books to children in exchange for trash they collect in a novel way to clean up the environment and get the kids to read more.
Each weekday, Raden Roro Hendarti, a librarian in Indonesia’s Java Island rides her threewheeler with books piled up at the back for children in Muntang village to exchange for plastic cups, bags and other waste that she carries back. As soon as she shows up, little children, many accompanied by their mothers, surround her “Trash Library” and ask loudly for the books. They are all carrying trash bags and Raden’s threewheeler quickly fills up with them as the books fly out. She’s happy the kids are going to spend less time on online games as a result.
“Let us get kids to read more and build a culture of literacy from a young age,” Raden said. “We should also take care of our waste in order to fight against climate change and to save the earth from trash,” she said.
She collects about 100 kg of waste each week, which is then sorted out by her colleagues and sent for recycling or sold. She has a stock of 6,000 books to lend and wants to take the mobile service to neighboring areas as well.
Kevin Alamsyah, an eager 11yearold reader, looks for waste lying in the village. “When there is too much trash, our environment will become dirty and it’s not healthy. That’s why I look for trash to borrow a book,” he says.
The literacy rate for above15yearolds in Indonesia is around 96 percent, but a September report by the World Bank warned that the pandemic will leave more than 80% of 15yearolds below the minimum reading level identified by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
24. What is “Trash Library” like
A．Welldecorated.
B．Noisy and dirty.
C．Relaxing.
D．Popular.
25. Why does Raden run the “Trash Library”
A．To fight against climate change.
B．To collect trash for money.
C．To help kids get away from online games.
D．To get kids to read more and care for the environment.
26. What can we infer from the passage
A．Indonesia’s environmental situation is worrying.
B．People in Indonesia has a very low literacy rate.
C．The trash library has been introduced to many other cities.
D．The pandemic has a negative effect on teenagers’ reading.
27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．A Novel Way to Improve Library
B．The Indonesian System for Reading
C．Your Trash Benefiting the Environment
D．Your Collected Trash for Our Books
C
In recent years, researchers of Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab are studying how environmental factors influence many Americans to unnoticeably eat too much. Many people wrongly believe that factors like hunger or boredom and depression are the main causes of overeating, but their research has shown otherwise. It is thought that we overeat if the food is good or if we’re really hungry. In reality, those are two of the last things that determine how much we eat.
In one experiment, the researcher placed jars of candies in workers’ offices for a month. Then, he moved the candies 1.8 m away. The office workers ate five more candies each day when the jar was closer to them, equaling an additional 125 calories a day. It does not sound too bad, but add that up over a year and you will have gained 5.4 kg. “If something is visible, every time we see it, we have to make a decision: to eat it or not ” the researcher explained.
In the other experiment, moviegoers were given fivedayold popcorn, some in mediumsize buckets, some in large buckets. The researcher found that moviegoers who had the larger buckets ate 53 percent more, despite its unpleasant taste. He believes that the distraction of the movie and hearing others eat the popcorn persuade people to keep eating.
The findings in other researches have shown that we tend to eat more when we use larger dishes, eat in front of the television, or dine with someone who eats a lot. Researchers of the lab advise a gradual approach in changing eating habits. People can cut a couple of hundred calories a day by doing things such as avoiding open food dishes at the office, using smaller serving bowls, sitting next to the slowest eater and being the last one to start eating.
28. What is the truth shown by the study
A．We eat more when the food is good.
B．People tend to eat a lot when they dine out.
C．Feeling depressed leads us to overeat.
D．Hunger is not the key factor in overeating.
29. What can we learn from the two experiments
A．People turn to more candies for more energy.
B．Office workers eat more candies due to visibility.
C．Moviegoers eat more popcorn because it is tasty.
D．People keep eating popcorn to enjoy the movie.
30. What is suggested in changing eating habits
A．Dining with slim persons.
B．Eating while watching films
C．Using smaller dishes.
D．Starting eating earlier.
31. What is the purpose of the text
A．To display a research process.
B．To instruct how to do research experiments.
C．To warn against overeating.
D．To advise being a mindful eater.
D
After Horizon: An American Saga was screened recently during the Cannes Film Festival, the audience clapped for seven minutes. And that’s not even the longest clapping in the festival’s history. That prize goes to Pan’s Labyrinth’s 22minute clapping in 2006.
Humans probably started clapping early in our history, writes psychologist Alan Crawley in a 2023 review of research on the topic. Our ancestors may not have screened movies, but in the absence of spoken language, they may have realized they could use clapping to signal danger, or frighten enemies.
Clapping’s simplicity and effectiveness make it a universal practice. While babies rarely clap before their first birthday, children master it quickly, gaining its global popularity. Unlike complex gestures (e. g., fingerclicking) , clapping produces loud, effortless noise — Crawley calls it the “nonvocal signal with the highest sound volume.” Socially, it balances politeness and enthusiasm, avoiding the rudeness of screaming, which allows clapping to adapt to contexts ranging from polite theater audiences to lively sports crowds. It also can be an act that strengthens social ties. During some hard times, the practice of organized clapping was, on the surface, about showing appreciation for key workers.
Clapping often spreads like a “social disease,” as observed in studies by Richard Mann in 2013. In academic settings, clapping typically begins with a few individuals, resulting in a chain reaction. Anyone in a crowd will know that a mere handful of clappers can sometimes cause a room of people to follow their behavior.
But what about superlong clapping Why not just leave it at a minute or two Back in 2013, Mann told BBC News that the length of clapping did not connect with the quality of the performance. “You have this social pressure to start clapping, but once you’ve started there’s an equally strong social pressure not to stop, until someone starts that stopping.” Then the conclusion would be this: no one in the room wants to be seen — or in the social media age, filmed — as the first one to stop.
32. What does Alan Crawley suggest about the origin of human clapping
A．It was adopted to replace spoken language.
B．It developed from ancestors’ survival strategies.
C．It appeared as a form of entertainment during festivals.
D．It was first used to signal appreciation for performances.
33. Why is clapping a popular gesture across cultures compared to fingerclicking
A．Clapping is louder and simpler to do.
B．Clapping is taught to babies earlier in life.
C．Clapping is more polite and more socially accepted.
D．Clapping is used to show appreciation especially in hard times.
34. What did Richard Mann’s 2013 study find about clapping
A．People clap louder when they are in large audience.
B．Clapping spreads like a chain reaction in a group setting.
C．Clapping seems to have no connection with social pressure.
D．The quality of performances determines the length of clapping.
35. Where does the passage likely come from
A．A film review magazine.
B．An entertainment news website.
C．A scientific journal on human behaviour.
D．A history textbook on human development.
四、七选五
How to Show Respect
Whether you’re talking to your best friend or a stranger, respecting them shows that you’re kind and considerate. Here are some easy ways to show respect in your life.
Listen to others.
Practice active listening to show you respect others. ___36___ Nod your head and ask followup questions to stay focused in the conversation. Even if you disagree, try to consider the point of view before responding.
Confirm (肯定) people’s opinions.
When you’re talking to someone, confirm their opinions in your own words. You can also mention their achievements to let them know you see how hard they’ve worked. You could say something like, “What you just said was really cool. ___37___” Or, “I can tell you’ve worked super hard to get your business off the ground.”
Apologize when you’re in the wrong.
It shows a great deal of maturity (成熟). If you mess up, a simple “I’m sorry” goes a long way. Try not to make excuses for yourself. ___38___ For example, if you forgot a deadline, you could say, “I’m really sorry. I’ll be setting reminders so this doesn’t happen again.”
___39___
Stick to your word. If you commit (承诺) to an event or make plans with someone, come through on your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for people’s time. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time. ___40___ It can be tough at first, but it’s better to be honest.
A．Do what you say you’ll do.
B．Just say no if you can’t commit.
C．Wait to talk instead of merely listening.
D．I can tell you’ve thought a lot about this topic.
E．Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking.
F．Excuses are useless if you want to correct your mistakes.
G．It might also be helpful to have a plan to avoid such mistakes again.
五、完形填空
Stuffy Pete sat down on a seat in a New York City park. Every Thanksgiving for nine years he had sat down there in the afternoon. He went there to wait for the Old Gentleman, who would ___41___ Stuffy to a restaurant and treat him to a big dinner. That was a thing that the Old Gentleman was trying to make into a tradition, for it was a chance to ___42___ the poor man’s suffering from hunger.
On those other Thanksgiving Days he had been ___43___. But today Stuffy had enough. He had come from a dinner so big that he had almost no ___44___ to move. He was short of breath. His body had ___45___ become too big for his clothes.
The big dinner had not been ___46___. On his way he passed a large house, whose owners also had a ___47___: they invited the first hungry person who walked by into their home and offered him a very big dinner. Stuffy ___48___ to be that person. It’s hard to ___49___ such great hospitality (好客) .
Finally, the Old Gentleman was coming across Fourth Avenue toward Stuffy’s ___50___. Always before, this had been a ___51___ moment. But now he looked up at the Old Gentleman’s face with tears of suffering in his eyes. ___52___ with the cold, the Old Gentleman turned away, with his back to the wind.
Stuffy was pretty full, but he understood that he was part of a tradition. The Old Gentleman led Stuffy to the restaurant and to the same table where they had always eaten. The waiters brought food, and more food. Stuffy began to eat with ___53___.
In an hour the ___54___ was finished. The Old Gentleman carefully ___55___ $1.30, and left fifteen cents more for the waiter. Then they said goodbye, as they did each year, at the door. The Old Gentleman went south with his stomach empty, while Stuffy went north with his stuffed.
41. A．force B．stop C．lead D．remind
42. A．ease B．remove C．worsen D．cause
43. A．curious B．hungry C．thirsty D．energetic
44. A．confidence B．desire C．courage D．strength
45. A．suddenly B．frequently C．hardly D．occasionally
46. A．included B．prepared C．expected D．required
47. A．belief B．chance C．habit D．tradition
48. A．happened B．wanted C．pretended D．refused
49. A．keep up B．turn down C．stick to D．take in
50. A．home B．restaurant C．birthplace D．seat
51. A．sweet B．quiet C．boring D．confusing
52. A．Smiling B．Crying C．Jumping D．Shaking
53. A．shame B．difficulty C．delight D．satisfaction
54. A．story B．event C．project D．battle
55. A．donated B．charged C．counted out D．gave away
六、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。
Like many teenagers, Li Hua, a freshman at senior high school got a little ___56___ (confuse) the first day he entered senior high school.
Firstly, ___57___ (live) with others in a dormitory is really hard, for he prefers to live alone and thinks one boy’s behaviour annoying. Actually, he is quite content to have his own room at home. Besides, as for suitable ___58___ (course) to take, his teacher recommended him to choose an advanced language course as he could speak really fluent English.
However, he finds maths a little confusing, and he is debating with his parents whether he should take extra hours ___59___ (learn) it. He focuses ___60___ the class and turns to a graduate for advice. ___61___ it may seem to be a big challenge, he will not quit and will find a solution to improving his maths.
Since he is ___62___ (attract) to table tennis, he signed up for the school table tennis club. As he is quite expert at it, he takes ___63___ (responsible) for the training of the club members. At the same time, he is addicted to Chinese literature, so he is accepted as an ___64___ (edit), preparing for the coming movement of the school paper. Besides, he volunteers to help clean up a greenhouse every Sunday afternoon.
___65___ (Obvious), he now has a really tight schedule every day. He will become a responsible adult in his generation.
七、书信写作
66.假如你是中学生李华，请用英文写一篇周记，记述你周末帮助敬老院（nursing house）的老人做家务的一次经历，内容包括：
1.你帮忙做家务的理由；
2.做家务的过程；
3.你的感受。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.文章的开头已给出，不计入词数。
I am Li Hua, an 18yearold high school student.
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八、读后续写任务
阅读下面材料并完成以下任务：
1.按照时间顺序排列句子
2.根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Wherever she went,she was popular, with many kids following her and doing everything she did.
However, her deskmate, Landy, was not in the cool kids’ group. Being the tallest kid in her class, she was ridiculed(嘲笑)by her classmates, who were always chanting(唱起……歌)“Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti(意大利面)”.
Catherine didn’t really like it when the kids chanted “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti”. But she never told them to stop ridiculing Landy either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to visit her grandfather. Her grandfather lives on a farm, where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine saw a special one. It looked smaller than the other chickens!
“What’s the matter with it” She asked her grandfather, with a confused look on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could behave. “They have a pecking(啄)order,” he explained, “If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh, what a poor little guy!” Catherine picked the frightened chicken up in her arms, whose heart was beating fast in the little body. Suddenly, she thought of Landy, the girl being “pecked” by her classmates. “I’m going to take it home and take good care of it,” she said with a determined look.
Back in school, Catherine told the cool kids about the chicken. “It’s looking healthy,” she said proudly. “It’s bigger and its feathers are growing. Even the cat likes it. She carries it around, and...” Everyone was impressed by Catherine’s story of her lovely chicken, laughter spreading around the classroom.
Then Catherine saw Landy alone in a corner. She felt a pang of guilt as she remembered the chicken on the farm, bullied by its peers just like Landy was bullied by her classmates. The chant “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti” echoed in her mind, but this time it felt like a cruel reminder of her own silence and inaction. Determined to make a change, Catherine made up her mind to reach out to Landy. She walked over, ignoring the whispers and curious glances from the other kids.
But Catherine walked toward Landy, no matter what they said.
67.按照时间顺序排列句子：
A. Feeling sorry for the chicken, Catherine decided to take it home and care for it, and she suddenly thought of Landy who was“ bullied” like the chicken.
B. Back at school, Catherine told her classmates about the chicken she cared for; everyone was impressed, and laughter filled the classroom.
C. At school, Catherine was the most popular kid, while her deskmate Landy was often mocked for being tall; Catherine disliked the mockery but did nothing to stop it or talk to Landy to stay popular.
D. Seeing Landy alone in a corner, Catherine felt guilty, remembered the bullied chicken, and decided to change by walking towards Landy despite others’ glances.
E. One weekend, Catherine found a small chicken on her grandfather’s farm, and her grandfather explained that chickens have a “pecking order” where different ones get pushed and pecked.
___67___ ___68___ ___69___ ___70___ ___71___
68.根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文
But Catherine walked toward Landy, no matter what they said.
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参考答案
一、单项选择15 BBCDA 610 BACAD
二、选词填空11.G 12.E 13.B 14.C 15.J 16.A 17.D 18.F 19.H 20.I
三、阅读理解2123 CDA 2427 DDAD 2831 DBCD 3235 BABC
四、七选五3640 EDGAB
五、完形填空4145 CABDA 4650 CDABD 5155 ADB DC
六、语法填空56.confused 57.living 58.courses 59.to learn 60.on
61.Although/Though/While 62.attracted 63.responsibility 64.editor 65.Obviously
七、书信写作范文
I am Li Hua, an 18yearold high school student.
Last weekend I volunteered to do housework for the elderly in the nursing house. I did it because the old people there were lonely and needed care.
When I got there, I helped clean rooms, wash windows and fold clothes for them. I also chatted with them and listened to their old stories.
Tired as I was, I felt warm and happy. I learned we should respect and care for the old. I hope I can do more for them later.
八、任务
6771 C E A B D
续写范文
But Catherine walked toward Landy, no matter what they said. She greeted Landy with a big smile and started a warm conversation. She shared the story of the weak chicken she had saved. Surprised and moved, Landy opened her heart and talked back. From that day on, Catherine treated Landy as her true friend. She also told other classmates not to laugh at Landy. Gradually, more students began to respect Landy and no one made fun of her any longer. True kindness finally drove away cruelty.

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