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20252026学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
一、单项选择
从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. —Angela just doesn’t like me. She won’t even say hello.
—________. Actually, she’s very shy.
A．I have no idea B．Don’t jump to conclusions
C．Don’t mention it D．There is no doubt about it
2. Rivers are a(n) ________ for an agricultural country.
A．debt B．criticism C．outline D．blessing
3. We had a long wait, but it was ________ because we got the tickets.
A．worthwhile B．amusing C．delightful D．complicated
4. He ________ fails to keep his promise, for he is always a reliable man.
A．essentially B．cruelly C．rarely D．fairly
5. A survey shows that people’s attention ________ constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message.
A．struggles B．focuses C．wanders D．generates
6. Many young party members have been _______ to work in the villages to promote economy.
A．deserved B．guaranteed C．assigned D．concluded
7. The flowers ________ when it rained after a long period of drought.
A．expected the unexpected B．did a great job C．came to life D．roared with laughter
8. It has been raining heavily for three days ________, causing serious flood.
A．in a row B．in short C．in an instant D．in brief
9. If you want to lose weight, walking to your office every day will ______.
A．crack a smile B．do the trick C．make an apology D．leave an impression
10. Years of hard work finally ________, and he became famous almost overnight.
A．paid off B．fell behind C．hurried away D．went wild
11. Passengers are permitted ________ only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane.
A．to carry B．carrying C．to be carried D．being carried
12. We regret ________ you that the book you need is not available at the moment in this library.
A．having told B．telling C．to tell D．to have told
13. We _____ on this project for four hours. Let’s have a rest.
A．are working B．have been working C．worked D．had worked
14. During his stay in Xi’an, Jerry tried almost all the local foods his friends ________,
A．would recommend B．had recommended C．have recommended D．were recommending
15. I wish to thank Professor Smith, without ________ help I would never have got this far.
A．who B．whose C．whom D．which
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was studying chemistry at college because my family thought it was the key to success. One day, my professor took me aside and asked a very simple question, “Why are you in my class when it’s obvious that you have little or no ___16___ in chemistry ”
I came up with an explanation by ___17___ pressure from my dad, but he knew it was just a/an ___18___ excuse. He gave me the following advice.
“Success can only be measured by oneself, and each of us is different. Your success will not be the same as mine, as your neighbor’s or your parents’. There is no secret formula (公式), no examination you have to pass, and no guarantee, but there is a secret ingredient (成分) —___19___. To be successful in life in the broadest sense, you must pursue your passion. ___20___ it is fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your ___21___ and set a path to achieve it. Only then will you find true ___22___.”
Since I was just nineteen years old, that was pretty profound (深远的) advice to ___23___, but I knew instinctively (本能地) that he was right. I made a conscious selfexamination of my short life to ___24___ where my passion was hiding. It was so ___25___ that even my kid sister could have told me. My true passion was music. It was in my genes. I could play the piano by ear, but had only considered music as a hobby.
Could I be a successful musician Or a songwriter Or a music critic There was only one way to find out, so I took my professor’s advice and ___26___ to the university’s music school. I studied harmony and composition, learned how to play a clarinet (单簧管) and joined the symphony orchestra (交响乐团). I felt as though I was on top of the world, and that ___27___ has never left me.
I’m now fiftyfour years old, and a very happy and ___28___ man. As I look at the walls of my small office, I still get a thrill at seeing the records I ___29___, the photos of the famous musicians I was lucky enough to play with, and the praises from many of the finest instrumentalists in the world who I am honored to call my friends.
Life was a long journey, and not a/an ___30___ one, but I followed my passion and succeeded.
16. A．achievement B．doubt C．interest D．belief
17. A．blaming B．gathering C．overcoming D．reducing
18. A．accurate B．weak C．direct D．innocent
19. A．knowledge B．confidence C．passion D．effort
20. A．Unless B．Because C．While D．Whether
21. A．study B．need C．goal D．gift
22. A．fortune B．friendship C．character D．happiness
23. A．confirm B．absorb C．remember D．seek
24. A．choose B．report C．discover D．follow
25. A．likely B．obvious C．popular D．practical
26. A．guaranteed B．impressed C．switched D．assigned
27. A．feeling B．experience C．expression D．appreciation
28. A．independent B．patient C．brave D．contented
29. A．bought B．made C．received D．copied
30. A．easy B．good C．ordinary D．safe
三、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available Programs:
Art tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. (All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive tour that explores a variety of arts using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool–Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and fruit clothing. (For Grades 2–5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable.
ArtontheMove: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free for organizations with Education Membership.
Museum highlight: Our museum offers a lot of exciting changing exhibitions each year. This tour will focus on the highlight of exhibitions currently on view, and can meet your group’s special interest. (All grade levels)
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize selfguided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of nonmember organizations. Tours with art activities cost $12 per student (nonmembers) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones(监护人): We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: No lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: No touch on works of art. No photographs are allowed in the museum.
Ask questions. Look, and then look again!
Enjoy!
31. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, what will they choose
A．Art tells a Story
B．Learning to Look.
C．The Language of Art.
D．Native American Collection.
32. What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum
A．Make bookings ahead of time.
B．Try to get Education Membership.
C．Learn about the history of the museum.
D．Ask for the permission of selfguided visits.
33. How much should the museum charge a class of 60 children with Education Membership for a tour with art activities
A．$600.
B．$630.
C．$720.
D．$750.
34. What can we learn from the text
A．Tour time at weekends is from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
B．Visitors can see Inuit clothing in Art Tells Story.
C．No lunch is provided at the museum.
D．Visitors can take part in all the activities at a time.
35. In which section of the newspaper does the text most probably appear
A．Food and Health.
B．Science and Technology.
C．Environment and Art.
D．Tours and Visits.
B
Jim Thorpe is one of the greatest athletes of all time: He had amazing athletic abilities and was wellknown during his lifetime, yet that did not make Thorpe a stranger to adversity (逆境).
Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary athletic skills in his youth through hard labour. It was also in his youth that he learnt to endure hardship brought upon by racial prejudice(种族歧视). Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew up poor and at age 9, his twin brother passed away. A few years later, he lost both of his parents.
But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes. Just hours before Thorpe was going to compete in the 1912 Olympics, somebody stole his shoes. Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out of the garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to even them out.
He still went on to win two gold medals — winning each event he competed in except for one, the javelin(标枪). The javelin was the only event he didn’t win, probably because he had never competed in that event before. It is interesting to note that Thorpe had tried to throw the javelin once before in the Olympic trials(预赛). At the time, he didn’t know that he could throw it with a running start. He threw it standing still and was placed second.
At the Olympics, he also took part in the decathlon(十项全能运动). He finished first in two events, third in four events, and fourth in two more. Thorpe ended up finishing third in the world. He was undoubtedly a dominating force that couldn’t be stopped and just kept on going.
I think Paul Dughi said it best, “It’s hard to imagine now that professional athletes get paid millions of dollars just to wear a particular brand of shoes. For Jim Thorpe, it didn’t matter what kind he wore.”
36. What do we know about Thorpe
A．He gained athletic skills through easy work.
B．His success was no guarantee of a better life.
C．His career brought him both gains and losses.
D．He suffered many hardships throughout his life.
37. Why did Thorpe wear more socks on one foot
A．To prevent the foot from injury.
B．To make the shoe fit the foot.
C．To stop the shoe from being stolen.
D．To protect old cuts on the foot.
38. What most likely led to Thorpe’s failure to win the javelin
A．Loss of his own sports shoes.
B．A shortage of talent for the sport.
C．Lack of experience in the event.
D．A carefree attitude towards the event.
39. Which of the following can best describe Jim Thorpe
A．Kind and enthusiastic.
B．Genuine and creative.
C．Tough and strongwilled.
D．Selfless and goodtempered.
40. What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To explain the history of the Olympic Games.
B．To describe the life and achievements of Jim Thorpe.
C．To discuss the problem of racial prejudice in sports.
D．To show how to overcome difficulties in life.
C
Progress is something that everyone looks forward to, whether in personal life or in society. It represents our ability to change and improve the way we live. Progress is often linked to better ways of doing things. However, this idea of progress holds true only if we embrace technology and continuously seek more efficient ways of doing things.
Yet, for many people, especially those who long for the “good old days”, progress inevitably comes with sacrifices. With the rise of new technology, efficiency has greatly munication, for example, has become much more efficient. Today, people can connect with each other instantly, no matter where they are in the world. With just a click of a button, we can talk or even see each other without leaving our homes. Personal visits, where we spend time together in real life, have become less common. With mobile phones and tablets, people often no longer make the effort to visit friends and family in person, even though facetoface interactions hold unique value in building closer relationships.
Another area where progress brings both benefits and challenges is in mass production. Factories today are much more efficient, thanks to machines and automation. This has allowed goods to be produced in large quantities with greater accuracy than human hands could ever achieve. However, the downside is that this efficiency often comes at the cost of the “personal touch”. Many items that were once handcrafted are now produced in factories. While mass production allows supply to meet demand quickly, it often leads to a decrease in quality. Handcrafted items, for example, are unique and full of character, but massproduced versions lack individuality and the same level of craftsmanship.
Despite these challenges, it is important not to view progress from a onesided perspective. In fact, progress has also allowed tradition to survive. Modern technology can help preserve old products and techniques, ensuring that traditional crafts are not lost. Through new technology, many old products can be revived and brought back to their original state.
Ultimately, it is people’s attitude towards progress that determines the influence technology has on society. Technology itself is flexible — it can be used in various ways depending on how we choose to apply it. The greatest challenges of progress come from those who are unwilling to adapt their mindset and embrace new ideas. When we use progress in a way that fits our needs, we can create a new future while still respecting the past.
41. According to Paragraph 1, what is necessary for progress to occur
A．Rejecting new ideas.
B．Holding on to traditional ways.
C．Pursuing comfort over innovation.
D．Accepting technology and advances steadily.
42. The examples in Paragraph 2 illustrate____________.
A．efficiency improvements often come with a price
B．technology presents few significant drawbacks
C．the “good old days” offered greater efficiency
D．facetoface interactions are unnecessary
43. What does the author say about mass production
A．It has lacked great accuracy.
B．It has increased product costs.
C．It has reduced individuality in products.
D．It has entirely replaced handcrafted items.
44. What is the author’s view on the relationship between progress and tradition
A．Progress often destroys tradition.
B．Progress can help protect tradition.
C．Progress weakens traditional values.
D．Progress and tradition cannot exist together.
45. What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Technology must be applied in a fixed manner.
B．Progress should be adapted to meet societal needs.
C．People tend to look back on the past with deep regret.
D．The impact of technology depends on people’s attitude.
D
When I was in school, the class I dreaded most was my eighth grade art class. The teacher put down my every attempt at completing an assignment. I simply couldn’t produce art the way she wanted it. Luckily, I’d already proven myself in other creative areas. Yet, that art teacher was successful in convincing me that I had no talent for painting, drawing, or anything related to them. Imagine my surprise when I published my nature photography and became a volunteer art teacher!
Unfortunately, my story is all too familiar to many people who come through my workshops and practice. Even more unfortunately, the vast majority of people were so discouraged in childhood that they cut off the creative impulse (冲动) in most areas of their lives. Their teachers, parents, or classmates convinced them they had no talent, so they gave up. The pain of failure was simply too great.
Why have we forgotten creativity is an experience, not a result Let’s consider why we express creativity in first place. To be creative is to be human. Everything we’ve at our disposal (处理) is the result of someone’s creative expression and willingness to take a risk. Even so, for creativity to flower and feel free of encumbrance (累赘), it needs to be about the joyful moments spent creating, not just about what we’ve to show for those moments. Whatever pattern you need to break, try to make it about the pleasure and not about the outcome.
Therefore, I’d urge you to curb your perfectionism not enthusiasm! Perfectionism is the leading killer of artistic expression. Relax a little and bring back your childlike nature when you create. Children instinctively (本能地) know how to give over to the joy --- until someone teaches them otherwise! Let your creation be whatever it wants to be. See if it can lead you rather than the other way around. Let your unconsciousness come through, and let the expression of yourself be beautiful regardless of how it compares to anything else. After all, it’s yours, and no one but you could create it!
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
46. What made the author give up his dream of art (no more than 15 words)
47. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us (no more than 10 words)
48. Please explain the underlined word “curb” in English. (no more than 5 words)
49. According to the passage, what is necessary for a creative person (no more than 10 words)
50. Do you think you are more creative as a student Please give an example. (no more than 25 words)
四、书面表达
51.各种博物馆里的藏品与展览都在向我们讲述世界的奥秘。近年来，博物馆受到了更多年轻人的喜爱，很多博物馆也成了热门打卡地。假如你是晨光中学的李津，学校英语俱乐部正在举办主题为 My favourite Museum 的征文活动，请你根据以下信息，写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括：
(1)简单介绍你喜爱的博物馆(如它的历史、藏品和展览、对社会的贡献等)；
(2)简要分析该博物馆受人喜爱的原因(如展览丰富，多样性强，丰富生活和学习等)；
(3)鼓励大家走进博物馆。
要求：(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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46. His art teacher convinced him he had no talent for art.
47. Creativity is an experience rather than a result.
48. Control / Limit / Hold back
49. Childlike nature and joy of creation.
50. Yes. I often design new forms for my homework to make it interesting.
51范文
My favourite Museum
As far as I am concerned, my favourite museum is the Tianjin Museum, which enjoys a long history. It houses quantities of precious cultural relics showing local history and folk customs. It plays an important role in passing on local culture to the public.
It is popular among young people mainly because it holds various wonderful exhibitions from time to time. Not only can we admire valuable collections, but we can also learn much knowledge beyond textbooks. Visiting it helps enrich our sparetime life as well.
Museums are great treasure houses of human civilization. I sincerely hope that all of us can spare some time to visit museums to feel the charm of history and culture.

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