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山东东营市2025-2026学年第二学期期末学业质量评价高二英语试题
一、阅读理解
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and prison residents. For more than a century, the Alcatraz gardens have served as a symbol of human spirit and sustainable gardening, making them a place of exceptional and lasting significance. We’ll preserve the historic gardens, adding life, color, and energy to them while exploring their remarkable past.
Stewardship Program
Volunteers of all levels of experience help care for the restored gardens with activities such as weeding, composting, planting, and seed collecting. Volunteers must participate on a weekly basis. As an added bonus, volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most peaceful time of day. Please note, registration is required.
Time: Every Wednesday or Thursday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm.
Guide Program
This program looks for volunteers to share the extraordinary history of the wonderful gardens with island visitors. Volunteers are trained to lead walking garden tours as well as “Ask the Gardener” casual garden viewing. Training is offered year-round with an experienced instructor providing constructive feedback. You must commit to two shifts each month for at least one year.
Time: All the weekends.
Requirements
● Volunteers aged 15 and up are welcome.
● We’ll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
● Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
● No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided.
● Groups require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Schools and community groups: Fill out the Group Project Request Form.
1．What is the main purpose of the volunteer program
A．To turn the garden into a tourist attraction.
B．To sustain the gardens and spread their history.
C．To promote the concept of sustainable gardening.
D．To provide community opportunities for teenagers.
2．What do the two programs have in common concerning volunteers
A．Working on weekends. B．Arriving before visitors.
C．Giving a time guarantee. D．Cooperating with instructors.
3．What is required for individuals to join the programs
A．Dressing for the job. B．Personal gardening tools.
C．Getting arrangements confirmed. D．Previous community experience.
In the 2022 2024 season, U.S. beekeepers reported an astonishing decline of their colonies, which was driven by poor nutrition and pesticides. Dr. Ramsey, a scientific expert, believes bees need a new “narrative” — a fresh story that helps the world understand their importance. Through creative methods like songs and documentaries, he aims to “reboot” public understanding of these important pollinators (传粉者).
Interestingly, Ramsey’s passion for insects started with a deep fear. As a child, he was so afraid of them that he refused to play in the grass. His fear even affected his sleep and he would require his father to “hunt” imaginary monsters (怪兽) in his room before he could finally close his eyes.
His parents eventually intervened with a life-changing principle: People fear what they don’t understand. They encouraged him to learn about bugs through books. This was a turning point. His fear quickly turned into fascination, and by age seven, he declared his dream of becoming an insect scientist. He realized that insects were not monsters but fascinating creatures with complex lives.
As he grew, Ramsey’s curiosity shifted toward how different species interact. Today, he is crazy about honey bee parasites, which are small organisms that live on bees and harm them. His work is so influential that he received the Wayfinder Award in 2025 for leading a new age of exploration in this field.
Ramsey’s journey from a terrified child to a leading explorer shows the power of knowledge. “I have a different way of looking at the world that causes me to ask different questions,” he says. By changing how we see bees, Ramsey is not just saving an insect; he is protecting the future of our ecosystem.
4．Why does Ramsey use creative media in his work
A．To display his talents. B．To track bees’ colony losses.
C．To record bees’ behavior. D．To reshape bees’ public image.
5．What can we know about Ramsey from paragraph 2
A．He enjoyed playing in the grass. B．He was consumed by fear of insects.
C．He was brave enough to hunt insects. D．He had a strong curiosity about nature.
6．What made Ramsey crazy about insects
A．His parents’ intervention. B．Insects’ complex lives.
C．Knowledge of insects. D．His dream of being a scientist.
7．What is the best title for the text
A．Journey to Overcome Fear B．Bees: from Dying Out to Surviving
C．Bee Colonies: from Loss to Recovery D．Transformation from Hater into Protector
When sperm whales communicate with each other, they produce clicks in patterns that may be similar to our own system of language, according to a latest study from CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) and its co-author, David Gruber.
When sperm whales communicate — such as when they roll at the surface or prepare for a hunt — they produce rhythmic pulses of clicks called codas. In 2024, CETI discovered that these rhythmic sequences form a kind of “phonetic alphabet”, a rich system of sounds similar to Morse code. When their codas are sped up with the silences removed, they contain elements that function like human vowels. So far, two whale “vowels” have been identified, distinct sounds similar to our “a” and “I”.
CETI’s linguistics lead, Ga per Begu , has studied ancient languages like Hittite, Tocharian, and Sanskrit and now focuses on decoding sperm whale communication. His team analyzed over 1,100 sperm whale codas, which were recorded through hydrophones in a wild population of 15 females and calves living off the Caribbean island of Dominica. They found that whale vowels have different lengths, with “a-codas” lasting significantly longer than their “i-codas” — a feature similar to human vowels. Most strikingly, whales show coarticulation: the first click of a whale vowel is sometimes shaped by the one that came before, a key feature that is common in human language.
“The findings suggest sperm whale communication is one of the most complex in the animal kingdom, with remarkable similarities to our own language.” Gruber says, “It’s a really nice example of the further parallels between animal communication and human language.” He notes that we’re already starting to predict simplistic behaviors, like diving, based on their voices, but we still have a long way to go to truly understand their complex communications.
8．What did CETI find about sperm whale codas in 2024
A．They contain human vowels. B．They sound like human speech.
C．They lose meaning when sped up. D．They are made mostly for hunting.
9．What does the underlined word “coarticulation” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Two sounds have the same length. B．The same sound pattern is repeated.
C．Sounds are produced at the same time. D．One sound is influenced by a nearby sound.
10．What does Gruber think of the study findings
A．Limited. B．Decisive.
C．Contradictory. D．Significant.
11．What may be discussed in the following paragraph
A．Main factors affecting sperm whale language.
B．Practical applications of sperm whale sounds.
C．Further research to decode sperm whale language.
D．Comparison between various whale communications.
Any birder knows the thrill of identifying a new species. Recently, a woman noticed an unfamiliar woodpecker (啄木鸟). Curious, she fished out her phone and soon got the answer on her phone app.
Scientists usually regard curiosity as motivation for discovering new information and learning, noting people tend to seek answers quickly. Previous research showed that when given a choice, people generally opted for the fastest path to resolution. But this picture of curiosity is incomplete.
In a study published, the researchers explored whether there are multiple forms of curiosity. More than 2,000 people aged 19 to 76 years were asked to watch a series of short videos, each starting with a blank screen. A line would then appear, gradually taking shape. While the participants watched each video, they were asked to assess their level of inquiring mind about the final form of the drawing, on a scale of 1 to 100. Their responses enabled the researchers to evaluate how curiosity shifted with the unfolding content. Participants were also offered two options: follow the slow progress of the drawing or skip straight to the ending to see the complete image at once.
The research found that although natural curiosity can indeed drive an urgent desire for answers, it can also generate more patience, setting people up for moments of discovery. Participants with higher levels of curiosity about the final shape tended to follow its gradual development instead of skipping to the answer.
The study underlines the complexity of curiosity, opening new ways for further research. “Considering curiosity as going beyond the need for quick answers also highlights the power of what happens when we engage with uncertainty: pondering (深思) and anticipating answers can improve learning and memory,” said Rooth Moran, leader of the study. “Learning new things can be tough, but taking advantage of curiosity can help us enjoy the process of learning and delight in overcoming challenges as we work out a mystery.”
12．What do scientists generally believe about curiosity
A．It makes people entirely impatient.
B．It quickens people’s pursuit of answers.
C．It slows people’s pace of making discoveries.
D．It forces people to make an immediate decision.
13．How was participants’ curiosity measured in the study
A．By scoring their inner desire. B．By recording their watching times.
C．By comparing their watching speeds. D．By observing their instant responses.
14．What is the major finding of the research
A．Less curiosity, more patience. B．Less curiosity, fewer discoveries.
C．Curiosity strong, process favored. D．Curiosity strong, result prioritized.
15．What are Rooth Moran’s remarks about
A．The value of curiosity in learning. B．The hidden reasons behind curiosity.
C．The way to make the most of curiosity. D．The difficulty in overcoming curiosity.
Many people hold the fixed opinion that elderly people resist modern digital technology. It is common to see seniors rarely use their mobile phones, or even leave them unused for weeks. They often complain that smartphones, laptops and other digital devices are too complex to master. They doubt the value of modern digital devices, feeling confused when technical problems appear. 16
This outdated stereotype used to be acceptable, but it no longer fits today’s reality. 17 With digital devices becoming increasingly user-friendly, the elderly are surprisingly quick to adapt to new technology. Besides, various forms of assistance are available for those who still meet difficulties in digital learning.
Public support plays a key role in helping seniors embrace digital life. In many countries, free professional training is provided for the elderly. These courses teach them basic digital skills, including sending emails, sharing photos, shopping online and using various practical services. 18 It turns out that the elderly have gradually relied on them to keep in touch with family and live independently.
Apart from daily communication, the elderly also turn to technology for leisure and entertainment. 19 That’s just when convenient digital tools step in. Many seniors join social media groups, take part in online puzzle games and make new friends online. Such activities effectively activate their brains and enrich their daily life.
More importantly, digital technology offers great support for seniors with limited mobility. It helps them fight loneliness and seek help instantly in emergencies. 20 To top it off, the future will see lower prices and simpler operation, further improving their later life. And the elderly will surely go a long way down this path.
A．Seniors are unwilling to learn new technical skills.
B．Old people are actually open to modern technology.
C．Technology has greatly enriched their spare-time life.
D．Instead, they prefer traditional ways like posting letters.
E．Extremely popular worldwide are classes for digital tools.
F．Abundant spare time drives them to explore and record new life experiences.
G．In some regions, intelligent robots even guide and track their daily workouts.
二、完形填空
A surprising new hobby taught me there’s more than one way to be flexible.
By my early 40s, I had 21 all the hobbies that were supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. I had taken a drama class, started learning a new language and 22 myself into a craft, but all the efforts were 23 . And then, at the 24 of my desperation, I decided to sign up for a ballet class. “But you’re not very 25 ,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. I nearly 26 myself the one time I tried to lift my leg in an attempt to stretch.
But I was determined to give it a try. I needed to 27 that my body was capable of movement and grace. In the first ballet class, my teacher told me that ballet wasn’t about being 28 . I hadn’t expected any of it to stick. After all, this wasn’t my first time in a ballet studio. 29 this time around, the exact same things that had made me flee as a 10-year-old now brought a certain 30 . Whenever I felt bad for my lack of grace, my teacher never failed to remind me that ballet wasn’t about perfection, but about 31 for perfection. Slowly, I started becoming 32 more comfortable with the body. My posture still needs refining but the idea that my body is still a work in 33 encourages me.
Instead of noticing only the beginnings of older age falling on me, I’m amazed at what my body is capable of as I stand with more 34 and courage. Now when I do my ballet class, I focus on my breathing and move my body in ways that always 35 me and remind me of everything that is possible.
21．A．exhausted B．avoided C．wasted D．missed
22．A．thrown B．taken C．tricked D．broken
23．A．in order B．in secret C．in store D．in vain
24．A．bottom B．height C．end D．start
25．A．patient B．strong C．flexible D．careful
26．A．injured B．depressed C．controlled D．balanced
27．A．assume B．confirm C．resolve D．expect
28．A．honest B．patient C．perfect D．brave
29．A．Or B．So C．And D．But
30．A．joy B．regret C．fantasy D．shame
31．A．asking B．seeking C．waiting D．longing
32．A．nearly B．greatly C．gradually D．totally
33．A．conflict B．deadlock C．demand D．progress
34．A．patience B．confidence C．intelligence D．independence
35．A．trouble B．instruct C．capture D．challenge
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。
In Tanzhesi, Beijing, an ancient town named after the historical Tanzhe Temple, a lively coffee festival was held. A long line of people, especially cyclists, 36 (snake) away from the Snow Peak Cafe's stand, waiting patiently for a taste of their 37 (tailor) offerings — electrolyte Americano (电解质美式咖啡). This scene is showing a quiet revolution 38 modern lifestyle is integrated with rural development in the capital's western suburbs.
Last month saw the Tanzhesi Town Coffee Culture Festival 39 (feature) Snow Peak Café, one of several brands that have established 40 (they) in the town in recent years. “This particular product was created specifically for cyclists after intense physical exertion, to help refresh their bodies and energy,” says Zhu Mingbo, owner of the cafe. Its special offerings have earned the cafe widespread 41 (recognize) among the cycling community.
“The rise of coffee here was 42 natural effect. At first, it might have just been people bringing their own cups while cycling or sightseeing,” says Zhu. The local administration then picked up on this trend and rolled out 43 (favor) policies to support the local coffee business. The coffee-driven approach is yielding positive results: the town attracted more than 3 million visitors last year.
Using coffee as a small 44 powerful point of entry, the festival represents an important step toward building a national-level tourism resort, highlighting the mix of traditional culture and contemporary lifestyles, and strengthening its identity 45 a destination for creative rural development.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，在学校举办的环保主题海报设计比赛中，你设计的海报获得了一等奖。请你在英语社团活动中分享你的作品，内容包括：
（1）作品介绍；
（2）参赛感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow members,
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Thank you for listening!
五、书面表达
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。
I’ve spent my adult life as a college professor teaching people how to think more creatively and use more of their brainpower. Interestingly, this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest when I was a child.
At a family picnic for employees of the company where my father worked, they held contests for the children. I was 13, full of enthusiasm and the spirit of competition, so I launched myself into the contests. The grand final, the handkerchief-throwing contest, I realize now, was not meant to demonstrate any real skill, but simply for laughs. But it stirred my love of thinking outside the box.
The host gave each of the dozen children a cloth handkerchief and told us the winner would be the one who threw it the farthest. The first throwers, the little ones, took mighty wind-ups, but when the cloth left their hands, it opened and flew to the ground a few inches in front of them. The next kids threw harder and harder, but with no better results. The older the children, the more the crowd laughed at the poor results.
It was obvious that using the same technique would not work. “Think out of the box!” I said to myself. Suppose I tied a rock inside the handkerchief No, it was “throw a handkerchief,” not a rock and a handkerchief. When they inspected it, I’d be disqualified. The secret was not to throw harder but to keep the cloth from opening. I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock. Like a rock! That was it! I began tying the handkerchief around itself to make it small and hard, like a rock.
When I approached the line, people were laughing already, anticipating a tall, big boy like me throwing it a few inches. I took a long wind-up, and the balled handkerchief rocketed off into the trees maybe 60 feet away.
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。
Paragraph 1: “That’s not fair,” a man said. “It’s cheating.”
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Paragraph 2: Inspired, the rest kids started to explore other ways to throw farther.
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参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．A
4．D 5．B 6．C 7．D
8．B 9．D 10．D 11．C
12．B 13．A 14．C 15．A
16．D 17．B 18．E 19．F 20．G
21．A 22．A 23．D 24．B 25．C 26．A 27．B 28．C 29．D 30．A 31．B 32．C 33．D 34．B 35．D
36．snaked/were snaking/was snaking 37．tailored 38．where 39．featuring 40．themselves 41．recognition 42．a 43．favorable 44．but 45．as
46．Dear fellow members,
I’m thrilled to share my award-winning poster for the “Go Green” competition. Titled “One Earth, One Future”, it features a split scene: one half shows a lush forest with birds singing, while the other half is a barren land with a single withered tree. A bold slogan, “Act Now or Lose It All,” runs across the middle. I used recycled paper and natural pigments to reinforce the message.
Entering this contest made me realize that creativity can be a powerful tool for change. I’m grateful for the recognition, but more importantly, I hope my work inspires all of us to take small daily actions — like saving water and reducing waste — because every effort counts.
Thank you for listening!
47． Paragraph 1: “That’s not fair,” a man said. “It’s cheating.” Murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd. My face burned with embarrassment — had I really broken the rules But the host stepped forward and picked up my handkerchief. He examined it carefully, then turned to the audience. “The rule said ‘throw a handkerchief,’” he announced. “It didn’t say you couldn’t fold it. This young man used his brain. That’s not cheating — that’s creativity!” A round of applause replaced the complaints. That moment taught me a lesson: constraints are not walls, but invitations to think differently.
Paragraph 2: Inspired, the rest kids started to explore other ways to throw farther. One girl tied her handkerchief to a small stick and flung it like a spear. Another boy wet his handkerchief and twisted it into a tight rope, sending it spinning through the air like a propeller. Each child experimented with wild, imaginative methods. Even the little ones, who had failed earlier, now ran back to the line with newfound determination. That day, a simple contest transformed into a celebration of ingenuity. And for me, it ignited a lifelong passion for creative thinking.

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